East and Southeast Asia cruise

East and Southeast Asia cruise ports of call

East and Southeast Asia cruise

Cruises to South East Asia used to mean a trip along the Mekong River. Fast forward to today, where a cruise in this region includes stopping in several countries, with many historical temples and beautiful scenes of nature. Bali, Indonesia is an exotic paradise that has much beauty for the visitors to enjoy. From views of the volcanoes to sandy beaches and white-river waters to ancient royal temples. The island has also been a getaway for surfers who are itching to catch that perfect wave. There is also Bangkok in Thailand, visitors can wander through the commercial center, or travel via a ‘tuk tuk’, a three-wheeled taxi, to the Temple of the Reclining Buddha. Sample Thai dishes made with fresh seafood, or enjoy a variety of tangy soups and savory curries from restaurants in the city. What could be considered the highlight of the cruise is Halong Bay, Vietnam on the northeast Vietnam coast. Made up of nearly two thousand limestone islands, it is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The islands shapes are mostly surrounded by fog as they rise hundreds of feet above the river’s emerald green water. Modern cities such as Singapore offer great cityscapes, comprised of high-rise buildings and skyscrapers, it also offers a free laser show, which takes place almost nightly. Sihanoukville in Cambodia is new to the cruise ship scene, though it is becoming more of a regular on itineraries. Cruisers can visit the Ream National Park, famous for bird watching and boat rides or visit the world famous temples of Angkor Wat.