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Uncover authentic Asia, journeying across Sri Lanka’s lush landscapes and through the sapphire waters of the Indian Ocean to Thailand, Malaysia, and beyond.
Admire unforgettable wildlife and travel along one of the world’s most scenic railways, discovering Sri Lanka’s unique cave temples, majestic elephants, and phenomenal natural beauty along the way. Relax on Negombo’s golden beaches, set off on a guided tour of the Dambulla Cave Temple, and behold awe-inspiring panoramas from the top of Sigiriya Rock. You’ll then relish remarkable vistas as you traverse between Kandy and Nuwara Eliya, before unveiling the secrets behind tea at a traditional plantation.
Your escape continues with an overnight sojourn in Singapore, before you’ll embark Sapphire Princess® for your round-trip cruise. Explore the incense-filled temples of Ho Chi Minh City, unwind on Ko Samui’s immaculate shores, and savour the delectable street food of Penang.
Uncover authentic Asia, journeying across Sri Lanka’s lush landscapes and through the sapphire waters of the Indian Ocean to Thailand, Malaysia, and beyond.
Admire unforgettable wildlife and travel along one of the world’s most scenic railways, discovering Sri Lanka’s unique cave temples, majestic elephants, and phenomenal natural beauty along the way. Relax on Negombo’s golden beaches, set off on a guided tour of the Dambulla Cave Temple, and behold awe-inspiring panoramas from the top of Sigiriya Rock. You’ll then relish remarkable vistas as you traverse between Kandy and Nuwara Eliya, before unveiling the secrets behind tea at a traditional plantation.
Your escape continues with an overnight sojourn in Singapore, before you’ll embark Sapphire Princess® for your round-trip cruise. Explore the incense-filled temples of Ho Chi Minh City, unwind on Ko Samui’s immaculate shores, and savour the delectable street food of Penang.
Your holiday begins as you fly from the UK to your destination.
Upon arrival in Negombo, you’ll start your holiday with an overnight hotel stay amid the charming atmosphere of this coastal town.
Overnight: Goldi Sands Hotel
Today, you’ll journey to captivating Dambulla for a two-night hotel stay, exploring the Dambulla Cave Temple en route. A revered complex sprawled across a hill, it’s the largest of its kind in Sri Lanka.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner
Overnight: Habarana Village by Cinnamon
The intriguing medieval city of Polonnaruwa awaits. You’ll relish time to explore before delighting in a culinary experience at a local farmer’s house. In the afternoon, you’ll join an exciting jeep safari in search of elephants.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Habarana Village by Cinnamon
Your morning begins with an optional climb to the ancient Sigiriya Rock Fortress before heading to Kandy, where you’ll learn about fragrant spices at the Private Spice Garden and take in the golden-roofed Temple of the Tooth.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner
Overnight: Cinnamon Citadel Kandy
Enjoy the tranquillity of the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya, which is home to over 4,000 plant and tree species. Following lunch, you’ll visit Master Ruwan, a guru of the ancient Kandyan art of dancing and drumming, at his private dancing school.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Cinnamon Citadel Kandy
Today, you’ll embark on one of the world’s most scenic train rides as you travel from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya, the heart of the nation’s famed tea country. Upon arrival, you’ll visit Little England before heading to your hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner
Overnight: Galway Heights
You’ll begin the day by learning about the secrets of tea at a tea plantation and factory. Walk through the production process and enjoy a cup of Ceylon tea before heading to Colombo for an overnight stay.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Granbell Hotel Colombo
Arrive for an overnight hotel stay in Singapore and embrace the city-state’s captivating blend of modernity and tradition.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Orchard Hotel Singapore
With an array of entertainment, great dining options, and fantastic activity programmes, it’s no wonder Sapphire Princess® is considered such a gem. The elegant lounges, beautifully designed public spaces, and spacious pool areas provide the perfect atmosphere.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Sapphire Princess®
The city formerly known as Saigon, famous for its role in the Vietnam War, is now a modern metropolis filled with French colonial landmarks, incense-filled temples, and food stalls serving delicious bánh xèo.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Sapphire Princess®
