Australasian Adventure
with Oceania Cruises
- Aboard luxurious Insignia
- Enjoy the finest cuisine at sea
- Departs 14 April 2025
- simply MORE inclusions ^
Set sail from Taipei to Fremantle on this 20 Night Australasian Adventure as you relax aboard Oceania Cruises’ small, luxurious ship Insignia and savour The Finest Cuisine at Sea.
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Insignia
The better-than-new Insignia blends sophistication with a contemporary flair to create a casually elegant ambiance that embodies the most treasured elements of our celebrated ships. Every surface of every suite and stateroom is entirely new, while in the public spaces, a refreshed colour palette of soft sea and sky tones surrounds a tasteful renewal of fabrics, furnishings and lighting fixtures that exquisitely encompasses the inimitable style and comfort of Oceania Cruises.
Ship specifications
Year built: 1999
Year refurbished: 2018
Guest capacity: 670 (double occupancy)
Staff to guest ratio: 1 to 1.63
Tonnage: 30,277
Length: 593.7 feet
Dining aboard Insignia
Insignia embraces the most treasured elements of our celebrated fleet and features multiple dining venues, of which four are unique, open-seating restaurants with no surcharge. Wherever you choose to dine, you’ll savour 'The Finest Cuisine at Sea'.
Life On Board
Each day aboard our ships is a spectacle and adventure to experience, from world-class music, high-energy production shows and dazzling cabarets to rousing deck games, spirited wine tastings and evenings at our atmospheric casino. For those seeking more cerebral pursuits, engaging talks by passionate Guest Speakers, chef-led demonstrations inspired by the local cuisine and animated Team Trivia sessions invite you to experience each new horizon more fully.
Highlights
- Free specialty dining
- All meals prepared to order
- Only fresh, artisanal ingredients
- Fresh provisions every 3-5 days
- Vegan menus
- Five course main dining
- Regional menus & specialties
- Professional hands-on culinary instructor
- Culinary enrichment excursions
Inclusions
- Open Seating Dining
- Butler Service In Suites
- Suite/Concierge Lounges
- Free Soft Drinks and Bottled Water
- Free Specialty Coffees and Teas
- Free Internet
- Professionally Designed Wine Tasting Center
- In-Port Shuttle Service Included
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With simply MORE enjoy free pre-paid gratuities plus:
- Free US$1000 simply MORE shore excursion credit
- Free Champagne, Wine & More
- Free Gourmet Speciality Dining
- Free Unlimited WiFi
- Amenities are per stateroom
Day 1 - 14 April 2025: Taipei (Keelung), Taiwan
Embarkation 1pm & departure 6pm
On this fascinating island visit the world's tallest building, the Chiang Kai Shek Memorial, the fabulous Palace Museum's vast collection of Chinese art and the lovely Lungshan Temple. Explore lovely Keelung's historic sites and Yeliu Park's astonishing rock formations.
Shore excursions on the first and last day of a cruise are only available for guests who are combining back-to-back voyages to create a longer cruise.
Day 2 - 15 April 2025: Kaohsiung, Taiwan
The canal-like Love River flows through the heart of this wonderfully modern city, and a boat ride along its shores reveals Kaohsiung's beauty. The former British Consulate, built in 1865, is a historic landmark juxtaposed with more modern sites such as the Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts, known for its contemporary sculptures.Day 3 - 16 April 2025: Cruising the South China Sea
Enjoy life on board! Each day aboard our ships is a spectacle and adventure to experience, from world-class music, high-energy production shows and dazzling cabarets to rousing deck games, spirited wine tastings and evenings at our atmospheric casino. For those seeking more cerebral pursuits, engaging talks by passionate Guest Speakers, chef-led demonstrations inspired by the local cuisine and animated team trivia sessions invite you to experience each new horizon more fully. Relax by the pool, enjoy a treatment at Aquamar Spa + Vitality Center, power through at the fitness centre - spend sea days as you please!
