Cruise itinerary
18-Night Asia Cruise from Hanoi
18 nights · Asia · 15 ports of call
18-night Asia cruise aboard Avalon Saigon, departing Hanoi and calling at Ha Long Bay, Ho Chi Minh City, Vinh Long, Giêng Island, Châu Đốc and Long Khánh and 8 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Avalon Saigon
- Cruise line
- Avalon Waterways
- Duration
- 18 nights
- Region
- Asia · Mekong
- Departs
- Hanoi
- Returns
- Bangkok
How NestCruise works:we're advisor-led, not a booking engine. No fares are listed and there are no booking fees — tell an advisor your dates and party and they price your exact Avalon Saigon sailing, typically within 24 hours.
Where this voyage takes you
- History & Culture
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Hanoi
Vietnam's capital, set inland on the Red River and reached by ship via the port of Hai Phong. Its Old Quarter is a maze of trade streets around Hoan Kiem Lake, layered with French-colonial boulevards and centuries of dynastic history.
- Old Quarter
- Hoan Kiem Lake
- Temple of Literature
- Day2
Hanoi
Vietnam's capital, set inland on the Red River and reached by ship via the port of Hai Phong. Its Old Quarter is a maze of trade streets around Hoan Kiem Lake, layered with French-colonial boulevards and centuries of dynastic history.
- Old Quarter
- Hoan Kiem Lake
- Temple of Literature
- Day3
Hanoi
Vietnam's capital, set inland on the Red River and reached by ship via the port of Hai Phong. Its Old Quarter is a maze of trade streets around Hoan Kiem Lake, layered with French-colonial boulevards and centuries of dynastic history.
- Old Quarter
- Hoan Kiem Lake
- Temple of Literature
Ha Long Bay
A bay in northeastern Vietnam's Gulf of Tonkin, scattered with thousands of limestone karst islands and islets. Hạ Long Bay is a UNESCO site known for its towering rock formations, sea caves, and traditional junk boats cruising the emerald water.
- Karst islands
- Sung Sot Cave
- Junk boat cruises
- Day4
Ha Long Bay
A bay in northeastern Vietnam's Gulf of Tonkin, scattered with thousands of limestone karst islands and islets. Hạ Long Bay is a UNESCO site known for its towering rock formations, sea caves, and traditional junk boats cruising the emerald water.
- Karst islands
- Sung Sot Cave
- Junk boat cruises
Hanoi
Vietnam's capital, set inland on the Red River and reached by ship via the port of Hai Phong. Its Old Quarter is a maze of trade streets around Hoan Kiem Lake, layered with French-colonial boulevards and centuries of dynastic history.
- Old Quarter
- Hoan Kiem Lake
- Temple of Literature
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam's largest city, still widely called Saigon, set on a river in the Mekong Delta region. French-era landmarks like the Notre-Dame basilica and Central Post Office sit amid motorbike-filled streets, with the Cu Chi tunnels reachable on a day trip.
- Notre-Dame Basilica
- Ben Thanh Market
- Cu Chi Tunnels
- Day5
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam's largest city, still widely called Saigon, set on a river in the Mekong Delta region. French-era landmarks like the Notre-Dame basilica and Central Post Office sit amid motorbike-filled streets, with the Cu Chi tunnels reachable on a day trip.
- Notre-Dame Basilica
- Ben Thanh Market
- Cu Chi Tunnels
- Day6
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam's largest city, still widely called Saigon, set on a river in the Mekong Delta region. French-era landmarks like the Notre-Dame basilica and Central Post Office sit amid motorbike-filled streets, with the Cu Chi tunnels reachable on a day trip.
- Notre-Dame Basilica
- Ben Thanh Market
- Cu Chi Tunnels
- Day7
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam's largest city, still widely called Saigon, set on a river in the Mekong Delta region. French-era landmarks like the Notre-Dame basilica and Central Post Office sit amid motorbike-filled streets, with the Cu Chi tunnels reachable on a day trip.
- Notre-Dame Basilica
- Ben Thanh Market
- Cu Chi Tunnels
- Day8
Vinh Long
Giêng Island
- Day9
Châu Đốc
Long Khánh
Crossing Cambodia Border
- Day10
Phnom Penh
Cambodia's capital, set where the Mekong and Tonlé Sap rivers meet. Once styled the Pearl of Asia, it keeps grand French-colonial avenues alongside the gilded Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda and the sobering history of the Tuol Sleng museum.
