12 nights · Singapore · Departs Singapore (Singapore) · Visiting Phuket, Penang Island Malaysia, Klang, Jakarta, Semarang, Surabaya, Celukan Bawang, Lembar, Benoa · Aboard Oceania Cruises on the Oceania Nautica
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| Cruise line | Oceania Cruises |
|---|---|
| Ship | Oceania Nautica |
| Duration | 12 nights |
| Port calls | 10 |
| Departures | 1 sailings |
| From fare | $3,960 per person |
| Year built | 2000 |
| Guests | 803 |
| Cabins | 349 |
| Crew | 372 |
| Length | 181 m |
| Beam | 25 m |
| Cruising speed | 18.0 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.
Phuket rewards a little planning: Thailand’s largest island combines lively beaches with a compact, characterful old town. In Phuket Town, pastel Sino-Portuguese shophouses and cafés offer a quieter counterpoint to the resort coast. Visit Wat Chalong, the island’s best-known Buddhist temple, or take a boat into the limestone scenery of Phang Nga Bay. Choose your day carefully: distances are substantial, and traffic can make short journeys slow.
Penang is Malaysia at its most layered, where Malay, Chinese, Indian and colonial influences meet on a compact island. In George Town, follow UNESCO-listed streets past painted shophouses, temples and historic clan jetties. Order char kway teow or assam laksa; the island’s hawker food is reason enough to linger. When the heat rises, ride the funicular up Penang Hill for cooler air and sweeping views across the strait. Here, the pleasures are close together, yet never feel hurried.
Port Klang is Malaysia’s busiest seaport and the practical gateway to Kuala Lumpur, about 40 kilometres inland. Stay nearby to explore Klang’s royal history and lively Little India. Follow the scent of bak kut teh, the peppery pork-and-herb soup that made the town famous. Or head to Kuala Lumpur for grand mosques, markets and city views; allow extra time for traffic.
Cruise ships dock at Tanjung Priok, north of central Jakarta; allow extra time for traffic. Jakarta is Indonesia’s capital, where Dutch-era streets and modern towers share a crowded horizon. Begin in Kota Tua, the old town, with colonial façades, museums and Fatahillah Square. Monas commemorates independence, while the National Museum explores Indonesia’s history; save room for nasi goreng or satay.
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.
Surabaya, East Java’s provincial capital and Indonesia’s second-largest city, is a working port with a layered past. From Tanjung Perak, explore the old quarter, lively markets and broad boulevards that reveal its trading-city character. The House of Sampoerna, set in a restored Dutch-era complex, tells the story of the city’s clove-cigarette industry. For a dramatic change of scene, Mount Bromo’s volcanic landscapes make a lengthy day trip from the city.
Celukan Bawang opens onto Bali’s quieter north coast, far from the island’s crowded southern resorts. From this working harbour, journeys lead east to Singaraja, Bali’s former colonial capital, and the Lovina coast. The route reveals rice fields, volcanic foothills and villages where daily life still sets the pace. Visit the island’s largest Buddhist monastery at Banjar, or pause at nearby hot springs beneath tropical greenery.
Lembar is Lombok’s working harbour, where ferries connect the island with Bali. The port lies about 25 kilometres south of Mataram, Lombok’s compact capital. Explore Sasak heritage in traditional villages, surf beaches in the south, and rice fields across the inland foothills. The island’s best experiences lie well beyond the waterfront, so plan to travel.
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 August 27, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard
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