Day 4 - 17 April 2025: Manila, Philippines
Dynamic Manila never slows down, so go with the flow by delving headlong into the attractions, including the elegant Malacanang Palace, the National Museum of the Philippines, verdant Rizal Park and the poignant American Cemetery and Memorial. The walled medieval district of Intramuros is also well worth exploring.
Day 5 - 18 April 2025: Cruising the South China Sea
Enjoy life on board!Day 6 - 19 April 2025: Kota Kinabalu (Borneo), Malaysia
Enjoy the sights in this bustling, ethnically diverse city as you see the gold-domed mosque, unique high-rise architecture and the Heritage Village. Or venture into the interior and astonishing Kinabalu Park. Stroll past rare plants along a nature trail and through a garden of rare orchids. Or ride Borneo's last train into the lush countryside of farms, water buffalo and villages. Spend time on the glorious beaches.Day 7 - 20 April 2025: Muara, Brunei
Enjoy a drive through this fascinating city past the beautiful mosques with their glittering domes and minarets and the Sultan's palace, the largest in the world. Visit the Brunei Museum, a repository of Malay culture and priceless Islamic art. Or take a riverboat through the city's canals and experience its daily life. Travel into the primitive Borneo countryside to a Dayak village where warriors dance in the longhouse.Day 8 - 21 April 2025: Cruising the South China Sea
Enjoy life on board!
Day 9 - 22 April 2025: Cruisin the Java Sea
Enjoy life on board!Day 10 - 23 April 2025: Semarang (Java), Indonesia
Journey to the magnificently restored temple of Borobudur, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is the world's largest Buddhist temple, built around 800 A.D. and forgotten for centuries under the teeming Javanese jungle. Circumnavigate the tiers until you reach the top. Survey the surrounding countryside and be sure to reach out and touch the foot of a Buddha for luck. Or venture further to the Dieng Plateau with its stunning scenery, volcanic vents and 8th century Hindu temples.
Day 11 - 24 April 2025: Surabaya, Indonesia
Showcasing a dizzying array of cultural influences, this second-largest city in Indonesia was once the most important port of the Dutch East Indies. A prime example is the stately 19th-century House of Sampoerna, a colonial-style cigarette factory that houses a fascinating museum. Discover a vast selection of wares at Pasar Pabean, a lively market that links Chinatown and the Arab Quarter. At the Grand Mosque of Surabaya, one of Indonesia’s largest, climb the soaring minaret for better views of the gleaming blue and green tiles adorning the sanctuary’s domes. As a tranquil respite, settle in for high tea at the elegant Majapahit Hotel, a highlight of Surabaya’s complex and absorbing historical legacy.
Day 12 - 25 April 2025: Bali (Celukan Bawang), Indonesia
Explore the hidden wonders of northern Bali from this busy port, where modern seagoing vessels mingle with traditional Bugis schooners, high-prowed wooden ships that have plied these waters for centuries. More eclectic charms await in Bali’s former capital of Singaraja, whose colonial Dutch influence contrasts with the island’s age-old stone temples. Immerse yourself in the untamed wilderness of Bali Barat National Park, perhaps snorkeling among the luminous coral reefs surrounding Menjangan Island or sighting the graceful Bali starling in a lush monsoon forest. Stroll exotic botanical gardens in the lakeside village of Bedugul and browse a colorful farmer’s market for an authentic glimpse of Bali’s timeless allure.
Day 13 & 14 - 26 to 27 April 2025: Bali (Benoa), Indonesia
Experience this exquisite island and its gentle people as you explore the lush countryside of terraced rice fields and mountains dotted with temples. Visit a royal palace, watch an entrancing dance performance, or see carvers at work. Enjoy villages filled with beautiful arts and crafts and the daily festivals with villagers parading in their finery to local temples.Day 15 - 28 April 2025: Komodo, Indonesia
Komodo is one of the 17,508 islands of Indonesia and one of three major islands making up Komodo National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In addition to being a popular destination for diving, it is the only natural habitat of the Komodo dragon. The island of Komodo includes approximately 60 square miles of craggy mountains, deep canyons, savannas and monsoon rainforests.
Day 16 - 29 April 2025: Cruising the Timor Sea
Enjoy life on board.
