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BBC One’s Celebrity Race Across the World revealed Borneo at breathless speed. Now it is yours to savour, one unhurried moment at a time.
From the five-star Shangri-La Rasa Ria, where ancient forest meets a sweep of private sand, set out to taste Kota Kinabalu’s night market at twilight before a Malaysian feast with traditional dance. Wander among rare orchids beneath Mount Kinabalu, then cruise the Kinabatangan River as proboscis monkeys gather at dusk.
The Lunar New Year arrives as you embark Oceania Riviera, with an overnight in Singapore to join the festivities. On board, cuisine is the guiding passion, with specialty restaurants such as Red Ginger and Jacques at no extra charge. Ashore, linger overnight in Saigon for steaming bowls of pho, and explore Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi, Phuket, Penang and Ko Samui, before Bangkok’s temples bid you a radiant farewell.
BBC One’s Celebrity Race Across the World revealed Borneo at breathless speed. Now it is yours to savour, one unhurried moment at a time.
From the five-star Shangri-La Rasa Ria, where ancient forest meets a sweep of private sand, set out to taste Kota Kinabalu’s night market at twilight before a Malaysian feast with traditional dance. Wander among rare orchids beneath Mount Kinabalu, then cruise the Kinabatangan River as proboscis monkeys gather at dusk.
The Lunar New Year arrives as you embark Oceania Riviera, with an overnight in Singapore to join the festivities. On board, cuisine is the guiding passion, with specialty restaurants such as Red Ginger and Jacques at no extra charge. Ashore, linger overnight in Saigon for steaming bowls of pho, and explore Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi, Phuket, Penang and Ko Samui, before Bangkok’s temples bid you a radiant farewell.
As the sun sets over Sabah’s capital, your evening begins at Kota Kinabalu’s colourful night market, a treasure trove of trinkets, crafts and souvenirs, perfect for a spot of bargain hunting. A scenic drive through the city follows, passing Australia Place, a historic landmark that offers a glimpse into Kota Kinabalu’s wartime heritage and the enduring ties between Sabah and Australia. Dinner is a sumptuous Malaysian feast, accompanied by a vibrant performance of traditional Sabah dances. Afterwards, return to your hotel or linger in town to enjoy the city’s lively nightlife at your own pace.
Leave the city behind on a scenic two-hour drive along winding mountain roads through the Crocker Range, passing rural villages and paddy fields. Along the way, stop at Nabalu Market, where local people sell fresh fruit, home-grown vegetables and handcrafted souvenirs. On arrival at Kinabalu Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, you’ll feel the refreshing change in the mountain air as you explore the nature trails of the Botanical Garden. On a clear day, you may glimpse Mount Kinabalu, the highest peak between the Himalayas and New Guinea. After lunch, continue to the Poring area for a 15-minute rainforest walk to the secluded Kipungit Waterfall.
Fly to Sandakan and step into Borneo’s wild heart. At the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, watch rescued orangutans swing through the canopy to the feeding platform as they prepare for life back in the wild. Next door, the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre offers a rare glimpse of the world’s smallest bear in its forest home. Continue to Bilit on the Kinabatangan, Sabah’s longest river, for a late-afternoon cruise in search of proboscis monkeys, hornbills, crocodiles and, with luck, wild orangutans or pygmy elephants. Spend the night at Bilit Adventure Lodge, lulled by the sounds of the jungle.
Optional extras (payable locally): Guided night walk or tree planting
Wake to the calls of gibbons and birdsong for an early cruise on the Kinabatangan, when wildlife is at its most active. After breakfast, return to Sandakan to explore its past, from the moving Sandakan Memorial Park to the hilltop Puu Jih Shih Temple, with sweeping views over the bay. Visit St Michael’s, one of Sabah’s oldest churches, browse the bustling Central Market, and discover colonial life at Agnes Keith House, before ending with refreshments and a final view at the English Tea House.
As the sun sets over Sabah’s capital, your evening begins at Kota Kinabalu’s colourful night market, a treasure trove of trinkets, crafts and souvenirs, perfect for a spot of bargain hunting. A scenic drive through the city follows, passing Australia Place, a historic landmark that offers a glimpse into Kota Kinabalu’s wartime heritage and the enduring ties between Sabah and Australia. Dinner is a sumptuous Malaysian feast, accompanied by a vibrant performance of traditional Sabah dances. Afterwards, return to your hotel or linger in town to enjoy the city’s lively nightlife at your own pace.
