Monsoon Odyssey – Bangkok, Saigon & Manila

About this cruise

You come back from a trip like this actually rested, not just "I went on vacation" rested. 28 nights from Hong Kong on January 16, 2028, visiting Halong Bay, Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), with additional stops along the Southeast Asia. Ports up front, sea days at the end. By the time you're back in Hong Kong, you'll feel properly rested rather than rushed. The Southeast Asia route takes in Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia and Philippines, 6 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. Don't rush through Laem Chabang (Bangkok), which is known as Gateway to the City of Angels. Roughly 11 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. Noordam keeps you well fed. 7 places to eat, with 5 included in the fare and a few specialty spots if you're in the mood. The shows alone are worth the extra nights. You'll catch comedy, music, theatre, and themed evenings you'd miss on a shorter trip. If you've done the short cruises and want more, this is the upgrade. Longer, deeper, and more relaxed. If you can, add a night in Hong Kong before boarding. It's a good city to wander. And a January cruise to warmer water? Hard to argue with that when it's cold at home. All told, 11 ports across 28 nights covers a lot.