THE BORNEO JOURNEYS – 2019 & 2020

ABOARD THE 25-CABIN MOTOR SAILER PANORAMA II

a) West Borneo from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu or reverse

| 8-night cruise

b) Bali & Borneo across the Java Sea, from Benoa Port Bali to

Kuching, Borneo or reverse | 12-night cruise

M/S PANORAMA II MOTOR SAILER

The Panorama II is a 164 ft Motor Sailer which complies with the latest SOLAS regulations for International Voyages. Her

state of the art twin masts with 600 m3 of sails allow safe and comfortable sailing.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Length: 50 m (164 ft) Launch Year: 2004 Cabins: 25 Capacity: 49 passengers Crew: 18

The two masted M/S Panorama II was launched in 2004 and carries just 49 passengers. This state of the art Motorsailer

has performed several Atlantic Ocean crossings, has sailed from the Seychelles to Monte Carlo and from the Black Sea to

Tunis and offers a high standard of accommodation, comfort and safety. The public areas include a main bar and lounge

which was renovated in 2015 to feature wood flooring and new furniture and comfortable sofas with soft fabrics in warm

coral tones.

Service on board is provided by your Captain, the Cruise Coordinator and your experienced Marine and Hotel crew members.

Deck Plan

M/S PANORAMA II

The motor sailer PANORAMA II

CABIN SPECIFICATIONS: The M/S Panorama II outside cabins are located at the

Upper, Main and Lower decks and are handsomely

designed, finished with lustrous wood trims and warm

fabrics. They all have marble-appointed en suite

bathrooms with showers and are equipped with windows

(Upper & Main deck cabins) and portholes (Lower deck

cabins). All cabins have individually controlled A/C and

fitted with Flat screen TV, telephone (for internal use),

hairdryers, mini-fridge, central music, public address

system and safe boxes. 4 Main Deck cabins are

convertible into 2 suites. 4 Lower deck cabins can be

offered as Triple cabins.

LIFE ON BOARD During the day, life on board centers around the indoor

Lounge area, and the indoor dining room, as well as the

open and inviting deck areas, natural gathering places,

perfect for enjoying your meals al fresco, settling into a

chair with a good book, or gather with your fellow

passengers and enjoy the views of the places you visit.

The swimming platform on PANORAMA II’s stern enables

you to swim off the yacht when weather and anchorage

conditions permit.

MAIN DECK The main lounge, with comfortable sofas, has a full-

service bar and a plasma screen, and is the hub of social

activities, such as the daily briefings on the destinations

visited, and other gatherings. This area is ideal for

enjoying the company of your fellow travelers or simply

for reading a good book from the library. The area was

beautifully renovated in 2015 to feature wood flooring

and new furniture and comfortable sofas with soft fabrics

in warm coral tones.

INDOOR AND OUTDOOR DINING ROOMS Located on the Lower deck, the indoor dining room seat

all passengers in a single, unassigned seating and offer

generous buffet space. The aft area at the Upper Deck

provides generous semi-covered area where guests can

enjoy meals al fresco in a single unassigned seating, with

wonderful views, weather permitting. Food is served at

the table or displayed on the state of the art hot & cold

buffets, also including an “a la minute cooking” section.

The menu is international, with a focus on local

specialties.

SUN DECK The bow area at the Upper deck provides generous

space and comfortable sun loungers are available to

sunbathe in total comfort.

WEST BORNEO JOURNEY

8 NIGHTS/9 DAYS from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu or reverse

THE BORNEO JOURNEY A cruise along Borneo Western coast from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu & reverse

DAY PORT COUNTRY PROGRAM Arrival Depart.

1 Kuching MALAYSIA /

SARAWAK ☽

Embarkation 3 pm - Overnight in port.

2 Kuching MALAYSIA /

SARAWAK

Today our optional excursion will take us to the Bako

National Park in search for the world- famous proboscis

Monkeys. In the afternoon we board the Panorama II right

from the beach and sail to nearby Lakei Island for an

afternoon of relaxation. Overnight at sea to Mukah. 19:00

3 Mukah MALAYSIA /

SARAWAK

Mid-day arrival in Mukah. Disembarkation and optional

excursion in the Melanau Heartland home of the Melanau.

Visit Lamin Dana, a traditional Melanau house built above the

water. Marvel at their intricate costumes and handicraft.

Overnight at anchor.

12:00

4 Mukah -

Sibu

MALAYSIA /

SARAWAK

Full-day optional excursion to Sibu, a city built along the

might Rajan River, the largest river of Malaysia. Spend the

morning in town, strolling around Old Sibu markets and visit

the 7 Storey Chinese Pagoda. After lunch go up river with

fast boats in Iban territory. Late evening return to Sibu and

Mukah - Overnight at sea to Bintulu. 23:00

5 Bintulu MALAYSIA /

SARAWAK

Morning arrival in Bintulu. Our optional excursion will take

us to Similajau National Park designed around a mangrove

forest and the Likau River. Later we will drive back to town

and we will strol through Pasar Utama and Pasar Tamu

markets. Back to the ship for a late lunch. Overnight at sea

to Miri.

