Cruise itinerary
18-Night Asia Cruise from Hanoi
18 nights · Asia · 16 ports of call
18-night Asia cruise aboard Emerald Harmony, departing Hanoi and calling at Ha Long Bay, Siem Reap, Peam Chi Kang, Mekong River Vietnam/Cambodia, Angkor Ban and Phnom Penh and 9 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Emerald Harmony
- Cruise line
- Emerald Cruises
- Duration
- 18 nights
- Region
- Asia · Southeast Asia
- Departs
- Hanoi
- Returns
- Ho Chi Minh City
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 Emerald Harmony sailing, typically within 24 hours.
Where this voyage takes you
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
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
- Day3
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
- Day5
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
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
- Day6
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
- Day7
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
- Day8
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
Peam Chi Kang
Mekong River Vietnam/Cambodia
- Day9
Angkor Ban
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
- 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
Crossing Cambodia Border
- Day12
Tân Châu
A riverside town in An Giang Province on the Mekong Delta in southern Vietnam, near the Cambodian border. Tân Châu is known for its silk-weaving tradition, floating fish farms, and as a quiet stop on Mekong river cruises.
- Silk weaving
- Mekong fish farms
- Delta villages
- Day13
Long An
Giêng Island
- Day14
My An Hung
Sa Déc
- Day15
Ben Tre
- Day16
Sailing Cho Gao Canal
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
- Day17
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
- Day18
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
- Day19
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
Upcoming departures
- 14 Aug 2026
- 11 Sep 2026
- 30 Dec 2026
- 26 Jul 2027
- 23 Aug 2027
- 31 Aug 2027
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, Siem Reap, Peam Chi Kang, Mekong River Vietnam/Cambodia, Angkor Ban, Phnom Penh, Crossing Cambodia Border, Tân Châu, Long An, Giêng Island, My An Hung, Sa Déc, Ben Tre, Sailing Cho Gao Canal and Ho Chi Minh City.
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 Ho Chi Minh City.
How long is this cruise?
18 nights aboard Emerald Harmony.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 14 Aug 2026, 11 Sep 2026, 30 Dec 2026 and 26 Jul 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.