This tour section is for cruise ship visitors who do not have much time to see all the sites in Vietnam. We have created the following tours to match with the distance from the ports mentioned so that you can maximize short time you have in Vietnam.

 
Ports of call in Southern Vietnam

Phu My Port or Vung Tau Port 1 day Phu My – Saigon

7:00am: Pick up at the dock in Phu My or Vung Tau and drive to Saigon (2 hrs driving) visit President Palace, War Remnants Museum, Emperor of Jade pagoda, Notre Dam church, the Post Office and Ben Thanh market. After lunch at Hoi An restaurant (on your account). Then do shopping at Tax Department store or along Dong Khoi street until 14:30 return to the dock for your departure at 17:30.

Saigon Port (Nha Rong) (Option 1)

Day 1 : 10:00 am pick up at the dock in Saigon and drive to Mekong Delta (My Tho) (1,5hrs driving). Visit Vinh Trang Buddhist temple. Then start our boat trip on Mekong River going to Tortoise Island and go on small canal with stop at fruit orchard learning the local life. Take horse cart to coco candy workshop. Boat ride to a riverfront-garden-restaurant for lunch. Followed is a short local traditional music performance. Enjoy a sampan ride in a beautifully lush-green canal. Pick up by motorboat and cross the Mekong back to My Tho. Transfer to Saigon in the late afternoon. Then drop off at your ship.

(Option 2)
 
Day 1 : 7:30 am Pick up at the dock in Saigon (2hrs driving) visit China Town with Binh Tay market, Thien Hau pagoda, Chinese herbs street, Notre Dam church, the Post Office and Ben Thanh market. After lunch at Hoi an restaurant (on your account). Then do shopping at Tax Department store or along Dong Khoi street until 15:30 return to the dock for your departure at 16:00. (02CRSG)Saigon Port Day 1: 10:00am pick up at the dock in Saigon and transfer to visit Presidential Palace & History Museum, the headquarter of former Saigon government, continue short trip to see China Town (Cho Lon) & Thien Hau Chinese temple until 12:00 drive to Mekong Delta (My Tho). Visit Vinh Trang Buddhist temple. Start our boat trip on Mekong River going to Tortoise Island and go on small canal with stop at fruit orchard learning the local life. Take horse cart to coco candy workshop. Enjoy a boat ride to a riverfront-garden-restaurant for lunch. Followed is a short local traditional music performance. Enjoy a sampan ride in a beautifully lush-green canal. Pick up by motorboat and cross the Mekong back to My Tho. Transfer to Saigon in the afternoon around 18:30 & transfer back to the ship for you change before dinner. 19:00 have dinner at Madarine Restaurant (on your account). If you require After dinner, depart to shopping on Dong Khoi Street full of small boutique shops or Tax Department Store. Then drop off at your ship.
Day 2: 7:30am Pick up at hotel in Saigon and drive to Cu Chi. Enjoy scenic drive through the countryside as people work on their rice paddies and thatched hut villages scattered along the way. Visit a local village making rice paper, a well known product used to make the delicious spring rolls. Arriving at the tunnels you will have an opportunity to go underground to see the intricate system of tunnels and learn tactics of revolutionary forces. Return to Saigon and do shopping at Ben Thanh market or along Dong Khoi street until 15:00. Then transfer back to your ship for your departure at 16:00.

Ports of calls in Central Vietnam

Nha trang Port (central Vietnam) - Nha Trang:

This morning disembark at 9:00am and meet our guide to explore the ancient Cham ruins of Ponagar Tower, Long Son pagoda, Oceania Institute. Then visit Dam Market & afterwards, there will be time to explore the local shops or relax on the beach. We will return to the ship by 17:00 pm for departure at 18:00.

Tien Sa Port- Danang Port (tour 1)(central Vietnam

Day 1: 8:00am Pick up at the dock in Danang and drive to Hoian, en route stop visit Marble Mountain. Continue to Hoian, arrive Hoian, enjoy walking tour around the Ancient town of Hoi An with your guide. Highlights of your walking tour through its charming streets include the Japanese Covered Bridge, the local produce market, Tang Ky House and the Fukhien Association. Then shopping on own. The cobblestone streets in the Old French Quarter are a delight to roam with many cafes, art galleries and handicraft shops. Hoi An is also particularly well known for its tailors, with over 60 shops in town making high quality, custom fitted clothing. 16:30 then transfer back to Danang drop off at the dock about 17:30.

