New Year's Special: Southeast Asia from Singapore aboard the Sapphire Princess

Tour details
NEW YEAR

    

 

FLIGHT INFORMATION

DIRECTION

FLIGHT CODE

ROUTE

DEPARTURE

ARRIVAL

25.12.2026

TK 208

IST – SIN

17:15

08:45(+1)

09.01.2027

TK 55

SIN-IST

23:25

06:15

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Day 1    ISTANBUL AIRPORT – SINGAPORE (25.12.2026)
Meeting in front of the Turkish Airlines counter at the International Terminal of Istanbul Airport at 14:00. After check-in, passport and customs controls, departure for Singapore at 17:15 on Turkish Airlines flight TK 208. Overnight on the plane.

Day 2    SINGAPORE (26.12.2026)
Our flight arrives in Singapore at 08:45.  Following the exit procedures, we depart for the port in our awaiting vehicle. Boarding the ship and settling into the cabins. Our ship will depart at 16:00.

Day 3    AT SEA (27.12.2026)
On this day spent cruising at sea, you can spend your time using the ship's indoor and outdoor pools, enjoying activities such as fitness and sauna, or shopping at the duty-free stores. In addition, you may wish to have a pleasant time at the bar with shows and music and try your luck at the casino. 

Day 4    LAEM CHABANG, THAILAND (28.12.2026)
Our ship will dock at the port at 12:00 noon. Guests who wish may join the tour to be organized as an optional excursion by their guides. Laem Chabang is your gateway to Bangkok. This fascinating city on the Chao Phraya River is a magical place where elegant dancers perform in shimmering silk dresses, temples with gold-leaf-covered towers house priceless Buddha statues, and river boats navigate labyrinthine canals. Thailand, the only country in Southeast Asia to escape colonial rule, has a rich and ancient culture that developed without being influenced by the West. Overnight on the ship after our tour. 

Day 5    LAEM CHABANG, THAILAND (29.12.2026)
Free time after breakfast in the morning. Guests who wish may join the Nongnooch Tropical Botanical Garden and Crocodile Farm tour to be organized as an optional excursion by their guides. Nongnooch Tropical Botanical Garden is a 500-acre botanical garden and tourist attraction in Thailand's Chonburi Province. During our crocodile farm tour, we will have the opportunity to see many crocodiles together. Our ship will depart at 17:00.

Day 6    KO SAMUI, THAILAND (30.12.2026)
Our ship will dock at Koh Samui port at 08:00. Koh Samui is one of Thailand's most beautiful tropical islands. As it is more unspoiled than Phuket, it has become increasingly popular with tourists in recent years. The coconut and palm trees covering the entire island are one of the main reasons why it is called a paradise island. Guests who wish may join the "Jungle Safari (Elephant Trekking) Tour" to be organized as an optional excursion by their guides. On this journey toward the beauty of the Samui forests on elephantback, we especially recommend that you do not forget your cameras so you can take plenty of photographs. Please wear comfortable shoes for this hike toward Samui's highest waterfall. After our hike in the forest, we return to the camp. You will then have the opportunity to swim at one of the island's most beautiful beaches. After our free time at the beach, we will set off to return to the ship. Our ship will leave the port at 17:00 in the evening. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
 
Day 7    SIHANOUKVILLE, CAMBODIA (31.12.2026)
Our ship will dock at the port at 09:00 in the morning. Free time for personal activities after breakfast. Guests who wish may join the tour to be organized as an optional excursion by our guide. Developed in 1964 as Cambodia's only deep-water port, Sihanoukville (formerly Kampong Som) has become a secret jealously guarded by experienced travelers. This still-unspoiled resort on the Gulf of Thailand boasts beautiful beaches and crystal-clear waters. The offshore islands offer excellent diving spots and some of the world's best big-game fishing opportunities. Sihanoukville is also famous for its excellent cuisine featuring magnificent seafood. Our ship will depart at 18:00

Day 8    AT SEA (01.01.2027)
On this day spent cruising at sea, you can spend your time using the ship's indoor and outdoor pools, enjoying activities such as fitness and sauna, or shopping at the duty-free stores. In addition, you may wish to have a pleasant time at the bar with shows and music and try your luck at the casino. 

