Seven Seas Explorer
March 22, 2029

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.

Returning to Benoa — see Day 1 above for port info.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Singapore offers docking at Marina Bay Cruise Centre. Travelers explore Gardens by the Bay and Merlion Park. Excursions visit Sentosa Island. Local markets sell Hainanese chicken rice. The peak season, November to March, brings milder weather for city tours. Photography captures futuristic skylines and Singapore Strait vistas. Dining onboard includes laksa, a Singaporean favorite. Souvenirs, like orchid crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Peranakan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Singapore’s urban charm offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of modern landmarks and cultural heritage, making Singapore an engaging destination for exploration.

Returning to Singapore — see Day 8 above for port info.