From the big city excitement of Hong Kong to the rustic charm of Vietnam, a cruise in Asia delivers cultural highlights, onshore adventures, delicious food, and spectacular scenery, writes Tiana Templeman. Here are 10 itineraries featuring destinations as far-reaching as Halong Bay and Ho Chi Minh City to Phuket, Padang, Lombok, Sumatra, Komodo Island, and beyond. READ MORE: Every luxury cruise line arriving in New Zealand for 2024 and 2025 Avalon Waterways | Mekong discovery This classic seven-night river journey through Vietnam and Cambodia is the perfect introduction to cruising in Southeast Asia.
Visit traditional markets, rice fields, temples, and villages. Learn about the region’s troubled past under the Khmer Rouge regime. From tuk tuk trips and sampan rides to sampling traditional foods and visiting a family business that makes non la (Vietnam’s famous conical hats), this cruise offers an irresistible taste of these two classic Southeast Asia destinations thanks to the many shore excursions included in your cruise fare.
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