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India, Bali & the Far East cruise
| Ship: | MV Van Gogh |
| Duration: | 15 days |
| From only: | £999 |
| Departing: | 30 October 2007 |
| Tour Code: | 7WEFIB |
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India, Bali & the Far East cruise
From the 'Land of Smiles' to the 'Pearl of the Orient', discover new cultures, glorious climates and fascinating monuments on this diverse 15-day cruise and stay.
Travel from India to Sri Lanka, where you can browse the Pettah bazaar district before arriving in Phuket, Thailand. This destination is the perfect place in which to unwind on palm-fringed beaches following a morning shopping spree. Youll then experience Malaysia, brimming with exotic sights set in a cosmopolitan atmosphere. Visit the Snake Temple before cruising on to Singapore to trace the steps of Sir Stamford Raffles, and fall head over heals on the paradise island of Bali, where volcanoes seem to reach the sky and see-through waters invite a refreshing swim.
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Flight details
| Outbound - 30 October 2007 | ||||
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| 11:00 30 Oct 07 |
06:55 31 Oct 07 |
Heathrow | Cochin | Qatar Airways |
| Inbound - 13 November 2007 | ||||
| 00:05 13 Nov 07 |
12:25 13 Nov 07 |
Denpasar | Heathrow | Qatar Airways |
Itinerary
| Day | Date(s) | Port / location | Arrival | Departure |
| 1 | 30 Oct 07 | Overnight flight to India | - | - |
Travel to the airport for your overnight flight to India. |
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| 2 | 31 Oct 2007 | India | - | - |
Enjoy an overnight stay in India. |
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| 3 | 1 Nov 07 | Cochin, Southern India, board the MV Van Gogh | - | 1500 |
Enjoy time at leisure to explore Cochin, why not take advantage of our optional excursions. |
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| 4 | 2 Nov 07 | Colombo, Sri Lanka | 1400 | 2330 |
On arrival in Colombo, enjoy a range of optional excursions. |
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| 5-7 | 3/4/5 Nov 07 | Cruising at sea | - | - |
| 8 | 6 Nov 07 | Phuket, Thailand | 0800 | 2130 |
Visit Phuket and make the most of our optional excursions. |
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| 9 | 7 Nov 07 | Penang, Malaysia | 1130 | 2359 |
After docking in Penang, join our optional excursions. |
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| 10 | 8 Nov 07 | Cruising at sea | - | - |
| 11 | 9 Nov 07 | Singapore | 0700 | 1900 |
Enjoy time at leisure to explore Singapore, why not take advantage of our optional excursions. |
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| 12-13 | 10/11 Nov 07 | Cruising at sea | - | - |
| 14 | 12 Nov 07 | Pandang Bay, Bali, overnight stay | 0900 | - |
Enjoy time at leisure to explore Pandang Bay, why not take advantage of our optional excursions. |
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| 15 | 13 Nov 07 | Return flight to the UK | - | - |
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- One night's hotel accommodation at the 4* Trident Hilton Cochin, Southern India, pre-cruise
- Scheduled return flights
- Arrival transfer in India and return transfer in Bali
- Visits to six excellent ports of call: Cochin, Colombo, Phuket, Penang, Singapore and Pandang Bay
- 11 nights accommodation on board newly refurbished MV Van Gogh
- All cabins with en suite, TV, safe and air conditioning
- Full board: breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner and late night snacks on board
- Live West End-style entertainment
- All port and passenger taxes
- Services of the ships friendly, English speaking crew and team of Travelscope staff
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Excursions
A taste of things to come, our sample ‘Going Ashore’ excursions highlight the most popular things to do on this cruise. Final confirmation and booking details will be posted to you approximately eight weeks prior to departure. The excursions shown below are for guidance only; prices and content are subject to change.
Port: Cochin, Kerala, India
Cochin city highlights & harbour cruise
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Visit the centuries-old Jew Town, and the Mattancherry Palace, also known as the Dutch Palace; built by the Portuguese in 1555 for the Rajah of Cochin, it has Kerela murals depicting Hindu temple art and portraits. Youll also cruise the backwaters of Cochin.
Port: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Sri Lankas Moonlit Shore
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Enjoy a Gala seafood barbecue on the beach under the stars at the Mount Lavinia Hotel.
Colombo by night
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Tonight you can experience delicious Sri Lankan specialties and see a cultural show, seated at romantic candle-lit tables on manicured lawns overlooking the sea.