- Royal Palace
- Silver Pagoda
- Mekong riverfront
- Day11
Phnom Penh
Cambodia's capital, set where the Mekong and Tonlé Sap rivers meet. Once styled the Pearl of Asia, it keeps grand French-colonial avenues alongside the gilded Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda and the sobering history of the Tuol Sleng museum.
- Royal Palace
- Silver Pagoda
- Mekong riverfront
- Day12
Angkor
Angkor Ban
- Day13
Kampong Cham
A riverside provincial town on the Mekong in eastern Cambodia, long a trading and rubber-growing hub. Nearby stand the hilltop temples of Phnom Pros and Phnom Srei and the early Angkorian shrine of Wat Nokor.
- Wat Nokor
- Bamboo bridge
- Mekong riverfront
Kampong Tralach
- Day14
Phnom Penh
Cambodia's capital, set where the Mekong and Tonlé Sap rivers meet. Once styled the Pearl of Asia, it keeps grand French-colonial avenues alongside the gilded Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda and the sobering history of the Tuol Sleng museum.
- Royal Palace
- Silver Pagoda
- Mekong riverfront
Siem Reap
The Cambodian town that serves as gateway to the temples of Angkor, the vast Khmer complex set in jungle to the north. Angkor Wat and the stone faces of the Bayon draw visitors, while the town itself centres on river markets and Pub Street.
- Angkor Wat
- Bayon faces
- Ta Prohm
- Day15
Siem Reap
The Cambodian town that serves as gateway to the temples of Angkor, the vast Khmer complex set in jungle to the north. Angkor Wat and the stone faces of the Bayon draw visitors, while the town itself centres on river markets and Pub Street.
- Angkor Wat
- Bayon faces
- Ta Prohm
- Day16
Siem Reap
The Cambodian town that serves as gateway to the temples of Angkor, the vast Khmer complex set in jungle to the north. Angkor Wat and the stone faces of the Bayon draw visitors, while the town itself centres on river markets and Pub Street.
- Angkor Wat
- Bayon faces
- Ta Prohm
Bangkok
Thailand's sprawling capital on the Chao Phraya River, reached by ship via the Gulf ports. Glittering temples such as the Grand Palace and Wat Arun rise among the canals, street-food stalls and frantic markets of one of Southeast Asia's largest cities.
- Grand Palace
- Wat Arun
- Chao Phraya River
- Day17
Bangkok
Thailand's sprawling capital on the Chao Phraya River, reached by ship via the Gulf ports. Glittering temples such as the Grand Palace and Wat Arun rise among the canals, street-food stalls and frantic markets of one of Southeast Asia's largest cities.
- Grand Palace
- Wat Arun
- Chao Phraya River
- Day18
Bangkok
Thailand's sprawling capital on the Chao Phraya River, reached by ship via the Gulf ports. Glittering temples such as the Grand Palace and Wat Arun rise among the canals, street-food stalls and frantic markets of one of Southeast Asia's largest cities.
- Grand Palace
- Wat Arun
- Chao Phraya River
- Day19
Bangkok
Thailand's sprawling capital on the Chao Phraya River, reached by ship via the Gulf ports. Glittering temples such as the Grand Palace and Wat Arun rise among the canals, street-food stalls and frantic markets of one of Southeast Asia's largest cities.
- Grand Palace
- Wat Arun
- Chao Phraya River
Upcoming departures
- 31 Jul 2026
- 14 Aug 2026
- 28 Aug 2026
- 11 Sep 2026
- 25 Sep 2026
- 9 Oct 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
18-Night Asia Cruise from Hanoi FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 18-night Asia cruise calls at Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Ho Chi Minh City, Vinh Long, Giêng Island, Châu Đốc, Long Khánh, Crossing Cambodia Border, Phnom Penh, Angkor, Angkor Ban, Kampong Cham, Kampong Tralach, Siem Reap and Bangkok.
How many days are spent at sea?
This is a port-intensive itinerary with no full days at sea.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Hanoi and ends in Bangkok.
How long is this cruise?
18 nights aboard Avalon Saigon.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 31 Jul 2026, 14 Aug 2026, 28 Aug 2026 and 11 Sep 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.