Day 2: 8:00am, pick up at the dock in Danang (Tien Sa port) and drive to until drive to Hue via Hai Van tunnel. Arrive Hue, begin exploring Hué. First, visit the former Imperial Citadel and Forbidden Purple City. Hué was the capital of Vietnam until the early 20th century, and generations of royalty lived in the Forbidden Purple City, inside the walled exterior of the Citadel. This was also the sight of some of the most brutal fighting during the infamous Tet Offensive. Continue to Thien Mu Pagoda, one of Vietnam's oldest and most beautiful Buddhist temples. In a corner of the grounds, note the aged, pale blue Morris automobile, which transported a local monk to Saigon where he immolated himself in 1963 in protest against the anti-Buddhist laws of the Ngo Dinh Diem regime. If time permit visit to the Dong Ba Market. Then 15:00 transfer back to Danang drop off at the dock about 17:30 for your departure at 18:00.

 Chan May Port- (close to Hue City)

9:00am pick up at the dock in Chan May and drive to until drive to Hue. Arrive Hue, begin exploring Hué. First, visit the former Imperial Citadel and Forbidden Purple City. Hué was the capital of Vietnam until the early 20th century, and generations of royalty lived in the Forbidden Purple City, inside the walled exterior of the Citadel. This was also the sight of some of the most brutal fighting during the infamous Tet Offensive. Continue to Thien Mu Pagoda, one of Vietnam's oldest and most beautiful Buddhist temples. In a corner of the grounds, note the aged, pale blue Morris automobile, which transported a local monk to Saigon where he self immolated in 1963 in protest against the anti-Buddhist laws of the Ngo Dinh Diem regime. If time permit, visit to the Dong Ba Market. Then transfer back to the port drop off at the dock for your departure at 18:00.

 
Ports of call in  Northern Vietnam

Cai Lan Port – Hai Phong (north Vietnam)

7:00am: Ship Arrives Cai Lan port in Halong. Pick up at port and drive to Hanoi (3 hrs driving). Arrive Hanoi, visit Ho Chi Minh mausoleum and his house, One pillar pagoda, Ethnology museum, Temple of Literature, Fine art museum. Afternoon visit Hoa Lo Prison known by captured U.S airmen as the “Hanoi Hilton”. Enjoy a cyclo ride through the old section visiting Hoan Kiem lake and the old quarter with 36 commercial streets and drop off at Thang Long Theatre for a water puppet show. Then have dinner (on your account) at a local restaurant from 18:00 – 19:30 transfer back to the ship for overnight & departure at 8:00am on the next day.

Hanoi 1 Day visit (North Vietnam) Halong - Hanoi city tour

7:00am Pick up and drive to Hanoi (3 hrs driving). Depart to explore Ha Noi City: visit Ho Chi Minh museum (if still open as this museum opens from 7:30 until 11:00am), Ethnology museum. Then have a lunch (on your account). Continue then enjoy cyclo ride through the old section visiting Hoan Kiem lake and the old quarter with 36 commercial streets & shopping on own until 2:00pm transfer to Ha Long and arrive at the dock at 5:00 pm.

Halong Port- 2 Days (North Vietnam)

Day 1: Arrive Ha Long port at 7:00am. Pick up and drive to Hanoi (3 hrs driving). Arrive Hanoi visit, Ethnology museum, Temple of Literature, Fine art museum. Then transfer to check in at Sofitel Metropole hotel in Hanoi. Enjoy a cyclo ride through the old section visiting Hoan Kiem lake and the old quarter with 36 commercial streets and drop off at Thang Long Theatre for a water puppet show. Walk back to hotel. Overnight at Sofitel Metropole hotel, 02 DBL Opera rooms (the best five star hotel in Hanoi).
Day 2 (B): Hanoi city tour: 7:30am Depart to explore Ha Noi City: Visit Ho Chi Minh mausoleum and his house and the One pillar pagoda. If time permits do a little shopping in the old quarter until 10:00 transfer back to Halong for your departure at 14:00.

In Thailand:

Ko Samui:

Tours in Koh Samui: 10:00 am: Pick up at your ship in Nathon and tour of the Island include: Big Buddha, Na Muang Waterfall, Hin Ta & Hin Yai, View point at Chaweng, Laemdin market, sea gypsies in Hua Thanon, monkeys at work to pick coconuts & shopping in Nathon. The tours will be flexible upon request. Then transfer back to your ship for departure at 17:00. Please note that the tour normally is 5 hours, it can be shortened.