Port: Phuket, Thailand
Phang Nga Bay & James Bond Island
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This is a full-day tour and includes a cruise around the spectacular scenery of Phang Nga Bay and Kao Ping Gun Island, made famous in The Man With The Golden Gun
Elephant riding tour
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Have the experience of a lifetime and see the highlights of Phuket from a totally unique perspective, seated on top of an elephant.
Port: Penang, Malaysia
Grand Tour
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Join us on our grand tour of Penang. highlights include Penang Butterfly Farm; a favourite of locals and tourists, filling the entire building with beautiful colours, and the mesmerizing Kek Lok Si temple.
Evening rickshaw ride
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Enjoy an exhilarating and traditional evening ricksaw ride through the streets of Georgetown, topped by a drink at the glorious Eastern & Oriental Hotel.
Port: Singapore
Mysteries of the Orient
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This is your chance to learn about Feng Shui and the powers it holds over daily life and business.
Port: Pandang Bay, Bali
Besakih Mother Temple
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Visit the amazing Besakih Mother Temple, high on the slopes of Mt Agung and the ancient court of Kertha Gosa; a wonderful park that lies in the centre of Semarapura.
Stunning Batur tour
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Enjoy a tour to Kintamani and see the still smoking peaks of Mount Batur, which has been active since 1804. Then indulge in handicraft shopping in Ubud, a remarkable town in the centre of Bali.
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Cochin, Kerala, India
The ‘Queen of the Arabian Sea’ has long been a centre for International trade, reflected by the fascinating blend of cultures in this vibrant city. The exotic Mattancherry Palace in particular reflects the city’s close relationships with the Portuguese, Dutch and British. In contrast, the Jewish Quarter is home to one of the oldest synagogues in India, as well as many colourful shops selling silks and handicrafts. Head to the harbour area and you’ll even find fishermen using traditional Chinese nets, while the beautiful St. Francis Church is where Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama was first buried.
Colombo, Sri Lanka (visa required)
Sri Lanka's largest city is full of contrasts, with many distinct areas for you to explore. In the central Fort district you can see sights such as the 150 year-old Clock Tower and the Old Parliament House. To the East, the Pettah bazaar district is crammed with interesting shops and stalls. Away from the hustle and bustle is the city's beautiful seafront, Galle Face Green, and beyond lies the Cinnamon Gardens, home to the lovely 30-acre Vihara Maha Devi Park. The National Museum and Art Gallery are alive with culture, while the many traditional mosques and temples offer a real insight into Sri Lankan life.
Phuket, Thailand
Welcome to the 'Land of Smiles'. Blessed with palm-fringed white sands, magnificent bays and secluded coves, the friendly island of Phuket is renowned as one of Thailand's best beach resorts. Spend your afternoon relaxing on one of the idyllic, sun-kissed beaches and perhaps take a dip in the clear warm waters. Or head into the city and explore the historical district with fine examples of Sino-Portuguese architecture.
Penang, Malaysia
The island of Penang, 'Pearl of the Orient', is one of the oldest British settlements in Malaysia and has long been one of South East Asia's finest destinations with outstanding beaches and many exotic sights including the legendary Snake Temple and beautiful Kek Lok Si Temple. In cosmopolitan Georgetown, Penang’s compact capital city, you might like to visit the historic Fort Cornwallis, constructed by the British in the 18th century.
Singapore
It's hard to imagine that only 200 years ago, Singapore was just a tropical speck on the map. Nowadays it's a dynamic, modern city with one of the world's busiest ports, while still retaining an air of elegance from its former colonial days. Travel back to the time of Sir Stamford Raffles, founder of Singapore in 1819, as you enjoy high tea, and maybe a Singapore Sling, in the colonial splendour of Raffles Hotel. Experience panoramic views from Mount Faber; treat your taste buds to exotic dishes or haggle for bargains along colourful Arab Street.
Pandang Bay, Bali
The paradise island of Bali is so beautiful that it could almost be a painted backdrop. Terraced emerald mountains rise from the early mist and rice paddies trip down the hillsides like giant steps. Awesome volcanoes soar up through the clouds, lush tropical jungles blend gracefully into long sandy beaches and the warm blue waters are as clear as glass.
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Facilities:
360 Virtual tours:
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MV Van Gogh
The Dutch-owned Van Gogh combines a friendly, intimate atmosphere with a range of excellent facilities including a seawater swimming pool, fitness room, sauna, cinema and casino. Its spacious decks offer expansive views of the ever-changing vista, while a selection of comfortable bars and lounges offer a great place to relax after a great day of sightseeing, shopping or exploring.
