---
title: "Silk Trader's Wake – Halong Bay & Saigon"
url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/silk-trader-s-wake-halong-bay-saigon~HAL-NOORDAM-20271219-28
description: "28-night Holland America Line cruise on Noordam"
image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/ddd7c728c6555df5.jpg
---

# Silk Trader's Wake – Halong Bay & Saigon

![Route map: 28 nights round trip from Hong Kong on Noordam](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/ddd7c728c6555df5.jpg)

A 28-night round trip from Hong Kong, sailing on the evening of 19 December. It makes 15 port calls, starting with Halong Bay, Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). The stops are in seven countries, and calls last 8 to 17 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 18°C in Keelung to 30°C in Pattaya (64 to 86°F). You're back in Hong Kong on the morning of 16 January. Christmas Day is spent at sea. On New Year's Eve the ship is at Koh Samui Island. New Year's Day is spent at sea. Noordam (2006) carries up to 1,972 guests on 11 decks and has 7 restaurants, 5 of them included in the fare.

## Overview

- **Cruise Line:** [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md)
- **Ship:** [Noordam](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line/noordam.md)
- **Duration:** 28 nights
- **Departure:** 2027-12-19
- **Return:** 2028-01-16
- **From:** [Hong Kong, Hong Kong](https://cruisello.com/destinations/southeast-asia/hong-kong.md)

## Itinerary

| Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| 1 | [Hong Kong](https://cruisello.com/destinations/southeast-asia/hong-kong.md) | CN |  | 17:00 | 15–20°C |
| 3 | [Halong Bay](https://cruisello.com/destinations/southeast-asia/halong-bay.md) | VN | 07:00 | 23:59 | 16–21°C |
| 6 | [Da Nang](https://cruisello.com/destinations/southeast-asia/da-nang.md) | VN | 08:00 | 18:00 | 21–24°C |
| 8 | [Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/southeast-asia/ho-chi-minh-city-saigon.md) | VN | 06:00 | 18:00 | 23–30°C |
| 10 | [Sihanoukville](https://cruisello.com/destinations/southeast-asia/sihanoukville.md) | KH | 07:00 | 20:00 | 25–29°C |
| 11 | [Pattaya](https://cruisello.com/destinations/southeast-asia/pattaya.md) | TH | 11:00 | 23:59 | 23–30°C |
| 13 | [Koh Samui Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/southeast-asia/koh-samui-island.md) | TH | 08:00 | 16:00 | 26–28°C |
| 15 | [Malacca](https://cruisello.com/destinations/southeast-asia/malacca.md) | MY | 13:00 | 21:00 | 25–29°C |
| 16 | [Klang](https://cruisello.com/destinations/southeast-asia/klang.md) | MY | 07:00 | 17:00 | 25–29°C |
| 17 | [Singapore](https://cruisello.com/destinations/southeast-asia/singapore.md) | SG | 07:00 | 17:00 | 25–28°C |
| 20 | [Puerto Princesa](https://cruisello.com/destinations/southeast-asia/puerto-princesa.md) | PH | 07:00 | 16:00 | 25–29°C |
| 21 | [Boracay Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/southeast-asia/boracay-island.md) | PH | 10:00 | 18:00 | 26–27°C |
| 22 | [Manila](https://cruisello.com/destinations/southeast-asia/manila.md) | PH | 08:00 | 23:59 | 24–28°C |
| 25 | [Kaohsiung](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/kaohsiung.md) | TW | 08:00 | 17:00 | 16–23°C |
| 26 | [Hualien](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/hualien.md) | TW | 08:00 | 17:00 | 14–19°C |
| 27 | [Keelung](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/keelung.md) | TW | 07:00 | 20:00 | 16–18°C |
| 29 | [Hong Kong](https://cruisello.com/destinations/southeast-asia/hong-kong.md) | CN | 07:00 |  | 15–20°C |

## Cabin Prices

Every fare includes your cabin, all your meals, and the ship's entertainment and facilities. 2 of this ship's 7 restaurants cost extra.

### 1 Guest

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Inside | €5,612 | €5,612 | – | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NOORDAM-20271219-28.md?pid=f1a8d7af-d3f4-4fae-8d06-e8b4bd1af1d5) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €6,172 | €6,172 | – | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NOORDAM-20271219-28.md?pid=fd49421b-1eb4-480f-8994-490b564a9e08) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €8,572 | €8,572 | – | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NOORDAM-20271219-28.md?pid=ed98858b-0d24-4139-8424-b04564d0db30) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €12,332 | €12,332 | – | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NOORDAM-20271219-28.md?pid=0bd0099d-55d9-4cc2-a1b0-05c3b287faa4) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tips:** Holland America adds a daily Crew Appreciation charge to your onboard account, US$18 per guest per day in a stateroom and US$20 in a suite. It is not in this price and can be adjusted at guest services on board.

