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We Spent 14 Days on a Viking Luxury Asia Cruise - Here's What Happened

Visit With Us (Rich and Helen)
Visit With Us (Rich and Helen)
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👁️ 19K views📅 5 months ago⏱️ 1:30:04
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❤️ Best for CoupleAsia · 14 nightsFrom BangkokVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

This is our very first visit, and honestly, we're buzzing harder than a Bangkok tuk tuk in rush hour.

We've been invited by Viking Cruisers UK to join them on a two-eek adventure from Bangkok to Hong Kong.

The chef's table is definitely a highlight for us and showcases a revolving cast of themed menus.

I recommend anyone to do it. So good.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book the pre-cruise extension to spend time in Bangkok before sailing.
Try the Italian cooking class on sea days for an immersive experience.
Use the thermal suite on the ship for a relaxing Nordic spa experience.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Jet lag from long flightsSleep on the plane and use the ship's spa to relax.
Navigating busy markets and citiesFollow the guide and stay together as a group.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the experience like on a 14-day Viking luxury cruise in Southeast Asia?
QIs the pre-cruise extension in Bangkok worth it?
QWhat are the dining options like on Viking Venus?

Topics Covered

Cabin Balcony4 Happy BaconSpa Fitness4½ Happy BaconDining Specialty4½ Happy BaconPool Deck4 Happy BaconShip Condition4 Happy BaconCrowd Capacity3½ Happy BaconPort Destination4½ Happy BaconDining Main4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Ho Chi Minh City4 Happy Bacon
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Da Nang4½ Happy Bacon
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Hong Kong4½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

Welcome to our HUGE immersive Luxury Cruise Vlog aboard the magnificent Viking Venus! Join us as we explore the breathtaking wonders of Southeast Asia, specifically sailing to the exotic ports of call in Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and Hong Kong. This Viking Ocean Cruises Ship Review is designed for discerning travellers looking for an honest, detailed look at the true experience. In this experience vlog, we provide in-depth Ship Review coverage of the Viking Venus, including our stateroom, the dining options, and the incredible, all-inclusive Thermal Suite. We break down the Viking Venus itinerary and offer essential Travel Tips for visiting the temples and historical sites in Cambodia and navigating the culture in Thailand, and finish in bustling metropolis of Hong Kong! . We also give you a glimpse of the luxurious amenities that make Viking Ocean Cruises a leader in the premium travel space. If you are planning a Luxury Cruise to Southeast Asia, this Cruise Vlog is essential viewing to help you decide if the Viking Venus is the right ship for you. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction 01:15 Bangkok Pre-Cruise Extension 12:31 Embarking Viking Venus 15:04 Deluxe Veranda Stateroom Tour 18:56 Another Day in Bangkok 24:06 Experiencing the Viking Thermal Suite 26:48 Sihanoukville, Cambodia 29:41 Don Bosco Cookery School, Sihanoukville 32:08 Sihanoukville, Cambodia 38:13 Gulf of Thailand, South China Sea (Sea Day) 44:08 Ho Chi Min City, Vietnam 52:03 Cu Chi Tunnels and Museum 01:02:00 Sea Day Activities 01:05:17 Chan May, Vietnam 01:11:30 Ha Long Bay, Vietnam 01:14:47 Kayaking in Ha Long Bay 01:21:47 Hong Kong, China VOLUNTARY DISCLOSURE: We were invited on board as guests of Viking. We received no fees or remuneration for producing media during and after this voyage from Viking. Any resulting videos have been produced without influence or expectation from Viking and we had complete editorial and artistic freedom. Viking have had no prior preview of this content and are watching for the first time along with you. All our videos contain our personal and unbiased opinion. Please ask us if you want to know more or visit www.asa.org.uk for more information on blogger/vlogger disclosure requirements. Thank you and we hope you enjoy the content as much as we did creating it. Rich and Helen x DO YOU WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS SHIP, CRUISE LINE OR VOYAGE? We are very proud to be official Brand Ambassadors for PANACHE CRUISES, the UK and US specialist in Elite Ocean, River, Expedition and Yacht Style cruising. Click on the link or give them a call on the number below and one of their dedicated Cruise Connoisseurs will help you plan your perfect cruise. PLEASE don't forget to mention 'Visit With Us'! Thank you. Call this number now - 0161 513 8202 (UK) or 888 894-6153 (US) Or copy this link into your browser - https://bit.ly/2PdAPxy (These are sponsored referral links and if you book through one of these, Visit With Us will get a few pennies at no cost to you to help us keep bringing you more great content you know - and hopefully - love. Thank you.) PLEASE SUBSCRIBE! Join us on FaceBook: search for 'Visit With Us' but also our cruise group 'Visit With Us Cruise Chat' Follow us on Instagram & Threads: visitwith.us Read our beautifully clean, picture rich blogs: www.visitwithus.co.uk Follow us on X (formerly Twitter): @visitwithus Follow us on Tiktok: @visitwithus Follow us on Bluesky: @visitwithus.bsky.social