Silver Cloud - 6/23/2027

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.

Bohol, Philippines, docks at Tagbilaran Port, a 10-minute ride to the city center, population 100,000. Travelers visit the Chocolate Hills, 1 hour north, for 1,200 limestone mounds. The Tarsier Sanctuary, 30 minutes east, protects tiny primates. Local markets sell calamansi juice. Excursions to Loboc River, 45 minutes north, offer floating lunches. Peak season December to May; taxis 200-500 PHP. Dining includes kinilaw at riverside stalls. Souvenirs feature shell crafts.

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

Sandakan, Malaysia, offers docking at Sandakan Port. Travelers explore Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary and Kinabatangan River’s wildlife. Excursions include turtle-watching at Selingan Island. Local markets sell laksa. The peak season, March to October, brings dry weather for nature tours. Photography captures rainforests and Borneo vistas. Dining onboard includes nasi lemak, a Malaysian favorite. Souvenirs, like bead crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Sabah’s ecology. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while sturdy shoes enhance jungle walks. Sandakan’s natural allure offers a vibrant Malaysian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of wildlife adventures and scenic rivers, making Sandakan an engaging destination for exploring Malaysia’s Borneo wilderness.

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

Pare, Indonesia, offers docking at Parepare Port. Travelers explore traditional Bugis villages and Bantimurung’s waterfalls. Excursions visit Maros’ prehistoric caves. Local markets sell pisang epe. The peak season, May to October, brings dry weather for cultural tours. Photography captures lush jungles and traditional houses. Dining onboard includes coto makassar, a Sulawesi dish. Souvenirs, like woven textiles, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Bugis culture. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while sturdy shoes enhance waterfall hikes. Pare’s cultural and natural richness offers a vibrant Indonesian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of traditional heritage, scenic landscapes, and archaeological sites, making Pare an engaging destination for exploring Sulawesi’s unique culture and natural beauty.

Palopo, Sulawesi, Indonesia, offers docking at Palopo Port. Travelers explore traditional Toraja villages and Batu Tumonga’s rice fields. Excursions visit Tana Toraja’s burial sites. Local markets sell luwak coffee. The peak season, May to October, brings dry weather for cultural tours. Photography captures wooden houses and lush landscapes. Dining onboard includes coto makassar, a Sulawesi dish. Souvenirs, like woven textiles, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Toraja culture. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while sturdy shoes enhance village hikes. Palopo’s cultural richness offers a vibrant Indonesian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of traditional heritage, scenic landscapes, and unique rituals, making Palopo an engaging destination for exploring Sulawesi’s cultural and natural treasures.

Satonda Island, Indonesia, has no docking; ships anchor offshore with tenders to coral shores. Travelers snorkel vibrant reefs and explore volcanic crater lakes. Excursions include hiking to lake viewpoints. No facilities exist; provisions are ship-based. The peak season, May to October, brings dry weather for marine activities. Photography captures turquoise waters and jungle vistas. Dining onboard includes gado-gado, an Indonesian favorite. Souvenirs, like shell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Sumbawa ecology. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Satonda’s pristine allure offers a vibrant Indonesian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of marine adventures and volcanic landscapes, making Satonda an engaging destination.

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.

Komodo Island, Indonesia, has no docking; ships anchor offshore with tenders to Loh Liang. Travelers explore Komodo National Park’s dragons. Excursions snorkel Pink Beach’s reefs. No facilities exist; provisions are ship-based. The peak season, April to October, brings dry weather. Photography captures dragons and coral reefs. Dining onboard includes sate lilit, an Indonesian dish. Souvenirs, like dragon carvings, are sold in ship shops. Briefings enforce park rules. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate. Sturdy shoes enhance dragon treks. Komodo Island’s wild beauty offers a vibrant Indonesian stop, blending wildlife with marine splendor.

Kalabahi, Indonesia, has docking at Kalabahi Port. Travelers explore Alor’s traditional villages and markets. Excursions snorkel Pantar Strait’s coral reefs. Local markets sell ikat textiles. The peak season, May to October, brings dry weather. Photography captures tribal culture and turquoise seas. Dining onboard includes sate lilit, an Indonesian dish. Souvenirs, like woven crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Alor’s culture. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate. Snorkeling gear enhances reef exploration. Kalabahi’s vibrant traditions offer a unique Indonesian stop, blending cultural richness with marine beauty.

Kupang, West Timor, Indonesia, has docking at Kupang Port. Travelers explore Oenesu Waterfall and traditional markets. Excursions visit Soe’s weaving villages. Local markets sell ikat textiles. The peak season, May to October, brings dry weather. Photography captures waterfalls and tribal crafts. Dining onboard includes se’i, a Timorese smoked meat. Souvenirs, like woven fabrics, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Timorese culture. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate. Sturdy shoes enhance waterfall hikes. Kupang’s cultural richness offers a vibrant Indonesian stop, blending heritage with natural beauty.

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

Darwin in Australia has docking at Port Darwin. Travelers explore Kakadu National Park’s wetlands. Excursions visit Litchfield’s waterfalls. Local markets sell Aboriginal art. The peak season, May to October, brings dry weather; taxis cost 10-20 AUD. Photography captures Outback landscapes. Dining onboard includes kangaroo. Souvenirs, like didgeridoos, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover indigenous culture. Light clothing suits the tropical climate. Darwin’s vibrant port offers a gateway to Australia’s Top End.