neilwhite483 Posted January 16, 2017 #1 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Hello We're looking for thoughts and comments on the following itinerary - Day 1Hong Kong, China Day 2 At Sea Day 3Hanoi (Halong Bay), Vietnam Day 4Hanoi (Halong Bay), Vietnam Day 5Hue Danang (Chan May), Vietnam Day 6 At Sea Day 7Ho Chi Minh (Phu My), Vietnam Day 8At Sea Day 9At Sea Day 10Kaohsiung, Taiwan Day 11Hualien, Taiwan Day 12Taipei (Keelung), Taiwan Day 13At Sea Day 14Hong Kong, China Day 15Hong Kong, China Specifically seeking thoughts on Vietnamese ports and suggestions for trips. Would seem a shame not to see Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh. Also any thoughts and comments, from recent cruises, on the ship? Thanks Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airy_fairy Posted January 16, 2017 #2 Share Posted January 16, 2017 We did a Millennium holiday cruise out of HK in 2014 - although it sailed on to Bangkok and Singapore rather than back to Taiwan/HK. It was an excellent cruise - we really enjoyed the Vietnamese ports. We did a two day private excursion In Halong bay. Day one was Hanoi, a long day but excellent - temples, Hanoi Hilton, markets, traditional lunch and the water puppet show. Day two was a boat trip around Halong bay and entry to the caves with free time in the town we docked at (small market, some shops, not much but interesting!). Chan May - again, we booked a private one day tour here which was for ancient temples etc. Sadly, this was the day Jet lag caught us and we had to back out as we just couldn't do it (we're only early 30s!). Our group had a great tour though. Phu My - booked ships transfer in to Ho Chi Minh then self guided (with help of guide book and map!) around cathedral, opera, post office, reunification palace (amazing!!!) and shopping district. Had lunch in a restaurant over looking the city. We are definitely going back to Vietnam, we loved it! The only thing that strikes me about your tour is the weather will be odd. You'll start in Hong Kong at about 17/18 degrees Celsius, it'll be similar in your first two ports in Vietnam... and then you'll steam in humid 35+ degrees for the three days to/in/from phu my... and then it will be cold again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilwhite483 Posted January 16, 2017 Author #3 Share Posted January 16, 2017 We did a Millennium holiday cruise out of HK in 2014 - although it sailed on to Bangkok and Singapore rather than back to Taiwan/HK. It was an excellent cruise - we really enjoyed the Vietnamese ports. We did a two day private excursion In Halong bay. Day one was Hanoi, a long day but excellent - temples, Hanoi Hilton, markets, traditional lunch and the water puppet show. Day two was a boat trip around Halong bay and entry to the caves with free time in the town we docked at (small market, some shops, not much but interesting!). Chan May - again, we booked a private one day tour here which was for ancient temples etc. Sadly, this was the day Jet lag caught us and we had to back out as we just couldn't do it (we're only early 30s!). Our group had a great tour though. Phu My - booked ships transfer in to Ho Chi Minh then self guided (with help of guide book and map!) around cathedral, opera, post office, reunification palace (amazing!!!) and shopping district. Had lunch in a restaurant over looking the city. We are definitely going back to Vietnam, we loved it! The only thing that strikes me about your tour is the weather will be odd. You'll start in Hong Kong at about 17/18 degrees Celsius, it'll be similar in your first two ports in Vietnam... and then you'll steam in humid 35+ degrees for the three days to/in/from phu my... and then it will be cold again! Thanks for your informative reply. Early days, 11 months to go, but starting the research & planning now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annbarker23 Posted January 17, 2017 #4 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Two friends of ours have just booked this cruise. They got a fantastic deal - paid about £2000.00 less than we have paid for our 14 night cruise one month before from Hong Kong to Vietnam, Thailand & Singapore (equivalent 2A balcony). Sounds like a bargain. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbenboys Posted January 17, 2017 #5 Share Posted January 17, 2017 We are on millennium now Hong Kong to Shanghai. The ship I think is in good shape. We are in Hue Danang (Chan May)today. As we don't like long tours we are staying on the ship. Sent from my XT1635-01 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare villauk Posted January 17, 2017 #6 Share Posted January 17, 2017 We are on millennium now Hong Kong to Shanghai. The ship I think is in good shape. We are in Hue Danang (Chan May)today. As we don't like long tours we are staying on the ship. Sent from my XT1635-01 using Forums mobile app We really enjoyed our day in Hoi An, even if it did pour with rain. It was fascinating and somewhere we'd return to. The journey really wasn't that bad as the scenery was constantly changing and the guide was informative ;). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilwhite483 Posted January 17, 2017 Author #7 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Two friends of ours have just booked this cruise. They got a fantastic deal - paid about £2000.00 less than we have paid for our 14 night cruise one month before from Hong Kong to Vietnam, Thailand & Singapore (equivalent 2A balcony). Sounds like a bargain. Sent from my iPhone using Forums That sounds interesting.... always like a good deal! [emoji2] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilwhite483 Posted January 17, 2017 Author #8 Share Posted January 17, 2017 We are on millennium now Hong Kong to Shanghai. The ship I think is in good shape. We are in Hue Danang (Chan May)today. As we don't like long tours we are staying on the ship. Sent from my XT1635-01 using Forums mobile app Thanks for your reply. I'd be interested in hearing about your cruise experience when your trip is completed. Have a great time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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