8:00

18:00

6 Miri MALAYSIA /

SARAWAK

Early morning disembarkation. This morning our optional

excursion will take us by plane to Gunung National Park,

a World Heritage site. During the first day there will be time

to take the 3km elevated plank-walk to Lang Cave, the largest

cave passage in the world. Explore the impressive stalactites

and stalagmites before proceeding to Deer Cave; Less

adventurous guests can select the Iban Longhouse &

Lambir Hill & Waterfalls optional excursion. In the

evening we sail to Brunei. Overnight at sea.

7:00

22:00

7

Brunei -

Bandar

Seri

Begawan

SULTANATE OF

BRUNEI

Today you will discover the Sultanate of Brunei 2 facets with

your full-day optional tour. First Brunei's countryside and

the rural life of the Dusun, Iban and Kedayan indigenous

people. Enjoy lunch and a Ngajat traditioonal dance

performance. Return to town and revel at the Palace of Light

and other intricate monuments and palaces. Overnight at sea

to Kota Kinabalu

10:00

19:00

8 Kota

Kinabalu

MALAYSIA /

SABAH

Morning arrival in Kota Kinabalu, the capital of the Sabah

region and also often called KK. We have two optional

excursions in today’s program. A day excursion by air to

Sandakan in North Borneo for a full day at the Sepilok Orang

utan Reserve and a Kinabatangan River cruise. Alternatively

you can select the Kianbalu Park and Poring Hot Spring tour

in the area of the Kinabalu mountain, Southeast Asia's

highest mountain. A 41-high canopy walk will allow you to

admire Borneos's fauna and flora. Farewell dinner at the

sounds of Malay music.

8:00

9 Kota

Kinabalu

MALAYSIA /

SABAH

Disembarkation 9:00 to 10:00.

☽ OVERNIGHT IN PORT

Itineraries can be changed at the discretion of Variety Cruises and of the Vessel's Captain in case of adverse weather conditions - winds of 6/7

beaufort or more depending on the vessel- on port authorities not allowing a vessel to leave port or in case of other extraordinary

conditions. Such itinerary changes do not entitle automatically passengers to any efunds but Variety Cruises guarantees that passengers are

disembarked at the advertised port of disembarkation on time for their flights.

FROM BALI TO BORNEO ACROSS THE JAVA SEA

A Journey across the Java Sea -Bali, Java and Borneo Islands

12 NIGHTS/13 DAYS from Bali to Kuching or reverse

Day 1 Benoa Port, BALI / INDONESIA

Day 2 Lovina Bay / Buleleng, BALI/ INDONESIA

Day 3 Probolingo/ INDONESIA

Day 4 Giligenleng Island, JAVA/ INDONESIA

Day 5 Rembang, JAVA/ INDONESIA

Day 6 Semarang, JAVA / INDONESIA

Day 7 Cirebon City, JAVA/ INDONESIA

Day 8 Day at sea

Day 9 Belitung Island/ INDONESIA

Day 10 Ketabang – Kalimandan, BORNEO/ INDONESIA

Day 11 Pontianak – Kalimandan, BORNEO/ INDONESIA

Day 12 Pemanak,BORNEO/ INDONESIA

Day 13 Kuching, BORNEO/ MALAYSIA

Itineraries can be changed at the discretion of Variety Cruises and of the Vessel's Captain in case of adverse weather

conditions - winds of 6/7 beaufort or more depending on the vessel- on port authorities not allowing a vessel to leave

port or in case of other extraordinary conditions. Such itinerary changes do not entitle automatically passengers to any

efunds but Variety Cruises guarantees that passengers are disembarked at the advertised port of disembarkation on time

for their flights.

THE BORNEO JOURNEYS

2019 & 2020 SAILING DATES 8 nights / 9 days

WEST BORNEO

IN 2019:

From Kuching to Kota Kinabalu,

Borneo:

October 2019: 10

From Kota Kinabalu to Kuching,

Borneo:

October 2019: 18

IN 2020:

From Kuching to Kota Kinabalu,

Borneo:

October 2020: 8

From Kota Kinabalu to Kuching,

Borneo:

May 2020: 23

October 2020: 16

12 nights / 13 days

FROM BALI TO BORNEO

& REVERSE

IN 2019:

From Benoa Port, Bali to

Kuching, Borneo:

September 2019: 28

IN 2020:

From Benoa Port, Bali to

Kuching, Borneo:

September 2020: 26

From Kuching, Borneo to Benoa

Port, Bali:

May 2020: 31

Cruise fares are per person, and week, and include: Accommodation in double or twin cabins with private SH/WC & air conditioning. Full-board: Buffet breakfast and two meals daily, including a Welcome Cocktail, a local Theme

Evening , fun BBQ (weather permitting) and Captain’s Dinner. Regular (filter) coffee, tea and drinking water free all day. Use of fishing and snorkelling equipment (subject to availability). English-Speaking Cruise Escort.

Not included:

Beverages (except those mentioned above). Shore excursions on the islands or other land arrangements. Crew tips. Passenger personal expenses. Wi-Fi (available at charge).

NOT INCLUDED IN CRUISE FARE

Such personal expenses as drinks (other than included in the rate), laundry, spa-where applicable, boutique

items and gratuities, (gratuities are optional but as a rule, satisfied clients are expected to give to the

captain, at the end of the cruise, approximately €13-15 per person per day for distribution among all crew

members) medical expenses, port taxes, shore excursions (shore excursions are proposed and arranged on

board by the tour leaders), use of the on board Wi-Fi (available at a charge), expenditures incurred ashore,

and anything not mentioned in cruise program.