New itineraries for Cruise West in Asia

[Jason]

Cruise West, the American-owned cruise line and in the field of small-ship cruising, is launching two new itineraries for 2007. For the first time, Cruise West is offering guests the opportunity to explore the ancient capitals and modern cities of Vietnam on the line’s new Vietnam sailing. On the Treasures of the Orient voyage, Cruise West will explore four nations in Asia on a sailing through Northern Japan, South Korea, China and Vietnam. Both itineraries will sail aboard the company’s flagship and most luxurious vessel, the Spirit of Oceanus.

Vietnam:

The Vietnam itinerary will explore the nation’s ancient capitals, experience the French colonial influences on architecture and cuisine, and enjoy the country’s blossoming cities of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Along the way, guests will sail through the Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, discover Vietnam`s rich past at the Cham Museum in Danang and temples at Nha Trang, and experience a cooking school in China Beach.

Treasures of the Orient:

Treasures of the Orient, an voyage beginning in Osaka and concluding in Hanoi, travels for 13 nights. As the Spirit of Oceanus sails southbound from Japan to Vietnam, guests will journey through time with visits to one of the most important Shinto shrines in Miyajima, the Peace Park in Nagasaki, Cheonjiyeon Waterfall in Jeju Island, Korea, and Ha Long Bay. Guests will have the privilege of interacting with the monks of the Nanputao Temple in Xiamen, experience an acrobatic performance in Shanghai and have a cooking and art tour through Hong Kong with expert guides.

Source: Vicky Karantzavelou, Travel Daily News

[JoeyandDavid]

Interesting… isn’t Cruise West the company out of Seattle that filed bankruptcy recently….of do I have my information wrong again