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From Ho Chi Minh City to Hoi An, Vietnam’s southern coast is sure to please.

Discover Vietnam’s southern coastline on a Peregrine adventure cruise from Ho Chi Minh City to Hoi An. Visit Southeast Asia’s largest recling Buddha at Ta Cu Mountain, take in the cosmopolitan city of Nha Trang, learn about the ancient Cham culture in Phan Rang and visit idyllic islands and beaches to kayak, snorkel, swim and soak up some Southeast Asian sun.

Start
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Finish
Hoi An, Vietnam
Destination
Vietnam
Style
Peregrine
Theme
Adventure Cruising
Code
PACS
Physical rating
Ages
Min 15
Group size
Min 1, Max 48

Why you'll love this trip

  • Drop anchor in Phan Tiet to witness the Fairy Spring and the glorious sand dunes of Mui Ne

  • See how pottery is done the old fashioned way, without kilns or turntables, in Bau Truc, the oldest pottery village in South East Asia

  • Marvel at Cham architecture, some of which dates back as far as the 11th century – the Po Klong Garai Cham in Nha Trang, and Twin Cham Towers in Qui Nhon

  • Stroll the tailors and artisan shops of Hoi An and take home that bespoke souvenir

Is this trip right for you?

  • This is a small ship adventure cruise, which means you’ll be sailing on a yacht with up to 47 other people. The boat is spacious and comfortable, but it focuses more on the destination than onboard activities. Instead of a casino, we’ve got board games and a good book. There’s also no formal dress code to worry about. Wi-Fi is available for a small charge.

  • Our ship moves under engine power rather than sailing, so all cabins will experience light engine noise when the ship is moving (and occasionally when we drop anchor). It’s probably worth packing earplugs if you’re a light sleeper.

  • If you’re concerned about seasickness, there are seasickness tablets on-board. The ship will experience some roll and pitch in choppy conditions, however all of our ships come equipped with stabilisers to minimise movement. Most of our departures run in peak season, when the seas are calmer. Your crew will do all they can to minimise any discomfort.

  • There are no lifts (elevators) onboard our ships, so you’ll have to navigate a few steep flights of stairs. Handrails are always available.

Cham Towers in Phan Rang, Vietnam
Local market vendors selling fresh produce in Hoi An, Vietnam on a Peregrine Adventure Tour
Local woman rowing using a traditional basket boat in Hoi An, Vietnam
Two travellers eating street food on a Peregrine Adventure Tour in Vietnam
Exterior shot of the Panorama II, the vessel used for this Peregrine Adventure Cruise.
Passengers enjoying the view from the boat deck on a Peregrine Sailing Adventure

Itinerary
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Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City and be met by a Peregrine representative to transfer to our joining hotel. It’s here that you’ll meet the other travellers joining you on this adventure. In the afternoon you will be transferred to the port to board the Panorama II, your sailing vessel and home for the next week. With a fully stocked bar, restaurant and kayaks, snorkelling gear and plenty of deck space, this is the way to cruise Vietnam’s southern coastline. Settle into your cabin and meet the crew and captain, then head out on deck with a drink and enjoy the views.
Accommodation
  • M/S Panorama II (1 night)
Included Activities
  • Welcome Dinner
Meals Included
  • Dinner
Special Information
An arrival transfer is included if you are arriving today. You will be taken to a central hotel and transferred as a group to the ship. If you are arriving earlier, the arrival transfer is included if you have booked the Peregrine pre voyage hotel.

Cruise north to Phan Tiet and disembark to visit the Fairy Spring at Mui Ne, an otherworldly landscape of fresh water streams and eroded sand columns, where everything looks as if it could be out of a fantasy novel. Stop with time for lunch and a swim at a local beach restaurant (lunch not included) before returning to the Panorama II and continuing our journey north.
Accommodation
  • M/S Panorama II (1 night)
Included Activities
  • Fairy Spring Falls & Sand Dunes Visit at Mui Ne
Meals Included
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

Board a bus after breakfast and travel to Phan Rang via the Po Klong Garai Temple and Bau Truc Ceramic Village, where traditional Cham clay techniques are preserved and demonstrated. Phan Rang is considered a centre for Cham culture and remnants of Cham towers dot the lush landscape along with rice paddies and orchards. The city is also home to Phan Rang Air Base, which was originally built by the Japanese during WWII then used by the US Air Force during the Vietnam War. It was seized by the People’s Army of Vietnam in 1975 and is still in use. Sail on to Nha Trang for an overnight in port.
Accommodation
  • M/S Panorama II (1 night)
Included Activities
  • Po Klong Garai Cham Towers Visit
  • Bau Truc Village Visit
Meals Included
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