Leave the city behind on a scenic two-hour drive along winding mountain roads through the Crocker Range, passing rural villages and paddy fields. Along the way, stop at Nabalu Market, where local people sell fresh fruit, home-grown vegetables and handcrafted souvenirs. On arrival at Kinabalu Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, you’ll feel the refreshing change in the mountain air as you explore the nature trails of the Botanical Garden. On a clear day, you may glimpse Mount Kinabalu, the highest peak between the Himalayas and New Guinea. After lunch, continue to the Poring area for a 15-minute rainforest walk to the secluded Kipungit Waterfall.
Fly to Sandakan and step into Borneo’s wild heart. At the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, watch rescued orangutans swing through the canopy to the feeding platform as they prepare for life back in the wild. Next door, the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre offers a rare glimpse of the world’s smallest bear in its forest home. Continue to Bilit on the Kinabatangan, Sabah’s longest river, for a late-afternoon cruise in search of proboscis monkeys, hornbills, crocodiles and, with luck, wild orangutans or pygmy elephants. Spend the night at Bilit Adventure Lodge, lulled by the sounds of the jungle.
Optional extras (payable locally): Guided night walk or tree planting
Wake to the calls of gibbons and birdsong for an early cruise on the Kinabatangan, when wildlife is at its most active. After breakfast, return to Sandakan to explore its past, from the moving Sandakan Memorial Park to the hilltop Puu Jih Shih Temple, with sweeping views over the bay. Visit St Michael’s, one of Sabah’s oldest churches, browse the bustling Central Market, and discover colonial life at Agnes Keith House, before ending with refreshments and a final view at the English Tea House.
Your holiday begins as you fly from the UK to your destination.
Arrive in Borneo, the captivating island that featured on BBC’s Celebrity Race Across the World. Check in to your five-star Kota Kinabalu hotel and unwind, ready for five unforgettable nights exploring its mountains, rainforest and remarkable wildlife.
Overnight: Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
As dusk falls, browse Kota Kinabalu’s colourful night market for souvenirs, then take a scenic drive through the city. Enjoy a delicious Malaysian dinner with traditional Sabah dance performances, before exploring at your leisure.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner
Overnight: Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
Wind through villages and paddy fields to Kinabalu Park, stopping at Nabalu’s local market. Breathe the cool mountain air on botanical trails beneath Mount Kinabalu, then enjoy lunch before a gentle rainforest walk to the tranquil Kipungit Waterfall.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
Overnight: Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
Fly to Sandakan and head into the wild. After lunch, travel to Bilit for afternoon tea, then cruise the mighty Kinabatangan River spotting wildlife. Spend the night at a riverside jungle lodge, with an optional night walk.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Bilit Adventure Lodge
Rise early for a magical dawn river cruise, when the jungle comes alive and wildlife is most active. After breakfast at the lodge, return by road to Sandakan and catch your evening flight back to Kota Kinabalu.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
Your adventure continues in Singapore, with an overnight stay in a luxurious hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: JW Marriott Hotel Singapore South Beach
Sten on board Oceania Riviera and let the voyage begin unhurried. With the ship remaining overnight, you may savour your first evening ashore, perhaps cocktails at Raffles or a stroll through Gardens by the Bay’s softly illuminated Supertrees.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Oceania Riviera
A second day invites deeper discovery. Wander the storied shophouses of Chinatown and Kampong Glam, linger over hawker-centre delicacies, or retreat to the Botanic Gardens’ celebrated orchid collections before Riviera slips gracefully from the harbour this evening.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Oceania Riviera
From Port Klang, Malaysia’s capital awaits roughly an hour inland. Admire the soaring Petronas Twin Towers, explore the Moorish grandeur of the Sultan Abdul Samad Building, and ascend the vividly painted steps of the sacred Batu Caves.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Oceania Riviera
This archipelago of ninety-nine islands rewards the leisurely traveller. Ride the cable car above ancient rainforest to the Sky Bridge, glide through mangrove-fringed waterways spotting sea eagles, or simply surrender to the powder-soft sands of Pantai Cenang.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Oceania Riviera
Thailand’s largest island balances indulgence with culture. Admire Phang Nga Bay’s dramatic limestone karsts, explore Old Phuket Town’s pastel Sino-Portuguese mansions, or pay your respects at Wat Chalong before a sunset spa treatment overlooking the Andaman Sea.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Oceania Riviera
George Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, captivates with richly layered history. Discover ornate Chinese clan houses, the indigo-blue Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion and celebrated street art, then savour char kway teow in Malaysia’s acknowledged culinary capital.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Oceania Riviera
An overnight stay grants rare freedom to experience Saigon after dark. Journey from Phu My to the city’s elegant French colonial boulevards, then embrace its electric energy: rooftop bars, sizzling street stalls, and avenues aglow with motorbikes.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Oceania Riviera
Devote your second day to the city’s profound history. Visit the Reunification Palace and ornate Central Post Office, reflect soberly at the War Remnants Museum, or venture to the remarkable Cu Chi Tunnels before Riviera departs at dusk.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Oceania Riviera
Ko Samui offers an exquisite study in palm-fringed serenity. Visit the gilded Big Buddha, explore the charming former fishing village of Bophut, or charter a boat to Ang Thong Marine Park’s emerald lagoons and secluded beaches.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Oceania Riviera
Your holiday complete, today you’ll disembark your ship and head to the airport for your flight home.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy a lifestyle of easy sophistication each day, with fine dining, stimulating activities and tasteful entertainment, all set in Oceania’s unmistakable country club casual ambience.
