Borneo Adventure
Cruise 606a(MA)
30 Dec 2024-15 Jan 2024, 16 days
Fares from �2845
Cruise 606a
4-15 Jan 2024, 11 days
Fares from �2150
| Fares | |||
| Cabin Grade: | Price per adult (�): | ||
| 606aMA | 606a | ||
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Owner's Suite | 4840 | 4145 |
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Suite | 4625 | 3930 |
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Deluxe | 4085 | 3390 |
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Superior | 3760 | 3065 |
| Standard two
bed: twin occupancy | |||
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A Deck outside | 3490 | 2795 |
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A Deck outside aft | 3385 | 2690 |
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B Deck outside | 3275 | 2580 |
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B Deck outside aft | 3115 | 2420 |
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A Deck inside | 2900 | 2205 |
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B Deck inside | 2845 | 2150 |
| Standard two
bed: single occupancy | |||
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A Deck outside | 4868 | 3913 |
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A Deck outside aft | 4721 | 3766 |
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B Deck outside | 4567 | 3612 |
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B Deck outside aft | 4343 | 3388 |
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A Deck inside | 3822 | 2867 |
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B Deck inside | 3750 | 2795 |
| Minerva deck plans for location of cabins | |||
HEALTH & LIFESTYLE, FLORA & FAUNA and MUSIC
Choose a refreshing start to the New Year on our health and lifestyle cruise. Enjoy a gentle stretch with our experts as they take you through a range of Tai Chi and Yoga positions, relax in the hands of our natural therapists and listen to talks on topics such as nutrition and feng shui.
Enjoy the richness of the pan-tropical flora and fauna including the unique and fragile ecology of Borneo.
A classical ensemble will provide your musical entertainment.
The Revd RG Holloway
Roger Holloway is Priest-Vicar of St Margaret's Church, Westminster, and Preacher to the Honourable Society of Gray�s Inn. Ordained towards the end of his career in the wines and spirits business, he has lived or travelled in Asia for more than twenty years. He will be approaching the religions of the East from a very personal standpoint. issues which threaten them.
Professor VT King
For the last 20 years, Victor King has been conducting and supervising research in Malaysia and Singapore. Modern history of the region and the unity and diversity of South Asian cultures will be a feature of his talks. He has published widely and serves on the international advisory boards of a number of Asian Studies journals.
Sonia Lightfoot
NADFAS lecturer of St Hilda's College and Ashmolean Museum, her talks will discuss the status of Chinese Artists in the 20th century and the relationship between philosophy and techniques in Chinese painting.
Martin Sandst
He will be discussing the variety of flora and fauna on this cruise, as well as his special interest, the significance of the rain forests in the area. Botanist and Principal Scientific Officer, Royal Botanic Garden, Kew.
Between the sophistication of Singapore and the bustle of Ho Chi Minh City, discover the
extraordinary natural treasures of Borneo. You'll see traditional ways of life and remarkable
painted caves, rescued orang-utan, exotic birds and vividly coloured butterflies.
| 606a(MA) Tour & Cruise | |
| Sun 30 Dec-Mon 31 Dec London - Kuala Lumpur - Penang | |
| 'Tour & Cruise' pasengers fly from London to Penang via Kuala Lumpur. | |
| Tue 1 Jan Penang - Cameron Highlands | |
| Travel through rainforests to the spectacular Cameron Highlands, visiting the royal town of Kuala Kangsar en route. | |
| Wed 2 Jan Cameron Highlands - Kuala Lumpur | |
| Explore this hill station and visit a tea plantation before continuing to Kuala Lumpur. | |
| Thu 3 Jan Kuala Lumpur | |
| Sightseeing of KL includes the new Islamic Museum, the Royal Palace and the National Museum. | |
| Fri 4 Jan Kuala Lumpur - Malacca | |
| After lunch in the imposing KL Tower, travel through lush countryside to historical Malacca. | |
| Sat 5 Jan Malacca - Singapore | |
| Your exploration includes the Stadhuys Museum and Dutch Square. Drive to Singapore to join Minerva. | |
| 606a Cruise Itinerary | |
| Fri 4 Jan-Sat 5 Jan London - Singapore | |
| 'Cruise Only' passengers fly from London to Singapore to join Minerva. | |
| Sun 6 Jan Singapore | |
| A city tour takes in the highlights or visit notable World War II landmarks, including Kranji. In the afternoon, explore the renowned shops of Orchard Road. | |
| Mon 7 Jan At Sea | |
| A day to settle in and discover Minerva's many facilities. Welcome Cocktail Party and Gala Dinner this evening. | |
| Tue 8 Jan Kuching | |
| Your morning tour of Kuching includes Fort Margherita. Alternatively, explore Bako National Park or a local wildlife centre. | |
| Wed 9 Jan Miri * | |
| From Miri, you can visit Niah National Park to view the prehistoric rock graffiti in the remarkable Painted Cave. | |
| Thu 10 Jan Bandar Seri Begawan | |
| Discover the city this morning or explore the Sungei Liang tropical reserve. | |
| Fri 11 Jan Kota Kinabalu | |
| Explore Kinabalu National Park this morning or relax on a warm tropical beach. | |
| Sat 12 Jan At Sea | |
| Take the opportunity to listen to one of our Guest Speaker's talks. | |
| Sun 13 Jan-Mon 14 Jan Ho Chi Minh City | |
| Your tour of Ho Chi Minh City includes Thien Hau pagoda, the Reunification Palace and the complex of tunnels at Cu Chi. | |
| Tue 15 Jan | |
| Arrive in London after an overnight flight. | |
| * Land by ship's boat or local tender | |
