The South China Sea is the setting for this 11-day cruise from Singapore to Manila via Brunei and the Malaysian state of Sabah in north Borneo. After two relaxing days at sea, our first port of call is the small town of Muara in the sultanate of Brunei. We continue up the coast of north Borneo heading to Malaysia's Kota Kinabalu, also known as KK, with its markets, vibrant waterfront and thriving arts and music scene. Continuing north we reach the Philippines at Palawan, calling in at Puerto Princesa, famous for its spectacular limestone caves and underground river. After a further day at sea, we visit the island of Bohol, with its rainforests, rare tarsiers (a member of the primate family) and curious, conically shaped Chocolate Hills. We sail on to Boracay island, renowned for its clear water and palm-fringed beaches, before heading to spirited Manila where we spend a night before disembarking.