Southeast Asia All-Inclusive Celebrity Cruise: Koh Samui, Bangkok & Ha Long Bay with Singapore & Hong Kong Stays
From sensational Singapore to tropical Koh Samui and the historic temples, teahouses and tramways of Hong Kong, become spellbound by Asia’s tremendous beauty on this spectacular 12-night cruise onboard the majestic Celebrity Solstice. Rest easy with one night of five-star pre-cruise accommodation at Singapore’s PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, then make Hong Kong your home during two nights of post-cruise luxury at The Royal Garden. Cross Victoria Harbour onboard the iconic Star Ferry, sample the city’s dynamite dim sum in Mongkok and ascend to The Peak onboard the heritage tram: this is your chance to fall in love with one of the greatest cities in the world.
For first-timers to Thailand or Vietnam, you’ll have the perfect itinerary. Your journey takes you to buzzing Bangkok’s sky-high rooftops, through Ho Chi Minh City’s tree-lined boulevards and coffeehouses, Nha Trang’s glamorous beachfront and the old royal city of Hue, culminating in a jaw-dropping two days at the world-renowned Ha Long Bay. Along the way, enjoy all-inclusive dining, select free-flow drinks onboard and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Your cruise takes you to: Singapore – Koh Samui, Thailand – Bangkok (Laem Chabang) – Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My), Vietnam – Nha Trang – Hue (Chan May) – Ha Long Bay (Hanoi) – Hong Kong, China.
Flight Upgrade: Book your stateroom packaged with roundtrip economy-class flights on Singapore Airlines (or similar) from all major Australian cities to Singapore (SIN), returning from Hong Kong (HKG), to make your entire escape a breeze. (Surcharges apply to departures from select cities in December; see Fine Print for details.)
Your cruise includes:
- 12-night cruise aboard Celebrity Solstice, travelling from Singapore to Hong Kong
- One night of pre-cruise accommodation at Singapore’s five-star PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay (or similar)
- Two nights of five-star post-cruise accommodation at The Royal Garden in Hong Kong (or similar) with breakfast
- All-inclusive dining at select onboard restaurants
- Free-flow drinks package with house beer, wine, spirits, cocktails, frozen drinks, coffee, tea and bottled water
- Complimentary onboard entertainment, activities and stage performances
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
Dining
- Main Restaurant
- Oceanview Cafe
- Mast Grill
- The Spa Cafe
Specialty Dining
- Le Petit Chef
- Murano
- Tuscan Grille
- Sushi on Five
- Blu
- Luminae
Bars
- Ensemble Lounge
- Martini Bar & Crush
- World Class Bar
- Cellar Masters
- Cafe al Bacio & Gelateria
- Passport Bar
- Sky Observation Lounge
- Pool & Mast Bar
- Sunset Bar
- The Retreat Lounge
Activities
- The Lawn Club
- Solarium Pool
- Fitness centre
- The Spa
- Solstice Deck
- The Theatre
- Hot Glass Class
- Casino
- Team Earth
- Quasar nightclub
- The Library
- The Pool Deck
Surcharges may apply to select facilities and services
Your cruise begins in Singapore and ends in Hong Kong.
Your experience begins upon check-in at your Singapore pre-cruise accommodation. Please ensure you arrive in time for boarding.
Your cruise then embarks from Marina Bay Cruise Terminal at 6pm on Day 2 and disembarks in Hong Kong at 6am on Day 14. Checkout from your post-cruise accommodation is on Day 16.
Roundtrip international economy-class flights from all major Australian cities are included in select packages ONLY. Departures from other cities are available for a surcharge. Departures from select cities will incur a surcharge for December departures. Please see the ‘Fine Print’ for details.
Transfers between the airport, hotels and dock are not included and must be arranged separately.
A visa may be required for the destination you are visiting. It is each traveller’s responsibility to ensure they are holding a current visa. Please take the time to visit our preferred vendor website Visas Direct to assist you with any visa application requirements and processes. If you require any supporting documentation when applying for your visa please let us know and we would be more than happy to assist. Click here to visit the website.
