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• Discover Coron Island, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site
• Explore the Maluku Islands, a paradise on earth & the original Spice Islands
• Visit the Tangkoko National Park to look for the famous tarsier primate
• Encounter orangutans at the natural paradise of Sandakan
• Village Visits
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• Asmat Villages
• Banda Islands
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• Great Barrier Reef
• Philippines

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• 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

Day 3: Cape York

Day 4: at sea, day 5: asmat, day 6: at sea, day 7: kei islands, day 8: banda neira (molukkas), day 9: at sea, day 10: pulau lihaga | tangkoko national reserve, day 11: pulau sarode (sulawesi), day 12: at sea, day 13-14: sandakan, sabah.

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Asia Cruises

Discover the allure of unique culture and history on an asia cruise, explore the wonders of asia.

Exciting experiences and extraordinary adventures await as you cruise Asia with Princess. Discover the mystical beauty, ancient traditions, lush tropical forests, beautiful beaches, mythological legends and tranquil retreats on your cruise to Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and more.

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Experience the beautiful harmony of ancient wonders and modern metropolises, asia cruise departure ports, cruise from singapore.

Relish the convenience of sailing roundtrip from one of the world’s great cities, where the primary language is English. Singapore’s mixed culture is a mesmerizing mix of Buddhist temples, British-inspired Victorian buildings, Arab souks and ultra-modern skyscrapers, and is easily accessible via Changi Airport, a well-connected airhub.

Cruise to Hong Kong

Take in the spectacle of one of the world’s great travel destinations at dusk from the seat of a vintage double-decker tram. Journey to Tai O, “Hong Kong’s Little Venice,” for a look at a fishing village built atop stilts. Pay homage to the extraordinary bronze Tian Tan Buddha statue at the Po Lin Monastery; at 111-feet high, it’s the world’s largest outdoor Buddha and draws visitors from all over the world.

Cruise from Australia & New Zealand

Extend your Southeast Asia and Japan vacation with adventures in one of these unique home ports: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Auckland. From Aboriginal Dreamtime stories to New Zealand’s elaborate Māori tattoos, expansive cityscapes and breathtaking landscapes, each port possesses its own unique culture, lifestyle, excitement and charm.

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Lifestyle & culture.

Ride the Ngong Ping cable car up to one of the world's tallest Buddha (Tian Tan Buddha) perched on Lantau's Ngong Ping hill in the Po Lin Monastery. Learn Kung Fu with a renowned Shaolin master at the Hong Kong Shaolin Wushu Cultural Center.

Photo: Folkloric dancer in South Korea

Natural wonders & landscapes

Taroko Gorge is composed of the world’s deepest marble canyon, as well as many stunning rugged cliffs and subtropical forests. The Beitou region is the most famous area for mineral soaking due to its proximity to Taipei, as well as the sulphuric quality of its waters. A 15-minute hike from Shin-Kobe Station leads you to Nunobiki Falls (Kobe) and Miharashi Observatory offering stunning views of the city.

Photo: James Bond Island in Phang Nga Bay National Park

Unique experiences on Asia cruises

Travel like a local in a rickshaw, tuk-tuk, pedicab or sampan. The enchanting palace is the perfect place to take in the beauty of the island as it sits in the middle of an artificial lake surrounded by groves of trees. Browse Hong Kong's famed Stanley Market, one of the world's great bazaars. Explore Ho Chi Minh City, home of the Cu Chi Tunnels, an intricate network of connecting underground passageways used by Viet Cong guerrillas during the Vietnam War.

Photo: Batu Caves in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Onboard enrichment on Asia cruises

There’s a reason why Princess® is acclaimed as “Best Cruise Line for Enrichment” by  Cruise International  (UK). We create a completely immersive experience from the moment you step aboard. Throughout your cruise, you’ll have the chance to embrace the colors, flavors and traditions of your vacation destination with programs such as a Hong Kong variety show or Chinese Crosstalk Comedy. Our enrichment programs offer enlightening courses and regional offerings, like the opportunity to learn more with local experts with our Encounters with Discovery at SEA speaker series.

Photo: Solo performer singing on stage.

Asia cruise shore excursions

Be dazzled at the views from Hong Kong’s funicular railway as it transports you to the summit of Victoria Peak. Sip a Singapore Sling at the famed Raffles Hotel. Catch some rays on the sun-drenched beaches of Nha Trang. Experience it all on board Princess Asia cruises

Landmarks & Cultural Masterpieces

Just north of Nha Trang on the bank of the Cai River you will vind Po Nagar Cham Towers; the original wooden structure was replace by stone & brick in 784. A must see for guests visiting Ho Chi Minh City is Thien Hau pagoda, located in the heart of the city. The intricate 19th century temple is dedicated to the goddess Thien Hau; believed to travel the oceans on a mat and ride the coulds to save those in peril on the high seas.

