Southeast Asia Immersion Singles Cruise

Thailand - Vietnam - Singapore - Malaysia
January 15, 2024 - January 27, 2024

Experience 4 different Asian cultures and customs on our amazing singles cruise from Thailand to Malaysia while porting in Singapore and Vietnam. Enjoy breathtaking scenery, ride an elephant, cyclo around Hanoi's Old Quarter and shop at a Floating Market. All this and more when you join with fellow singles onboard on the Norwegian Cruise Line.
We can't think of a better way to experience the exotic beauty of Asia and the South Pacific than aboard the Norwegian Jewel with Best Single Travel.
So join our Southeast Asia Immersion Singles Cruise and Make Memories and Friends for Life!

Southeast Asia Immersion Singles Cruise Itinerary

Pre-Cruise (Included) Bangkok, Thailand– Monday January 15, 2024 - Bangkok
Arrive into Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK Airport Code) where you will be met by our driver – after passing through immigration and getting your luggage. You will be transferred to the Centara Watergate Hotel for your overnight stay. Free time for leisure to relax or begin your explorations of Bangkok before our singles vacation begins with a welcome meeting at 6:00pm and an optional dinner.

Cruise Day 1: Bangkok / Laem Chabang, Thailand (Tuesday: January 16, 2024 / Overnight - )
Check out from our hotel with luggage and start your City tour. We drive past the old quarter of Bangkok, Flower Market, and temples on our way to Wat Pho – one of the most magnificent temples in Bangkok. Wat Pho is a must see for any first-time visitor to Bangkok. As one of the largest temple complexes in the city, it is famous for its giant reclining Buddha that is covered in gold leaf. Our next stop is Wat Trimit – the Golden Buddha Temple. When entering Wat Trimit – appropriate attire is required - no bare shoulders and long pants. We will also have time to catch up on many shopping areas before we embark on our vehicle for the drive to the port. Our tour will end at the port. ( B )
Included Shore Excursion - Bangkok City Tour 
Watch the Thai countryside go by as we travel to Bangkok for our our city tour. Upon arrival we will visit the Grand Palace, a complex of buildings in the heart of the city. The palace has been the official residence of the Kings of Siam since 1782 and features some of the most spectacular architecture in South East Asia. It consists of several building with highly decorated architectural designs. Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha) The magnificent Royal Chapel, Wat Phra Kaew in the same compound enshrines the Emerald Buddha Image, most revered by people. After our lunch stop, we drive through the many vibrant streets of China Town to visit one of the most significant temples in Bangkok, the Wat Pho which houses a gigantic gold plated Reclining Buddha.
Board our Ship - NCL Jewel

Cruise Day 2: Bangkok / Laem Chabang, Thailand (Wednesday: January 17, 2024 / - Overnight - Embark 5:00pm)
Check out from our hotel with luggage and start your City tour. We drive past the old quarter of Bangkok, Flower Market, and temples on our way to Wat Pho – one of the most magnificent temples in Bangkok. Wat Pho is a must see for any first-time visitor to Bangkok. As one of the largest temple complexes in the city, it is famous for its giant reclining Buddha that is covered in gold leaf. Our next stop is Wat Trimit – the Golden Buddha Temple. When entering Wat Trimit – appropriate attire is required - no bare shoulders and long pants. We will also have time to catch up on many shopping areas before we embark on our vehicle for the drive to the port. Our tour will end at the port. ( B )
Included Shore Excursion - Laem Chabang-Pattaya-Laem Chabang
Upon departing the ship we will meet our driver at 9:00 AM and transfer to Pattaya, visit the Sanctuary of Truth - the largest wood building in Thailand that uses only wood to build it as the ancient Thai carpenter style. We continue on our drive along Beach Road, visiting the Big Buddha Temple for a panoramic view of Pattaya Bay. Continue to Pattaya Floating Market, a Colorful market with traditional Thai crafts & produce sold from boats & waterfront shops. Take a short boat ride to get an authentic feel for the market activity. Thereafter, proceed to the Nong Nooch Village where we will enjoy a Buffet lunch at Nong Nooch Garden and see the cultural show and performances of trained elephants. After lunch there will be some free time to shop for local souvenirs before returning to Laem Chabang Port.

