The Chronicle

SET SAIL FOR THW FESTIVE SEASON

- For more details on the cruise, visit www.ecruising.travel or phone 1300 369 848.

THIS year why not treat yourself to the ultimate Christmas present with ecruising’s 20night fly and stay free Singapore Slings and Komodo Dragons cruise package.

Starting on December 18, this itinerary from one of Australia’s leading cruise travel experts offers an unparallel­ed opportunit­y to experience the best of Singapore, Indonesia and Australia’s Coral Coast, on board Regent Seven Seas’ stunning Seven Seas Voyager, as well as free one-way economy flights from Australia to Singapore and a free two-night stay at the iconic Raffles Hotel Singapore.

Start your trip with two nights of compliment­ary accommodat­ion at Singapore’s fabled Raffles Hotel, recently reopened after a multimilli­ondollar makeover.

Tempt your tastebuds at Raffles’ outstandin­g modern French restaurant, La Dame de Pic, and sip on a Singapore sling, the hotel’s signature cocktail, in the legendary Long Bar. Or venture beyond Raffles to experience the charms of one of Asia’s most ethnically diverse cities.

On December 20, embark on Seven Seas Voyager for an 18-night cruise through the crystal clear waters of the Java, Timor, Arafura and Coral seas.

The ship features just 700 luxurious and spacious staterooms and suites. It boasts sophistica­ted spas, tranquil relaxation areas and a wealth of fantastic dining options, not to mention the sensationa­l pool deck, making it the ideal place to ring in the festive season.

Make the most of the all-inclusive travel experience for which Regent Seven Seas is renowned, with exquisite meals, premium beverages, Wi-Fi access and unlimited shore excursions.

Cruise highlights include stopovers at the Indonesian capital of Jakarta, on the northwest coast of Java, home to the Istiqlal Mosque, SouthEast Asia’s largest; the Javanese port of Semarang, gateway to the world-famous Temples of Borobudur; and the upscale fishing village of Benoa, where you can sink your toes into the pristine sand of Nusa Dua, one of Bali’s most beautiful beaches. A visit to Indonesia’s Komodo Island is a chance to get up close, but not too personal, with local residents – the prehistori­c-looking monitor lizards also known as Komodo dragons.

Crossing the Timor Sea, the ship calls at Darwin, before sailing on to Queensland’s Coral Coast. Spend New Year’s Day at the quaint frontier town of Cooktown on Cape York Peninsula, followed by a stop at Cairns, the main departure point for the Great Barrier Reef. Further south soak up the tropical atmosphere of Airlie Beach and then stop in Brisbane, before disembarki­ng in Sydney on January 7, 2020.

ecruising’s 20-night fly and stay free Singapore Slings and Komodo Dragons journey is priced from $10,949 per person twin-share including a free one-way economy flight from Australia, and all accommodat­ion including a two-night compliment­ary stay at Raffles Hotel Singapore, all transfers in Singapore plus an all-inclusive travel experience on-board Seven Seas Voyager. Terms and conditions apply.

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Picture: Regent Seven Seas ALL-INCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE: The pool deck is a highlight of the Seven Seas Voyager, where on-board luxuries top off your discovery of exciting new destinatio­ns.
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Picture: Regent Seven Seas Regent Seven Seas is the world’s top-rated cruise line according to Conde Nast Traveler.
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Picture: Raffles Singapore The Raffles Hotel in Singapore marries colonial heritage with modern glamour.

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