Enjoy these special onboard features as you ring in the New Year with Vantage while docked in Thailand!:

• Cocktail Hour: Before dinner, your ship’s bar will open for a special cocktail hour with all drinks included! Kick off the evening by toasting to your discoveries with your fellow travelers.
• Gala Dinner: Your ship’s expert kitchen staff will whip up a special four-course, gala style dinner for this momentous occasion. But don’t fill up too quickly — after dinner, there will be a dessert buffet and chocolate fountain available in the lounge!
•  Entertainment: Dance the night away and enjoy the musical talents of a local DJ as well as our resident pianist.
• Midnight Toast: Enjoy party favors and gourmet snacks as you await the midnight countdown. Then, grab a glass of champagne and wish your newfound friends a HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Come for the cruise, stay for the small ship! Here’s what you’ll experience on the brand-new Ocean Odyssey:

• Eight stateroom configurations, most of which have full walk-out balconies for the most flexible style of travel — plus, suites designed for comfortable triple-occupancy as well as adjoining room options
• A culinary program offering gourmet dining incorporating regional fare
• All beer and wine included with dinner
• Health and wellness options including an onboard spa, swimming pool, and gymnasium
• Expert cultural lecturers and curated performances
• Knowledgeable expedition staff by region
• Separate, intimate space for all of your group’s private dining needs (available upon request)
• Environmentally friendly standards, with reduced emissions into air and sea, and lower energy consumption
• Dynamic positioning technology
• State-of-the-art safety technology, Polar Code 6 compliant, and fully compliant with the latest SOLAS requirements in expedition cruising
• Rolls-Royce stabilizer system; “Safe Return to Port” technology
• Multiple launching platforms to allow for easy and quick loading of expedition landing craft, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards
• Small passenger-to-crew ratio
• Onboard medical doctor
• Boutique
• Elevator from bottom to top deck

During your journey you’ll be exploring urban, coastal, and tropical forest locales, often on foot. But your deluxe ship offers plenty of soothing amenities such as pools and spa facilities to help you feel refreshed. Here are some other activities you may participate in:

• Get a good workout at your ship’s gym and the fitness centers of your hotels
• Enjoy the infinity pool on board the Ocean Odyssey
• Swim at the beaches of Koh Samui or Kuantan
• Opportunities for water sports in your leisure time — ask your Concierge about reserving the onboard equipment

We curated this itinerary to showcase the dazzling diversity of Southeast Asian cultures. As such, you’ll enjoy numerous opportunities to immerse yourself in art, music, and local lifestyles with a series of tours and performances.

• Ride a trishaw down Singapore’s famous Bugis Street
• Learn about the ancient art of batik printing when you visit a Kuantan batik studio
• Watch a Thai cultural show in Koh Samui
• Enjoy a special dinner with Apsara dance show in Phnom Penh
• Visit Hanoi’s Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first national university built in 1070, and dedicated to Confucius
• Ride a trishaw through Hanoi’s Old Quarter along the “36 streets of 36 wares,” where 13th-century artisan guilds built their specialized workshops

We’ve crafted opportunities for you to eat and drink as the locals do, including:

• Enjoy a dim sum lunch in Singapore
• Sip Singapore Slings at Raffles Hotel in Singapore
• Savor a vegetarian lunch at a local monastery in Hanoi
• In several locations, visit local markets to see what the locals are buying and selling

From lush tropical gardens to golden beaches, Southeast Asia’s natural beauty greets you at every turn.

• Tour the Singapore Botanic Gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as the futuristic Gardens by the Bay
• Relax on the beaches of Koh Samui, Thailand
• Cruise through the limestone islands of scenic Halong Bay in Vietnam, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Relive the glories and tragedies of Southeast Asia during your cruise with visits to key historical landmarks and 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

• Tour Singapore’s Civic District, where the urban planning of modern Singapore began
• Learn the importance of Malaysian tin mining at Kuantan’s Sungai Lembing, an old tin mining town once known as the “El Dorado of the East”
• Attend onboard lectures on the history of Malaysia, Cambodia, and Vietnam
• Revisit a tragic yet important moment in Cambodian history, the genocide committed by Pol Pot and his Khmer Rouge regime, when you see the Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng Museum
• Visit 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Singapore Botanic Gardens, Complex of Hue Monuments or My Son Sanctuary, and Halong Bay

You’ll find a colorful array of sights and scenes during your cruise, from urban skylines to palm-fringed beaches and encounters with friendly locals. Here are a few tips to help you capture your memories of this journey:

• Make the most of the “golden hour,” the time frame before dawn and dusk that offers warm, camera-friendly lighting that’s flattering for everyone
• Embrace street photography. Yes, temples are beautiful, but so is this region’s culture and people — and photographing the everyday life here is one of the best ways to authentically memorialize your experiences
• Change your perspective. Try shooting from a different angle and enjoy the adventure. For example, climb a stairwell and shoot a landscape from up high or, alternately, get low and shoot a scene from the ground. Wherever you are, embrace this artistic challenge by getting out of your comfort zone!

• Complimentary biking options — take a spin alongside your Concierge, who will lead small-group bike rides, or explore independently with our complimentary locks, helmets, and biking maps
• A lively social media night and musical performances most nights
• Solo-friendly social activities, including a Solo Connection mixer
• Onboard entertainment, lectures, and cooking demonstrations

Your onboard Vantage Concierge will be available throughout your entire cruise to help you customize your journey. Here are just a few services your Concierge can provide:

• Special celebrations. Do you have a big birthday, anniversary, family reunion or other important event you want to celebrate on board? Let your Concierge know and he or she can make all the special arrangements, whether it’s a private reception in your suite, a gathering in the lounge, a celebration in the Captain’s Club, and more.
• Restaurant reservations. Just notify your Concierge of your interests, and he or she will be happy to make recommendations, and will call ahead to reserve your table.
• Special excursions. Maybe you need a limo to take you for a special night on the town. Perhaps you’re interested in tracking down long-lost relatives. Your Concierge is here to help!
• Extend your stay! Your Concierge can help modify your hotel reservations and flights if you decide to stay on.
• Tickets to local concerts, exhibits, theater, sporting events, and more.
• Concierge-guided bike tours using the 20 available complimentary bicycles your ship has onboard.

Take advantage of this free, start-to-finish service by making your requests prior to your journey or during your journey. Call 1-888-982-6824 or email Concierge@vantagetravel.com to speak to a Concierge today, or simply log in to MyPortfolio up to two weeks prior to departure.