12 nights · Singapore · Departs Singapore (Singapore) · Visiting Belitung Island Indonesia, Semarang, Probolinggo, Benoa · Aboard Ponant Cruises on the Le Jacques Cartier
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| Cruise line | Ponant Cruises |
|---|---|
| Ship | Le Jacques Cartier |
| Duration | 12 nights |
| Port calls | 5 |
| Departures | 1 sailings |
| From fare | $11,130 per person |
| Year built | 2021 |
| Guests | 264 |
| Cabins | 92 |
| Crew | 112 |
| Length | 131 m |
| Beam | 18 m |
| Cruising speed | 15.0 kn |
Singapore rewards the curious with a rare mix of order, energy and invention. Within a short ride of the waterfront, explore Chinatown’s shophouses, Little India’s temples and Kampong Glam’s Malay heritage. Follow pepper crab and satay aromas into a hawker centre, where local cooks make a persuasive case for lunch. For a quieter hour, Gardens by the Bay pairs dramatic Supertrees with cool conservatories and views across Marina Bay.
Belitung, off Sumatra’s east coast, rewards visitors with pale sand, clear water and immense granite boulders. The island’s best-known shoreline, Tanjung Tinggi, pairs smooth stone with turquoise sea. In Tanjung Pandan, explore local markets and Rumah Adat Belitung, a traditional wooden house. Boat trips to tiny Lengkuas Island bring a 19th-century lighthouse and excellent snorkeling.
Semarang rewards travelers who look beyond the harbor. Kota Lama’s Dutch-era warehouses and civic buildings recall the city’s trading past. The domed Gereja Blenduk anchors its historic square. Sam Poo Kong, a Chinese temple complex associated with 15th-century admiral Zheng He, reflects Java’s layered heritage. For a longer excursion, Borobudur, the celebrated Buddhist temple complex, lies about 100 kilometers inland. Make time for lumpia, Semarang’s famed spring roll.
Probolinggo sits on East Java’s north coast, but its greatest draw rises inland: Mount Bromo. From here, travellers reach the Tengger highlands, a region of volcanic cones and a vast ash plain. At dawn, Bromo’s crater and the surrounding peaks reward an early start. The port city offers a working-Java perspective, far removed from Bali’s resort rhythms. Plan an overland excursion carefully; mountain roads and changing weather shape the journey.
Benoa is Bali’s principal cruise gateway, set on the island’s sheltered southeast coast. From the pier, Bali’s contrasts are close at hand: Nusa Dua’s resorts and Sanur’s seafront. Denpasar offers markets, museums, and a glimpse of daily life beyond the resort belt. Allow time for traffic; journeys inland can take longer than the map suggests. For a deeper excursion, Ubud pairs galleries and rice terraces with a lively arts scene.
Published September 25, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard
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