Silversea Cruises

Hong Kong to Bangkok - Accent on Vietnam

Itinerary

Sunday - Hong Kong, China
China ceded Hong Kong to Britain in 1842 after its defeat in the first Opium War. In 1860, following the second Opium War, the peninsula of Kowloon on the mainland was added to the colony. In 1984, China and Britain signed a joint declaration for the return of Hong Kong to China in 1997. As Asia’s financial capital and the premier gateway to China and Southeast Asia, Hong Kong offers one of the world’s truly great travel experiences. Within the little more than 400 square miles of Hong Kong, Kowloon and the New Territories, visitors will find everything from hiking, horse racing and sailing to internationally renowned art galleries. Some of the best hotels, dining and shopping in the world are found in this dazzling metropolis. Situated at the tip of China, Hong Kong is one of the world’s truly great cities. At the same time, it offers a delightful realm of natural wonders and serene rural villages. With its cosmopolitan population and wealth of cultural attractions, electrifying Hong Kong invites exploration and inspires interest to even the most jaded world traveler. Your visit here will be a memorable adventure of indulgence and enrichment of every kind.

Monday - Day At Sea
While we're at sea, enjoy wine tastings, designer boutiques, language and dance classes. Take in a matinee movie, check the market or your e-mail in the Internet Point, slip away with a novel from the library to a sunny chaise or with a movie to your suite. Or just take in the sun pool side. The choice is yours.

Tuesday - Da Nang, Vietnam

Da Nang is Vietnam's third largest city and the principal port in the central part of the country as well as a main port for neighboring Laos. It was originally known as Cho Han (the Market of the Han), later to be renamed Tourane by the French. Da Nang is on the threshold of becoming a major destination for tourists thanks to some unique attractions, spectacular scenery and the friendliness of the local population. It was on Da Nang’s coast where the first U.S. troops landed on March 8, 1965. As the war progressed, the airport’s runway was extended to become the longest in all of Southeast Asia. Da Nang fell to the Viet Cong in March 1975; this signified South Vietnam's defeat in the war. Despite of its war-torn history, Da Nang is one of the most progressive cities in Vietnam, taking advantage of the new free-market principle. The town also has become one of the country’s leaders in economic reform. Tourism and foreign investments have done much to boost the local economy. Among the city's highlights is the renowned Cham Museum, housing close to 300 Cham sculptures. Here history lovers get a glimpse into a very powerful era of Vietnam's past. Da Nang, however, may be most familiar to Americans who watched the movie Good Morning Vietnam and the popular television series China Beach. The latter immortalized a popular R&R G.I. resort of the Vietnam War.

Wednesday - Day At Sea
While we're at sea, enjoy wine tastings, designer boutiques, language and dance classes. Take in a matinee movie, check the market or your e-mail in the Internet Point, slip away with a novel from the library to a sunny chaise or with a movie to your suite. Or just take in the sun pool side. The choice is yours.

Thursday - Nha Trang, Vietnam
The main attractions of the coastal town of Nha Trang are the monumental Cham Towers and white sand beaches. The area is also known to have the best coastal climate in Vietnam. The port was established in 1924 and became a popular recreational spot for American sailors during the Vietnam War. Nha Trang’s earlier existence, however, goes back to the Cham Kingdom, a civilization that originated with the migration of Malay-Polynesians. The Cham people are one of Vietnam’s ethnic minorities with their own language. In their unique culture, the women select their husbands and give their property to their daughters. Over the years, the Cham have acclimated to the ways of the Vietnamese, while at the same time retaining many of their ancient customs. The two-tiered city of Nha Trang offers both a sleepy seaside community and a bustling city center with buildings dating from the French colonial time to post-1975 Vietnam. The palm-lined seafront is dotted with cafés and food stalls and a scenic landscape is dotted with the characteristic Cham Towers. Nha Trang and its beaches have every potential of one day being developed into a major seaside tourist destination, but for now you can still enjoy a relaxed resort town with a lively market, wide streets and uncrowded beaches.

Friday - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City, the “Pearl of Vietnam” was formerly known as Saigon, a name that is still applied to the city center. The official name change took place in 1976, following the reunification of the country. Located in the south of Vietnam on a giant bend in the Saigon River, Ho Chi Minh City is the country's largest city, with a population of nearly seven million people and over one million motorbikes. While Hanoi is the center of government, Ho Chi Minh City is the nation’s economic heart and most exciting city. Long before traffic choked the city center, Saigon had already been christened the “Paris of Asia” for its wide boulevards lined with stately trees and magnificent French villas. For a moment one may feel transported back to the French era by the smells of coffee and baking bread, and by old Renaults sounding their horns in the bustling streets. The city is divided into two major sections: the municipal district of Saigon and Cholon (China Town), where the entrepreneurial talent and private funds are concentrated. Cholon appears to be the most populated and, in general, the most vigorous part of Ho Chi Minh City. Visitors are fascinated by its bustle of activity and its numerous pagodas, reputed to be the finest in the city.

Saturday - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Sunday - Day At Sea
While we're at sea, enjoy wine tastings, designer boutiques, language and dance classes. Take in a matinee movie, check the market or your e-mail in the Internet Point, slip away with a novel from the library to a sunny chaise or with a movie to your suite. Or just take in the sun pool side. The choice is yours.

Monday - Bangkok, Thailand
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Cost of This Itinerary

The most expensive stateroom costs:
$1298 per person per night