With its flawless beaches and tropical landscapes, Sihanoukville is a paradise for beach lovers and nature enthusiasts alike. Rest on the sandy shores, go snorkelling or diving to appreciate vibrant coral reefs, or take a boat trip to nearby islands.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Sapphire Princess®
In Thailand’s dynamic capital, skyscrapers share space with ornate temples like Wat Arun and Wat Pho. During an overnight in port, wander through the bustling Chatuchak Market, relax in Lumphini Park, and indulge in cocktails at a rooftop bar.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Sapphire Princess®
Lose yourself in Thailand’s vibrant soul through bustling markets, majestic pagodas, and tantalising street food experiences. Discover the lively atmosphere of Chinatown or find Bangkok’s major religious monuments and attractions all in one place on Maha Rat Road.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Sapphire Princess®
In the island paradise of Ko Samui, you’ll find dense jungles, cascading waterfalls, and pristine beaches. You could behold Ang Thong Marine Park’s emerald waters or enjoy a meal at Chaweng’s lively restaurants.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Sapphire Princess®
Spectacular landscapes and perfect sands make Langkawi an enchanting archipelago. Visit cascading waterfalls and iconic geological formations, such as the Langkawi Sky Bridge, or take to the warm waters to marvel at tropical sea life.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Sapphire Princess®
Phuket awaits, an island paradise teeming with verdant rainforests and sacred sanctuaries. Lounge on sandy beaches, embrace culture in Old Phuket Town, and seek out the island’s crown jewel, Phang Nga National Park.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Sapphire Princess®
Known as the ‘Pearl of the Orient’, this Malaysian island offers a mix of historic architecture, bustling street markets, and delicious street food. Spend your second day reclining on glorious beaches or trekking through abundant landscapes.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Sapphire Princess®
In this vital Malaysian trade hub, you can wander around markets and temples, such as the impressive Sultan Abdul Aziz Royal Gallery. Meandering through the city, the Klang River offers picturesque views and leisurely cruises.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Sapphire Princess®
Your holiday complete, today you’ll disembark your ship and head to the airport for your flight home.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Choosing Sapphire Princess® for your cruise means being able to enjoy a wealth of entertainment options and leisure facilities, not to mention a variety of dining options to suit every taste and preference.
Offering a variety of accommodation options, including Oceanview staterooms, Sapphire Princess® provides the ultimate means by which to travel with ease and comfort across the ocean. Your appetite will most certainly be satisfied, too, as this Gem-class ship offers a variety of restaurants and bars to indulge in on your cruise.
This is without even considering the breadth of entertainment Sapphire Princess® has to offer, including live music and theatre shows, all of which will give you a spectacular experience on board before you have even reached your first destination.
There are so many places to unwind on board Sapphire Princess®, from its range of swimming pools and hot tubs to the peaceful spa. With 18 decks to explore on board this wondrous ship, your voyage will be filled with enchantment and excitement.
To say you will be spoilt for choice for high-class restaurants, bars, and eateries during your time on board Sapphire Princess®, would be quite the understatement. Whether you are most in the mood at any one time for a quick bite to eat or a formal dinner, you will be splendidly catered-for.
Restaurants:
Bars:
Sapphire Princess® offers extensive facilities to help bring even greater pleasure, ease, and convenience to your trip – including:
You won’t lack for entertainment options on board Sapphire Princess®, with all of the below being possibilities during your cruise:
Offering a variety of accommodation options, including Oceanview staterooms, Sapphire Princess® provides the ultimate means by which to travel with ease and comfort across the ocean. Your appetite will most certainly be satisfied, too, as this Gem-class ship offers a variety of restaurants and bars to indulge in on your cruise.
This is without even considering the breadth of entertainment Sapphire Princess® has to offer, including live music and theatre shows, all of which will give you a spectacular experience on board before you have even reached your first destination.
There are so many places to unwind on board Sapphire Princess®, from its range of swimming pools and hot tubs to the peaceful spa. With 18 decks to explore on board this wondrous ship, your voyage will be filled with enchantment and excitement.
