Organizer:	Holland America Line
Cruise line:	Holland America Line
Destination:	South East Asia
Departure port:	Hongkong (China)
Arrival port:	Singapore (Singapore)
Dates:	November 2027 - January 2028

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Route

Day	Travel station	Arrival	Departure
1.	Hongkong (China) Departure: 17:00		17:00
	The Chinese island of Hong Kong ("Xiang Gang" in Chinese) has, together with the island of Lantao and the Kowloon peninsula, has belonged to the Chinese special administrative region since July 1st 1997. "Hong Kong in the narrow sense" forms the core settlement of the group of islands with a population of more than 4 million. The city is one of the largest financial centres in the world and represents a major junction for sea transport in the region. Sights include: floating restaurants at the harbour, Tai Po racecourse, the beaches at Castle Peak, Man Mo Temple; the bell tower at the tip of the Kowloon peninsula serves as an excellent viewing platform of the city skyline; the 800 m long escalator on Hongkong Island (the longest in the world), "Tiger Balm Garden" with its small caves and statues from Chinese mythology, Victoria Peak with views of the port and the city. There is also a huge number of restaurants and shops.
2.	At Sea

3.	Halong Bay (Vietnam) Arrival: 07:00	07:00
	Halong bay boasts some of Vietnam's most beautiful countryside. It is made up of more than 3,000 little islands of Karst rocks, some of which cover an area of 2,000 km². The rock formations are a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. The port town of Halong City consists of the two areas "Bai Chai" and "Hon Gai". Legend has it that Halong Bay was created by a "dragon coming down to land" ("Ha Long"). Science has, however, proven that the island landscape was formed during the last Ice Age through the sinking of the South-West Chinese limestone plateau.
4.	Halong Bay (Vietnam) Departure: 21:00		21:00
	Halong bay boasts some of Vietnam's most beautiful countryside. It is made up of more than 3,000 little islands of Karst rocks, some of which cover an area of 2,000 km². The rock formations are a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. The port town of Halong City consists of the two areas "Bai Chai" and "Hon Gai". Legend has it that Halong Bay was created by a "dragon coming down to land" ("Ha Long"). Science has, however, proven that the island landscape was formed during the last Ice Age through the sinking of the South-West Chinese limestone plateau.
5.	At Sea

6.	Da Nang (Vietnam) Arrival: 08:00 Departure: 18:00	08:00	18:00
	Da Nang is the capital of the Vietnamese province of Quang Nam Da Nang. It was here that the Americans set up one of their largest air force bases in South East Asia. Today, Da Nang is a bustling port and a popular holiday destination with beautiful white sandy beaches. It has a wonderful promenade, lined with tall trees, behind which there are large, prestigious villas dating from the French colonial occupation. Sights include: Han Market, the Cham Museum with 300 statues and reliefs from across the country, the China Beach made famous by an American television series, the marble mountains, remote grottos and Buddhist pilgrim temples.
7.	At Sea

8.	Phu My / Ho-Chi-Minh-City (Vietnam) Arrival: 06:00 Departure: 18:00	06:00	18:00
	Around 2 hours to the South of Ho Chi Minh City, formerly Saigon, lies the port of Phu My. Sights in and around Ho Chi Minh City include: Reunification Hall, the National History Museum, the former US Embassy, the city hall, Saigon Cathedral, Vung Tau, the Rex Hotel, and the temple of the goddess of the sea.
9.	At Sea

10.	Sihanoukville / Kâmpóng Saôm (Cambodia) Arrival: 07:00 Departure: 20:00	07:00	20:00

11.	Laem Chabang - Bangkok (Thailand) Arrival: 12:00	12:00
	Laem Chabang is the port of the Thai capital of Bangkok. The deep-sea port is around a half-hour car journey from Pattaya and in the space of just a few years has established itself on the list of the most important ports in the world. Today, Leam Chabang is one of the 20 largest container ports in the world. Plattaya's famous resorts are perfect for swimming and relaxing.
12.	Laem Chabang - Bangkok (Thailand) Departure: 18:00		18:00
	Laem Chabang is the port of the Thai capital of Bangkok. The deep-sea port is around a half-hour car journey from Pattaya and in the space of just a few years has established itself on the list of the most important ports in the world. Today, Leam Chabang is one of the 20 largest container ports in the world. Plattaya's famous resorts are perfect for swimming and relaxing.
13.	Ko Samui (Thailand) Arrival: 10:00 Departure: 17:00	10:00	17:00
	Ko Samui is Thailand's third-largest island and lies around 700 km to the South of Bangkok. The island is also known as "Coconut Island" due to the fact that there are more than 3 million coconut palms growing there. Accordingly, there are around 1,000 coconut farmers on the island. The coconuts are harvested for the most part by specially trained monkeys. An insider's tip until a few years ago, Ko Samui is becoming an increasingly popular holiday destination, but this has not yet taken anything away from its idyllic charm. For anyone looking for a place with perfect white beaches, crystal clear light-blue waters and picturesque landscapes, Ko Samui is the right place. The most visited sight on the island is 'Big Buddha', a statue of Buddha built in 1972 that stands 12 m high.
14.	At Sea

15.	Singapore (Singapore) Arrival: 07:00 Excursion tips (2)	07:00
	Singapore is a city state at the lower end of the Malay Peninsula, only around 100 km North of the equator. Today the city is one of the most important ports and trading centres in South East Asia. Singapore has a population of over 3 million, including first and foremost Chinese, Malaysians and Indians. Europeans and other ethnic groups round off the city of many nationalities and four official languages. Visitors will notice the spotlessly clean and well-kept roads and squares; Singapore is also one of the safest cities in the world. Some interesting buildings dating from the colonial era have been placed under preservation order, including several former British administrative buildings and Raffles Hotel, whose guests included many authors. From the southern shore of the Singapore River visitors can take a boat trip around the river and Marina Bay. Sights include: the shopping street Orchard Road, Chinatown, Little India, Singapore River, the Botanic Gardens, the zoo and Fort Canning.

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Included

Cruise from Hongkong (China) / to Singapore (Singapore)
All harbour charges and taxes
Participation in board events and use of most of the ship facilities
Lemonade, (iced) tea and filter coffee in the buffet restaurant
All meals (in some speciality restaurants surcharges are possible)
Orange Party: one evening per cruise with live performances and Dutch-inspired snacks.
Luggage transport at embarkation and disembarkation

Not included

Personal expenses on board
Additional services, such as, e.g. hairdressers, massages, etc.
Tips on board (Service charge Holland America Line)
Travel insurance

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Package: Cruise + e-hoi flight

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Scheduled flights in the selected class (excl. transfer to/from port) ¹

1) One piece of free luggage included per person

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Beverage package Elite ^1,2
Daily gratuities for the crew ¹
2 dinners in a specialty restaurant ¹
USD 200 excursion voucher per person ¹
Free Internet ^1,3

1) Valid for the first and second person in cabin/suite
2) All drinks under $16 including 18% service charge, alcoholic & non-alcoholic drinks. Except in minibar, roomservice and at Half Moon Cay. Max 15 drinks per person /Day
3) Premium WiFi Package: Access to all websites, messaging apps.

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Scheduled flights in the selected class ¹
Transfer airport - hotel
Transfer hotel - ship
Transfer ship - airport
1 hotel night/s before cruise

1) One piece of free luggage included per person

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