Cruise 580 Itinerary |
Tue 2 Jan- Wed 3 Jan
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London - Calcutta
Fly to Calcutta to join Minerva. |
Thu 4 Jan
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Calcutta
Our morning's sightseeing visits the Victoria Museum and the Maidan area, the huge green expanse teeming with local life. |
Fri 5 Jan |
Hooghly River Transit |
Sat 6 Jan |
At Sea |
Sun 7 Jan |
Port Blair
This afternoon we explore the capital of the Andaman Islands. |
Mon 8 Jan |
At Sea |
Tue 9 Jan |
Phuket
Minerva's maiden call in Phuket. Sample the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. |
Wed 10 Jan |
Penang
A morning sightseeing in multi-ethnic Georgetown includes the Chinese waterside settlement and fort Cornwallis. There is also the opportunity to swim. |
Thu 11 Jan |
Singapore
Evening arrival with a chance to experience this lively city.
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Fri 12 Jan |
Singapore A full day in the "Lion City" to visit the National Museum and the finest orchid garden in the world, not to mention the shops along Orchard Road. |
Sat 13 Jan- Sun 14 Jan |
At Sea
As Minerva cruises the Gulf of Thailand, listen to our Guest Speakers reflect on the fascinating sights we have seen. |
Mon 15 Jan |
Bangkok
A morning arrival in Bangkok. See the Grand Palace or visit the emotive River Kwai. |
Tue 16 Jan |
"Cruise Only" passengers arrive in London after an overnight flight. |
Cruise & Tour
Post-Cruise Tour Northern Thailand |
Tue 16 Jan |
Bangkok - Chiang Mai
"Cruise & Tour" passengers take a short flight to Chiang Mai.
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Wed 17 Jan |
Chiang Mai
See a working elephant camp, orchid farm and shop for local handicrafts. |
Thu 18 Jan |
Chiang Mai - Chiang Rai
After the scenic journey to Chiang Rai, we visit two traditional hilltribe villages. |
Fri 19 Jan |
Chiang Rai - Bangkok
See the meeting point of the borders of Thailand, Laos and Burma, the infamous "Golden Triangle", before flying back to Bangkok to connect with our international flight. |
Sat 20 Jan |
Chiang Rai - Bangkok
Arrive in London after an overnight flight. Land by ship's boat or local tender |