CONTENTS


90 67 18 COVER STORY ASIAN ADVENTURE


It’s time for a voyage with a difference in this edition – and they don’t come much more different – and spectacular – than Pandaw River Cruises in Borneo, where


you are surrounded by the jungle sights, sounds and wildlife of this remarkable part of the world. Starting in the city of


Kuching, the journey unfolds at a sedate pace, with plenty of opportunity to soak up the culture and tastes of this corner of south-east Asia, where orangutans are revered and Buddhist temples dot the landscape. It is a true adventure, but in luxury style, as we travel in the company of a unique cruise operation.


18 Brilliant Borneo Lynn Houghton takes the cruise road less travelled through the heart of this amazing island


FEATURES


25 Disabled Cruising New developments to aid cruisers with disabilities, explained by Carol Wright


57 A New Star


Anthony Nicholas looks at cruise newcomers Pacific Star Cruises


76 Canadian Delight A look at Montreal and Halifax in our extended destination special


79 Cool Destination The island of Iceland is a great option these days, says Richard Partridge


82 Land Cruising It’s all aboard the Marrakech Express on an exotic journey to North Africa


85 Not SOS, SOLAS Peter Newall reveals the cruise evolution of maritime safety


82 6 WORLD OF CRUISING I Summer 2011


90 Bridge View The unique considerations for steering a ship through Polar waters are detailed by Ben Lyons


SHIPS IN FOCUS


33 Viva Marina Gary Buchanan highlights the new vessel from Oceania Cruises as a modern masterpiece


39 Total Eclipse The big-ship charms of the expansive Celebrity Eclipse are outlined by editor Simon Veness


51 Nieuw Order Ginger Dingus runs the rule over Holland America’s latest offering, Nieuw Amsterdam


60 Clipper Classic Costa Rica is the perfect combination with elegant Star Clippers, says Sarah Gilbert


71 This Pearl’s A Gem Gary Buchanan insists that Saga Cruises have another winning formula with Saga Pearl II


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