Day 1: Singapore
Welcome to Singapore! Spectacular, cutting-edge and brimming with gardens and greenery, Singapore offers travellers an extraordinary stay filled with world-class shopping, drinking and dining. Your pre-cruise accommodation, PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, epitomises Singapore’s vibrant spirit with garden-inspired design and a firm commitment to sustainable luxury. Located in the city’s heart, it’s an easy stroll to the Central Business District, Chinatown and Esplanade. Alternatively, Gardens by the Bay and the Marina Bay Sands are a quick taxi ride away. Be sure to sample Singapore’s sensational gastronomic culture, showcasing mouth-watering Indian, Chinese, Indonesian and Malay influences.
Accommodation: PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay (Urban Deluxe Room) or similar
Day 2: Singapore
Before embarkation onto the Celebrity Solstice at 6pm, enjoy the day at your leisure. Wander through Singapore’s spotless streets and allow the city’s highly efficient public transportation to take you to some of the city’s best sites. Singapore Zoo boasts the world’s first free-ranging orangutan habitat, while Orchard Road dazzles guests with its countless high-end shopping malls and eateries. If you’re after a little luxury, high tea at the Raffles Singapore is highly recommended – and a drink at the hotel’s legendary Long Bar afterwards is almost mandatory.
As evening falls, set sail onboard the Celebrity Solstice. Boarding times are staggered – select your preferred time at online check-in before departure.
Accommodation: Celebrity Solstice
Meals: Dinner
Day 3: At Sea
Your first day at sea is the perfect opportunity to get to know Celebrity Solstice. Spend some time lazing poolside, head to The Spa for wellness treatments inspired by your journey’s itinerary – drawing influences from Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and Hong Kong – or enjoy a picnic at The Lawn Club.
Accommodation: Celebrity Solstice
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Koh Samui, Thailand
Today you’ll be given the perfect introduction to the Land of Smiles, with time in Koh Samui available from 8am to 6pm. Offering a small slice of the old Thailand, Koh Samui spellbinds travellers with coconut-fringed beaches, spectacular waterfalls, laidback bars and exceptional snorkelling. If you’re looking for somewhere to relax and soak it all in, you can’t do much better than Lamai Beach – its calm, shallow waters offer the perfect place to frolic under the sun, and nearby street vendors offer a wide variety of cold drinks and delicious street foods.
Accommodation: Celebrity Solstice
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5: Bangkok (Laem Chabang), Thailand
Continue northward overnight toward the port city of Laem Chabang, arriving at approximately 8am. If you’re up for a little adventure, Thailand’s bustling capital, Bangkok, is just under two hours away. It’s a spectacular collection of high-rise buildings, historic sights, gilded temples and sprawling street markets. Immerse yourself in this city for the day and quickly realise why Bangkok is considered one of Asia’s most exciting cities.
Accommodation: Celebrity Solstice
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 6: Bangkok (Laem Chabang), Thailand
Another day in glorious Bangkok awaits. Visit the orange-tiled Bangkok National Museum to see one of the largest collections of preserved Thai artifacts in the world, or seek out the Banglamphu district for excellent shopping and a glimpse of the old city. Alternatively, hang back and spend the day exploring the ship’s onboard art galleries and excellent specialty dining (surcharges apply). Depart for Vietnam at 5pm.
Accommodation: Celebrity Solstice
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 7: At Sea
Another day at sea onboard the Celebrity Solstice, another day of possibilities. Enjoy a bite at the poolside Mast Grill and treat yourself to a little boogie on the dancefloor, or alternatively grab a book and head to the ship’s spectacular, strictly adults-only Solarium pool. Now this is living!
Accommodation: Celebrity Solstice
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 8: Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My), Vietnam
After a laidback sea day, arrive in Vietnam at 7am and disembark at the port city of Phu My, just a 90-minute bus ride from historic Ho Chi Minh City. If it’s your first time here, there’s a pretty simple check-list to having a pho-nomenal time in Ho Chi Minh City: start with a Vietnamese iced coffee and a banh mi (sandwich, most commonly stuffed with paté, pickles and pork) and spend the day discovering District 1’s extraordinary colonial-era architecture. Savour a diverse backdrop of countless motorbikes, scooters, pagodas and street markets as you explore. Be sure to return by 6pm for re-embarkation upon the Celebrity Solstice.
