Since our original itinerary shiftedonce we got on board Orion II, our last two days in Borneo were spent as beach bunnieson the Indonesian islands of Pulau Senua, in the Riau Islands Province, andPulau Bawah, at the southern tip of the Anambas Islands (approximately 150nautical miles northeast of Singapore).
Orion II operated in “expedition mode”on both days, which means Zodiacs ran continuously from the ship to the islandwhere guests enjoyed swimming, snorkeling, and a BBQ on Pulau Bawah. We even got to release some baby turtles into the sea!
Disembarking in Singapore
It’s safe to say that Orion’s “CampLeakey: Faces in the Forest” itinerary gifted us with experiences that we neverexpected to have. I knew we’d get close to orangutans, but I had no idea I’d beable to cradle a little baby in my arms or roughhouse with a juvenile!
Sailingthe rivers of Borneo also put so much into perspective with regard to how theIndonesians and Malays live and how conservation can fit into their frameworkfor the future. Many of us talk about planning a “trip of a lifetime” orputting a destination on our “bucket list.” If you haven’t yet researchedBorneo, do it now. Orion makes it possible for average travelers to easilyaccess this enchanting region of Borneo in style and comfort. This cruise is your chance to make close contact with thegreat red ape!
—Andrea M. Rotondo for LuxuryCruiseBible.com
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