Photo: Angkor Wat in Cambodia was constructed in the 12th century

Art & museums

Admire the prayer hall and gilded domes of the great Sultan Mosque, considered one of the most important and sacred mosques in Singapore. Soak up China’s incredible 8,000-year history at the National Palace Museum in Taipei.

Photo: The Temple of the Reclining Buddha in Bangkok, Thailand

UNESCO World Heritage sites

Only 30 minutes from Ho Chi Minh City is Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park the 2nd of Vietnam's natural UNESCO World Heritage sites. The Park is home to the world's largest cave and masive network of underground rivers including Paradise Cave, the longest dry cave in Asia. The Singapore Botanical Gardens is the first UNESCO Heritage Site in Singapore offering tours and educational programs for nature lovers of all ages.

Photo: Ancient ruins of Ayutthaya, Thailand

Asia Cruise Travel Articles

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The Philippines is a country in Southeast Asia made up of an archipelago between the Philippine Sea and the South China Sea. This chain of islands is home to sandy beaches and gorgeous teal waters swirling around craggy rock formations. Its lively cities and beautiful skyscrapers are along the lines of what you might expect from a country that’s not far from the glamorous cities of Singapore and Hong Kong (two other ports you’re likely to visit during a cruise to the Philippines).

When you cruise the Philippines, you’ll sail to this gorgeous island nation in comfort before an exciting day in one of its intriguing ports. Once you step onto the soil of the Philippines while on a Southeast Asia cruise , you will be immediately drawn to its tropical beauty and charmed by the friendly locals you meet.

Please Note: While we don't currently sail to the Philippines, you can still discover the beauty of the region on one of our Southeast Asia cruises . Browse our cruises to Southeast Asia below.

Cruise Philippines for Beautiful Beaches and Dynamic Cities

Whether you love lounging on the beach or feeling the buzz of city life, you’ll find both during a cruise to the Philippines. From sleepy beach towns to countryside escapes and busy city centers, you’ll experience different aspects of the local culture in each port.

Philippines City Life

The Philippines is more than just island lifestyle and beach bliss. You’ll also find energetic cities buzzing with people, cuisine, and commerce. Manila in particular is a can’t-miss city to see when you cruise the Philippines, known for its blend of colonial and modern architecture punctuated with gleaming skyscrapers.

Beaches and Volcanoes

Beyond the port harbors of the Philippines, you’ll find incredible natural wonders. Relax on gorgeous beaches, like the white sands of Boracay and Puerto Princesa. From Manila, it’s easy to travel to the vibrant green Hidden Valley or Taal Lake and Volcano, two natural elements that complement each other in a mesmerizing way.

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Explore the Philippines’ lush countryside, which is home to fields of green, historic plantations, and villas with spring-fed pools. Combine your trip to the country with traditional dining to try some of the delicious Filipino cuisine the country is known for.

Featured Philippines Cruise Ports

During a Philippines cruise, you’ll stop in at least one of the following cities: Boracay, Manila, Puerto Princesa, or Ilocos. Each of these ports of call offer a very different type of experience. In Boracay and Puerto Princesa, you’ll get a glimpse of the country’s magnificent beaches and island lifestyle. In Manila, get a taste of the bustling city life of the Philippines, and in Ilocos, enjoy historical experiences. Depending on your itinerary,  you might even overnight in Manila.  

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When you cruise to the Philippines’ beautiful ports of call, you’ll get an in-depth, cultural look at the country and what makes it special on a shore excursion.

Philippines Island Hopping

For an unforgettable, beach-filled day that will have you dreaming about moving somewhere tropical, book an island-hopping shore excursion. Hop on a boat and visit multiple islands for a day of relaxation and water fun.

Museums in Manila

Manila is home to a variety of top-notch museums. On a shore excursion, you’ll tour the museums with a knowledgeable guide that will help you to better understand the history of the region and the artworks and artifacts on display.

Manila City Tour

Learn more about the culture and top sites of Manila on an escorted city tour that takes you around the vibrant city in comfort. You’ll hear all about the city’s past and present while snapping pictures of some of its most impressive buildings and attractions.

Tagaytay Tour

Visiting the city of Tagaytay and the nearby Taal Lake and Taal Volcano provides you with both a city and country life experience during your Philippines cruise.

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Helpful Tips Before You Go

We sail to the Philippines in the months of December and January. This is an ideal time to visit since the tropical weather is still hot, but not stifling, and it’s before the rainy season begins. Since the weather is hot and humid, you’ll want to pack light, breathable clothing in natural fibers like cotton and linen. The style of dress is generally more conservative in the Philippines than you may be used to in the U.S. and other countries, so keep that in mind when packing.

