Seabourn Encore: 14-Night from Singapore - December 21, 2026

With 12 hours hours in Laem Chabang (Bangkok), Thailand - from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM - you have a full day ashore with room to breathe. Go beyond the typical tourist stops: neighborhoods, local dining, and cultural sites that most cruise visitors never reach. Leave time for unstructured wandering. The Grand Palace complex is Bangkok's most iconic sight, filled with intricate buildings, golden details, and spiritual significance.

As a smaller vessel, the Seabourn Encore means a quicker disembarkation in Ko Kood, Thailand - fewer passengers funneling through the gangway gets you off the ship faster. Keep in mind that other, larger ships may be in port the same day, so pre-booking excursions or transportation is still a smart move. Ko Kood is famous for its beaches, with shallow clear water and pale sand that feels ideal for swimming.

Your ship arrives in Sihanoukville, Cambodia at 7:00 AM, one of the most common arrival windows. If you've booked a morning excursion, aim to be among the first off. If your plans are flexible, waiting 30-45 minutes lets the initial wave pass. Light clothing, sun protection, and comfortable shoes are recommended due to heat and humidity.

Your cruise ends in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam, where the Seabourn Encore is scheduled to dock at 9:00 AM. On a smaller ship, the disembarkation process moves quickly - most passengers are off within one to two hours. If you're flying out, book your flight at least four hours after the ship's scheduled arrival. Join a guided food tour or sample local dishes on your own, from pho and bun thit nuong to fresh spring rolls and strong Vietnamese coffee.

Your cruise departs from Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam on the Seabourn Encore. We strongly recommend flying in the day before - flight delays and cancellations happen, and the ship won't wait. Use the extra time to explore Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam and start your trip relaxed. Complete your online check-in before arrival. Vietnamese dong is the local currency, though cards are accepted in many places.

As a smaller vessel, the Seabourn Encore means a quicker disembarkation in Da Nang, Vietnam - fewer passengers funneling through the gangway gets you off the ship faster. Keep in mind that other, larger ships may be in port the same day, so pre-booking excursions or transportation is still a smart move. Just outside the city, the Marble Mountains are a cluster of limestone hills filled with caves, temples, and viewpoints.

Your ship arrives in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam at 7:00 AM, one of the most common arrival windows. If you've booked a morning excursion, aim to be among the first off. If your plans are flexible, waiting 30-45 minutes lets the initial wave pass. A small boat cruise through the bay is the best way to experience Ha Long.

Your cruise ends in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China, where the Seabourn Encore is scheduled to dock at 7:00 AM. On a smaller ship, the disembarkation process moves quickly - most passengers are off within one to two hours. If you're flying out, book your flight at least four hours after the ship's scheduled arrival. Central is the city's historic and financial core, filled with landmarks, shopping streets, and hidden pockets of tradition.