12 Night Exploration & Enlightenment (Hong Kong To Bali)
Seven Seas Explorer
Seven Seas Explorer
January 5, 2028
12 Night Exploration & Enlightenment

Seven Seas Explorer - 1/5/2028

The January 5, 2028 cruise on the Seven Seas Explorer departs from Hong Kong. On this 12 Night Exploration & Enlightenment (Hong Kong To Bali) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 9 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Seven Seas Explorer sets sail on Wednesday, Jan 5th and returns on Monday, Jan 17th.

Cruise Length
12
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Hong Kong
Port Stops
9
Sea Days
4

Cruise Itinerary

Itinerary

Seven Seas Explorer - January 5, 2028 - 12 Nights

DayDatePort
1Jan 4thHong Kong
2Jan 5thAt Sea
3Jan 7thManila, Philippines
4Jan 8thCoron Island, Palawan, Philippines
5Jan 9thPuerto Princesa, Philippines
6Jan 9thAt Sea
7Jan 10thAt Sea
8Jan 11thAt Sea
9Jan 13thTanjung Priok (jakarta), Indonesia
10Jan 14thSemarang, Java, Indonesia
11Jan 15thSurabaya, Java, Indonesia
12Jan 16thCelukan Bawang, Bali, Indonesia
13Jan 17thBenoa, Bali, Indonesia

The Seven Seas Explorer sails on January 5, 2028 for a 12 Night Exploration & Enlightenment (Hong Kong To Bali). The ship will depart the port of Hong Kong at 3:00 PM and will return to the port of Benoa, Bali, Indonesia on Jan 17th at 6:00 AM. During the 13-day journey, the Seven Seas Explorer will visit 8 additional ports and will spend 4 days at sea.

Cruise Ship

Seven Seas Explorer

Seven Seas Explorer

Regent Seven Seas

The Seven Seas Explorer was built in 2016 and is among Regent Seven Seas's 5 ships in its fleet. The Seven Seas Explorer is included in the cruise line's Explorer class. In the cruise ship stats below, you'll find the Seven Seas Explorer vs all other Regent Seven Seas ships.

Cruise Ports

Day1
JAN 52028
Hong Kong
D:3:00 PM

Hong Kong offers docking at Kai Tak Cruise Terminal. Travelers explore Victoria Peak and Temple Street Market. Excursions visit Lantau Island’s Big Buddha. Local markets sell dim sum. The peak season, October to April, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures skyscrapers and Victoria Harbour vistas. Dining onboard includes char siu, a Hong Kong favorite. Souvenirs, like jade crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Cantonese history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the subtropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Hong Kong’s urban charm offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of modern landmarks and cultural markets, making Hong Kong an engaging destination. (126 words)

Day2
JAN 62028
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day3
JAN 72028
A:7:00 AMD:3:00 PM

Manila, Philippines, provides docking at Manila South Harbor. Travelers explore Intramuros’ colonial walls and Fort Santiago. Excursions visit Rizal Park and Taal Volcano. Local markets sell adobo. The peak season, November to April, brings dry weather for city tours. Photography captures Spanish-era architecture and Manila Bay sunsets. Dining onboard includes sinigang, a Filipino sour soup. Souvenirs, like barong tagalog shirts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Philippine history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Manila’s vibrant blend of colonial heritage and modern energy offers a dynamic Philippine stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks, bustling markets, and scenic beauty, making Manila a captivating destination for exploring the Philippines’ rich cultural tapestry and urban vitality.

Day4
JAN 82028
A:8:00 AMD:4:00 PM

Coron Island, Palawan, Philippines, anchors offshore with tenders to Coron town, population 50,000. Travelers kayak Kayangan Lake for limestone views. Diving explores WWII wrecks. Local markets sell cashew nuts. Excursions to Malcapuya Island, 1 hour by boat, offer beach time. Peak season November to April; taxis 100-200 PHP. Dining includes danggit at harbor stalls. Souvenirs feature pearl earrings.