Don’t forget to pack for the other ports you’ll be visiting during your Philippines cruise. Most will require similar clothing, but if you head farther north and plan to venture into any mountainous regions while in port, you’ll likely want some warmer layers.

The ports you’ll visit depend on the itinerary you choose. You can cruise to the Philippines on one of our Vietnam, Philippines, and Hong Kong itineraries, where you’ll sail between Hong Kong and Singapore, or cruise roundtrip from Singapore. Along the way, you’ll visit the beautiful Philippines cruise ports of call as well as cities in Vietnam. You’ll also have an overnight port of call in both Singapore and Hong Kong. On the roundtrip itinerary from Singapore that sails to the Philippines and back to Singapore, you’ll have an overnight in Hong Kong, and you’ll visit Malaysia and China. 

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Breakdancing Raygun, Tom Cruise's closing ceremony stunt and the most meme-able moments from the 2024 Paris Olympics

T he 2024 Summer Olympics might have come to a close, but we'll always have Paris — and the hilarious memes the Games left behind. From Bob the Cap Catcher to LeBron James as George Washington, here’s a look at some of the most viral moments to come out of the Paris Games.

Breakdancing breaks the internet

Rachael Gunn — aka Raygun — became an overnight sensation when footage of her Olympic breakdancing routine hit social media. Breaking was the only new sport to be added to this year's Summer Olympics. 

When Raygun, the 36-year-old Australian who has a PhD in cultural studies, faced off against U.S. breaker Logistx, her performance took off online, giving rise to an onslaught of memes.

Tom Cruise being Tom Cruise

In one of the most anticipated moments of the Olympics closing ceremony, Tom Cruise leapt off of the roof of the Stade de France , grabbed the Olympic flag, hopped on the back of a motorcycle, then (in a prerecorded segment) dove out of a plane — completing the most Tom Cruise stunt ever. But even when he was just being a spectator in the crowd, Cruise made waves online.

Medal-biting confusion

Chinese gymnast Zhou Yaqin won the internet's heart when footage of her podium confusion went viral. 

While posing for photos with her silver medal, Zhou, 18, noticed that her fellow balance beam medalists — Italian gymnasts Alice D’Amato, who won gold, and Manila Esposito, who took bronze — were taking their ceremonial medal chomp. Clearly unfamiliar with the tradition, Zhou brought the medal to her mouth — and thus, a wholesome meme was born.

LeBron James crossing the Delaware

During the opening ceremony, basketball legend LeBron James stood at the bow of the boat filled with U.S. athletes, an American flag proudly billowing in his hand as one of Team USA’s flag bearers. 

The internet immediately drew a connection to Emanuel Leutze’s 1851 painting Washington Crosses the Delaware, and a meme was born.

Bob the Cap Catcher

When U.S. swimmer Emma Weber lost her swimming cap during the women’s 100-meter breaststroke preliminary race, the internet rallied around the lifeguard in a Speedo who got it back for her, dubbing him Bob the Cap Catcher.

The Muffin Man

Norwegian swimmer and three-time Olympian Henrik Christiansen gained internet fame not for his swimming performance, but for his love of chocolate muffins served in the Olympic Village — earning him the title of Muffin Man, which he proudly accepted.

Stephen Nedoroscik is Clark Kent

Pommel horse hero Stephen Nedoroscik immediately captured the hearts and imaginations of viewers at home, launching a slew of memes across social media during his time at the Games. His transformation on and off the gymnastics floor became the stuff of meme legends.

Sharpshooters gain infinite aura points

Olympic shooting achieved a new level of popularity when footage of Yusuf Dikeç of Turkey and Kim Ye-ji of South Korea hit the internet. The two looked effortlessly cool as they competed, which gave rise to an onslaught of John Wick and Pulp Fiction comparisons , along with anime fan art imaginings. 

The two competitors were also contrasted in memes, as the sleek, precise look of Ye-ji was put up against Dikeç’s cool, casual vibe.

The Olympic Baguette

When French pole vaulter Anthony Ammirati tried to clear a height of 5.7 meters, a certain appendage got in the way, knocking the bar to the ground, and earning the athlete the title of the Olympic Baguette.

Sponsored by cheese

Italian gymnast Giorgia Villa became the envy of the internet when news of her Parmigiano-Reggiano sponsorship hit social media. Photos of Villa cradling a giant cheese wheel and doing a split on a stack of Parmesan had just the right makings of an overnight meme.

Snoop Dogg in Paris

Rapper, producer and actor Snoop Dogg can now add three new titles to his résumé: Olympic torchbearer, special correspondent and meme sweetheart. By just being himself at the Games , Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. stole the hearts of viewers around the world and inspired thousands of memes across social media.

