Bali, Singapore & Indonesia Expedition Cruise Itinerary
Day 1 – Bali, Ubud
Arrive at Ngurah Rai International Airport. If you have arranged a Uniworld arrival transfer, you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the Kappa Senses Ubud, a luxury spa resort tucked away amidst Bali’s rice paddies and lush tropical jungle.
Day 2 – Ubud
This morning you will head to Batukaru Temple, a Hindu temple located on the southern slope of one of Bali’s highest volcanos. Next, you will witness the breathtaking landscape created by the Jatiluwih Rice Terraces and a local family will invite you to their home to taste the fragant flavors of Balinese cuisine.
Day 3 – Ubud
Today you’ll visit Tirta Empul, a water temple where locals go to cleanse the mind and body, and see the Royal Palace and the Ubud Art Market, a perfect opportunity to buy your souvenirs. Join your group for lunch at a local restaurant, then enjoy the rest of the afternoon to relax or explore at your leisure. This evening, dine on an indulgent meal of Balinese dishes accompanied by a traditional kecak dance performance.
Day 4 – Ubud, Benoa (Embark)
Your day will begin with an immersion in the life of Bali’s villagers, and you will take part of the traditional activies, such as weaving and coconut picking. After taking a break for lunch in the village, transfer to the Benoa to receive a warm welcome from the crew of the Aqua Blu. As you settle into one of just 15 staterooms aboard your luxurious ocean explorer yacht, we’ll set sail to Moyo island to begin our cruise.
Day 5 – Moyo Island
Start the day in Moyo, a remote island with a handful of fishing villages and take your time to see the spectacular waterfall at the center of the island. Dive and snorkel on the fringing shallow reefs for an unforgettable experience.
Day 6 – Saleh Bay
Arrive at Saleh Bay, known for its calm turqouise waters and the encounters with resident whale sharks. In the afternoon, kayak in the crater of the extinct Satonda volcano.
Day 7 – Komodo Island, Batu Moncho
Enjoy breakfast with the Sangeang volcano in the backdrop, then discover the Komodo dragon, the world’s largest living lizard. In the afternoon, relax, dive, and snorkel in the beautiful bay of Batu Moncho.
Day 8 – Gili Lawa, Padar Island
In the early morning, you will head out for a kayaking session over a shallow coral reef through a current-swept passage, where you can view the Rusa deer roaming the sandy beaches. In the afternoon, arrive at the picturesque Padar Island. Hike up the savannah hill for iconic views.
Day 9 – Horseshoe Bay, Pink Beach
Today you will arrive in Horseshoe Bay, a remain of an ancient volcano caldera, where you’ll visit the favorite haunts of sea eagles and Komodo dragons while aboard Aqua Blu’s tenders or choose to dive or swim instead. In the late afternoon, you will head to the stunning Pink Beach.
Day 10 – Tatawa Besar, Sabulon
Your day will start with a drift snorkel or a dive along the rainbow reef, full of coral attracting scores of marine life dancing in the current. Spend the afternoon swimming from the ship and enjoying the calm reefs around Sabulon before viewing your final Komodo sunset of the expedition.
Day 11 – Labuan Bajo (Disembark), Singapore
Disembark the Aqua Blu and transfer to Komodo International Airport for your flight to Singapore Changi Airport. Upon arrival, you will be guided through immigration and escorted to the Mandarin Oriental Singapore.
Day 12 – Singapore
Today you will explore Singapore, a center of the global trade, and its charismatic Indian, Chinese, and Malay-Muslim districts, where you’ll find colorful buildings, a Buddhist temple and the iconic Sultan Mosque. After lunch atop Marina Bay Sands, an icon of the Singapore skyline, explore the unmissable Gardens by the Bay.
Day 13 – Singapore
Dive into Peranakan culture, which blends Chinese, Malay, and European influences, with a local collector who turned his home into a museum collecting over 5,000 Peranakan artifacts. A sumptuous lunch in his home is included in the visit.
Day 14 – Singapore
It’s time to check out of your hotel and either return home or continue on to your next adventure. If you have arranged a Uniworld departure transfer, you will be transferred to Singapore Changi Airport.
