Seven Seas Splendor
February 9, 2029

Laem Chabang, Thailand, has docking at Laem Chabang Port with excursions to Bangkok. Travelers explore Wat Pho’s reclining Buddha and Grand Palace. Excursions visit Pattaya’s beaches. Local markets sell mango sticky rice. The peak season, November to February, brings dry weather. Photography captures temples and urban skylines. Dining onboard includes tom kha gai, a Thai soup. Souvenirs, like silk scarves, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Thai history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate. Comfortable shoes enhance temple tours. Laem Chabang’s access to Bangkok offers a vibrant Thai stop, blending culture with urban energy.

Returning to Laem Chabang (bangkok) — see Day 1 above for port info.

Phu My (Ho Chi Minh City), Vietnam, offers docking at Phu My Port with excursions to Ho Chi Minh City. Travelers explore Notre-Dame Basilica and Cu Chi Tunnels. Excursions visit Mekong Delta. Local markets sell phở. The peak season, December to April, brings dry weather for city tours. Photography captures colonial architecture and South China Sea vistas. Dining onboard includes banh mi, a Vietnamese favorite. Souvenirs, like lacquerware, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Viet history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Phu My’s cultural gateway offers a vibrant Vietnamese stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks and scenic deltas, making Phu My an engaging destination.

Cam Ranh, Vietnam, docks at Cam Ranh Port, 15 kilometers from Nha Trang, with shuttles for 20-minute rides. Nha Trang, population 400,000, features Po Nagar Cham Towers from the 8th century. Travelers visit Vinpearl Island for cable car rides. Local markets sell dried squid. Excursions to Ba Ho Waterfall, 30 minutes north, offer swimming. Peak season November to April; taxis 100,000-200,000 VND. Dining includes bún chả cá at beach stalls. Souvenirs feature pearl jewelry.

Hue, Vietnam, has docking at Chan May Port with excursions to Hue and Da Nang. Travelers explore Hue’s Imperial City, a UNESCO site. Excursions visit Da Nang’s Marble Mountains. Local markets sell conical hats. The peak season, November to April, brings dry weather. Photography captures ancient citadels and coastal vistas. Dining onboard includes bun bo Hue, a spicy noodle soup. Souvenirs, like silk lanterns, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Nguyen dynasty history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate. Comfortable shoes enhance citadel tours. Hue’s imperial heritage offers a rich Vietnamese stop, blending history with scenic beauty.

Sanya, Hainan Island, China, offers docking at Sanya Port. Travelers explore Yalong Bay and Nanshan Temple. Excursions visit Wuzhizhou Island for snorkeling. Local markets sell coconut rice. The peak season, November to March, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures tropical beaches and South China Sea vistas. Dining onboard includes Hainanese chicken rice, a local favorite. Souvenirs, like pearl crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Hainan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance beach exploration. Sanya’s resort allure offers a vibrant Chinese stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of scenic beaches and cultural sites, making Sanya an engaging destination for exploration.

Hong Gai, Vietnam, has docking at Hong Gai Port with excursions to Hanoi. Travelers explore Ha Long Bay’s limestone karsts via junk boat. Excursions visit Hanoi’s Temple of Literature. Local markets sell dried squid. The peak season, October to April, brings dry weather. Photography captures karst vistas and urban temples. Dining onboard includes cha ca, a Hanoi dish. Souvenirs, like silk scarves, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover UNESCO heritage. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate. Waterproof shoes enhance boat tours. Hong Gai’s scenic beauty offers a vibrant Vietnamese stop, blending nature with cultural richness.

Hong Kong offers docking at Kai Tak Cruise Terminal. Travelers explore Victoria Peak and Temple Street Market. Excursions visit Lantau Island’s Big Buddha. Local markets sell dim sum. The peak season, October to April, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures skyscrapers and Victoria Harbour vistas. Dining onboard includes char siu, a Hong Kong favorite. Souvenirs, like jade crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Cantonese history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the subtropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Hong Kong’s urban charm offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of modern landmarks and cultural markets, making Hong Kong an engaging destination.

Returning to Hong Kong — see Day 11 above for port info.