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If you watch the video at around the 9:20 mark, you can see the price list in US dollars. The more people in your group, the higher the price. However, you can still "negotiate" off the list price (like what my Dad did --- bargained from $245 to $160 at the Phu My (Vietnam) port.) We had a group of 7 people. Of course speaking their native language helps. However, even if you were to pay the list price of $245 for 7 people, that would be a bargain compared to booking an excursion with the cruise line. Have fun on your trip!

@@niteowl8 thanks, did you guys took care of visas before going into Thailand and/or Vietnam, or did the cruise company helped you guys?

john tsuang The cruise ship took care of all the visas and immigration stuff. No need to do anything “extra”.

Miranda Sebothoma -- yes, you can book excursions on the ship but depending on how many people are involved, it could add up $$$. If you check out the video at the 9:20 mark, you can see the prices for a tour from the companies that are outside of the port. But if you want to play it safe, the shop excursion is not a bad route. Especially if you don’t speak their native language.

Hi - we went in month of July (Summertime). Weather was hot but wasn't too bad! You will have to check your flight prices to Singapore but the cruise itself was around $1300 a person or so. Don't remember the exact amount. But you will be visiting many ports and not just one country. Have fun!

Hi Jaylin - if you watch the video at around the 9:20 mark, you can see the price list in US dollars. The more people in your group, the higher the price. However, you can still "negotiate" off the list price (like what my Dad did --- bargained from $245 to $160 at the Phu My (Vietnam) port.) We had a group of 7 people. Of course speaking their native language helps. However, even if you were to pay the list price of $245 for 7 people, that would be a bargain compared to booking an excursion with the cruise line. Have fun on your trip!

+Alan Brooker yes, there are atms in the ports. Just stick with the tourist area of the ports. I️ do know that Vietnam is a bit restrictive in regards I️ their currency so unknown if you can get Vietnamese dollars via ATM. We exchanged money at one of the places inside a mall/market. But as mentioned previously, the tour companies that cater to the cruise ships will usually accept US dollars and have English speaking guides. Have a great trip!

+Erica Yang Hi. I think the drive is worth it. Better to explore based on what you want to see. The cruise does not offer free shuttle. Check out the video at around the 9 minute mark. We negotiated a full day rental with driver for $160 US. That was for all of us (7 people). The driver will have prearranged sites but if you want to see something specific just let them know. They will accommodate. Tips doesn’t hurt either! Let me know if any other questions and enjoy your cruise in December!

Great! Thanks for the information. Was there a time that you guys had to be back for the cruise on the first day? We stay two days in Bangkok and are considering staying overnight in Bangkok to see the nightlife.

+Erica Yang Depends on your ship’s schedule. Our ship stayed overnight in Bangkok so a lot of people got a hotel room and spent their night on land. You can board anytime throughout the night. This was the Jewel of the Seas

I see. We are traveling on Holland America's Volendam. I would really like to see Bangkok but also want to go to Pattaya to see the Sanctuary of Truth! When you guys were negotiating for transportation, did you pay in USD? or did you have to exchange money when you got there?

Yeah we stayed overnight at the Laem Chabang (Bangkok) port so one day we went to Bangkok and the other day went to Pattaya. In regards to the money, if you negotiate transportation NEAR THE CRUISE TERMINAL - they take U.S. Dollars at all the ports. If you pause the video at the 9:20 mark, you will see the paperwork is in U.S. Dollars, with an English Speaking Guide. But we did exchange money prior to getting to cruise as we wanted spending money when we were out of the "tourist" areas.

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