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Cruise the Far East in Burma and Thailand

The country of Burma (Myanmar) is now being opened to tourists who are discovering unspoilt scenery and stunning ancient temples and religious buildings. From capital Yangon (Rangoon) a variety of options include the Irrawaddy river with highlights the temple city of Bagan and famous Mandalay.

Thailand and its capital Bangkok are best visited by air or sea. Singapore is an excellent starting point for a cruise including Bangkok and the island of Koh Samui. Sea cruises calling at Yangon may visit the popular Thai island of Phuket.

Cruise Collection 2023/ 2024/ 2025

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  • Southeast Asia and Hong Kong

    Viking Ocean Cruises
    Viking Orion
    Bangkok 15 Nights Fly Cruise from £4990pp UK - Bangkok (Thailand), Sihanoukville (Cambodia), Ho Chi Minh City, Hue, Ha Long Bay, Hong Kong, Hong Kong - UK, At Sea, Ho Chi Minh City, At Sea

    Meet the locals, immerse yourself in the culture of Indochina and explore floating markets and sacred temples on this superb cruise from Thailand to Cambodia, Vietnam and China. Includes return flights from the UK and shore excursions

  • Singapore to Cape Town

    Ambassador Cruise Line
    Ambience
    Gardens By The Bay, Singapore 25 Nights Cruise Only from £2139pp Singapore, Georgetown, Penang, Phuket, Colombo, Male, Victoria, Mahé, Mombasa, Durban, Cape Town
  • 15-nt Vietnam & Thailand Pathways Voyage

    Azamara
    Azamara Onward
    Ha Long Bay 15 Nights Cruise Only from £2941pp Hong Kong, Ha Long Bay, Hue, Ho Chi Minh City, Klong Toey, Ko Samui, Singapore
  • Sydney to Cape Town

    Ambassador Cruise Line
    Ambience
    Cape Town 41 Nights Cruise Only from £3489pp Sydney, New South Wales, Melbourne, Victoria, Adelaide, South Australia, Fremantle, Western Australia, Lombok, Singapore, Georgetown, Penang, Phuket, Colombo, Male, Victoria, Mahé, Mombasa, Durban, Cape Town
  • Auckland to Cape Town

    Ambassador Cruise Line
    Ambience
    Table Mountain, Cape Town 46 Nights Cruise Only from £3909pp Auckland, Bay of Islands, Sydney, New South Wales, Melbourne, Victoria, Adelaide, South Australia, Fremantle, Western Australia, Lombok, Singapore, Georgetown, Penang, Phuket, Colombo, Male, Victoria, Mahé, Mombasa, Durban, Cape Town
  • 20-night Ancient Trade Routes Voyage

    Azamara
    Azamara Onward
    Colombo, Sri Lanka 20 Nights Cruise Only from £4208pp Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Sabang, Weh Island, Hambantota, Colombo, Cochin, Mumbai (ex Bombay), Muscat, Doha, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, At Sea
  • Singapore to London Tilbury

    Ambassador Cruise Line
    Ambience
    Penang, Malaysia 55 Nights Cruise Only from £4669pp Singapore, Georgetown, Penang, Phuket, Colombo, Male, Victoria, Mahé, Mombasa, Durban, Cape Town, Tristan da Cunha, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador de Bahia, Recife, Mindelo, São Vicente Island, Casablanca, Lisbon, Tilbury
  • Singapore to Rotterdam

    Ambassador Cruise Line
    Ambience
    Singapore Orchard Road Pixabay 56 Nights Cruise Only from £4739pp Singapore, Georgetown, Penang, Phuket, Colombo, Male, Victoria, Mahé, Mombasa, Durban, Cape Town, Tristan da Cunha, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador de Bahia, Recife, Mindelo, São Vicente Island, Casablanca, Lisbon, Tilbury, Rotterdam
  • Bangkok to Bali and Beyond

    Viking Ocean Cruises
    Choice of Ships
    Bangkok 12 Nights Fly Cruise from £4790pp UK - Bangkok (Thailand), At Sea, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, At Sea, Jakarta, Semarang, Surabaya, Bali, Bali - UK
  • Exotic Eastern Spices

    Oceania
    Nautica
    Mangalore Beach, India 20 Nights Cruise Only from £4839pp Dubai (UAE), Al Fujayrah, Mumbai (India), Mormugao (Goa), Mangalore, Cochin, Colombo (Sri Lanka), Yangon (Myanmar), Phuket (Thailand), Singapore

About Burma & Thailand Cruises

On the eastern side of the Malay peninsula north from Singapore is the Thai island of Koh Samui, famous for its white beaches and coconut trees.

