Top Asia Day Cruises - page 4

Rather than visiting a restaurant—get more out of an evening in Bangkok by sailing down the Chao Phraya river as you feast on a delicious buffet of both Thai and international delicacies. As you look out on the incredible views of Bangkok illuminated at night, a live band provides the soundtrack—making it the perfect combination of sightseeing and an atmospheric dining experience.

Made famous by the James Bond movie, “The Man with the Golden Gun,” James Bond Island is one of the most popular islands in Phang Nga Bay. Travel by boat from Khao Lak and spend the day exploring James Bond and other nearby islands. Includes sea canoeing, lunch at Koh Panyi floating village, and a stop at Suwan Khuha Cave Temple.

See the spectacular scenery of the James Bond, Panyee, Hong and Naka islands by speedboat on this tour that takes in all the sights and views of this special place. Visited by thousands of tourists each year, beat the crowds by allowing your guide to take you to hidden gems of the area. Travel by canoe through Phanak Island’s caves, and get close to Hong Island’s unique ecosystem.

Head out to James Bond Island on this small-group tour that takes you speeding through the karsts on a long-tail boat. All of the logistics will be taken care of by your guide, including canoeing through caves, a trip to a fishing village called Ko Panyi, and of course a visit to the island made famous from the movie "The Man With the Golden Gun." Round-trip transfers from Khao Lak are also provided for ease.

Discover Bangkok at night with this Grand Pearl dinner cruise from Bangkok’s River City Pier. Enjoy illuminated views of landmarks as you cruise along the Chao Phraya River. Dine by candlelight, with your choice of dishes in a Thai and international buffet, and enjoy live music and classical dance entertainment during your cruise.

Sail among the striking limestone islands of the UNESCO-listed Halong Bay, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, with ease on this guided tour from Hanoi. Get picked up from the city and taken directly to your boat where you will enjoy four hours of blissful cruising, learning more about the area’s geology, and taken back to Hanoi.

This tour combines visits to historic landmarks with a scenic boat trip, so you can experience a variety of Hoi An's highlights in one day. Departing from your hotel in Hoi An, immerse yourself in the ancient ruins of the 13th-century Champa civilization. Allow your guide to lead you through historic sites and special brick towers, transporting you back in time. Finish your journey with a relaxing boat trip along the riverside.

Eat and explore at the same time with this lunchtime dim sum cruise in Hong Kong. Departing from Hong Kong Central or Tsim Sha Tsui, the Aqua Luna sail boat—a traditional Chinese junk boat—cruises over to Aberdeen where swanky super yachts mark a contrast with the harbor’s traditional fishing boats and sampans. Gaze out at the boats bobbing on the water, and feast on a selection of dim sum treats such as black truffle har gau and steamed barbecue buns. A complimentary drink is included along with your meal.

This private tour makes getting from Seoul to scenic Namiseom (Nami) Island, featured in the K-drama “Winter Sonata,” as seamless as possible. Learn about contemporary Korean culture from your guide as you travel and explore Nami Island. Along the way, enjoy a stop at Petite France, a slice of rural France translated into the Korean countryside, and/or the Garden of Morning Calm.

Journey from Ho Chi Minh City into the heart of the Mekong Delta on this small-group tour led by an experienced local guide. Cruise along the mighty Mekong in a private long-tail boat, and experience this important river delta firsthand as you explore both jungle-shaded canals and wide waterways. See fishing villages, exotic fruit farms, and the rhythms of daily life. Enjoy a lunch of traditional Mekong Delta dishes and sample local specialties along the way.

If you love history, discover Singapore’s colorful past as you travel through its glistening present on an evening tour. Tour colonial buildings, ride a bumboat down the Singapore River, soak up sunset views of Marina Bay, and savor chicken rice at a hawker market. Finally, retreat to a beautiful tea house for a traditional tea-tasting experience.

Many tourists struggle to visit this iconic fishing township - built on stilts above a seasonal body of water, it’s not the easiest place to get to.  This tour heads inside the floating village; feel the connection between village culture, maritime wildlife and the surrounding mangrove forests. Take this trip to see a unique way of living.

