Asian Cruises Including Japan & Vietnam
Joanne Thomas, Leaf Group
Halong Bay in Vietnam is a spectacular feature of some Asian cruise itineraries. (Photo: halong bay, vietnam image by JJAVA from Fotolia.com )
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The coastlines of Far Eastern Asia are dotted with many large port cities that welcome cruise ships and serve as gateways to the attractions and sights of Japan, China, South Korea, Vietnam and Thailand. Japanese and Vietnamese ports are featured in the itineraries of various cruises, which are invariably at least two weeks in duration. The cruises may begin in Singapore or Beijing, while longer cruises set out from North America and traverse the Pacific Ocean to reach their Asian destinations.
Holland America's 18-Day Asia Explorer
Holland America's 18-Day Asia Explorer cruise begins in Singapore and ends in Kobe, Japan, stopping along the way at ports in Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and China. The first destination is Koh Samui in Thailand, where available shore excursions include a long-tailed boat trip to Coral Island and a jungle eco safari. This is followed by two days in Bangkok, where more than a dozen excursions are available, including a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ayutthaya. From Bangkok, continue to Sihanoukville, Cambodia, a cosmopolitan beach town.
While the ship is docked in Nha Trang, Vietnam, consider a half- or full-day private tour of the countryside by car or minivan and see the remarkable 7th century Cham Ponagar Temple Complex. The cruise continues with two full days each in Hong Kong and Shanghai, before reaching Japan at the port of Nagasaki. Here, tour the Nagasaki Peace Park or head further afield to Saikai National Park or Fugen Volcano. In the final destination, Kobe, you can tour a sake brewery and see the largest Buddha statue in the world in Nara.
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Regent Seven Seas Cruises' Beijing (Tianjin) to Bangkok
Regent Seven Seas Cruises' Beijing to Bangkok cruise is a 22-night journey showcasing the famous cities of China, Japan, Vietnam and Thailand, along with some less well-known destinations and sights. Spend the second day of the vacation in Dailan, the largest port in northern China and a former Russian colony. Three tours of the city are available, including one that ends with traditional kite flying. Three days are scheduled for exploring Shanghai, before continuing to the Japanese island of Okinawa.
The next destination is Taipei, where you can enjoy high tea at Chiufen Village, or see the Buddhist holy sites in Chung Cheng Park. After two days in Hong Kong, stop in Halong Bay, Vietnam. The ship will also dock in Da Nang, the third largest city in Vietnam, before heading to Ho Chi Minh City for two days. The cruise ends in Bangkok, where a choice of 10 excursions includes tours of the River Kwai, the Bangkok canals and royal barges, a floating market and the Emerald Buddha.
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Princess Cruises' Southeast Asia & China: Singapore to Beijing
Cruise from Singapore to Beijing via Thailand, Vietnam, China, Japan and South Korea with Princess Cruises' Southeast Asia and China itinerary. Before embarking on the cruise vessel, the 740-room Diamond Princess, explore Singapore with a tour of the city sights or a visit to Jurong Bird Park. After a day at sea, explore two coastal destinations in Thailand -- Ko Samui and Bangkok. Optional shore excursions in Thailand include visiting the Temple of the Big Buddha and a monkey show, and the Elephant Kraal, a gathering place for wild elephant herds.
You will reach Vietnam on day six, docking in Ho Chi Minh City for a day, then Nha Trang the following day. See a traditional water puppet show or Lang Ca Ong Whale Temple in Ho Chi Minh City, or consider a day-long boat ride through the canals and islands of the Mekong Delta. Options in Nha Trang include visits to rural villages, a tour of the ornate Long Son Pagoda, and a silk embroidery workshop. Spend a day each in Hong Kong and Shanghai, with two days at sea in between. While at sea, enjoy the ship's facilities which include a luxury spa, pools, hot tubs and virtual golf simulators.
After arrival in Nagasaki, Japan, on day 14, visit a Samurai village, the Nagasaki Museum of History and Culture, or take a walking tour of the city. The final stop before the cruise culminates in Beijing is the South Korean port of Pusan, where you can see temples, ancient mountain bridges, traditional markets and royal tombs.
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Holland America: 18-Day Asia Explorer
Princess Cruises: Southeast Asia & China, Singapore to Beijing
A writer of diverse interests, Joanne Thomas has penned pieces about road trips for Hyundai, children's craft projects for Disney and wine cocktails for Robert Mondavi. She has lived on three continents and currently resides in Los Angeles, where she is co-owner and editor of a weekly newspaper. Thomas holds a BSc in politics from the University of Bristol, England.
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Thomas, Joanne. "Asian Cruises Including Japan & Vietnam." Travel Tips - USA Today, https://traveltips.usatoday.com/asian-cruises-including-japan-vietnam-17412.html. Accessed 17 July 2019.
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