Facilities:
- Sea water swimming pool
- Fitness room, sauna
- Five bars
- Restaurant
- Lounges
- Cinema
- Library
- Duty free shop
- Nightclub
- Show lounge
- Photo shop
- Hair salon
- Doctors surgery
- Lift to all cabin decks
- Fully stabilised
- Air-conditioned throughout
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MV Van Gogh
The Van Gogh has 253 passenger cabins ranging in size and style. All are well equipped with private facilities, air conditioning, T.V., mini-safe, two music channels and cabin-to-cabin telephone.
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Grade 1 - Grand Suite
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Large 2 bed outside cabin on decks 7 and 8 with living room, bedroom & bathroom. Cabin includes complimentary fruit basket, box of chocolates and bottle of bubbly, private facilities, air conditioning, two music channels, telephone, mini-safe, mini-bar, DVD player and colour TV.
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Grade 2 - Suite
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2 bed outside cabin on decks 7 and 8 with living room, bedroom & bathroom. Cabin includes complimentary fruit basket, box of chocolates and bottle of bubbly, private facilities, air conditioning, two music channels, telephone, mini-safe, mini-bar, DVD player and colour TV.
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Grade 3 - Superior
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2 bed outside cabin on deck 7 with bathroom. Cabin includes complimentary box of chocolates and bottle of bubbly private facilities, air conditioning, two music channels, telephone, mini-safe, mini-bar, and colour TV.
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Grade 4 - Classic Plus
2 bed outside cabin on decks 7 and 8. Cabin includes private facilities, air conditioning, two music channels, telephone, mini-safe and colour TV.
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Grade 5 - Classic
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2 bed outside cabin on deck 5. Cabin includes private facilities, air conditioning, two music channels, telephone, mini-safe and colour TV.
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Grade 6 - Standard
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2 bed outside cabin on deck 4 (port-holes). Cabin includes private facilities, air conditioning, two music channels, telephone, min-safe and colour TV.
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Grade 7 - Standard
2 berth outside cabin on decks 4 and 5. Cabin includes private facilities, air conditioning, two music channels, telephone, mini-safe and colour TV.
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Grade 7 - Standard: special offer single passenger
Grade 7 cabins on decks 4 (port-holes) and 5 offer a special offer price for single passengers on most itineraries. There is also a limited supply of other cabin grades for sole occupancy, available at an additional supplement of 75% of the price of the cabin category that you choose. Cabin includes private facilities, air conditioning, two music channels, telephone, mini-safe and colour TV.
Grade 8 - Standard
2 bed inside cabin on deck 5. Cabin includes private facilities, air conditioning, two music channels, telephone, mini-safe and colour TV.
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Grade 9 - Economy plus
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2 bed inside cabin on deck 4. Cabin includes private facilities, air conditioning, two music channels, telephone, mini-safe and colour TV.
Grade 10 - Economy
2 berth inside cabin on deck 3. Cabin includes private facilities, air conditioning, two music channels, telephone, mini-safe and colour TV.
Grade 11 - Standard
3 berth inside cabin, standard 4 berth inside cabin on deck 5. Cabin includes private facilities, air conditioning, two music channels, telephone, mini-safe and colour TV.
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Grade 12 - Economy
3 berth inside cabin, economy 4 berth inside cabin on deck 4. Cabin includes private facilities, air conditioning, two music channels, telephone, mini-safe and colour TV.
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Special Note
3rd and 4th persons occupying a cabin
In addition to our designated three and four berth cabins, we have arranged for the third and fourth berths in higher grade cabins to be sold for an incredible price. If you book a twin bed outside cabin of Grade 6 or above, a third person can occupy your cabin for a great-value price(upper-berth). In a Grade 5 cabin and above, a third and a fourth person can join for the entire duration of the cruise for an excellent price! (Please note that this does not apply to Grade 4 cabins.)
Please note:
- Inside cabins rely on artificial light
- Outside cabins have a porthole (deck 4), window (deck 5 and above)
- The term berth refers to an upper and lower bunk style bed
- The upper berth is accessed via a small ladder
- Two bedded cabins have two lower beds
- Some two bedded cabins have additional fold-away upper berths which are not used when the cabin is occupied by two passengers
- Third and fourth passengers sharing cabins are always accommodated in upper berths
- All cabins are non-smoking
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