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Take a visual journey through what we consider to be some of Asia's best luxury boats and train journeys.


Halong Bay at dusk: magical! Living aboard a luxury boat gives you the unique opportunity to see Halong Bay in its finest lights.
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Drift through craggy Halong Bay in sumptuous luxury aboard the Halong Ginger, a custom designed junk built in a traditional style.
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A journey aboard the RV Paukan is a wonderful way to take in the Irrawaddy River. This spacious, boutique boat has over 30 crew members to take care of you.
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Watch a memorable sunset over the Irrawaddy River as you luxuriate aboard RV Paukan, a beautifully furnished timber vessel that sleeps up to 55 guests.
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Orcaella, named after the friendly faced dolphins native to South East Asia, began sailing in Burma in 2013 and is the newest addition to the Orient Express’ range of luxury cruisers.
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A bedroom on Orcaella: an Orient Express luxury cruiser exploring Burma.
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A bedroom on Orcaella: an Orient Express luxury cruiser exploring Burma.
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A bathroom on Orcaella: an Orient Express luxury cruiser exploring Burma.
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Sightsee from the deck of Orcaella: an Orient Express luxury cruiser exploring Burma.
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As your super-comfortable Orient Express train chugs you onward to your destination, relax and take in the views around you as you pass bendy palm trees and foliage-clad hills in this classic Thai landscape.
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Travel in the ultimate style and comfort on the legendary Orient Express and watch rural Thailand unfold before your eyes.
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Share amazing riverside views with friends and loved ones aboard the thrilling Eastern & Oriental Express as it chugs through South East Asia - from Singapore to Malaysia, Thailand and Laos.
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From your unique vantage on the world’s most luxurious train journey enjoy unparalleled views of everyday life in the Thai countryside. You'll no doubt pass by rice pickers in their traditional hats, cultivating Thailand’s staple dish.
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A trip on Tiger Blue offers a unique sea safari holiday experience that appeals to the child in everyone. This traditional timber phinisi boat is the perfect vessel to explore the islands of Eastern Indonesia.
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Tiger Blue, Eastern Indonesia.
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Tropical beaches like this do exist in reality. Stay aboard Tiger Blue to discover a true paradise, over and under water, like this one at Pulau Wayag, Raja Ampat.
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The latest addition to the Silolona Sojourns collection, Si Datu Bua is equally as magnificent as her older sister Silolona, the flagship of this extraordinary fleet of black-sailed traditional ships offering unforgettable journeys of exploration throughout south east Asia.
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Si Datu Bua, part of the Silolona Sojourns collection, sails through Eastern Indonesia & South East Asia.
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Si Datu Bua, part of the Silolona Sojourns collection, sails through Eastern Indonesia & South East Asia.
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Si Datu Bua, part of the Silolona Sojourns collection, sails through Eastern Indonesia & South East Asia.
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Sunset aboard the Silolona is a contemplative time. Enjoy freshly crafted cocktails, take a massage or anticipate the evening meal created by your own gourmet chef.
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Silolona sails in Indonesia from April to November every year, before going up to the West Coast of Malaysia, Thailand and up to Myanmar from December to March.
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One of five luxurious en-suite bedrooms on Silolona, which are all styled on Indonesian islands and cultures.
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Silolona crew manning the sails.
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Aboard the luxuriously crafted Silolona boat you make the itinerary, including, should you wish, getting up close to unique tribesmen in the Palau archipelago.
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Silolona, sailing past Indonesia's Komodo Islands.
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Silolona, Indonesia
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Out-of-this-world sunsets are guaranteed when sailing through Indonesia aboard Silolona.
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Silolona deck
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Silolona, Indonesia
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Silolona, sailing Indonesia's Komodo Islands.
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The stunning deck on Silolona.
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Sun loungers on Silolona.
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Silolona
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Luxurious yet authenticly decorated cabin on board Silolona - one of her 5 en-suite bedrooms.
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Silolona, Indonesia.
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Silolona will happily arrange a private picnic on a deserted beach for you - you'll have your pick of hundreds of spots!
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Silolona
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A bedroom on Silolona.
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Silolona
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Dine out on the gorgeous deck of Silolona.
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Witness the incredible rock formations and aquamarine waters of Raja Ampat in Eastern Indonesia on board Silolona.
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A cabin on Silolona.
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- Mr Wyburd, Ireland
- Mr Richard Stoughton, Sri Lanka
- Matthew Nicklin, North India
- Carruthers family, North India
- Mr & Mrs Manson, North India
- Mr Wyburd, Philippines
- Redmayne family, Phuket
- Wallace Family, Burma
- Mr David Wallace, North India
- Anonymous, India
- Ms Margulies, Burma, India & Thailand
- Krista Weir, Sri Lanka
- Matthew Annable, Rajasthan, India
- Mr Geoffrey Johnson, India
- Jaime Benitez, South India
- Leslie Siben, India