Cruise Day 3: A Day at Sea (Thursday: January 18, 2024)
Enjoy our first day at sea! Relax by the pool with new friends or check-out all the activities onboard the ship.

Cruise Day 4: Ho Chi Minh (Phu My), Vietnam (Friday: January 19, 2024 / 6:00am - 6:00pm)

Ho Chi Minh City (commonly known as Saigon) is a city in southern Vietnam famous for the pivotal role it played in the Vietnam War. It's also known for its French colonial landmarks, including Notre-Dame Cathedral, made entirely of materials imported from France, and the 19th-century Central Post Office. Food stalls line the city’s streets, especially around bustling Ben Thanh Market.
Included Shore Excursion - Mekong Delta and City Overview
The Mekong Delta is a vast maze of rivers, swamps and islands, home to floating markets, Khmer pagodas and villages surrounded by rice paddies and boats are the main means of transportation. Visit the heart of Vietnam’s agricultural south, and the country’s largest site for rice fields, coconut palms, fruit orchards and sugarcane groves. Children riding on the backs of water buffaloes and farmers tending to endless rice paddies fields are the backdrop of our journey here. We travel to the Delta to take a boat ride on the Mekong river to Unicorn Island, where almost all the tropical fruits of southern Vietnam can be found and tasted.
Then we drive to Ho Chi Minh for an overview of the city, visit the town center and soak up the rich tapestry of history and culture. View the iconic landmarks of the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office, Reunification Palace and War Remnants Museum.

Cruise Day 5: Nha Trang, Vietnam (Saturday: January 20, 2024 / 8:00am - 6:00pm)
Nha Trang is a coastal resort city in southern Vietnam known for its beaches, diving sites and offshore islands. Its main beach is a long, curving stretch along Tran Phu Street backed by a promenade, hotels and seafood restaurants. Aerial cable cars cross over to Hòn Tre Island, and the nature reserves of Hòn Mun and Hòn T?m islands, reachable by boat, have coral reefs.

Included Shore Excursion - Nha Trang City Center.
Upon departing the ship, you will be met by your guide outside the port and travel by bus to Nha Trang City Center. We will visit Long Son Pagoda, a Buddhist structure in the South Central Coast of Viet Nam. Upon leaving this site, we head to visit the Po Nagar Cham Towers. These towers were built between the 7th and 12th century to honor the goddess Po Nagar – which translates to Mother of the Kingdom. Your following stop is Hon Chong Rocks, famous sight in Nha Trang city and Dam Market – the largest market and trading symbol of Nha Trang coastal city. We will tour the city with many more stops. You will be brought back to the port at the end of this tour.

Cruise Day 6: A Day at Sea (Sunday: January 21, 2024 )
Eat, drink and be merry, you're on vacation so enjoy your day at sea.

Cruise Day 7: Singapore (Monday: January 22, 2024 / 11:00am - )
At first glance, this diamond-shaped island just off the coast of Malaysia gleams with modernism and commercialism, making it seem more Western than Eastern. But as you continue to discover the city-state, you'll uncover the eclectic mix of cultures, religions, ancient treasures and British colonial impressions that give rise to a unique Singaporean identity. The cultural fusion is perhaps best expressed in Singapore's unofficial language, Singlish, a unique patois of English, Chinese and Malay.

Included Shore Excursion: Singapore In A Day (5 hours) - Explore the city by driving around the Civic District, past the Padang, Singapore Cricket Club, historic Parliament House and the National Gallery, consisting of two national monuments – the former Supreme Court Building and the City Hall. Next we stop at Merlion Park to enjoy the impressive views of Marina Bay and take this opportunity to take a photo of The Merlion - a mythological creature that is part lion and part fish. Visit Thian Hock Keng Temple, one of Singapore’s oldest Buddhist-Taoist temples. Chinatown is not an exclusive sphere of the ethnic Chinese. From its very early days,
Indians and Muslims had lived in harmony with the Chinese. Take a walk down the street of Chinatown to experience the local atmosphere and you will find Indian Temples, Mosques and churches alongside Chinese Temples and Monasteries.

