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12 Night Bangkok Bali and Beyond Cruise from Bali (Benoa)

Ship: Viking Orion

Cruise Line: Viking Oceans

Sailed: Sunday, Apr 6, 2025 from Bali (Benoa), Indonesia

Ended: Friday, Apr 18, 2025

The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Sunday, Apr 6, 2025 departure of the Viking Orion. If Viking Oceans modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing , the modified schedule would not be reflected here.

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Itinerary

Day by Day Summary and Map

Day 1 - Sunday - Apr 6, 2025

Bali (Benoa), Indonesia

Embark your ship and settle into your stateroom. With a thriving arts scene, lush beauty and magnificent seaside vistas, Bali has long beckoned travelers in search of ultimate beauty. The island's rich Hindu culture has forever held that gods live in all things natural-from mountains to streams to pebbles on the beach-lending the island a peaceful air. Denpasar is the island's thriving capital. Founded as a market town, it still bustles with colorful stalls and vast emporiums selling bright sarongs and intricately patterned batik.

Day 2 - Monday - Apr 7, 2025

Bali (Benoa), Indonesia

With its distinct flavors and traditions, Bali's food culture stands apart from that of the rest of Indonesia. Indigenous ingredients, recipes, and techniques blend with influences from the island's Chinese and Indian heritages to create dishes found nowhere else. For many, a daily ritual may involve shopping for ginger, turmeric, and kaffir lime in spice markets or for fruits, vegetables, and meats in a pasar pagi. Traditional warungs, tiny family-owned food stands, often specialize in a particular dish, such as babi guling (suckling pig) or bebek betutu (crispy duck).

Day 3 - Tuesday - Apr 8, 2025

Surabaya, Indonesia

Surabaya played a central role in the Indonesian War of Independence. The memorials to that struggle stand as soaring testaments to the will and courage of the Javanese. Today, Surabaya is a diverse patchwork of vibrant cultures. Mosques stand proudly in the Arab district and elegant churches adorn the European quarter. But perhaps the most authentic way to fully experience Java's varied cultural influences is by tasting them. A stroll through the Pasar Pabean traditional market reveals fresh fish, vegetables, spices, incense, and countless other specialties.

Day 4 - Wednesday - Apr 9, 2025

Semarang, Indonesia

Java is Indonesia's repository of history and island culture. The bustling port of Semarang was founded by the Dutch and hints of the island's colonial past dot the cityscape. Outside the city, Borobudur, the largest Buddhist monument in the world, strikes a dramatic pose against a backdrop of four volcanoes. A popular place of pilgrimage and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the massive temple towers to a great height. The devout walk up a clockwise path to the pinnacle, passing 2,672 reliefs and 504 Buddha statues along the way.

Day 5 - Thursday - Apr 10, 2025

Jakarta, Indonesia

Jakarta is a melting pot of cultures and a bustling capital. The city has been important to trade since the 4th century; it was founded as Sunda Kelapa, a significant trading port for the Sunda Kingdom, the Hindu realm that once occupied this area. The Dutch arrived in 1619 to establish the Dutch East Indies, renaming the city Batavia and proclaiming it their capital. Nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon, and more were exported from here. During the Japanese occupation of World War II, the Dutch were expelled and the city took its current name, which it retained after independence.

Day 6 - Friday - Apr 11, 2025

Jakarta, Indonesia

Jakarta is an enormous melange of cultures imported from Indonesia's 6,000 inhabited islands. Whether strolling the capital's outdoor markets or dining at a high-end restaurant, the city's menus reveal a cornucopia of cuisines that reflect the varied traditions of today's Jakartans. The local Betawi food is the culmination of centuries of Malay, Chinese, Javanese, and other influences. Gado-gado, salad in peanut sauce, is one popular dish. Countless variations of skewered meats, fried rice, and dumplings are also on offer.

Day 7 - Saturday - Apr 12, 2025

Cruising the Java Sea

Sail one of the world's most successful commercial trade routes in history. The countless crates of spices carried over the Java Sea reportedly contributed to the famed Dutch Golden Age. As you sail today, relax in the Explorers' Lounge, inspired by epic journeys of discovery. Marvel at the views through the two-story panoramic windows as you share a cocktail with friends, or settle down to read a book.

Day 8 - Sunday - Apr 13, 2025

Singapore, Singapore

Singapore is the world's only island city-state. Established in 1819 for the East India Company by Sir Stamford Raffles, after whom the famed hotel is named, it grew from a secluded backwater into a shabby port city before transforming itself into a sophisticated metropolis. The technology and economy are highly advanced here, yet the islands host plentiful green parks with tree-lined footpaths and the stunning National Orchid Garden. For a panoramic view of it all, the observation deck of the Marina Bay Sands towers offers the perfect solution.

Day 9 - Monday - Apr 14, 2025

Kuala Lumpur (Port Kelang), Malaysia

The capital of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur was built by Chinese tin prospectors in the mid-1800s. Since then, the city of KL, as the locals call it, has grown into a stunning mix of colonial, Moorish, Tudor, Neo-Gothic, and Grecian-Spanish architecture. The two-story shophouses of Old Market Square, with storefronts below and residences above, reveal the lives of merchants. The magnificent Petronas Towers are the centerpiece of this fascinating city; the side-by-side twin spires resemble a pair of rockets, connected by a two-story sky bridge that spans the 41st and 42nd floors.

Day 10 - Tuesday - Apr 15, 2025

Cruising the Strait of Malacca

Strait of Malacca: This narrow passage between Malaysia and the Indonesian island of Sumatra was a major route for early traders shipping glassware, precious stones, camphor, ivory, and sandalwood. Today, it is one of the busiest shipping channels in the world, linking the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Along this historic waterway, the lush shores of Sumatra grace the horizon to the south, stretching out to lowlands, mangroves, and swamps. The more urban skylines of Malaysia-George Town and Kuala Lumpur among them-shimmer in the distance to the north.

Day 11 - Wednesday - Apr 16, 2025

Cruising the Gulf of Thailand, Thailand

The Gulf of Thailand, the massive sea basin bordered by Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, and Malaysia, is still known as the Gulf of Siam to the Malay and Khmer people. Long stretches of sandy beaches, low-lying emerald hills, and soaring mountains surround this oval-shaped gulf. The lush hills of Botum Sakor National Park unfold north of Sihanoukville, Cambodia. Along Thailand's shores, several beach-ringed islands point the way to Laem Chabang port.

Day 12 - Thursday - Apr 17, 2025

Bangkok (Laem Chabang), Thailand

Often called the "City of Angels", Bangkok is Thailand's largest and most populous city. A sprawling and heady mix of modern skyscrapers, floating markets, and longtail boats skimming the Chao Phraya River, the scintillating capital of old Siam engages all the senses. Yet it all seems devoutly grounded by the presence of its revered gilded wats, or temples. Wat Arun, in particular, can be seen from all corners of the city. This majestic riverside "Temple of Dawn" catches the first light of each day like a pearl, casting a soft glow on one of Asia's most remarkable cities.

Day 13 - Friday - Apr 18, 2025

Bangkok (Laem Chabang), Thailand

Thai culture is rich and engaging in this bustling center beautifully set on the Chao Phraya River, and its origins are reflected through centuries-old Buddhist wats, or temples. The towering Wat Arun, named for the god of the rising sun, stands dramatically on the river's banks. The revered temples and elegant buildings within the walls of the renowned Grand Palace date to the late 1700s. A gilded array of golden pagodas and stupas (shrines), it has been the royal family's residence for more than 150 years. After breakfast, disembark your ship and journey home.

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