NCL | Southeast Asia Cruise: Thailand, Vietnam & the Philippines

This Yes Getaways package includes 15 nights total: 1 night in a Singapore hotel before boarding, a 13-night cruise aboard Norwegian Jade with full board, and 1 night in a Hong Kong hotel after disembarking. Also included are flights, airport transfers, pier transfers between your hotels and the ship, and taxes and fees related to booking. A trip manager supports your booking.

This Yes Getaways cruise visits seven countries and territories: it starts in Singapore and calls in Thailand (Ko Samui and Laem Chabang, for Bangkok), Vietnam (Phu My, for Ho Chi Minh City), Brunei (Muara), Malaysia (Kota Kinabalu) and the Philippines (Puerto Princesa and Coron). It ends in Hong Kong, China, with four days at sea along the way.

• Day 1: Singapore, hotel stay.
• Day 2: Transfer to the pier, board; departs at 4:00 PM.
• Day 3: Day at Sea.
• Day 4: Ko Samui, Thailand, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
• Day 5: Bangkok (Laem Chabang), Thailand, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
• Day 6: Day at Sea.
• Day 7: Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My), Vietnam, 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
• Day 8: Day at Sea.
• Day 9: Muara (Bandar Seri Begawan), Brunei, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
• Day 10: Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
• Day 11: Puerto Princesa, Philippines, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
• Day 12: Coron, Philippines, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
• Day 13: Day at Sea.
• Day 14: Hong Kong, China, 11:00 AM to 11:59 PM (overnight on board).
• Day 15: Disembark in Hong Kong at 8:00 AM, transfer to hotel.
• Day 16: Transfer to the airport for your flight home.

Port times are set by NCL and can change.

Yes. The ship arrives in Hong Kong at 11:00 AM on Day 14 and stays overnight, so you have a full afternoon and evening ashore, including the Symphony of Lights over the harbor at 8:00 PM (weather permitting). You disembark at 8:00 AM on Day 15 and transfer to your Hong Kong hotel, with a night in the city before your flight home.

Norwegian Jade was built in 2006 as Pride of Hawai'i and last refurbished in 2022. At around 93,558 gross tons and 2,402 passengers at double occupancy, it is much smaller than NCL's newest ships, and its layout is known for being easy to navigate, with open-seating dining and a casual feel rather than the scale of the largest ships.

Norwegian Jade has two outdoor pools, a spa and the Jade Club Casino. Evenings bring Broadway-style shows at the Stardust Theater, with live music and dancing in the lounges and bars. Dining includes the Grand Pacific and Alizar dining rooms, plus a range of open-seating restaurants and casual options around the ship.

Yes. Cabin categories on Norwegian Jade range from interior and oceanview to balcony and suite options. You can select or upgrade your cabin during the booking process, or contact the Yes Getaways team if you have a specific deck, cabin number, or location preference (midship, forward, or aft), and we'll check availability. The package price depends on the cabin type and deck selected.

Full board is included for the cruise portion, covering breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the main dining venues and buffet. Drink packages and Wi-Fi are not included in the package price, but can be added during the booking process. 

At the hotels in Singapore and Hong Kong, breakfast is not guaranteed, but it can be prioritized on request or added during the booking process.

Gratuities are not included in the base fare, but they can be prepaid during the booking process.

Shore excursions are optional and not included in the package price. They can be booked directly through Norwegian Cruise Line before or during your cruise, or arranged independently at each port. The Yes Getaways team can help arrange tours before departure. Long excursions, such as Bangkok from Laem Chabang, Ho Chi Minh City from Phu My or the Puerto Princesa Underground River, are best booked with a guaranteed return to the ship.

Yes. The ports on this itinerary, in Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Hong Kong, are established, frequently visited cruise destinations. As with any international itinerary, it's the traveler's responsibility to check current safety guidance on their government's official travel advisory site before departure, since conditions can change.

Standard hotels for this package are 3-star, with upgrade options up to 5-star in both cities, and budget-friendly options are available on request. The package price varies depending on the hotel selected. Exact properties are confirmed at booking or shown on the next step when you click See Dates and Prices. Locations vary by property, so ask the Yes Getaways team if you prefer a specific area.

Yes, the package price is based on double occupancy, so solo travelers pay a single supplement. Contact the Yes Getaways team directly and we'll make it easy. You can also check solo pricing by changing guests from 2 to 1 in the booking calendar before clicking See Dates and Prices.

Checked luggage is not always included, it depends on the airline and fare type in your package. Some fares include one checked bag per person, others cover carry-on only. The package page specifies what is included. You can check and add luggage during the booking process, or contact the Yes Getaways team for help.

Yes. The Yes Getaways team can add extra nights in Singapore before boarding or in Hong Kong after disembarking. Contact the team with your preferred dates and we will adjust the itinerary, align your flights, and confirm any additional costs.

