VIETNAMESE COASTAL CRUISE
DATES: 2024 – NOV 29-DEC 08
DURATION: 10 DAYS/9 NIGHTS
EMBARK: HO CHI MIHN CITY
DISEMBARK: HA LONG
SHIP: LE LAPÉROUSE
FROM: $5,490*
All Inclusive – Port Charges, Open Bar, Gratuities to ship crew, Shore Excursions
*After 30% Early Booking Savings
NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
This PONANT itinerary invites you to discover Vietnam. Embark aboard Le Lapérouse for a 10-day cruise between sumptuous landscapes and timeless cities.
Throughout your journey, you will benefit from an excursion included per person per port of call, to choose from a selection offered by PONANT. During this cruise, embark on a cruise through the fascinating wonders of Halong Bay, discover the My Son sanctuary from Da Nang, and admire the exceptional heritage of Nha Trang. The diversity of experiences on offer promises you intense and varied moments (to discover the full range of excursions, go to the itinerary tab).
Your voyage will start in Ho Chi Minh City. Founded in the 17th century, this city formerly known as Saigon sits right near the Mekong Delta, a mythical river on which small, colourful boats throng on market days.
Le Lapérouse will then set sail for Nha Trang, a lively seaside resort with beautiful beaches bordering the turquoise waters of a bay dotted with tropical isles. Then, you will probably have the opportunity to enjoy the crystal-clear shores of wilder Doc Let, between dunes of immaculate sand, coconut trees and filao forests on the edge of the beach.
Your ship will then drop anchor at Quy Nhon, from where you’ll discover Ghenh Da Dia, an astonishing grouping of basalt rocks formed 200 million years ago by the meeting of molten lava and frozen water, giving the impression of perfectly juxtaposed columns.
Le Lapérouse will then navigate to Da Nang, a lively city renowned for its five “Marble Mountains” and its long beaches. It is the gateway to the charming old city of Hoi An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
From Chan May, you will also have the privilege to visit the former imperial capital of Vietnam, Hué, and its mausoleums. These architectural treasures, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are surrounded by lush nature and are home to the tombs of the ancient emperors.
The final stop on your Vietnamese odyssey is Ha Long, world-famous for its bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Highlights
- A cruise to discover various UNESCO Word heritages sites in Vietnam.
- UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the ancient imperial citadel of Huê, Hoi An ancient town, My Son Sanctuary, Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park.
- Make the most of an excursion included* per person per port of call during your cruise thanks to the selection made by our destination experts.
- Possibility of visiting an underground cave in the Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
- The paradisiacal beaches of Nha Trang and Doc Let.
- Opportunity to visit ancient Hindu and Buddhist sites in Nha Trang
- Possibility of visiting My Son (from Da Nang), the former religious centre of Champa, a Hindu kingdom located in the center of Vietnam.
- Possibility of discovering Ghenh Da Dia (from Quy Nhon), an impressive grouping of basalt columns.
*Pre-bookings open around two months before the start of the cruise; requests are processed on a first-come first-served basis, subject to availability.
Included features:
- All accommodations, meals, and excursion described above
- Gratuities to crew, guides and drivers on included excursions
- Comprehensive 9-night cruise with all the amenities for which Ponant ships are famous.
- All meals while on board the ship (from dinner on the day of embarkation to breakfast on the day of disembarkation)
- Captain’s welcome cocktail and gala dinner
- Free Wi-Fi onboard
- “Open Bar” (pouring wines, house champagne, alcohol except premium brands… list available upon request)
- Evening entertainment and events
- Room service 24h (special selection)
- Park entry fees into protected areas
- Airfare
- Optional excursions
- Personal expenses (such as laundry, telephone, Internet, etc.)
- Travel Insurance
- Pre- and Post-cruise programs
Like all the other ships in the PONANT EXPLORERS series, these beautiful ships have been designed to provide absolute comfort for its passengers, even at the heart of the world’s most remote and isolated regions.
Racy lines, state-of-the-art equipment, a refined design, a softly muted and at the same time convivial ambiance together with a deliberately restricted number of cabins all contribute to the modernity of this unique ship in the world of cruising.
You will encounter unique itineraries, calls inaccessible to large ships, chic and elegant yacht-like ambiance, refined and personalized service as well as gastronomic cuisine.
Fast Facts:
- Length: 430 ft
- Beam: 59 ft
- Draft: 15 ft
- Cruising speed: 12.5 knots
- Guest decks: 5
- Guest capacity (double occupancy): Up to 184 PAX
- Normal crew size: 118
- Gross tonnage: 9976 UMS
RESTAURANTS
Loyal to the great French tradition, the haute cuisine on board is worthy of the finest restaurants, where discreet, attentive service is the hallmark.
The Le Nautilus gastronomic restaurant
Towards the rear of deck 4 you’ll find a panoramic restaurant large enough to accommodate all our passengers at one sitting. Offering a different concept than on our other ships, this space is open to the exterior and serves buffets of salads, desserts and cheeses. Our discreet and attentive staff provide a table service for hot meals.
Grill Restaurant
An exterior grill restaurant on deck 3 offering a relaxed ambiance and atmosphere:
PUBLIC AREAS
Main Lounge
Able to accommodate all our passengers at once for moments of shared conviviality, and as a venue for both daytime and evening shows and entertainment.
Panoramic Lounge
Library, internet desk, cocktail bar, live entertainment on selected evenings. Direct access to the panoramic terrace.
Wellness Area
Spa treatments, L’Oreal Paris hair salon, free access sauna and open gym
Pool deck
A swimming pool offering panoramic views and equipped with a counter-current system. A pleasant, attractive sun deck. An exterior bar and lounge equipped with armchairs and sofas
The Theater
188-seat capacity, cutting edge audio and lighting technology and LED stage background wall enabling the projection of ultra-high resolution media.
ACCOMMODATIONS
A contemporary and warmly welcoming design –
All the 92 staterooms and suites are equipped with private balconies or terraces. Like the rest of the ship’s spaces, they have been designed to be exceptionally open to the exterior. Brightness and radiance, discreet luxury, ethnic touches, contemporary design and unparalleled levels of comfort add the finishing touches to the all-round voyage experience.
- Individually-controlled air-conditioning
- Cabin layout: king-size bed, or twin beds, adjoining cabins available (children welcome)
- Minibar
- Flat screen satellite TV
- Video on demand
- Bose™ Bluetooth speaker
- Desk with stationery
- Electronic safe
- Hermès® bath products
- Dressing table and hairdryer
- Bath robes
- Direct line telephone
- 110/220 volt outlets
- 24hr room service
- Inclusive Internet access Wifi
DELUXE STATEROOM
- Area : 19 m²
- Capacity :up to 2 passengers per cabin
DELUXE SUITE DECKS 3-6
- Area : 27 m²
- Capacity :up to 2 passengers per cabin (Deck 4 & 6; 3 passengers per cabin)
GRAND DELUXE SUITE DECK 6
- Area : 45 m²
- Capacity: up to 4 passengers per cabin
PRESTIGE DECKS 4-5
- Area : 19 m²
- Capacity: up to 2 passengers per cabin
PRESTIGE DECK 6
- Area : 19 m²
- Capacity: up to 4 passengers per cabin
PRESTIGE DECKS 5-6 SUITE
- Area : 38 m²
- Capacity: up to 4 passengers per cabin
PRIVILEGE SUITE DECKS 5-6
- Area : 32 m²
- Capacity: up to 3 passengers per cabin
OWNER’S SUITE
- Area : 45 m²
- Capacity: up to 4 passengers per cabin
