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18 Aug 2012
Pearls of the Orient Cruise
Voyager of the Seas - 7 nights ex Shanghai, China
Past Sailing
Take a break on board the Voyager of the Seas experiencing 7 relaxing nights on this Pearls of the Orient Cruise to Asia. Your ship embarks from Shanghai, the cruise will take you to 4 ports in 3 countries before returning to Shanghai. This particular 4 star cruise from Royal Caribbean Cruises has 1 forward departures, but is unfortunately sold out for this departure.
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| 1 | Sat 18 Aug 2012 | Shanghai, China | 5.00pm | |
 Shanghai, located at the middle part of the coast of mainland China at the mouth of the Yangtze River, is the most populous city in the Peoples Republic. It is the largest centre of commerce and finance in mainland China, and has truly become the show-piece of the world’s fastest growing major economy, a new city that is sophisticated, innovative and living a life it has never lived before.
Nanjing Road is Shanghai’s world-famous shopping paradise, but there are great shopping districts throughout the city, and taxi fares are very reasonable. Enjoy visiting the many beautiful museums and theatres, including the Shanghai Art Museum or the Natural History Museum and then perhaps take a ride on the world’s first magnetic levitation train. There are also beautiful parks and temples to be enjoyed. The city is a tourist destination renowned for its historical landmarks such as the Bund and the City god Temple, and its ever-expanding Pudong skyline including the Oriental Pearl Tower. Shanghai is the hotspot of modern China, a cosmopolitan city buzzing with the concept of lifestyle revolution, showcased in the architectural temples of art, fine dining and contemporary urban living. Enjoy your visit to this scintillating city, swirling with rapid cultural change. more/less... |
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| 2 | Sun 19 Aug 2012 | Cheju, South Korea | 1.00pm | 9.00pm |
 Cheju, a city on an island of the same name, is a beautiful destination, located off the SW coast of South Korea. A volcanic island, with good rainfall and mild climate, results in its being known as Koreas Hawaii. A good road system and rental cars allow for ease in visiting the entire island.
There is a wide range of activities for visitors such as hiking in Hallasan National Park – with South Koreas highest peak, Mt.Halla-san (1,950 m.), and other well-known trails, viewing majestic waterfalls, riding horses, or simply relaxing on the sandy beaches. Ancient relics, some deemed to be from the stone age, and others through time, make visits to numerous sites such as the Ville pond of Ouum-ri, Gosan-ri, and Sangmo-ri, simply fascinating to many, who are impressed by the mystery of the island. Other places of interest include the Sangumburi Crater 350 m across and 100 m deep with its unique grave sites, Manjanggul, one of the longest lava tubes in the world, and Manjang Cave with its rare species, and investigate the fascinating use of Jeju Olle hiking trail system. Enjoy the duty free shopping, fascinating souvenirs, and you won't be surprised that the locals call their home the Island of the Gods. more/less... |
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| 3 | Mon 20 Aug 2012 | At Sea | ||
| 4 | Tue 21 Aug 2012 | Kobe, Japan | 7.00pm | overnight |
 Kobe is the capital of the Hyogo Prefecture and lies on the southern side of the main island of Honshu, Japan. A cosmopolitan port city with an international flavour, hemmed in by Mt. Rokko, it constantly comes up number one in expatriate rankings of the best place to live in Japan.
The Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art, with its collection comprising sculptures, prints and paintings, built following an horrific earthquake in 1995, is a tribute to the spirit of mankind, and well worth visiting. Visit Chinatown west of Sannomiya, then visit Kitano, where westerners built their homes and take a stroll in the area with its many trendy cafes and boutiques. You may even enjoy a ride on the Shin-Kobe Ropeway cable car. Get excellent views of the city from both Kobe City Hall and Port Tower, and visit the Kobe Maritime Museum in Meriken Park, to name but a few of great opportunities. Kobe's cosmopolitan nature gives rise to some fascinating insights of this city. For example, its fashion is much sought after, and indeed it has given rise to the Japanese phrase, “If you can't go to Paris, go to Kobe.” The Kobe fashion Museum on Rokko Island is an interesting interlude. Additionally, Kobe is the site of both the first golf course and the first mosque ever built in Japan, being the Kobe Golf Club, in1903, and the Kobe Mosque in 1935. It truly is a fascinating place. more/less... |
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| 5 | Wed 22 Aug 2012 | Kobe, Japan | 3.00pm | |
| Kobe is the capital of the Hyogo Prefecture and lies on the southern side of the main island of Honshu, Japan. A cosmopolitan port city with an international flavour, hemmed in by Mt. Rokko, it constantly comes up number one in expatriate rankings of the best place to live in Japan.
The Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art, with its collection comprising sculptures, prints and paintings, built following an horrific earthquake in 1995, is a tribute to the spirit of mankind, and well worth visiting. Visit Chinatown west of Sannomiya, then visit Kitano, where westerners built their homes and take a stroll in the area with its many trendy cafes and boutiques. You may even enjoy a ride on the Shin-Kobe Ropeway cable car. Get excellent views of the city from both Kobe City Hall and Port Tower, and visit the Kobe Maritime Museum in Meriken Park, to name but a few of great opportunities. Kobe's cosmopolitan nature gives rise to some fascinating insights of this city. For example, its fashion is much sought after, and indeed it has given rise to the Japanese phrase, “If you can't go to Paris, go to Kobe.” The Kobe fashion Museum on Rokko Island is an interesting interlude. Additionally, Kobe is the site of both the first golf course and the first mosque ever built in Japan, being the Kobe Golf Club, in1903, and the Kobe Mosque in 1935. It truly is a fascinating place. more/less... |
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| 6 | Thu 23 Aug 2012 | Beppu, Japan | 8.00am | 4.00pm |
 Beppu is a city that overlooks Beppu Bay and is backed by mountains, located in Oita Prefecture on the island of Kyushu in Japan. It is considered to be Japan’s hot springs capital as it has the second largest volume of hot water in the world, after Yellowstone in the United States, and the largest number of hot spring sources in Japan.
This tourist town has nine major geothermal hot spots, which are referred to as the ‘nine hells of Beppu’, that are a major attraction to visitors. There is also the ‘Oita Marine Palace’ that features dolphins, while Mt Takasaki is famous for its large population of wild monkeys. The Beppu Tower provides some great views. The Asia Pacific University has attracted thousands of students from almost a hundred different countries, and this has resulted in some delightful restaurants featuring a wide range of international cuisines. The port is also well known for its sex museum, Beppu Hihokan, with waxwork exhibits that commemorate the town’s sex industry. more/less... |
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| 7 | Fri 24 Aug 2012 | At Sea | ||
| 8 | Sat 25 Aug 2012 | Shanghai, China | 6.00am | |
| Shanghai, located at the middle part of the coast of mainland China at the mouth of the Yangtze River, is the most populous city in the Peoples Republic. It is the largest centre of commerce and finance in mainland China, and has truly become the show-piece of the world’s fastest growing major economy, a new city that is sophisticated, innovative and living a life it has never lived before.
Nanjing Road is Shanghai’s world-famous shopping paradise, but there are great shopping districts throughout the city, and taxi fares are very reasonable. Enjoy visiting the many beautiful museums and theatres, including the Shanghai Art Museum or the Natural History Museum and then perhaps take a ride on the world’s first magnetic levitation train. There are also beautiful parks and temples to be enjoyed. The city is a tourist destination renowned for its historical landmarks such as the Bund and the City god Temple, and its ever-expanding Pudong skyline including the Oriental Pearl Tower. Shanghai is the hotspot of modern China, a cosmopolitan city buzzing with the concept of lifestyle revolution, showcased in the architectural temples of art, fine dining and contemporary urban living. Enjoy your visit to this scintillating city, swirling with rapid cultural change. more/less... |
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Until October 2013 Voyager of the Seas is based at the port for Beijing, mostly running chartered tours. She then makes a 30-night voyage from Beijing to Sydney. From Sydney her itineraries take you to the islands of the South Pacific, New Zealand, and Tasmania. Depart Sydney for Singapore via New Zealand (32 nights) in March 2014. Voyager of the Seas entered service in 1999 at 137,276 GT and carries 3046 passengers.
Accommodation
Staterooms come in four main categories and 22 grades, with variations based on guests’ needs: Suites/Deluxe Staterooms, Balcony Staterooms, Outside Staterooms and Interior Staterooms. When selecting accommodation consider the view, the level of privacy, and location near to or far from activity areas. All staterooms come with private bathroom, vanity area, hair dryer, interactive TV and phone. Many cabins are family-friendly with up to four additional bunk beds, and interconnecting rooms. Promenade staterooms overlook the interior Royal Promenade, and some accommodate up to six people. There are no single cabins, and many are wheelchair-accessible. In-cabin service and dining is available 24-hours.