Oceania Riviera complements its stunning set pieces – like the Lalique Grand Staircase – with two unique private dining experiences, Privée and La Reserve by Wine Spectator. Privée represents the height of exclusivity aboard the ship, with exquisitely designed dishes in a striking setting. La Reserve masterfully unites champagnes and wines with delicate flavours and textures to create memorable culinary moments.
The pool deck invites you to enjoy the water your way. Descend into a whirlpool spa, energise your body with a few vigorous laps of the pool, or simply lounge poolside while sipping a delicious cocktail. Follow it up with a trip to the boutiques, where you can find a tantalising array of gifts in carefully chosen shops.
Nights will fly by in the casino, or for a more tranquil experience, retire to the Library for a nightcap over an engrossing read.
Delight in the convivial French air of Jacques, where iconic classics have been reinterpreted by the fleet’s Master Chef, Jacques Pépin.
Bars and Lounges include:
Oceania Riviera complements its stunning set pieces – like the Lalique Grand Staircase – with two unique private dining experiences, Privée and La Reserve by Wine Spectator. Privée represents the height of exclusivity aboard the ship, with exquisitely designed dishes in a striking setting. La Reserve masterfully unites champagnes and wines with delicate flavours and textures to create memorable culinary moments.
The pool deck invites you to enjoy the water your way. Descend into a whirlpool spa, energise your body with a few vigorous laps of the pool, or simply lounge poolside while sipping a delicious cocktail. Follow it up with a trip to the boutiques, where you can find a tantalising array of gifts in carefully chosen shops.
Nights will fly by in the casino, or for a more tranquil experience, retire to the Library for a nightcap over an engrossing read.
Delight in the convivial French air of Jacques, where iconic classics have been reinterpreted by the fleet’s Master Chef, Jacques Pépin.
Bars and Lounges include:
Delight in all the details of suites and staterooms that combine plush furnishings, elegant amenities, and harmonious marine colour schemes.
With completely re-designed closets, dressers and vanities, you’ll enjoy the feel of even more space in a Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom. Elegant lines and curves meet fine furnishings in a retreat that offers beautiful views through its large window.
A private veranda sets off this elegant living space, complete with a finely upholstered sofa and a glossy writing desk. What’s more, you’ll also benefit from custom-crafted furnishings, exotic stone finishes, chic lighting, breakfast table and a spacious seating area.
Oceania Cruises’ collection of new Penthouse Suites are adorned with sumptuous designer fabrics and furnishings in serene shades of the sea and sky. Enjoy the well-stocked mini-bar and drink in beautiful vistas from your private veranda, adjoining a calm and harmonious interior.
Set along the soft sands of Pantai Dalit, Shangri-La Rasa Ria is where Borneo’s untamed beauty meets understated luxury. Its 400 acres span a three-kilometre private beach and a 64-acre forest reserve, where rangers lead wildlife walks by day and night. Days drift between spa rituals, horseback rides and river excursions, while evenings unfold over Malaysian, Asian and international flavours as the sun dissolves gently into the South China Sea.
JW Marriott Hotel Singapore South Beach promises a luxurious getaway in the heart of Singapore. Nestled in the vibrant Marina Bay area, this stunning hotel combines modern design with rich heritage architecture. Here you’ll enjoy spacious, beautifully appointed rooms with panoramic city views, an infinity pool, a state-of-the-art fitness centre, and exquisite dining options. Just steps away from iconic attractions like the National Gallery and Raffles City, the hotel guarantees an unforgettable stay.
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