Adventure and Luxury Await: Silversea's Ultimate Far East Cruise Experience
The Far East enchants with ancient monuments, ornate shrines, pristine tropical beaches, lush jungles, and vibrant cities, topping many travelers' bucket lists. Yet, even seasoned explorers face challenges from language barriers, remoteness, and vast distances.
Silversea, a leading luxury cruise line, simplifies discovery while delivering thrilling adventures across the region. Gain access to over 150 ports in China, Hong Kong, Japan, Cambodia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, and Macau aboard Silversea's intimate ships (100-600 passengers), which navigate and dock where larger vessels cannot.
After rainforest treks, temple tours, or high-speed urban explorations, retreat to your ship—a haven of indulgence. Every voyage includes personalized butler service to draw your bath, select from the pillow menu, or deliver midnight treats to your Oceanview Suite. Relax at the Elemis Spa with hot stone massages, acupuncture, and crystal body polishes. Renowned destination experts, a near 1:1 staff-to-guest ratio, and gourmet chefs elevate the experience to extraordinary heights.
Discover these eight unforgettable highlights.
1. Encounter Orangutans in Borneo's Tanjung Puting National Park
From Kumai port in southern Borneo, Indonesia, on a Silversea Expeditions cruise, venture just 10 miles to the sanctuary for critically endangered orangutans. In the 1,174-square-mile Tanjung Puting National Park swampland, visit Camp Leakey research center, named for paleo-anthropologist Louis Leakey. Witness red-tufted infants with their mothers, groups at banana feedings, and dominant males asserting territory.
2. Paddle Puerto-Princesa Subterranean River in the Philippines
UNESCO World Heritage Site Puerto-Princesa Subterranean River National Park boasts one of the world's most impressive cave systems. Canoe nearly 3 miles through stunning rock formations and vast chambers—greet local bats with 'Kamusta?' (Tagalog for 'Hello').
Prefer history? Join a landmarks tour of Puerto Princesa City, exploring Spanish cathedrals and an American-era penal farm amid colonial relics.
3. Sample Sake at Hakutsuru Brewery in Japan
From Osaka, journey past botanical gardens, sheep pastures, and Japan's first golf course to Mt. Rokko's observatory for panoramic views of Osaka Bay and surrounding forests.
At the Hakutsuru Sake Brewery and Museum, explore life-sized dioramas of the brewing process and taste modern interpretations of this ancient Japanese staple, crafted with pure Rokko mountain water.
4. Explore Shanghai's Alleys by Sidecar or Ride the Maglev Train
Experience Shanghai's backstreets on a guided 1930s motorbike sidecar tour, uncovering Cultural Revolution frescoes and hidden wedding markets near People's Square.
For speed thrills, take the Maglev Train & New Shanghai excursion: Reach 260 mph on electromagnetic rails to the airport, then tour Pudong's futuristic skyline, once farmland.
5. Visit Beomeosa Temple and Haeundae Beach in South Korea
Near Busan, explore seventh-century Beomeosa Temple on a forested ridge, featuring a three-story pagoda, royal palace wings, and golden Buddha hall (restored in the 17th century). Continue to futuristic Nurimaru APEC House on Dongbaekseom Island.
Relax on Haeundae Beach's white sands, then visit Folk Square for traditional ssireum wrestling, archery, or neoldduigi seesaw games.
6. Discover Batik and Rice Traditions in Malaysia
In Langkawi's 99-island archipelago, ride a cable car 2,300 feet up Mount Mat Cincang for Andaman Sea vistas.
Visit Atma Alam batik village to see artisans create vibrant fabrics with wax and dyes. At Laman Padi rice garden museum, plant rice in paddies and explore herb gardens.
7. Thai Cooking Class and Beach Relaxation on Koh Samui
On Koh Samui's turquoise waters and white sands, partner with a beachfront hotel for all-day lounging by pool or sea.
Join a chef for an authentic Thai cooking class, mastering flavors to recreate at home.
8. Mongolia Adventure by Private Plane, Helicopter, and Horseback
Extend your cruise with Silversea's Couture Collection land tours, like an eight-night Mongolia journey. Private helicopters access remote Tsaatan reindeer herders, Altai eagle hunters (from 'The Eagle Huntress'), and pristine Lake Khuvsgul. Stay in luxury camps and hotels.
Prices start at $14,000 for Tibet (monk debates, glaciers) to $78,000 for private-jet Antarctica. Stories? Priceless.
Silversea delivers boundary-pushing Far East adventures with uncompromising luxury.