This half-day boat excursion takes you through the mangroves of Langkawi Geopark, a region recognized by UNESCO. Visit Kilim Geoforest Park, known for its limestone rock formations and sea stacks that rise dramatically from emerald green waters. Journey down the meandering Tanjong Rhu, Kisap and Kilim rivers with a professional guide who points out abundant wildlife including kingfishers, eagles and the occasional dolphin.

Rather than jostling the crowds on land and experiencing the city's heat, admire Bangkok from the comfort of a long-tail boat during a cruise on the Chao Phraya River (River of Kings). Your half-day tour includes cultural highlights of the Thai capital, such as the majestic Grand Palace, where you can view the Emerald Buddha at Wat Phra Kaew. You also visit Wat Pho, a temple that houses the Reclining Buddha.

On this scenic buffet cruise, you’ll discover Bangkok’s top landmarks from the water. Glide past the capital’s iconic waterfront as you dine on international and regional delicacies over a sit-down dinner, including desserts and hot refreshments. Listen to live entertainment as you cruise with throwback tunes from an onboard band. Upgrade to include hotel transfers.

Experience the beauty of Guilin from the water on a sightseeing cruise around the city’s Four Lakes scenic area. Enjoy panoramic views of the city’s skyline from a comfortable sightseeing boat; see highlights such as the Twin Pagodas and the city’s musical fountains without wasting time on research or on walking from landmark to landmark. Opt for a night cruise to see illuminated sights.

Dine on delicious Thai cuisine as you watch Bangkok’s illuminated temples, shrines, and skyscrapers from a renovated vintage rice barge on the Chao Phraya River. An onboard kitchen means the set menu of royal Thai specialties will be served at their best—it’s a fresh alternative to Chao Phraya cruises with generic buffets—and you’ll enjoy gracious service from the moment you step on board.

Cruise around the dramatic karst cliffs, lush islands, and natural sea caves of UNESCO World Heritage–listed Ha Long Bay on an easy day trip. After a transfer from Hanoi (optional), set sail on a 5–6-hour cruise around the bay. Visit Sung Sot Cave, go kayaking or take a bamboo boat ride around Luon Cave, and cool off with a swim at Ti Top Island. Includes a tasty Vietnamese seafood lunch.

Swap the crowded streets and dense traffic of Hanoi for the lagoons, bays and towering karst islands of Ha Long Bay (deluxe cruise) or Lan Ha Bay (luxury cruise) on this day trip from Hanoi. Spend the day cruising through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed landscapes on a sleek, modern cruise ship. Stop along the way for swimming, kayaking, and bamboo-boating at caves and other natural wonders.

Spend the afternoon exploring the turquoise water surrounding Phuket on a versatile cruise that offers everything from an afternoon packed with activities to a relaxing day sunbathing on the boat. Perfect for travelers who want to experience a cruise without committing to a multiday trip, this cruise includes all the adventure equipment you need, plus a sunset dinner, drinks, and snacks.

Experience Maya Bay without the crowds during a sunset tour that arrives at Koh Phi Phi Lee as other boats are departing. You’ll feel like you have the area all to yourself as you kayak, snorkel, and swim with glow-in-the-dark plankton after the sun sets. Plus, an included all-you-can-eat buffet dinner and drinks make for a seamless experience.

After rising to fame as the setting of the Leonardo Dicaprio movie The Beach, Maya Bay has continued to attract swathes of visitors. Although the beach is now closed for recovery, you can still enjoy Phi Phi Don from afar. This sleep aboard option, which is the only tour that offers an overnight package, lets you feel like you have Maya Bay all to yourself. You’ll swim with glow-in-the-dark plankton; kayak to sea caves; have a campfire on a deserted beach; and sleep on the top deck beneath the stars.

Spend a day cruising from Phnom Penh to the former Cambodian Capital city. Get to know the local lifestyle of people living on the riverbank and discover floating fishing villages. Visit Koh Chen island and a village known for its silver crafts. Then, enjoy a tuk tuk ride to the Oudong mountains and discover an abundance of Buddha statues nestled among spectacular scenery.

This Tour is one of the most popular tours in El Nido, highlight stops are Hidden Beach and Helicopter Island - Secret beach and Talisay Beach share their unique beauty as well, explore and swim your way to the most visited secret beach in the Philippines - Secret Beach, with karst limestone backdrop, it will surely leave an impression to last a lifetime.