Thailand & Vietnam

Day 1 – Singapore

Departs at 4:30 PM

Day 2 – Bintan Island

Pulau Bintan, or Bintan Island, is a short boat ride from Singapore and part of Indonesia’s Riau Archipelago. Featuring paradisaical white-sand beaches, colorful Buddhist temples and rustic villages with intriguing cultures, this vacation destination is a must-see. Many exclusive resorts are located on the northern coasts, while the island’s cultural heart is situated around the provincial capital Tanjung Pinang — where you can admire Dutch colonial architecture. Cruise to Indonesia and take a small boat to the island of Penyengat to explore the restored palace, the royal tombs and a fairy tale mosque. Venture through Treasure Bay, a waterfront resort city offering adventurous activities, entertainment, nightlife, and even health and wellness experiences.

Day 3 – Cruising

At Sea

Day 4 – Nha Trang

The easy-going city of Nha Trang is known for its six-mile palm-lined sandy beach with clear turquoise water. Spend some time relaxing by the bay at Nha Trang Beach or the more secluded but arguably even more beautiful Bai Duong Beach, shaded by lushly forested mountains. See the picturesque boulders overlooking the waters at Hon Chong. Then, check out the ancient Po Nagar Cham Towers, with its sand-colored temples that date back to the 700s. Head to the Hon Mun Marine Protected Area for scuba diving and snorkeling, or take the 45-minute drive past rice paddies and coastline and hike to the contemplative Ba Ho Waterfall and its three swimmable pools.

Day 5 – Ho Chi Minh City

Officially named Ho Chi Minh City in 1976 to celebrate the reunification of Vietnam, many in the country’s largest city still call it Saigon, especially when talking about the city center. Cruise to Vietnam to get to know the immense, bustling metropolis that is HCMC, as its commonly abbreviated, by visiting Cholon (Chinatown) in District 5 — wander its narrow streets and picturesque pagodas, and step foot in the incense-filled Thien Hau Temple. Then, fill up on spicy beef noodles at Ben Thanh market. See the massive dragon carpet inside Independence Palace, the former home of South Vietnam’s president before reunification, or learn more about what the Vietnamese call the American War at the War Remnants Museum.

Day 6 – Cruising

At Sea

Day 7 & 8 – Bangkok

In Bangkok, the old meets the new: Skyscrapers contrast ornate Thai temples, high-end cocktail bars lie around the corner from bustling stalls of street-food vendors, and tuk tuk rickshaws pedal beside cars on the busy streets. Cruise to Bangkok to explore the city’s green space at Lumpini Park, where you can take a stroll alongside the early-morning tai chi practitioners. Encounter the culture’s deep roots at the Bangkok National Museum, home to the country’s largest collection of Thai artifacts, including Khon masks and traditional armaments. Then, head to Wat Pho to see the 15-meter-tall, 46-meter-long, gold-leaf-covered statue of the Reclining Buddha. Or behold the towering spires and porcelain flower patterns of 19th-century Wat Arun, or Temple of the Dawn.

Day 9 – Cruising

At Sea

Day 10 – Singapore

Disembark

Singapore is small in size but big on excitement. Discover the multicultural medley of this city-state through its neighborhoods: Check out the statue-adorned temples of Little India and the colorful pagodas of Chinatown. Cruise to Singapore and explore the city’s Malay section on the Kampong Glam Heritage Trail, which will take you past Arabic-influenced mansions and the gold-dome-topped Masjid Sultan mosque. Experience the contrast between the lush rainforest flora of the Singapore Botanic Garden and the high-tech “supertrees” and biodomes of Gardens by the Bay. Complete your Singapore adventure with a panorama from the rooftop of the Marina Bay Sands or a Singapore Sling cocktail at the historical Raffles Hotel.