2008 GRAND VOYAGES OF THE ms AMSTERDAM
2008 Grand Asia & Australia Voyage Highlights
This unique voyage on the ms Amsterdam explores three diverse regions for a definitive Pacific Rim experience where you’ll discover unique cultures, ancient treasures and the natural beauty of Asia, Australia, and the Polynesian Islands. From the remote islands of Russia’s far eastern coast, you’ll journey to Japan and China before sailing to ports of call on Thailand and Bali. You’ll then be off to Australia visiting three premier cities. The last portion of the trip takes you to enchanting Polynesia and the Hawaiian Islands.
* Journey more than 21,200 nautical miles and visit 21 unique ports in 13 countries across 3 continents
* Longer visits in key ports and overnight stays in Osaka, Japan; Shanghai, Hong Kong, China; Bangkok, Thailand; and Sydney, Australia
* Cross both the Equator and the International Date Line twice – both losing and gaining a day
* Scenic cruising in the remote Aleutian Islands
* Visit lesser-known ports such as Hakodate and Ofunato, Japan
* Spend two full days in Hong Kong to experience the phenomenal energy this city has to offer - explore Victoria Peak, outstanding shopping opportunities, and Lantau Island
* Offering a more in depth, exclusive view of our destinations, the Medallion Collection offers opportunities for our most discerning guests; for example, guests may tour a traditional Chinese medicine shop in Hong Kong guided by the Herbalist himself
* Discover Laem Chabang, Bangkok – The Venice of Asia, known as “City of Angels” is a bustling place with a maze of extensive waterways. In between the royal palaces and office towers are beautiful parks and gardens.
* Explore two of the most premier cities of Melbourne and Sydney, Australia and then venture to the South Pacific taking in Fiji Islands and Samoa before heading to the Hawaiian Islands
* Enjoy the convenience of sailing roundtrip from North America
Full product announcement including pricing will be forthcoming in the next few weeks. Please contact one of our World Cruise Specialists so you can be notified when the information becomes available.
