--- title: "Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/southeast-asia/ho-chi-minh-city-saigon description: "Motorbike energy and French-colonial elegance" --- # Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท Vietnam ยท Southeast Asia > "Motorbike energy and French-colonial elegance" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1.1 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 11.4h - **Visiting Sailings:** 137 - **Cruise Lines:** 10 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Feb (51 sailings), Dec (25 sailings), Jan (20 sailings) ## About Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) Ho Chi Minh City, which most locals still call Saigon, runs on sheer energy. Motorbikes fill every lane, street vendors grill meat on the kerb, and the smell of strong Vietnamese coffee mixes with freshly baked baguettes. French colonial buildings with pastel facades stand next to glass towers, making every block feel like two different cities. The War Remnants Museum is sobering but worth your time. Cholon, the old Chinatown, has golden pagodas and narrow alleys hiding Thien Hau Temple. Street food is the real draw. Grab a banh mi, a bowl of pho, or a crispy banh xeo from a roadside stall. Ben Thanh Market sells silk, lacquerware, and handicrafts for souvenirs. Metered Yellow Cabs are the most reliable way to get around. Carry small denominations of Vietnamese dong, though US dollars are widely accepted. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** VND (Vietnamese Dong) - **Language:** Vietnamese - **Timezone:** Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh (UTC+7) - **Tipping:** Not expected; 5-10% at upscale restaurants ## Location Coordinates: 10.7548, 106.7413 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Ho%20Chi%20Minh%20City%20(Saigon)/@10.75478,106.74135,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Ho%20Chi%20Minh%20City%20(Saigon)&ll=10.75478,106.74135&z=13) ## Things to Do in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~11h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Premium Ho Chi Minh City Motorbike Food Tour (Michelin Optional)](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/7de41c29-aaa2-4daf-97d8-0cbcc7702796.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (10,601) | 4h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ24 | Viator | | [Ho Chi Minh City: Motorbike Street Food Tour with 12 Tastings](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/9bf8c0d1-2c63-42af-b7ac-e0c4d61a83af.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (4,603) | 4h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ28 | Viator | | [Private Street Food Tour by Motorbike/Car with Local Students](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/08967753-10b6-4829-9095-dfc226d271c0.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (3,957) | 4h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ63 | Viator | | [Private Street Food Evening Walking Tour in Ho Chi Minh City](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/fb97ff7c-464a-4e6d-a77f-be50f8ea772b.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (3,446) | 4h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ44 | Viator | | [Top Notch Street Food Motorbike Tour In Ho Chi Minh City](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/d26934c3-3d14-4567-8008-817d2892398a.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (3,161) | 4h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ26 | Viator | | [A Taste of Vietnam](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/fde4b873-241f-4d8b-ba50-29bac932104c.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (3,012) | 4h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ103 | Viator | | [Private Street Food Motorbike Tour in Ho Chi Minh City](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/a655eec9-1655-4157-99c8-dc54d3a9a567.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (2,452) | 4h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ50 | Viator | | [Super Niche Walking Street Food Tour in Ho Chi Minh City](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/ee1673f4-b24b-472e-8678-374551bb0813.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (2,268) | 4h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ26 | Viator | | [Female Rider: Ho Chi Minh City Food Tasting & Sightseeing Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/a7d14c29-75a9-42cd-9729-5615b839b984.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (1,759) | 4h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ21 | Viator | | [Afternoon Saigon Unseen Adventure by Scooter |Opt: Ao Dai Riders](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/49b9cc3a-5037-497f-81a9-d1def6e9dee7.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (1,362) | 4h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ23 | Viator | | [Ho Chi Minh Night Tour by Motorbikes with Female Rider | KissTour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/c60c02fc-ef7d-4465-9c76-e2c2977a25ca.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (1,310) | 3h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ35 | Viator | | [CuChi Tunnel Tour: The Legendary Underground Network](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/6a73bd4e-e7d9-43a1-9362-60c85076a3eb.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (4,368) | 6h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ18 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Nha Trang](https://cruisello.com/destinations/southeast-asia/nha-trang.md): 170 nm - [Sihanoukville](https://cruisello.com/destinations/southeast-asia/sihanoukville.md): 190 nm - [Da Nang](https://cruisello.com/destinations/southeast-asia/da-nang.md): 332 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [AIDA Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises.md) - [Carnival Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line.md) - [Celebrity Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises.md) - [Costa Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/costa-cruises.md) - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) - [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) - [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) - [Royal Caribbean](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean.md) - [TUI Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/tui-cruises.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise โ†’](https://cruisello.com/cruises/lacquer-lotus-ho-chi-minh-from-singapore~RCL-NAVIGATOR-20270827-4.md)** - **Price:** โ‚ฌ449 per person (โ‚ฌ897 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [Royal Caribbean](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean.md) - **Ship:** [Navigator Of The Seas](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean/navigator-of-the-seas.md) - **Duration:** 4 nights - **Departure:** 2027-08-27 - **Itinerary:** Lacquer & Lotus โ€“ Ho Chi Minh from Singapore ## Featured Cruises from Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Southeast Asia Discovery โ€“ Saigon & Langkawi](https://cruisello.com/cruises/southeast-asia-discovery-saigon-langkawi~RCL-NAVIGATOR-20270102-10.md) | Navigator Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 2027-01-02 | 10 | โ‚ฌ1,082 | | [14 nights - Fascination Southeast Asia - from/to Singapore](https://cruisello.com/cruises/14-nights-fascination-southeast-asia-from-to-singapore~TUI-MEINS6-20261209-14.md) | Mein Schiff 6 | TUI Cruises | 2026-12-09 | 14 | โ‚ฌ1,549 | | [Breathtaking Southeast Asia โ€“ Singapore to Hong Kong](https://cruisello.com/cruises/breathtaking-southeast-asia-singapore-to-hong-kong~CEL-CELEBRITY_SOLSTICE-20261218-15.md) | Celebrity Solstice | Celebrity Cruises | 2026-12-18 | 15 | โ‚ฌ1,684 | ## Browse Cruises - 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