BANGKOK

Day 1: 08:00am, pick up at hotel to visit The Royal Grand Palace which features some of the most spectacular architecture in South East Asia. This palace begun in 1782, consist of several building with highly decorated architectural details, the Golden Chedi, Pantheon of the Chakri Kings, a miniature replica of Angkor Wat in Cambodia and the eight colored towers. Visit Wat Phra Kaew (The Emerald Buddha) which is in the same compound, house the famous Emerald Buddha which is the most sacred Buddha image in Thailand. Cameras may not be used inside the building. Continue to visit Wat Benchamabopit (The Marble Temple); main building was constructed during the reign of King Rama V. The design combines Italian and classical Thai architecture. It is a four sided structure with a four-tiered roof and a corridor in the back. Then visit the Wat Trinitr (Golden Buddha) & Wat Po (Reclining Buddha). Send back to hotel. Free at leisure by your own. Overnight at your hotel in Bangkok (Courtyard Marriott – booked on own)

Day 2:  About 07:00 AM pick up at hotel for tour to Damnernsaduak Floating Market. Depart Bangkok for Samut Songkram province, Stop at Coconut Sugar Palm is a famous quality product of Samut Songkram. Arrive at Damnernsaduak district take a long tail speed boat to Market at Damnernsaduak Floating Market this is best known destination in Ratchaburi where the timeless lifestyle of native Thai people can be observed along the canals. Visit to Royal Thai Handicraft Village. Drive back to Bangkok and send back to hotel. Free at leisure by your own. Overnight at your hotel in Bangkok (Courtyard Marriott – booked on own)

Day 3: About 7:00, pick up at your hotel and transfer to explore the Ayutthaya by riverboat:  See the glorious city of Ayuthaya with your own eyes! Once the most precious city in Asia, Ayuthaya was destroyed in 1767 after four years of war
with Burma. The ruins still show how impressive this city must have been: once the city owned over 1700 temples and there were more than 4000
Buddha statues. Besides several temples in Ayuthaya you’ll visit the former summer residence of the King in Bang Pa In.  Travel back to Bangkok by
boat on the mighty Chao Praya River. Then transfer to the port for take your ship (The boat dock at the Unithai Container Terminal).

 Day Bangkok  option:
Day 1): For 4: 7:30 am Pick up at Mandarine Oriental Hotel for full day tour to Damnernsaduak Floating Market and Rose Garden. Depart Bangkok for Samut Songkram province, Stop at Coconut Sugar Palm is a famous quality product of Samut Songkram. Arrive at Damnernsaduak district take a long tail speed boat to Market at Damnernsaduak Floating Market this is best known destination in Ratchaburi where the timeless lifestyle of native Thai people can be observed along the canals. Visit to Royal Thai Handicraft Village. Continue to Rose Garden. Take Lunch. Then see Thai Culture witness a colorful Buddhist ordination procession, elegant fingernail dance, exciting but attractive hill tribe dance, a charming folk dance and a traditional wedding ceremony. Drive back to Bangkok and send to hotel. Free at leisure by your own. Overnight at the same hotel.

Day 2 (B): This afternoon depart for half day of canal tour. Take a boat along Chao Phraya River and visit Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn). Then transfer to port for check in at the ship.

In Cambodia:

FULL DAY TRIP: SIHANOUKVILLE / PHNOM PENH / SIHANOUKVILLE:

7:00am pick up from your cruise port. Journey overland from the Sihanoukville for the 4 hour drive to Phnom Penh capital. This city was once considered one of the most beautiful in Orient, and despite its recent turbulent history it still retains a colonial charm. Begin your tour of this charming capital with a visit to visit the Royal Palace built in 1866 by King Norodom. See the different structures of this pagoda-style compound and stroll in its beautiful garden. Visit the Silver Pagoda so named because of its floor that is comprised of 5,000 silver tiles. A gold Buddha encrusted with 9,584 diamonds and a small 17th century emerald and baccarat crystal Buddha are also housed here. After, continue to the nearby National Museum. Built in 1917 it is an exceptional example of traditional architecture and is exclusively devoted to preserving and displaying Khmer art and sculptures. Hundreds of pieces are housed here including both pre-and post-Angkorian pieces. Drive to the killing fields of Choeung Ek (16 km south of Phnom Penh). Between 1975 and 1978 about 17.000 men, women, children and infants (including nine westerners) detained and tortured at S-21 prison were transported to the extermination camp of Choeung Ek. They were often bludgeoned to death to avoid wasting precious bullets. Fragments of human bone and bits of cloth are scattered around the disinterred pits. Over 8000 skulls, arranged by sex and age, are visible behind the clear glass panels of the Memorial Stupa, which was erected in 1988, then journey overland from the capital for the 4 hour drive to Sihanoukville. On arrival directly transfer to your cruise ship which departs at 23:00.