To say you will be spoilt for choice for high-class restaurants, bars, and eateries during your time on board Sapphire Princess®, would be quite the understatement. Whether you are most in the mood at any one time for a quick bite to eat or a formal dinner, you will be splendidly catered-for.
Restaurants:
Bars:
Sapphire Princess® offers extensive facilities to help bring even greater pleasure, ease, and convenience to your trip – including:
You won’t lack for entertainment options on board Sapphire Princess®, with all of the below being possibilities during your cruise:
Sapphire Princess® offers such a breadth and depth of high-class accommodation options, that you really can be sure of finding the perfect room for you and any fellow travellers.
Interior cabins are sleek in their aesthetic, formidably equipped, and utterly comfortable… while still being the most affordable accommodation option on board Sapphire Princess®. That’s quite the combination.
An Oceanview cabin could be the ideal stateroom for you, particularly thanks to the natural light and inspiring views of the sea that it provides through a picture window or porthole.
Sapphire Princess®’ Balcony staterooms offer outdoor space and views of the ocean that will inspire you for the duration of your cruise.
Choosing this stateroom means benefitting from a:
Substantially larger than a Balcony stateroom, a Mini-Suite offers everything that the traveller would be able to expect from the aforementioned type of cabin, and a lot more.
The benefits of a Mini-Suite on board Sapphire Princess® include:
*Some suites have windows rather than balconies (labelled Mini-Suite No Balcony)
Nestled along the pristine shores of Negombo, Goldi Sands Hotel is a popular boutique hotel that proves good things come in small packages. Alongside elegantly decorated rooms, you’ll find a beautifully landscaped garden, a freshwater pool, a harmonious Balinese spa, and a restaurant specialising in seafood and traditional Sri Lankan cuisine. Take in sweeping views of the Indian Ocean and enjoy light refreshments at the bar before enjoying a restful night’s sleep.
A stay designed to reflect rural village life and lush forested land, The Habarana Village By Cinnamon offers a unique and serene stay in Sigiriya. Here, you’ll stay in homely chalets with modern amenities dotted across 15 acres of garden blending rustic charm with comfort. Unwind after a long day of sightseeing, head to Martin’s Bar for a refreshing cocktail amid birdsong or head to Panthaliya for an evening coffee and some finger food.
Nestled among sweeping green hills, you’ll awake to tranquil misty mornings in Cinnamon Citadel Kandy, the ideal retreat for your relaxed getaway. After long days of exploration, you’ll relish dining on sumptuous cuisine; at Café C, appreciate riverbank views as you sample an array of contemporary fusion cuisine or, at Lounge Bar, sip on tantalising signature drinks, paired with other bites and beverages, with views over still waters. Followed by a dip in the tranquil open-air swimming pool, return to your room; enjoy a calming, dimly lit atmosphere before unwinding in soft, cosy linens for the night.
Galway Heights offers a charming stay in the heart of Nuwara Eliya’s lush tea country. This boutique hotel combines modern comforts with colonial elegance, featuring stylish yet rooms overlooking rich greenery and scenic mountain views. Wander down to nearby Gregory Park or take a stroll to find one of the area’s cascading waterfalls before relishing gourmet dining in the main restaurant and finishing your evening with cocktails in the Galway Pub.
The Granbell Hotel Colombo is a modern hotel in the heart of Sri Lanka’s capital, overlooking the scenic port city. Here, elegant interiors and contemporary amenities are matched by uninterrupted costal views. Head up to the rooftop infinity pool to drink in your surroundings, relax in the healing spa and embark on a culinary journey at either the Minori Japanese restaurant or the All Day Dining restaurant.
Orchard Hotel Singapore is a stylish, four-star hotel located on the famous Orchard Road. Its elegant Asian-inspired interiors and iconic clock-tower lobby reflect a blend of modern comfort and heritage charm. The hotel offers over 650 well-appointed rooms, a 20-metre outdoor pool, gym, business facilities, and diverse dining, including the renowned Hua Ting Restaurant. Guests also enjoy lounge access, complimentary bike rentals, and warm hospitality in a prime shopping and entertainment district.
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