Cruise itinerary
23-Night Asia Cruise from Hanoi
23 nights · Asia · 20 ports of call
23-night Asia cruise aboard Emerald Harmony, departing Hanoi and calling at Ha Long Bay, Danang, Hoi An, Hue, Ho Chi Minh City and Mekong River Vietnam/Cambodia and 13 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Emerald Harmony
- Cruise line
- Emerald Cruises
- Duration
- 23 nights
- Region
- Asia · Mekong
- Departs
- Hanoi
- Returns
- Bangkok
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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
Danang
- Day6
Hoi An
- Day7
Hoi An
- Day8
Hoi An
Hue
- Day9
Hue
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
- Day10
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
- Day11
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
Mekong River Vietnam/Cambodia
- Day12
Ben Tre
- Day13
Sa Déc
My An Hung
- Day14
Giêng Island
Long An
- Day15
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
Crossing Cambodia Border
- Day16
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
- Day17
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
Oudong
Rokar Koang
- Day18
Rokar Koang
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
- Day19
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
- Day20
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
- Day21
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
Luang Prabang
- Day22
Luang Prabang
- Day23
Luang Prabang
- Day24
Luang Prabang
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
- 23 Sep 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
23-Night Asia Cruise from Hanoi FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 23-night Asia cruise calls at Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Danang, Hoi An, Hue, Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong River Vietnam/Cambodia, Ben Tre, Sa Déc, My An Hung, Giêng Island, Long An, Tân Châu, Crossing Cambodia Border, Phnom Penh, Oudong, Rokar Koang, Siem Reap, Luang Prabang 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?
23 nights aboard Emerald Harmony.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 23 Sep 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.