With palm trees, white-sand beaches and a hip cosmopolitan atmosphere, Nha Trang is often referred to as the Cannes of the Orient. Explore this coastal city on a guided walking tour this morning then enjoy a free afternoon to do as you please. The Cham towers, just north of the city, are on a site that’s supposedly been used for worship since the 2nd century, or you can stay closer to town and soak up the scenes on Nha Trang Beach. There are also a number of spas where you can rejuvenate with a mud bath or dip in the hot springs. Sail overnight to Quy Nhon.
Accommodation
  • M/S Panorama II (1 night)
Included Activities
  • Nha Trang City Tour
Meals Included
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

Continue on to Quy Nonh, a coastal city that focuses on fishing and agriculture. Witness a demonstration of Tay Son, a martial art unique to this region, and visit the ancient Cham towers, remnants of the Champa kingdom that flourished in the area over 500 years ago. There’ll also be time to relax on one of the region’s beautiful beaches, making the most of the warm, crystal-clear waters of Southeast Asia.
Accommodation
  • M/S Panorama II (1 night)
Included Activities
  • Twin Cham Towers Visit
  • Quy Nhon - Tay Son Martial Arts Demonstration
Meals Included
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

Enjoy a relaxing day of cruising from Quy Nonh to our next stop, Danang. Enjoy the company of your ship mates or some solitude and a good book if you prefer.
Accommodation
  • M/S Panorama II (1 night)
Meals Included
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Disembark after breakfast and transfer to your hotel in Hoi An. Local guides will take you on a walking tour of this Heritage-listed city before leaving you to explore on your own. The city was a major trading port with the west from the 17th century onwards, and has a various architectural influences from Europe, China and Vietnam. Today the city is being restored and looks exactly like it did over a century ago. The rest of the day is free for you to take part in some optional activities or soak up the ambience of the place. You may like to wander Hoi An Market and the street stalls selling paintings, woodwork, ceramics, lanterns and much more. It’s also famous for its talented tailors who can make beautiful items to order within a few hours.
Accommodation
  • Hotel (1 night)
Included Activities
  • Hoi An City Tour
Meals Included
  • Breakfast

Enjoy a free day to further explore Hoi An. Perhaps take a cruise up the Thu Bon River or learn the secrets of cooking delicious Vietnamese dishes. Visit some of the man art galleries or simply wonder around the beautifully restored Chinese shop houses. There’s also the option of cycling around the surrounding countryside, a truly unique way to get off the beaten track and see rural Vietnam up close.
Accommodation
  • Hotel (1 night)
Meals Included
  • Breakfast

Your Vietnam adventure comes to an end after breakfast.
Meals Included
  • Breakfast

Meals

8 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 6 dinners

Transport

Small Cruise Ship, Zodiac, Bus

Accommodation

Hotel (2 nights), Small ship cruise (6 nights)

Included Activities

  • Welcome Dinner
  • Fairy Spring Falls & Sand Dunes Visit at Mui Ne
  • Po Klong Garai Cham Towers Visit
  • Bau Truc Village Visit
  • Nha Trang City Tour
  • Twin Cham Towers Visit
  • Quy Nhon - Tay Son Martial Arts Demonstration
  • Hoi An City Tour

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Important notes

BOOKING CONDITIONS
Adventure Cruising trips have a deposit of A$600 per person (different amounts apply in other currencies) and the balance is due 90 days before departure.
If a booking is cancelled 90 days or more before departure - the cancellation fee is the full loss of the deposit paid.
If a booking is cancelled between 89 and 31 days before departure - the cancellation fee is 50% of the total booking cost, or the deposit, whichever is greater.
if a booking is cancelled 30 days or less prior to departure - the cancellation fee is 100% of the total price of the voyage.
Other fees may apply for air tickets and other arrangements booked in conjunction with a voyage.

SINGLE TRAVELLERS
Rooming on this trip is twin-share. Single travellers will share a Twin room with another traveller of the same gender. If you’d prefer not to share, a single cabin supplement is available at an additional charge.
Please note, it is not possible to share with a stranger in any double cabin category (as bedding in these cabins is one double bed).
PORTS:
Except for the occasional large ship calling into the larger cities as part of a world cruise, coastal cruising is quite new to Vietnam. The infrastructure for passenger ships is not available everywhere and varies greatly meaning that at times, we will need to dock at container or cargo ports or anchor off shore and tender to the port or beach.

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