10 Night Cruise sailing from Benoa to Singapore aboard Silver Shadow.

Launched in 2000, Silver Shadow introduced guests to the next generation of the Silversea fleet - slightly larger in size, yet just as intimate in feel. In addition the the added space, guests aboard the Shadow are greeted with Silversea's six-star personalised service and attention to detail. The Shadow is as elegant as a grand hotel, as gracious as a long-time friends' home. Each all ocean-view suite provides a sumptuous retreat. Each public space is intimate yet inviting. It's a warm feeling of home upon the seas of the earth.

Aboard Silver Shadow you will find a most accommodating place to view our world. Whether it's delicious onboard diversions, world-class cuisine, memorable dining venues or staying connected from anywhere, Silversea's impeccable standards apply to every detail of your voyage.

Highlights of this cruise:

Benoa
The "magic" of Bali arises from its religious distinction from the rest of Indonesia: Unlike their Muslim neighbors, the Balinese are Hindu, but their faith also contains elements of Buddhism and ancient, indigenous animist beliefs. Those beliefs make Bali the island of 1,000 temples, each one a work of art. Temple festivals, featuring processions of identically clad women with fruit piled high on their heads as offerings to the gods, and commercial presentations showcase the island's rich performing arts heritage, including music, dance and shadow puppetry. To the Balinese, every living thing contains a spirit; when they pick a flower as an offering, they first say a prayer to the flower. Black-and-white-checked cloths called poleng worn for ceremonies and draped around statues' waists symbolize the balance between good and evil. Maintaining harmony is the life work of every Balinese.

Lembar
An island of startling contradictions and contrasts, Lombok exudes an aura of the staid and the rural, a genteel way of life in a quiet backwater. Located to the east and across a deep strait from its illustrious neighbor Bali, the island of Lombok offers unique culture, beautiful landscapes and a far less frenetic, pressured atmosphere than Bali. However, savvy travelers agree that Lombok's calm existence may soon come to an end, as it is fast becoming the new "in place" after Bali.

The island was once ruled by a series of Sasak princes who spent their time fending off successive invasions from Sumbawanese and Makassarese attackers. In 1740, the Balinese established a stronghold here and imposed their culture on the Sasaks. Later, Lombok came under Dutch rule until the country achieved independence.

The western part of the almost circular island is well irrigated by mountain streams and artesian springs. Here Balinese and Sasaks have sculpted handsome rice terraces; Hindu temples vie for attention with glistening white mosques rising from picturesque rural villages. More dramatic is the southern coast with beautiful sandy bays set between rocky outcrops. Most of Lombok's attractions are concentrated in the western district of the island, within a nine-mile radius of the capital, Mataram. Members of Lombok's polyglot population - Sasak, Balinese, Chinese and Arab - continue their laid-back, traditional ways.

Semarang
Nestled into a deep curve along central Java's northern coast, Semarang has long been one of Southeast Asia's most intriguing ports. Fronted by a glittering bay and cut by a network of narrow canals, this modern city of 1.5 million, the fifth-largest in Indonesia, is a blend of fascinating historic sites: crumbling fortress walls, colorful Chinese temples, lattice-fronted cottages, and gleaming mosques. Many cultures have influenced Semarang's ambience, beginning with the Chinese fleet that visited in 1405. An Arab mullah founded the original village in the late 15th century, and Javanese rulers from the nearby court of Mataram oversaw the settlement until 1678. Semarang was designated a Dutch trading outpost in 1705 and was soon competing with Surabaya and Batavia (Jakarta) as colonial Java's leading port. Then and now, surrounding areas feature coffee, sugar, tobacco, and rice cultivation.

Singapore
To arrive in Singapore is to step into a world where the call to prayer competes with the bustle of capitalism; where old men play mah-jongg in the streets and white-clad bowlers send the ball flying down well-tended cricket pitches; where Chinese fortune-tellers and high-priced management consultants advise the same entrepreneur. This great diversity of lifestyles, cultures, and religions thrives within the framework of a well-ordered society. Singapore is a spotlessly clean, modern metropolis surrounded by green, groomed parks and populated by 4.6 million orderly and well-regulated people, including many foreigners. At the southern foot of the island is Singapore city, with its gleaming office towers and working docks. Of the Singapore's total land area, more than half is built up, with the balance made up of parkland, farmland, plantations, swamp areas, and forest. Well-paved roads connect all parts of the island, and Singapore city has an excellent public transportation system.