Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, is the largest city in Vietnam and a vibrant hub of commerce, culture, and history. Located in the southern part of the country, it serves as the economic center of Vietnam and is a popular destination for tourists from around the world. It offers a unique blend of traditional Vietnamese charm and modern urban development. The bustling streets are lined with markets, shops, and restaurants, offering a wide variety of local cuisine and unique shopping experiences.
With an area of 2,061 km2, Ho Chi Minh City’s population as of January 2023 is 9.32 million people. Administratively, Ho Chi Minh City is now divided into 22 Districts.
The most popular name of the city is Ho Chi Minh, which was named after the former president of Vietnam on 02/07/1976. Before the city’s name was Saigon. However, both names are still popularly used by Vietnamese nowadays.
Unlike what many tourists think, the city has a deep history for hundreds of years. Founded in 1698 by the name Gia Dinh, it has observed many historical events until now.
Tan Son Nhat International Airport (Cảng hàng không quốc tế Tân Sơn Nhất)
Tan Son Nhat Airport code is SGN
Trường Sơn, Phường 2, Tân Bình, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
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Ho Chi Minh City
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With the chic atmosphere, indoor and outdoor seating in an authentic concept, the fine dining restaurant is designed in aneverlasting elegant style, features luxury amenities and open kitchen.
We offer western food, famous Vietnamese traditional food served in BBQ, buffet and a la carte. Guests could enjoy light breakfast, lunch, BBQ dinner while cruising through the wonderful landscapes of the world heritage site.
The bar is set up in both outdoor – pool view and indoor – inside the restaurant, which provides maximum convenience for customers. With a wide selection of international wines, cocktails, non-alcoholic beverages, coffee, the bar is a perfect place where you could enjoy the romantic, sweet and relaxing moments in the fresh air and the natural scenery.
Located at the front of the second deck. The mini-golf course is one of the finest and relaxing area, guest could use our golf club onboard to practice or play some holes with your partners.
In the same deck with the fine dining room, the open-air pool is designed in infinity pool style, covered by teak flooring. The perfect relaxing place to chill, to take your own unique photos and enjoy in the panoramic view of the bay.
Elite Spa, sauna and massage offers a journey of reawakening. The combination of local spa rituals with indigenous ingredients. Guest will enjoy a truly relaxing moment in multiple choice of facials and signature massages…
Located in the basement, the wine and cigars cellar is fully stocked of wines and famous cigars. With the great decoration, spacious seating, this area provides a perfect place for a wine tasting or private meetings.
Located on the first deck, the fitness room is available with treadmills, stationary bikes and some dumbbells. Guests could recharge their energy while enjoying the bay natural view.
For post-workout treatment, guests could enjoy the sauna or massage therapies, please make your spa reservation in advance with our Cruise Manager.
As a luxury cruise, Elite Of The Seas has one of the best looking sundeck & corridor.
Kayaking
Do kayaking by yourself in calm water through floating houses, explore the beauty of limestone caves so close by yours eyes, hands and individual feeling.
Local rowing Boat
Get ready for visiting floating village where rowing boats rowed by local people. You will have chance to experience history, culture and the daily life of local peoples while rowing through floating village. You will make a short hiking trip around village, along landscape and enjoy water sport.
Swimming
How amazing to swim in the calm, clean water with less touristy or visit nature beach of the Lan Ha bay by walking along beach,. Relaxing after activities, immersing in the water to get stronger
Squid Fishing
When the night falls, it must be fun when standing on the boat and try your luck with sly squids. Try to be patient, squid fishing can be successful from your skills.
Tai chi Class
Tai chi is one of the best ways to release stress and fatigue. Our Tai chi master will guide you with a basic lesson which has been simplified so that everyone can easy to follow. Let’s come on the sundeck in the early morning and start your new day in fresh air to full charge your energy for the day.
Cooking Demonstration
Learn how you can make one of Vietnam traditional dishes – Spring roll. Our chief will carefully introduce what is the ingredient needed, how to make it and you may do at home for your family or friends. With guides from our chef, we hope you can make Vietnam traditional food in perfect way.
Please note that itinerary time is calculated approximately. Actual time may depend on weather, traffic & other factors.
– Full equipped luxury en-suite cabin with multi A/C, marble bathroom, and finest bathroom amenities
– All meals on board
– Tender/speedboat transfer
– Welcome drink
– Live Music
– 24-hour room service with no extra charges
– 24-hour food ordered with no extra charges
– Refilled bottled fresh water with no limit
– Cookery demonstration
– Entrance and sightseeing fees
– Tai chi, games, gym, swimming pool and library
– Beach activities such as kayaking, bamboo boating, caving, squid fishing
– Internet wifi, Satellite – HD LED TV
– Fishing and golf equipment
– English speaking guide
– On board insurance and service charges
– Beverages
– Luxury Transfer service (if requested)
– Tips and other personal expenses
– All other services not clearly mentioned above.
Please note that itinerary time is calculated approximately. Actual time may depend on weather, traffic & other factors.
– Full equipped luxury en-suite cabin with multi A/C, marble bathroom, and finest bathroom amenities
– All meals on board
– Tender/speedboat transfer
– Welcome drink
– Live Music
– 24-hour room service with no extra charges
– 24-hour food ordered with no extra charges
– Refilled bottled fresh water with no limit
– Cookery demonstration
– Entrance and sightseeing fees
– Tai chi, games, gym, swimming pool and library
– Beach activities such as kayaking, bamboo boating, caving, squid fishing
– Internet wifi, Satellite – HD LED TV
– Fishing and golf equipment
– English speaking guide
– On board insurance and service charges
– Beverages
– Luxury Transfer service (if requested)
– Tips and other personal expenses
– All other services not clearly mentioned above.