Ultimate Cruising

🐒 The bigger the nose, the more attractive you are. At least if you're a proboscis monkey.

Found only in the rainforests of Borneo, the male's nose can grow so large it flops over his mouth and has to be pushed aside just to eat. Yet the bigger it is, the more females he attracts.

And here's the thing, they're also surprisingly strong swimmers, crossing rivers with ease using their partially webbed feet.

Sandakan in Malaysia is one of the stops on a 21-day cruise from Hong Kong to Singapore with Silversea.

Take a look at this itinerary here: https://bit.ly/4vjIPfo

Contact us to find out more about this exclusive cruise departing January 2027.

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Coral Expeditions has released savings worth paying attention to across their 2026 & 2027 voyages.

One that stands out is the Abrolhos Islands & The Coral Coast, featuring a 12-night cruise from Broome to Fremantle and Fremantle to Broome. Departing 5 November 2026 and 12 February 2027 — save up to $5,000 per person!

Up to 30% off selected sailings with a 20% deposit to secure your stateroom.

Book your pre- and post-cruise arrangements through Ultimate Cruising for additional savings.

Limited-Time Offer*

Speak to our expert team to explore all available options.

Antarctica isn't the same place in December as it is in February.

🦭 December: golden light, endless days and fresh ice. Cruise among the floes by zodiac and watch a leopard seal study you right back. Seal pups, penguin chicks hatching and glaciers calving into the sea.

🐧 February: the penguin chicks are finding their fins. Gentoo penguin chicks take their first plunge into the sea. Leopard seals hunt along the ice edge and ships push further south than any other time of year.

Same continent. Completely different experience.

If you have ever thought about going, we have answers. What to expect, how to pack, and what to see and do first. Nobody comes back unchanged.

👉 See our special Antarctica departures: https://bit.ly/4aKUsDE

Never cruised in Alaska? Here are 5 things to know.

🧊 1. Hubbard Glacier is still growing.
Most glaciers are shrinking. Not this one. At 122km long, it's the largest tidewater glacier in North America and it keeps getting bigger.

🚢 2. The Inside Passage is one of the calmest stretches of water in the world. Protected from the open ocean, the water stays flat and glassy the whole way. No swells, no rough seas.

🐻 3. When the salmon run starts, the bears show up.
Rivers turn orange with fish. The bears know exactly when to arrive. They have been doing it for thousands of years.

🪵 4. Ketchikan sits on an island with a name nobody can say.
Revillagigedo. Say it like this: Rah-villa-gi-gay-doh. The city is small but it has more totem poles than anywhere else on earth. Each one tells a different story.

🚁 5. You can land on a glacier by helicopter.
Walk on ice and be back on the ship in time for lunch. Only in Alaska.

Ask us about our Alaska cruise options.

🤔 Not sure when to visit the Kimberley?

It can be hard to decide when the season is divided into three periods.

🌊 After the wet season, from April to May, waterfalls are at their most powerful and landscapes are lush and green.

🌅 From June to August, conditions are dry and sunny with breathtaking sunsets, making it the most popular time to travel and offering the best overall cruising conditions.

🐊 The late season, from September to October, is hotter and drier with fewer waterfalls and warm seas but still excellent wildlife viewing including humpback whales, birdlife and saltwater crocodiles.

Now is the time to book your Kimberley cruise for 2027 and find your perfect month to set sail with early booking bonuses currently available.

🛥️ Securing your cabin early gives you the best choice of departure dates and accommodation.

Contact us to learn more about our Kimberley cruise options and current offers.

It’s King’s Birthday today and we’re celebrating the real kings of Antarctica 👑

Always dressed for the occasion, ruling the icy runway and exploring some of the most spectacular landscapes on Earth.

Confident, iconic and always camera ready 🐧

The Ultimate Cruising team wishes you a great long weekend.

📸©Studio PONANT/ Morgane Monneret

🌨️ The cold weather is starting to set in but there's still time to swap winter for the tropical islands of French Polynesia.

🌺 Trade winter for the tropical islands of French Polynesia.

Tropical lagoons, island charm and luxury ship-life... it's all just a phone call away.

✨ Cruises starting from just A$5,330 per person.*

Ask us about cruising Tahiti, our Tahiti & Cook Islands voyages and multi-island cruise options.

🚢✨ Silversea have just extended their special — save up to 40% on selected voyages worldwide.

You have 3 months to take advantage of this incredible offer, with bookings open until 8 September 2026. Depending on the cruise, that's a saving of up to $11,000 per person!

And when you book your cruise together with your airfares and pre/post accommodation through Ultimate Cruising, we'll include complimentary chauffeur-driven luxury car transfers from your home to the airport.

Stress-free luxury from start to finish... just the way we like it!

Book by 8 September 2026
Call us now and let's put together your dream itinerary!

T&Cs apply.

🦧 Don't hang around – these cruises are selling fast!

Our Manila to Darwin package has now SOLD OUT!

Check out our Reefs to Rainforest package including a cruise from Hong Kong to Singapore, accommodation and sightseeing in Singapore and our Ultimate Exclusive – 2 FREE nights in Hong Kong!

We also have options for cruises from Darwin to Manila, coastal Southeast Asia, or Bali, Indonesia & the Spice Islands.

Contact us for more information.

Overpacking? We see you!🧳

It starts with good intentions and somehow the suitcase ends up so full you could almost need another one.

If you’re the type who packs “just in case” outfits for every moment of your cruise, you’re not alone.

Before you pack for your cruise, take a look at our cruise packing tips. It’s full of simple advice to help you pack smarter (and lighter) at sea.

Read our blog here: https://tinyurl.com/4petkuk7

Because on a cruise, you don’t need everything… just the right things.