Accommodation: Celebrity Solstice
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 9: Nha Trang, Vietnam
Nha Trang is perhaps the most famous of Vietnam’s booming beach resort cities, but beyond spectacular beaches, the city offers plenty of excitement. Disembarking at approximately 9am, the day is yours to enjoy as you see fit. Check out the city’s remarkably well-preserved Ponagar Cham Towers, originally built in the 7th century, to this day honouring the Godess Queen Po Ina Nagar, or snorkel, jet ski or swim your way through the city’s famed turquoise waters. Highly recommended is a visit to one of the city’s rooftop bars, the perfect place to soak up the city’s spectacular golden coastline. Re-embarkation is at 5pm.
Accommodation: Celebrity Solstice
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 10: Hue (Chan May), Vietnam
Docking in Vietnam’s ancient royal capital at 10am, you’ll have the full day to explore the city’s countless historic wonders. Originally founded by the Nguyen Dynasty in the 17th century on the banks of the Perfume River, the city’s delights include timeless temples, pagodas, palaces and tombs, including the majestic Imperial Citadel. For something a little more relaxed, seek out Beach Ma National Park, filled with ancient ruins, cascading waterfalls and soul-stirring mountain trails. Return by 8pm for departure.
Accommodation: Celebrity Solstice
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 11 & 12: Ha Long Bay (Hanoi), Vietnam
Nothing can prepare you for the enduring beauty of Ha Long Bay. Vietnam’s most iconic natural wonder, Ha Long Bay’s emerald waters, limestone karsts, floating restaurants and mysterious coves have hypnotised visitors for decades. For travellers, the bay is mostly commonly explored by traditional Chinese junk boat. It’s an experience that shouldn’t be missed.
With two days here, it’s worth considering a day trip to Hanoi, just a 90-minute drive away. The country’s capital effortlessly blends Parisian elegance with Vietnam’s inimitable charm. Must-sees include Hoan Kiem Lake – a favourite spot of early-morning street performers and tai chi practitioners – and the magnificent Temple of Literature, a millennia-old Confucian institution and the site of Vietnam’s original university.
Accommodation: Celebrity Solstice
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 13: At Sea
After breakfast, enjoy another relaxing day at sea. The Celebrity Solstice offers an outstanding array of options – nurture your inner sommelier with a visit to the ship’s vineyard-inspired Cellar Masters, master the ancient art of glassblowing at the Hot Glass Class or lose yourself among The Library’s cosy bookshelves.
Accommodation: Celebrity Solstice
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 14 & 15: Hong Kong, China
Welcome to Hong Kong! With two full days to explore, the city beckons with countless things to do, see and eat. Arrive at 6am, bidding farewell to the Celebrity Solstice as you say hello to Hong Kong. Drop your bags off at your spectacular five-star hotel, The Royal Garden, and the day is yours: cross Victoria Harbour via the iconic Star Ferry and ascend Victoria Peak by historic tram, hit the streets in search of milk tea and dumplings or shop up a storm in nearby Mongkok.
From the trendy location of your hotel, it’s easy to spend the day at the brand-new West Kowloon Cultural Precinct, with museums including the exhilarating M+ visual arts centre and the massive Hong Kong Palace Museum. Pack a picnic and explore landscaped fields as you savour extraordinary views over Victoria Harbour. Evening plans should include a walk down the Avenue of Stars harbourside promenade – also the best place to see the city’s iconic 8pm A Symphony of Lights show – followed by a visit to one of the city’s legendary Kowloon night markets.
Accommodation: The Royal Garden (Superior Room) or similar
Meals: Breakfast
Day 16: Hong Kong, China
After checkout, pick up a few last-minute souvenirs on Hollywood Road – or treat yourself to Michelin-star dumplings at renowned yum cha house Duddell’s – before your onward journey home.
Meals: Breakfast