Highs and lows of surfing photography

Brazil’s Gabriel Medina might have made history with his 9.9 ride on the waves of Teahupo'o, but it was photographer Jerome Brouillet’s photo of the event that really made waves online. But the once-in-a-lifetime photo of Medina might have met its match in the shot of German surfer Tim Elter losing his swimming trunks while competing.

Hype man Flavor Flav

Public Enemy co-founder Flavor Flav became a beloved Olympics icon when it was announced he was sponsoring Team USA women’s water polo team and providing financial support to Veronica Fraley , a track and field athlete from Raleigh, N.C. Footage of the rapper hyping up athletes and speaking at press conferences quickly went viral during the Games.

“Unfortunately, I was not chosen for the Olympics…”

A new TikTok trend emerged during the Games in which athletes shared footage of themselves failing in their respective sports, accompanied by some variant of the tongue-in-cheek caption, “Unfortunately, I was not chosen for the 2024 Olympics.” 

After her stumble off the balance beam, Suni Lee herself got in on the meme, finding the humor in the unfortunate fall.

Other memes of note

While not every meme went viral or created a social media trend, there was no shortage of internet humor mined at the 2024 Summer Olympics. Here’s a look at some other notable memes from the Games.

Updated, Aug. 12, 2024, 12:52 p.m.: This story was originally published on Aug. 6 and has been updated to include additional memes from the Games.

US, Australia, Canada, Philippines stage naval and air force maneuvers in disputed South China Sea

The United States, Australia, Canada and the Philippines are staging joint air force and naval drills in what they say is a show of force to promote the rule of law in the disputed South China Sea, where China has increasingly asserted its territorial ...

MANILA, Philippines -- The United States, Australia, Canada and the Philippines held air and naval maneuvers Wednesday in a show of force that they said aimed to promote the rule of law in the disputed South China Sea, where China has increasingly asserted its territorial claims.

In an apparent response, China said it conducted air and sea combat patrols on the same day. The Philippine military said three Chinese navy ships “tailed” the four-nation maneuvers off the western coast of the Philippines, but did not provide more details.

Adm. Samuel Paparo, who heads the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, and top military and defense commanders from Australia, Canada and the Philippines said in a joint statement that they “stand together to address common maritime challenges and underscore our shared dedication to upholding international law and the rules-based order.” They said they were staging the two-day exercises to uphold unhindered passage in the Indo-Pacific region.

China has long claimed much of the South China Sea , a key global trade and security route, and vowed to defend its territorial interests at all costs. Its claims overlap those of smaller coastal states, including the Philippines and Vietnam, hampering their access to traditional fishing areas and disrupting oil and gas exploration in their internationally recognized exclusive economic zones.

“The naval and air force units of participating nations will operate together, enhancing cooperation and interoperability between our armed forces,” the commanders said. “The activity will be conducted in a manner that is consistent with international law and with due regard to the safety of navigation and the rights and interests of other states.”

The Philippine military said Wednesday's drills included combined sea passage maneuvers and communications drills with assault helicopters flying low over the navy ships in the high seas. An anti-submarine warfare drill was also planned, it said.

A Philippine navy spokesperson, Rear Adm. Roy Trinidad, said the exercises were not directed at any country but were “a collective expression of support for a rules-based international order.”

China said it held joint sea and air combat patrols on Wednesday near Scarborough Shoal, a disputed territory in the South China Sea, in an apparent response to the exercises. The Philippine military said it did not monitor any Chinese combat patrols at the shoal.

A short statement from the Chinese military’s Southern Theater Command indicated that it was aware of “military activities that disrupt the South China Sea” and that they were “under control.” China regularly accuses the U.S., the Philippines and others of undermining regional peace and stability though their military activities.

Paparo and the other military commanders, Adm. David Johnston of the Australian Defense Force, Gen. Jennie Carignan of the Canadian Armed Forces and Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, said their countries “uphold the right to freedom of navigation and overflight, other lawful uses of the sea and international airspace, as well as respect for maritime rights under international law."

They did not mention China by name but said their nations affirm a 2016 arbitration ruling on the South China Sea disputes “as a final and legally binding decision on the parties to the dispute.” The ruling invalidated China’s expansive claims in the South China Sea, but Beijing refused to participate in the Philippines-initiated arbitration, rejected the decision and continues to defy it.

Hostilities in the disputed waters have flared particularly between Chinese and Philippine coast guard and naval forces at two disputed shoals since last year, renewing fears that the confrontations could degenerate into a larger armed conflict involving the United States, Manila’s longtime treaty ally.

After an alarmingly violent June 17 confrontation at Philippine-occupied Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea, China and the Philippines reached a temporary agreement last month aimed at preventing further clashes.

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