Day 9    PHU MY/HO CHI MINH (02.01.2027)
Our ship will dock at Phu My/Ho Chi Minh port at 07:00 in the morning. Free time for personal activities after breakfast. Guests who wish may join the optional tour to be organized by their guides. As part of the Saigon city tour, we will visit the Opera House (outside visit), a three-story classical theater built to entertain French colonists; the former Hotel de Ville, built in 1901 for French Indochina bureaucrats and now used as the People's Committee Building (closed to the public); Notre Dame Cathedral, bearing traces of French rule with its magnificent red-brick structure and twin towers; the Central Post Office, influenced by Renaissance architecture; and the former Presidential Palace, which was the center of the Saigon Government during the American War. Free time will be provided for shopping at Ben Thanh Market after the tour. Transfer to the ship afterwards. Our ship will depart at 17:30

Days 10 and 11    AT SEA (03.01.2027 / 04.01.2027)
On this day spent cruising at sea, you can spend your time using the ship's indoor and outdoor pools, enjoying activities such as fitness and sauna, or shopping at the duty-free stores. In addition, you may wish to have a pleasant time at the bar with shows and music and try your luck at the casino. 

Day 12    PENANG, MALAYSIA (05.01.2027)
Our ship will dock at the port at 09:00 in the morning. Guests who wish may join the optional Penang tour to be organized by their guides. In 1786, Francis Light persuaded the Sultan of Kedah to cede Pulau Pinang, known as the "island of betel nuts," to the British Crown. The island was renamed the Prince of Wales Island, and its main town was named Georgetown, inspired by King George III. Penang quickly became an important trading port for tea, spices, porcelain and textiles. European, Malay, Hindu, Arab and Chinese cultures met, blended and flourished here. Our ship will depart at 18:00.

Day 13    PHUKET, THAILAND (06.01.2027)
Our ship will dock at the port at 07:00 in the morning. Guests who wish may join the optional Penang tour to be organized by their guides. Known as the "Pearl of the Andaman Sea," this island, located off Thailand's long southern coast, has a colorful history. Travelers admire the island's beaches, crystal-clear waters and impressive, forested hills. Our ship will depart at 18:00.

Day 14    LANGKAWI, MALAYSIA (07.01.2027)
Our ship will dock at Langkawi port at 07:00 in the morning. After breakfast, guests who wish may join the optional tour to be organized by their guides. Langkawi is a group of 99 tropical islands located off the northwestern coast of the Malay Peninsula. Langkawi has been awarded Geopark status by UNESCO for its spectacular landscapes, karst formations, caves, sea arches, rock formations, glacial erratics and fossils. Our ship will depart at 15:00.

Day 15    KUALA LUMPUR (PORT KELANG), MALAYSIA (08.01.2027)
Our ship will dock at the port at 07:00 in the morning. After breakfast, guests who wish may join the optional tour to be organized by their guides. Kuala Lumpur is located at the confluence of the Klang and Gombak Rivers. The city was founded in the 1850s as a tin-mining center.  Steel and glass towers rise alongside elegant stone colonial buildings and mosques adorned with slender minarets. Our ship will depart at 17:00.

Day 16    SINGAPORE (09.01.2027)
Our ship will dock at the port at 07:00 in the morning. Transfer to the airport after completing our disembarkation procedures. As we have plenty of time before our flight, we will take an optional Singapore City Tour and Orchid Garden tour organized by our guide with guests who wish to participate. Free time after the tour, followed by our transfer to the airport.
After check-in, departure for Istanbul at 23:25 on Turkish Airlines flight TK 55. Arrival in Istanbul at 06:15 local time. End of our tour

CANCELLATION & REFUND CONDITIONS

The following cancellation fees or rates will apply based on the date on which the cancellation is requested, as of the reservation date.

 

FROM THE RESERVATION DATE UNTIL THE DEPARTURE DATE

APPLICABLE DEDUCTION RATE

Cancellations 75 days or more in advance

10%

74 - 57 days in advance

25%

54 - 29 days in advance

50%

28 – 16 days in advance

75%

15 – 0 days in advance

100%

 

What's included

Economy class Istanbul (IST) – Singapore (SIN) – Istanbul (IST) flights with a Turkish Airlines scheduled flight
14 nights of full-board accommodation in the cabin of the category you selected
All transfers.
Port, airline and city taxes. (€1,200)
Turkish-language guiding service. (min. 20 people)
Entertainment, animation and shows organized for every day and night
Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board
The captain's welcome party and gala dinner