Day5
JAN 92028
A:7:00 AMD:3:00 PM

Puerto Princesa, Philippines, offers docking at Puerto Princesa Port. Travelers explore the Subterranean River’s UNESCO-listed caves and Honda Bay’s islands. Excursions include island-hopping tours. Local markets sell cashew nuts. The peak season, November to April, brings dry weather for cave tours. Photography captures limestone karsts and turquoise bays. Dining onboard includes kinilaw, a Filipino favorite. Souvenirs, like pearl crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Palawan’s ecology. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance island exploration. Puerto Princesa’s natural allure offers a vibrant Filipino stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of underground rivers, scenic islands, and tropical beauty, making Puerto Princesa an engaging destination for exploring the Philippines’ Palawan.

Day6
JAN 102028
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day7
JAN 112028
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day8
JAN 122028
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day9
JAN 132028
A:6:00 AMD:3:00 PM

Tanjung Priok (Jakarta), Indonesia, offers docking at Tanjung Priok Port. Travelers explore Old Batavia and National Monument. Excursions visit Bogor’s botanical gardens. Local markets sell gado-gado. The peak season, May to October, brings dry weather for city tours. Photography captures colonial buildings and Java Sea vistas. Dining onboard includes rendang, an Indonesian favorite. Souvenirs, like wayang puppets, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Javanese history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Tanjung Priok’s urban allure offers a vibrant Indonesian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic sites and cultural heritage, making Tanjung Priok an engaging destination for exploring Jakarta.

Day10
JAN 142028
A:8:00 AMD:5:00 PM

Semarang, Java, Indonesia, offers docking at Tanjung Emas Port. Travelers explore Borobudur’s UNESCO temple and Sam Poo Kong. Excursions visit Ambarawa’s railway museum. Local markets sell lumpia. The peak season, May to October, brings dry weather for cultural tours. Photography captures ancient stupas and Java Sea vistas. Dining onboard includes soto ayam, an Indonesian favorite. Souvenirs, like batik crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Javanese history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance temple walks. Semarang’s cultural allure offers a vibrant Indonesian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic temples and colonial heritage, making Semarang an engaging destination for exploration.

Day11
JAN 152028
A:7:00 AMD:5:00 PM

Surabaya, Java, Indonesia, offers docking at Tanjung Perak Port. Travelers explore House of Sampoerna and Heroes Monument. Excursions visit Trowulan’s Majapahit ruins. Local markets sell soto ayam. The peak season, May to October, brings dry weather for city tours. Photography captures colonial architecture and Java Sea vistas. Dining onboard includes nasi goreng, an Indonesian favorite. Souvenirs, like batik crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Javanese history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Surabaya’s cultural allure offers a vibrant Indonesian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic sites and urban heritage, making Surabaya an engaging destination.

Day12
JAN 162028
A:10:00 AMD:6:00 PM

Celukan Bawang, Bali, Indonesia, docks at Celukan Bawang Port, 30 kilometers from Singaraja, with taxis for 45-minute rides. Travelers visit Brahma Vihara Arama, a Buddhist temple 20 minutes south. Local markets sell kopi luwak. Excursions to Menjangan Island, 1 hour west, offer snorkeling. Peak season May to October; taxis 50,000-100,000 IDR. Dining includes sate lilit at village warungs. Souvenirs feature wood carvings.

Day13
JAN 172028
A:6:00 AM

Benoa, Bali, Indonesia, docks at Benoa Port, 10 kilometers from Denpasar, with shuttles or taxis for 20-minute rides. Travelers visit Uluwatu Temple, a 11th-century clifftop shrine, 30 minutes south. Local markets sell batik sarongs. Excursions to Ubud, 1 hour north, explore rice terraces and monkey forests. Tanah Lot, 45 minutes northwest, features a sea temple. Peak season June to September; taxis 50,000-100,000 IDR. Dining includes babi guling at warungs. Souvenirs feature silver jewelry.