### 2 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Inside | €6,058 | €3,029 | – | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NOORDAM-20271219-28.md?pid=014355c1-6bed-4f81-96d7-248c778ecd45) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €6,618 | €3,309 | – | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NOORDAM-20271219-28.md?pid=0d09fe4d-ea9b-4be3-a534-65e614465bcc) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €9,018 | €4,509 | – | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NOORDAM-20271219-28.md?pid=a279d1c6-f236-4957-91d3-7b1a8a1447d4) |
| Suite | Signature Suite | €12,778 | €6,389 | – | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NOORDAM-20271219-28.md?pid=29f26234-17a4-4717-957e-3b2af7b992d3) |
| Deluxe | Neptune Suite | €18,758 | €9,379 | – | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NOORDAM-20271219-28.md?pid=5ccd6ccf-6bc3-43f6-b30c-ee50a292972e) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tips:** Holland America adds a daily Crew Appreciation charge to your onboard account, US$18 per guest per day in a stateroom and US$20 in a suite. It is not in this price and can be adjusted at guest services on board.

### 3 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Inside | €7,597 | €2,532 | – | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NOORDAM-20271219-28.md?pid=7b508327-db0a-4d02-a2c7-5774bbf0b211) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €8,157 | €2,719 | – | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NOORDAM-20271219-28.md?pid=bbcebcce-f1ca-4c06-afa5-65e75fb8b4e2) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €10,927 | €3,642 | – | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NOORDAM-20271219-28.md?pid=37bf6fcd-8f76-41e4-b625-93f55de825ae) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €15,227 | €5,076 | – | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NOORDAM-20271219-28.md?pid=04f8a8ea-1489-413a-83d9-c6b568fd7787) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tips:** Holland America adds a daily Crew Appreciation charge to your onboard account, US$18 per guest per day in a stateroom and US$20 in a suite. It is not in this price and can be adjusted at guest services on board.

### 4 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Inside | €9,136 | €2,284 | – | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NOORDAM-20271219-28.md?pid=7148a78d-2820-4627-984f-40566b955874) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €9,696 | €2,424 | – | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NOORDAM-20271219-28.md?pid=76f0427e-2abc-4058-9b6d-d3c9351be6fc) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €12,836 | €3,209 | – | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NOORDAM-20271219-28.md?pid=e24b890d-3614-4117-86c8-4a5ee069cccc) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €17,676 | €4,419 | – | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NOORDAM-20271219-28.md?pid=45ac2fee-b8f0-487b-b382-a8a84d3f779b) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tips:** Holland America adds a daily Crew Appreciation charge to your onboard account, US$18 per guest per day in a stateroom and US$20 in a suite. It is not in this price and can be adjusted at guest services on board.

## Price History (2 guests)

### EUR

| Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony | Suite | Deluxe |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2026-09-11 | €6,238 | €6,818 | €9,338 | €12,558 | €18,758 |
| 2026-09-23 | – | – | – | €12,798 | – |
| 2026-09-24 | – | – | – | €12,798 | – |
| 2026-09-25 | – | – | – | €12,798 | – |
| 2026-09-26 | – | – | – | €12,798 | – |
| 2026-09-27 | – | – | – | €12,798 | – |
| 2026-09-28 | – | – | – | €12,798 | – |
| 2026-09-29 | – | – | – | €12,798 | – |
| 2026-09-30 | – | – | – | €12,798 | – |
| 2026-10-01 | – | – | – | €12,798 | – |
| 2026-10-02 | €6,058 | €6,618 | €9,018 | €12,778 | €18,758 |
| 2026-10-03 | €6,058 | €6,618 | €9,018 | €12,778 | €18,758 |
| 2026-10-04 | €6,058 | €6,618 | €9,018 | €12,778 | €18,758 |

## Ship Details

- **Year Built:** 2006
- **Passengers:** 1,972
- **Crew:** 820
- **Gross Tonnage:** 82,897 GT
- **Decks:** 11
- **Length:** 285m
- **Beam:** 32m
- **Dining (total):** 7
- **Dining (included):** 5
- **Dining (surcharge):** 2

## Port Details

### [Hong Kong](https://cruisello.com/destinations/southeast-asia/hong-kong.md)

*Hong Kong*

> Neon skyline on a fragrant harbour

Avg dock time: 15h · Weather: 15–20°C

- Currency: Hong Kong Dollar
- Languages: zh, en
- Timezone: Asia/Hong_Kong

### [Halong Bay](https://cruisello.com/destinations/southeast-asia/halong-bay.md)

*Vietnam*

> Three thousand limestone pillars rising from emerald water

Avg dock time: 14.7h · Weather: 16–21°C

- Currency: Vietnamese Dong
- Languages: vi
- Timezone: Asia/Bangkok

### [Da Nang](https://cruisello.com/destinations/southeast-asia/da-nang.md)

*Vietnam*

> Vietnam's dragon bridge city on the coast

Avg dock time: 11.3h · Weather: 21–24°C

- Currency: Vietnamese Dong
- Languages: vi
- Timezone: Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh

### [Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/southeast-asia/ho-chi-minh-city-saigon.md)

*Vietnam*

> Motorbike energy and French-colonial elegance

Avg dock time: 11.1h · Weather: 23–30°C

- Currency: Vietnamese Dong
- Languages: vi
- Timezone: Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh

### [Sihanoukville](https://cruisello.com/destinations/southeast-asia/sihanoukville.md)

*Cambodia*

> Cambodia's emerging coastal escape

Avg dock time: 12h · Weather: 25–29°C

- Currency: Cambodian Riel
- Languages: km
- Timezone: Asia/Phnom_Penh

### [Pattaya](https://cruisello.com/destinations/southeast-asia/pattaya.md)

*Thailand*

Avg dock time: 18h · Weather: 23–30°C

- Currency: Thai Baht
- Languages: th
- Timezone: Asia/Bangkok

### [Koh Samui Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/southeast-asia/koh-samui-island.md)

*Thailand*

> A palm-fringed Thai island idyll

Avg dock time: 9.5h · Weather: 26–28°C

- Currency: Thai Baht
- Languages: th
- Timezone: Asia/Bangkok

### [Malacca](https://cruisello.com/destinations/southeast-asia/malacca.md)

*Malaysia*

Weather: 25–29°C

- Currency: Malaysian Ringgit
- Languages: en, ms, ta
- Timezone: Asia/Kuala_Lumpur

### [Klang](https://cruisello.com/destinations/southeast-asia/klang.md)

*Malaysia*

> Malaysia's royal gateway to Kuala Lumpur

Avg dock time: 10.6h · Weather: 25–29°C

- Currency: Malaysian Ringgit
- Languages: en, ms, ta
- Timezone: Asia/Kuala_Lumpur

### [Singapore](https://cruisello.com/destinations/southeast-asia/singapore.md)

*Singapore*

> A garden city where cultures converge

Avg dock time: 10.8h · Weather: 25–28°C

- Currency: Singapore Dollar
- Languages: zh, en, ms, ta
- Timezone: Asia/Singapore

### [Puerto Princesa](https://cruisello.com/destinations/southeast-asia/puerto-princesa.md)

*Philippines*

> Palawan's underground river wonderland

Avg dock time: 9.1h · Weather: 25–29°C

- Currency: Philippine Peso
- Languages: en, tl
- Timezone: Asia/Manila

### [Boracay Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/southeast-asia/boracay-island.md)

*Philippines*

> Powder-white sand on a Philippine paradise isle

Avg dock time: 8.3h · Weather: 26–27°C

- Currency: Philippine Peso
- Languages: en, tl
- Timezone: Asia/Manila

### [Manila](https://cruisello.com/destinations/southeast-asia/manila.md)

*Philippines*

> A capital of resilience, warmth, and fiesta

Avg dock time: 10h · Weather: 24–28°C

- Currency: Philippine Peso
- Languages: en, tl
- Timezone: Asia/Manila

### [Kaohsiung](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/kaohsiung.md)

*Taiwan*

> Taiwan's harbour of night markets and dragon temples

Avg dock time: 10.8h · Weather: 16–23°C

- Currency: New Taiwan Dollar
- Languages: zh
- Timezone: Asia/Taipei

### [Hualien](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/hualien.md)

*Taiwan*

> Marble gorges and Pacific breakers at Taiwan's wild east coast

Avg dock time: 11h · Weather: 14–19°C

- Currency: New Taiwan Dollar
- Languages: zh, nan
- Timezone: Asia/Taipei

### [Keelung](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/keelung.md)

*Taiwan*

> Taiwan's rainy harbour of night-market magic

Avg dock time: 10.9h · Weather: 16–18°C

- Currency: New Taiwan Dollar
- Languages: zh
- Timezone: Asia/Taipei

## Before & After on This Ship

Prices are per person for 2 guests, in each fare's own currency.

|  | Cruise | Departure | Return | Nights | From |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Previous | [Monsoon Odyssey – Bangkok & Halong Bay](https://cruisello.com/cruises/monsoon-odyssey-bangkok-halong-bay~HAL-NOORDAM-20271127-22.md) | 2027-11-27 | 2027-12-19 | 22 | €2,369 |
| Next | [Mystic Tide – Pearl Delta & Mekong](https://cruisello.com/cruises/mystic-tide-pearl-delta-mekong~HAL-NOORDAM-20280116-14.md) | 2028-01-16 | 2028-01-30 | 14 | €1,879 |

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