At the top of the peninsula is Thai capital Bangkok. Its magnificent sights include the gold statue of the Buddha at Wat Trimitr Temple, the massive reclining Buddha, and the former royal Grand Palace with the Chapel of the Emerald Buddha. Smaller ships may be able to moor near Bangkok, larger ships berth at Laem Chabang port, some 2-3 hours by coach from Bangkok.

Phuket, on the north west of the Malay peninsula is Thailand’s premier resort island. Its beaches and resorts such as Patong are major attractions, but outside the city the hills can give stunning views over the blue Andaman sea. Phuket is often visited by sea cruise itineraries which may include Burma, Sri Lanka and India.

North of Thailand is Burma, with its capital Yangon (formerly Rangoon) now easily accessible by sea and air. Renamed Myanmar, Burma's move towards democracy has allowed a growth in tourism to this unspoilt country.

From Yangon, the Irrawaddy (Ayewarrdy) river flows upstream to fascinating villages and notably the amazing temples of Bagan before reaching famed Mandalay.

See our detailed section on Burma river cruises for information about the options for exploring the Irrawaddy and its sights.

PhuketPhuket Temples at BaganTemples at Bagan

Burma & Thailand Highlights

Bagan

Bagan was the capital of the Kingdom of Pagan during the 9th and 13th centuries. Over 10,000 Buddhist temples and monasteries were built, of which approximately 3000 still remain. Highlights include the revered Ananda Temple and the spectacular Shwzigon Pagoda, the holiest site in Bagan.

Bagan (Burma)Bagan (Burma)

Bangkok

Laem Chabang is the Thailand's main deep-sea port, and the chief entry-point for visitors to Bangkok. It is best-known for its world-class golf courses, notably the International Country Club designed by Jack Nicklaus. 10 miles south is the resort of Pattaya which has theme parks and a coral reef which can be explored by submarine.

Bangkok (Laem Chabang, Thailand)Bangkok (Laem Chabang, Thailand)

Ko Samui

Ko Samui is the second most popular island destination in Thailand after Phuket. Ko Samui is noted for its natural beauty - white sandy beaches, coral reef and crystal clear water. There are two picturesque waterfalls at Na Muang with a natural swimming pool, and on the north coast is a famous 12-meter-high statue of Buddha. At Wat Kunaram is one of the many mummified monks of Ko-Samui, this one on display.

Ko Samui (Thailand)Ko Samui (Thailand)

Mandalay

Mandalay was once the capital of Myanmar. Today, it is the second largest city in the country after Yangon. Highlights include the Bronze Mahamuni Pagoda, the Kuthodaw Pagoda, said to contain the world’s largest book and the Shwenandaw monastery, filled with wood carvings. Some cruiselines offer excursions to nearby Amarapura, home to the U Bein Bridge, the world’s longest teak bridge.

Mandalay (Burma)Mandalay (Burma)

Phuket

Phuket is Thailand's largest island, connected to the mainland by a bridge. It's noted for its beaches, bars, restaurants, spas, exotic markets, boutiques and nightlife. The last remaining parcel of virgin rain forest in Thailand is in Khao Phra National Park. There are several Buddhist temples, including Chalong Wat and its Grand Pagoda and among the many lovely beaches is Phang-Nga Bay which is spectacularly dotted with limestone karsts.

Phuket (Thailand)Phuket (Thailand)

Yangon

Yangon was founded in the 11th-century as a fishing village and transformed into a major hub during the colonial era. Today, it is the largest city in Myanmar and home to the famous Shwedagon Pagoda, a spectacular Buddhist temple and the most important religious site in the country.

Yangon (Burma)Yangon (Burma)