Food and Dining
For the Main Dining Room, spread over three levels, select from three dining choices before cruising: fixed seating at the same table nightly, at either early or late sitting; open-seated My Time Dining (with pre-paid gratuities) at a flexible time; and early sitting My Family Time Dining that allows children aged 3 to 11 years to leave for their Adventure Ocean kids club. Menus feature healthy, vegetarian and kosher options. Special dietary needs can be catered for by giving advanced notice. Menus change daily throughout the cruise. Evening dress is casual or smart casual. Expect one to three formal evenings in the Main Dining Room during your cruise. There are seven complimentary eating options, including Windjammers Café, Jade Sushi and Asian cuisine, Café Promenade for coffee, pastries/snacks, and room service.
Entertainment
Signature features to entertain you include: Broadway-style productions in the Main Theatre; Studio B’s ice shows, comedy, game shows, onboard parties, and cooking demonstrations (and when the rink is not being used, skate for free); and gaming in Casino Royale. Live music features around the pool, in the main dining room, and in many lounges, bars and specialty venues. There are always parties and parades to join. Alternatively, just stroll around the Royal Promenade and shop duty-free, or for a quiet time retire to the Library/Card Room or Internet Café.
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Cruise summary
Cruise: Pearls of the Orient Cruise
Duration: 7 nights
Ship: Voyager of the Seas
Star rating: 
Departs: Shanghai
Returns: Shanghai
Ports of call: 4
Forward departures: 1
What's onboard? ▼
- Staterooms, room service
- Royal Promenade
- Shops, Souvenirs
- DINING
- Dining & Café venues (8)
- My Family Time Dining
- Mystery Dinner Theatre
- Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream
- Bars, clubs, lounges (14)
- ENTERTAINMENT
- Broadway Production
- Comedy, jazz, karaoke
- Nightclub
- Casino Royale
- ACTIVITIES
- Swimming pools (3)
- Whirlpools (6)
- SCUBA (Caribbean)
- Solarium adult retreat
- Vitality Spa & Fitness
- Basketball court
- Ice-skating rink
- In-line skating
- Jogging track
- Sports courts
- Rock-climbing walls
- Golf simulator
- Mini-golf course
- Games, contests, dancing
- Internet, Wi-Fi (pay)
- Enrichment lectures
- Library/Card room
- Conference Centre
- Wedding packages, Chapel
- UNDER 18
- Youth Program, lounge
- DreamWorks for kids
- Babies & Tots activities
- OTHER
- Laundry, drycleaning (pay)
- Mobile phone reception
- Wheelchair accessibility
- Medical centre
What's included? ▼
- Accommodation as booked
- Flight/s and/or transfers as specified
- All main meals on-board
- Coffee, tea, iced water, lemonade 24 hrs
- Anytime or fixed sittings, & multi-venue dining
- In-cabin dining at no charge
- Use of ship facilities - indoor & outdoor
- Entertainment - live music and/or shows, movies
- Activities - organised & individual
- Bridge director on select cruises
- Infant crèche, kids clubs & teen programs
- Cruise Director & all English speaking staff
- Special needs requests & service animals allowed
- Ship-shore-ship transfers
What's excluded? ▼
- Airfares, accommodation & transfers not specified
- Shore & land excursions and meals not specified
- Alternate specialty dining venues
- Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks
- Casino gaming, bar expenses
- Certain entertainment, fitness classes
- Passport & visa fees
- Insurances of all kinds
- Increases in third party charges or taxes
- Customary land tour gratuities are welcome
- Service charge: A$ 11.90/US$ 12) per guest (A$ 14.20/US$ 14.25 for suite guests) pp/night is included in pre-paid fare. Or, service charges can be paid onboard. For all ages. Modify for inadequate service.
- Service charge 15% automatically added to bar, mini-bar, spa & salon services.
- Items & services of a personal nature
- Medical services, vaccination costs
- Laundry and/or valet charges
- Wi-Fi, Internet, satellite/mobile phone & fax charges
- Babysitting, individual or in groups (from 1 yr)
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