December to February is the cooler, drier part of the year for most of this route, with highs of about 28 to 32°C (82 to 90°F) in Singapore, Thailand and the Philippines, and 14 to 20°C (57 to 68°F) in Hong Kong. March to May is hotter, often above 33°C (91°F). June to October brings more rain and typhoon risk. Exact departure dates are shown in the booking calendar.

The package is non-refundable once booked. Travel insurance with cancellation cover is strongly recommended. This summary does not replace the full terms and conditions of your booking, which we encourage you to read before confirming.

For general support, contact the Yes Getaways team at our regular number, available every day from 4:00 AM to 8:00 PM Eastern Time. Outside those hours, an emergency number is provided in your trip documents. For local emergencies, the crew can assist onboard, and the local emergency number differs by country.

There's no fixed deposit. To confirm your booking, you can either pay in full at once or set up an installment plan. The website shows a suggested plan split into 2 payments, but Yes Getaways agents will advise on the best option for your dates, and the final payment must be made no later than 100 days before departure.

Travel insurance is not included but strongly recommended for cruise travel. US customers can add Allianz travel insurance directly during the booking flow. Canadian customers will need to arrange travel insurance independently.

Entry rules differ by country and by passport, and it is the traveler's responsibility to confirm them before departure. The rules below apply to US and Canadian passport holders, and all of them also apply to cruise passengers. Most ports require a free online arrival form, so we recommend completing them about 3 days before the cruise.

Note: Before departure, the Yes Getaways team will email you these entry requirements, with the official links for each country. The email is a courtesy, and it remains the traveler's responsibility to check the current rules and complete every form on time.

• Singapore: US and Canadian citizens do not normally need a visa for short tourist visits, but we recommend confirming on the official ICA website before you go. You need a passport valid for at least 6 months, and each traveler, including children, must hold their own individual passport, as collective travel documents are not accepted. The one step you must not skip is the free SG Arrival Card, submitted online or through the MyICA app within 3 days before arrival, including the day you land. Travelers without it may be denied entry. At immigration, expect fingerprint, facial and iris scans, and carry proof of onward travel and enough funds for your stay. You cannot work during a short visit and must leave before your Visit Pass expires. If you have been in a yellow fever risk country in the past 6 days, bring your vaccination certificate. Declare any cash or negotiable instruments above S$20,000 and any goods above your duty-free allowance, and remember that prohibited items cannot enter the country. More info: ica.gov.sg/enter-transit-depart/entering-singapore

• Thailand: US and Canadian passport holders can enter without a visa for short tourism stays of up to 30 days. You must complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online within 3 days before arrival. It is mandatory for all foreign travelers, even under the visa-free exemption, and it does not replace visa requirements. Without it, you may face delays at immigration or have to complete the form on arrival.

• Vietnam: US and Canadian passport holders must get a visa before arrival. You need a passport valid for at least 6 months with two blank pages. The easiest option is a 90-day e-visa from the official government portal, and you must enter and exit through the exact checkpoints printed on your approved e-visa. Passengers arriving by air complete an online pre-arrival form up to 72 hours before landing, but cruise passengers entering through a seaport do not use that portal: any arrival paperwork is handed out and completed on paper on board your ship. Declare any cash above about US$5,000 (around CA$6,800).

• Brunei: US and Canadian passport holders are visa-exempt for stays of up to 90 days, with a passport valid for at least 6 months. Two free steps are mandatory, including for cruise passengers: the E-Arrival Card on the official Brunei Immigration Portal (imm.gov.bn), and the Health Declaration, both completed within 3 days before arrival. You can submit the health declaration at healthinfo.gov.bn/travel or in the BruHealth app, and you should keep a screenshot of the confirmation to show at immigration. This applies even if you only go ashore for a few hours. Many cruise lines help coordinate these submissions, so check with your cruise operator.

• Malaysia: US and Canadian citizens are visa-exempt for tourism, with a passport valid for at least 6 months from your arrival date. You must complete the free Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) online within 3 days (72 hours) before arrival, at imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/mdac/main.

• Philippines: US and Canadian citizens do not need a visa for stays of up to 30 days. You need a passport valid for at least 6 months, and you must register on the free eTravel portal (etravel.gov.ph) within 3 days (72 hours) before arrival. You must also hold proof of a return or onward ticket, such as your cruise itinerary or a return flight, showing you will leave within 30 days. The eTravel QR code is mandatory for cruise passengers too.

It is the traveler's responsibility to check each country's current entry rules before departure. You can verify them on travel.state.gov for US citizens and travel.gc.ca for Canadian citizens.

⚠️ Please note that if your itinerary includes a transit or layover in the United Kingdom, you will be required to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travel. Entry requirements can change, and it is the traveler's responsibility to verify current visa, passport, and transit requirements before departure through their government's official travel advisory website.