Cruising Around Vietnam

Impressions from Vietnam Cruise itineraries in the South China Sea visit up to five ports in Vietnam. Phu My, the port for Ho Cho Min City (Saigon), Da Nang, Nah Trang and Hai Phong, the port nearest Hanoi. You’ll find the Vietnamese people are friendly and eager to welcome visitors. Shopping is inexpensive and easyContinue reading “Cruising Around Vietnam”

Port of Call Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City, as it is officially called, is a sprawling city located on the delta of the Dong Nai River however even locals still call it by its original name, Saigon. With the rapid industrialization recently of Vietnam a number of port facilities have been built along the channels of the Dong NaiContinue reading “Port of Call Ho Chi Minh City”

A Vietnam Adventure, An Afternoon Shopping On Dong Khoi Street

An Update On This Article Seven years after this visit to Dong Khoi we returned to Saigon and were really surprised at how much this city and Dong Khoi Street have changed. Most of the high fashion boutiques, posh shops, souvenir outlets and restaurants are gone – replaced by the glass and stainless facades ofContinue reading “A Vietnam Adventure, An Afternoon Shopping On Dong Khoi Street”

Port of Ho Chi Minh City

Links To Additional Information What to expect on a cruise stop in Vietnam to visit Ho Chi Minh City. Where you dock, how to get around, money and attractions to see. When your cruise ship visits the port of Ho Chi Minh City see where you dock, transportation options, local money and attractions. Part ofContinue reading “Port of Ho Chi Minh City”

Vietnam

Above-The Japan Bridge, Hoi An. Impressions of Vietnam Our recent South China Sea cruise made four stops in Vietnam. Because we were back-to-back cruising,  Phu My, the port for Ho Cho Min City was duplicated. We took advantage of two ship’s tours and an independent trip into Saigon with bus service provided by the shipContinue reading “Vietnam”