Day 17 - 30 April 2025: Broome, Australia
A fascinating pearling town celebrated for its Indian Ocean sunsets and rugged beauty, Broome also serves as the gateway to grand wilderness of the Kimberley region of Western Australia. In Broome, stroll the streets of Chinatown, discover famous Cable Beach by camel or visit the haunting Japanese pearl divers’ cemetery. During very low tide at Gantheaume Point, you can even see dinosaur footprints left behind 120 million years ago. For a true adventure, strike out into the spectacular Kimberley, a world of ancient gorges, unusual rock formations and epic waterways.
Day 18 & 19 - 01 to 02 May 2025: Cruising the Indian Ocean
Enjoy life on board!
Day 20 - 03 May 2025: Geraldton, Australia
The hub of Australia’s Coral Coast, Geraldton features stunning beaches, a burgeoning culinary scene and a rich history. Step back in time with the city’s array of historical monuments and museums, including Point Moore Lighthouse, Birdwood Military Museum and St. Francis Xavier Cathedral. Visit Ellendale Pool, a natural pool surrounded by giant gum trees and a stunning rocky cliff. Perhaps spend a leisurely afternoon on one of the many sun-drenched beaches and watch the abundant kitesurfers in action – Geraldton is one of the top three kitesurfing locations in the world. Immerse yourself in the local cuisine at an eclectic café or serene seaside restaurant as you sample lobster fresh from the sea and typical regional dishes.
Day 21 - 04 May 2025: Perth (Fremantle), Disembarkation 8.00am
A stunning setting along Swan River and the Indian Ocean welcomes you into the laid-back city of Perth. At Kings Park, one of the few urban parks that dwarf Central Park, take in breathtaking views of downtown Perth and plan your day. Explore the city’s range of eclectic neighborhoods, immerse yourself in indigenous art at the Art Gallery of Western Australia, or discover Australia’s native wildlife at the Perth Zoo. Travel to nearby Swan Valley, Western Australia’s oldest wine region, to visit one of the many historic vineyards for a tasting of excellent local wines. Meanwhile, discover Fremantle’s distinct character through its 19th century port streetscape. Dive into its seafaring history at the Western Australia Maritime Museum and Shipwreck Galleries, visit Fremantle Prison or explore the Manjaree Heritage Trail for a glimpse of life before European settlement.
Departure:14 April 2025
Cabin category | Per person, twin share |
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Inside Staterooms | From $9270 |
Ocean View | From $9720 |
Veranda | From $12,590 |
Suites | From $18,210 |
Prices are a guide only, based on starting prices and subject to availability and change. Prices are correct as at 03 July 2024.
Please check with your RAC travel consultant for availability and pricing.
*Fares and itineraries are accurate as of 03 July 2024 and are subject to change or withdrawal. Fares include any/all savings/upgrades. Airfares are additional. Cruise fares are per person, twin share (except fares for Solo category, which are for single travellers), in AUD and include all taxes, port fees and onboard gratuities. A Cruise Ship Fuel Surcharge may apply and, if applicable, is additional revenue to Oceania Cruises.
^simply MORE amenities are per stateroom, based on double occupancy and subject to change; except simply MORE amenities for single travellers who are booked in a Solo category, and are at the per guest rate. simply MORE free shore excursion credit varies by voyage and is up to US$1600 per stateroom, except for Grand Voyages as amenity value varies according to voyage length and for single travellers booked in a Solo category as amenity is at the per-guest rate. simply MORE Champagne, Wine, and More amenity is the House Select beverage package and is valued up to US$2800 per stateroom, except for Grand Voyages as amenity value varies according to voyage length and for single travellers booked in a Solo category as amenity is at the per-guest rate. simply MORE shore excursion credit has no cash value. Not all promotions are combinable. Free Internet amenity does not include streaming and includes a login for the first two devices per stateroom. Fares are valid only for residents of, and booking through travel advisors located in Australia, or through the Australia contact centre and are valid for new bookings only. Please contact your RAC travel consultant for full terms and conditions.
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