Not included

Health services.
Ship crew service fee ($18 per person per night)
Shore excursions to be arranged at the ports.
Beauty center and SPA area.
All beverages on board.
Personal expenses (Internet, dry cleaning, telephone, etc.)
Domestic connecting flights
Travel health insurance

Need to Know

IMPORTANT NOTES

  • Provided that passports and the required documents are submitted in full, the AGENCY will assist with obtaining visas. For international trips, passports must be valid for at least 6 months.
  • The AGENCY is not responsible for problems arising from the failure to submit the required visa documents on time and in full.
  • Having obtained a visa does not mean that entry into that country will be granted. Passport control officers have the authority to refuse a person entry into the country. In such a case, the passenger is responsible.
  • Since extra beds are provided in rooms for 3 people at hotels, the 3rd bed may be smaller than a standard bed. Some hotels do not provide a 3rd bed. For packages including such hotels, the AGENCY will inform its guests at the time of sale.
  • Child prices are valid only on the condition that the children stay in the same room and cabin as their parents, with the 3rd and 4th persons staying there. For the 0–2 age child policy, the child must not have turned 2 by the return date of the tour; for the 3–12 age child policy, the child must not have turned 12 by the return date of the tour.
  • The AGENCY reserves the right to make changes to the program due to external reasons.
  • If participation in the tour is insufficient, the AGENCY will notify its guests of the cancellation/change 21 days before the tour departure.
  • The AGENCY acts as an intermediary between our passengers and the airline and is subject to the Hague Protocol of 28.09.1955. Flight times may change before departure. All times must be confirmed 48 hours before the departure dates. Our passengers have purchased the tour knowing and accepting that flight details may change.
  • There is a 20 kg baggage allowance on domestic low-cost flights.
  • The AGENCY reserves the right to change the hotels specified in the program, provided that their category remains the same.
  • Extra tours are organized subject to a minimum number of participants. They may not be organized when participation is insufficient. If the number of participants is insufficient, prices may be revised by the guide and a new arrangement may be made.
  • For extra tours to be conducted en route, guests who will not participate in the tour will be directed by our guide to rest areas located before the city entrances.
  • Tours that are not permitted by local authorities for any reason during the tour will not be conducted. The AGENCY is not responsible for the inability to conduct these tours.
  • In the event of cancellation or changes, the “AGENCY SALES AGREEMENT” shall apply.
  • Two of the dinners you will have during the cruise are formal dinners, and every male passenger who wishes to dine there is advised to bring at least one suit, while female passengers are advised to bring at least one evening dress.
  • During the cruise, the restaurant and tables where our group will have dinner will have been determined in advance and numbered according to names. Therefore, from the first meal to the last meal on board, everyone will sit in the places determined in advance.
  • During check-in at the ship, every passenger without exception (only one person for couples) must present a credit card to the ship’s reception or pay a cash deposit when collecting the cabin keys. Cash is not accepted anywhere on the ship except the casino. EUR currency and credit cards are accepted on board. You can view all your expenses on the televisions in your rooms.
  • It is strictly prohibited to bring alcohol, irons, hair dryers, etc. onto the ship.
  • At the beginning of our cruise, luggage tags in specific colors for all the luggage of our group will be delivered to you together with your cruise ticket. You must attach these tags to your luggage at the cruise port.
  • Your luggage may not arrive at your cabins until late in the evening on the first day of the ship’s departure. This is caused by the crowds and congestion and is entirely the responsibility of the ship. Therefore, on the first day when you board the ship, it is advisable to put your essential necessities in a small hand luggage bag and take it with you.
  • The ship’s departure times must be strictly observed. At ports, you must board the ship no later than 60 minutes before its departure time. Otherwise, you may not be allowed to board the ship. Our agency will not be responsible for such a situation.
  • At the end of our cruise, you must pack your luggage, attach the tags that will be left in your cabins in advance one night before, and leave your luggage in front of your cabin doors by 00:00. After completing the disembarkation procedures, our group will collect its luggage from the station where the group’s luggage is located. WE STRONGLY REQUEST THAT EACH OF OUR GUESTS COLLECT THEIR OWN LUGGAGE BY TOUCHING AND CHECKING IT.
  • ALL GUESTS MUST HAVE THEIR ROUND-TRIP AIRLINE TICKETS AND CRUISE TICKETS WITH THEM. GUESTS WHO DO NOT PRINT OUT THEIR TICKETS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN COUNTRY / SHIP ENTRY.