Cruise Day 8: Singapore (Tuesday: January 23, 2024 / - 1:00am )
Free morning to explore Singapore on your own and to grab that last minute souvenir. Remember to be back on the ship early!

Cruise Day 9: Penang, Malaysia  (Wednesday: January 24, 2024 / 12:00pm - 8:00pm )
Penang is a state in northwest Malaysia comprising mainland Seberang Perai and Penang Island. On the island, the state capital of George Town is home to landmarks such as colonial Fort Cornwallis, the ornate Chinese clan house Khoo Kongsi and the Kapitan Keling Mosque, all testaments to centuries of foreign influence. To the west, a funicular ascends Penang Hill, with its trails, flower gardens and panoramic views.

Included Shore Excursion: Penang Island - Upon arrival at the port, we will be greeted by our tour guide and start to explore this beautiful island. Our private tour includes various sites such as Kek Lok Si Temple, Wat Chayamangkalaram, Dhammikarama Burmese Buddhist Temple and Pinang Peranakan Mansion. Plus, we will explore the funicular to Penang Hill, from which panoramic city views are explored.

Cruise Day 10: Phuket, Thailand (Thursday: January 25, 2024 / 8:00am - 6:00pm )
Thailand's largest and most visited island, Phuket, offers gorgeous beaches lined with palm trees, plus fabulous coves and bays. Water sports include sailing, diving, and snorkeling. Golf enthusiasts will love the championship courses, while nature lovers will be thrilled by the tropical forests and waterfalls.

Included Shore Excursion: Phuket in a Day- The first stop is Baan Bang Rong to learn and enjoy self handmade Pateh Painting Bags. Around here we’ll also get to visit a Pineapple Farm and some Handcraft Cottages. Then we will continue on to a coconut garden. You’ll get to see the Sino Portuguese edifice, old quarters and a Cashew Nut Factory. Our last stop will be the most famous and sacred temple in Phuket – Wat Chalong. For centuries, locals came to pray here almost every day while Westerners learned about Buddhism during their vacations. Lunch at the Village Included.

Cruise Day 11: Langkawi, Malaysia (Friday: January 26, 2024 / 7:00am - 4:00pm )
Langkawi is an archipelago off Malaysia's northwest coast. It's known for its beaches and clear waters. On the main island, also called Langkawi, the SkyCab cable car runs to and from the top of Machincang mountain. From the summit, the SkyBridge curves out above the trees. Trails run through the jungle to Telaga Tujuh, or the Seven Wells Waterfall. Kilim Karst Geoforest Park is home to mangrove forests and caves.
Included Excursion – Langkawi Explorer - We start the day off with a visit to Eagle Square – Langkawi’s sprawling 19 acre landmark with a giant bronze eagle statue. We’ll take a short walk over to the Jetty Point where you can find kiosks selling souvenirs. Later we’ll explore Kuah’s duty-free shopping. Our next stop will be Oriental Village, home of the cable car – gondola style cabs that take you from the foot of Guung Machinchang to its apex. There is an excellent view of Langkawi’s thick greenery. You’ll get a bird’s eye view of the Telaga Tujuh waterfalls and outlying islets. Our tour will end back at the port.

Cruise Day 12: Port Klang, Kuala Lampur (Saturday: January 27, 2024 / 6:00am / DISEMBARK )
Sad to say but our Southeast Asia Immersion Singles Cruise has come to an end. It is time to disembark, gather our luggage and transfer on your own to the airport for your flight home. Remember you are flying home from Kuala Lumpur (airport code KUL) - Arrange flights for after 12:00pm. Have a Safe Flight!

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