Summary
Short description
Explore the rich cultural heritage, vibrant cities and sun-kissed islands and beaches of Southeast Asia
Highlights
- Enjoy a luxury pre-cruise stay in Singapore
- Relax on glorious beaches and sun-drenched islands
- Explore the cities of Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City and Manila
- Enjoy a full programme of FREE shore excursions
- Relax at sea with all-inclusive drinks and fine dining
In Brief
- 3 Nights Singapore
- 2 Nights At sea
- 1 Night Koh Samui
- 2 Nights Bangkok
- 1 Night Sihanoukville
- 1 Night At sea
- 2 Nights Ho Chi Minh City
- 1 Night Nha Trang
- 1 Night At sea
- 1 Night Palawan
- 1 Night Manila
- 1 Night At sea
In pictures
About
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History & culture | Ocean cruise
This voyage with Regent Seven Seas Cruises is the ultimate introduction to the delights of Southeast Asia. It all begins with a pre-cruise stay in Singapore, where city tours and botanical garden visits will showcase the city’s rich heritage and sustainable future. Then, setting sail aboard the stunning Seven Seas Explorer, you’ll swap sun-kissed Thai islands and Cambodian beach resorts for the urban delights of Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City. Then, having taken in rural settings of the Mekong Delta and seaside Nha Trang, you’ll head to the Philippines for diving, snorkelling and tours of its pulsating capital, Manila. Lastly, wrap things up with a final night on board as you sail to Hong Kong. Throughout, you’ll be treated to all the luxuries of a Regent Seven Seas cruise, from all-inclusive fine dining to a full programme of complimentary shore excursions. There’s everything from expert-led city tours to cycling trips and kayak adventures.
Day by day itinerary
Day
1
Depart for Singapore
Begin your holiday with included UK airport lounge access before your overnight flight to Singapore.
Days
2-4
Singapore
Arrive in Singapore where you’ll be met and transferred to your city centre hotel where you’ll have the rest of the day to relax. You’ll then enjoy two days of included touring, exploring first on an introductory city tour with included lunch at a China Town restaurant. Other highlights include a sightseeing cruise along the Singapore River, followed by a tour of Arab Street and Little India, where gold-domed mosques and incense-filled temples frame colourful shops and bustling market stalls. The next day, you’ll visit Gardens by the Bay – a collection of botanical gardens and futuristic biodomes, which mark Singapore out as one of the world’s greenest cities. Lastly, after a trip to the SkyPark Observation Deck at the Marina Bay Sands Hotel, you’ll warp things up with a dinner at the excellent Grand Shanghai. Dinner is included on day 4 only.
Stay: Fairmont Singapore or similar (Deluxe)
Days
5-6
Depart Singapore / at sea
After a final day to relax and explore Singapore at your own pace, you’ll transfer to the port to board your luxury ship. Take the chance to familiarise yourself with its myriad amenities, and settle into your chosen stateroom or suite, as you set sail from the city to enjoy a day at sea as you sail north to the sun-kissed islands in the Gulf of Thailand.
Stay: Seven Seas Explorer (Deluxe)
Meals: B L D
Day
7
Koh Samui, Thailand
Arrive in Koh Samui and spend a rewarding day exploring this beautiful island. You might choose to join a sightseeing tour, taking in small towns and atmospheric temples between stops along the coast. Otherwise, take the chance to explore coral reefs on a snorkeling trip, or join a local chef for a cooking class – the perfect introduction to the complexities of Thai cuisine. Lastly, if the beach beckons, enjoy a day of pure relaxation, relaxing on golden sands, taking dips in the warm sea and topping up your tan.
Stay: Seven Seas Explorer (Deluxe)
Meals: B L D
Days
8-9
Bangkok
With an overnight stop scheduled in the port city of Laem Chabang, you’ll have two days to explore the myriad delights of Thailand’s pulsating capital, just a short transfer away. Perhaps you’ll take in its gilded temples, grand palaces and floating markets on a city tour, or get a different slant on Thailand’s history with a trip to its ancient capital, Ayutthaya. Further highlights range from a visit to a sea turtle conservation project or elephant sanctuary to an in-depth exploration of Bangkok’s canals and royal barges.
Stay: Seven Seas Explorer (Deluxe)
Meals: B L D
Day
10
Sihanoukville, Cambodia
Having left Thailand behind, you’ll arrive today in Sihanoukville – a bustling city on the beautiful Gulf of Thailand. Explore the city itself on an in-depth guided tour, taking in everything from its temples to its lively waterfront. Or, head by boat to Ream National Park, where mangrove kayak trips and wildlife cruises bring you close to the region’s stunning natural world.
Meals: B L D
Day
11
At sea
Spend a relaxing day at sea as you head east along the coast towards the South China Sea and Vietnam.
Stay: Seven Seas Explorer (Deluxe)
Meals: B L D
Days
12-13
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Another overnight stay affords you two days to take in the highlights of Ho Chi Minh City, formerly Saigon. A tour of the city itself will introduce you to its food markets and 19th-century Notre Dame Cathedral, a remnant of the colonial French rule. Alternatively, head out into the countryside to explore the Cu Chi Tunnels, fighting tunnels used by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War, or the Mekong Delta – an atmospheric region of winding waterways and paddy fields known as Vietnam’s rice bowl. Then, with an evening in the city at your disposal, why not take in a dinner accompanied by a folkloric performance of traditional song and dance?
Stay: Seven Seas Explorer (Deluxe)
Meals: B L D
Day
14
Nha Trang
Arrive this morning in the seaside city of Nha Trang, where golden beaches frame the turquoise waters of the South China Sea. Here, a range of activities await, from rural bike rides and yoga to tours of the region’s ancient and religious monuments, and artisan workshops. The next day will be spent at sea as you head toward the Philippines.
Stay: Seven Seas Explorer (Deluxe)
Meals: B L D
Day
15
At sea
Spend at sea as you head toward the Philippines.
Stay: Seven Seas Explorer (Deluxe)
Meals: B L D
Day
16
Palawan, Philippines
A change of pace today as you awake to the karst limestone cliffs and sparkling blue seas of Coron in the beautiful Philippines. Here, scuba diving, snorkelling trips and guided boat cruises will introduce you to the region’s lakes, lagoons and sublime underwater world, while the town of Coron and its hot springs offer further chances to relax and unwind.
Stay: Seven Seas Explorer (Deluxe)
Meals: B L D
Day
17
Manila
As your cruise draws towards its conclusion, you’ll have a full day to explore the Philippine’s capital – Manila. The city sights are fascinating and wide-ranging, from grand Spanish monuments to a wonderful, fountain-adorned cultural centre. Then, in the surrounding countryside, sprawling plantations are framed by rushing rivers and waterfalls, which you can explore on guided tours and canoeing adventures.
Stay: Seven Seas Explorer
Meals: B L D
Day
18
At sea
Enjoy one final day at sea as you head to Hong Kong and your journey’s end.
Stay: Seven Seas Explorer (Deluxe)
Meals: B L D
Days
19-20
Hong Kong to London
Arrive in Hong Kong where you’ll disembark and transfer to the airport for your flight home.
Meals: B
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