In Hong Kong, Taipei & Beijing, China:

Day 1 Hong Kong: The ship arrives at 9:00am, Pick up and transfer to explore Hong Kong: tour including visit to Victoria Peak, Aberdeen Fishing Village, and Repulse Bay. Free shopping on own in the afternoon. Then transfer to your ship.

Day 2 Hong Kong; 8:00am, pick up at your ship and transfer to visit the Golden Mile, Yau Ma Tei., Star Ferry & Temple Street Market. Afternoon, free explore & shopping based on your request and suggestion of our guide until transfer to your ship for departs at 20:00.

Taipei: 8:00am, pick up at your ship and transfer to visit the National Palace Museum, continue with a visit to the remarkable Martyrs Shrine. Your next stop is the beloved Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial. Then shopping based on your interesting & suggestion of our guide. Return to the ship docked in Keelung for departs at 18:00.

Shanghai (L)
Pick up at dock at 8:00. Pick up and morning tour to Jade Buddha Temple and Yu Garden.
Lunch in local restaurant. Afternoon to the BUND and Nanjing Road.
Dinner on own. Transfer back to dock
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Shanghai (L)
Pick up at dock at 8:00.
Morning tour to People Square and the Old Town.
Lunch in local restaurant & transfer back to Dock must before 14:00.

Beijing

Day1 Beijing
The ship arrive Beijing at 7:00am, pick up and morning tour to Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City.
Lunch in local restaurant.
Afternoon tour to Temple of Heaven & the some of Olympic venues. 
Dinner on own.
Transfer back to hotel.
Overnight at Peninsula hotel in Beijing

Day 2 Beijing (L)
Pick up at hotel at 9:00.
Morning tour to Great Wall. Lunch in local restaurant.
Afternoon tour to Summer Palace & do some shopping. Dinner on own.
Transfer back to hotel.
Overnight at Peninsula hotel in Beijing

Day 3 Beijing:
This morning free explore on own until transfer to airport for your departure back home End service.

 
In Singapore:

Full day trip in Singapore: Upon arrival at the port, please take the shuttle bus to SINGAPORE CRUISE CENTRE our driver and guide will be waiting you there.
 
0800hrs - Meet and greet by local tour guide try our kopi (coffee) roti (bread) breakfast in Singapore.

0900hrs - Set in 130ha of mangroves, mudflats, ponds and secondary forest is a rare oasis of natural wonders and tranquility, home to unique plants and animals, as well as a wintering ground for migratory birds. Wetland reserve experience the tranquility and the serenity of the mangrove habitat in Singapore.

1000hrs - Visit Singapore most award winning koi farm, for the first-hand pick of the latest koi import from many leading breeders in Japan. Wide range of quality koi food, bacterial culture, Bio-Flirtation system and etc. are also available for your picking.

1100hrs - Take a stroll at Little Gulin a granite rock sitting within a lake. It was originally a disused granite quarry. In fact, the name has been suggested to be derived from the noise made by the blasting in the granite quarry that now forms the natural surroundings of Little Guilin. Picnic lunch at Little Gulin enjoy the beautiful scenery while enjoying the food.
 
1300hrs - Visit to Thian Hock Keng awarded UNESCO Asia – pacific heritage in 2001 Thien Hock Keng is a rare temple that encompasses Taoism, Buddhism and Confucianism.

1430hrs - Chinatown an ethnic neighborhood featuring distinctly Chinese cultural elements and a historically concentrated ethnic Chinese population.

1600hrs - Visits to Little India As you step into Little India, be prepared for an assault on the senses! You will be greeted by the strong, heady scent of spices and jasmine garlands, followed by the treasure trove of silverware, brassware, wood carvings and colorful silk saris, dazzling to behold. Pick up a walking guide and start your exploration of this colorful ethnic quarter Important! Don’t leave little India without a henna tattoo!!!.

1700hrs - Transfer to harbors for cruise.