Excursion Information - Bangkok

Tour: Visit the Floating Market & Pattaya Viewpoint

Duration: 5 Hours

Port: Bangkok

Celebrity Solstice SAT MAR 23/SUN MAR 24

Price: £72.09/per person – based on a minimum of 30

Activity Level: Moderate – Walking up to 2km (may involve steps and inclines) or moderate physical activity

Overview

You’ll depart from the port with your guide and driver towards Pattaya.

Visit the Pattaya Floating Market, first established in 2008 as the riverside attraction displaying and showcasing the beautiful ancient Thai riverside living community and authentic ways of life. Thailand is divided into 4 regions, and to reflect this the market is also divided into 4 major areas all displaying the culture and produce from their region and great prices. Be amazed as you travel along the waterways by boat around the canals as you discover how the market has pulled together the very unique areas of Thailand's regions with its culture, ways of life, food, products, and cultural performances indicative of the North, South, Central and North-eastern areas on the country.

Discover the market's landscape, infrastructure, construction, drawing, and design which are personal to each area offering a diverse look into the history and life in Thailand. See how the ancient Thai riverside community lives. You will have some free time to grab some lunch or discover the sites at your own pace.

The last stop is at Khao Pattaya View Point (Pattaya Viewpoint), known as a small hilltop that offers spectacular and panoramic views of Pattaya city. Now your day has come to an end we will make our way back to the cruise port in plenty of time for your ship’s departure.

Inclusions

Transport from/to port

English speaking guide

Entrance fees as specified in the itinerary

Shared boat ride (not a private boat)

Air conditioned transportation

Essential Information

Local currency is the Thai Baht

It is recommended to take sun cream and a sun hat, as at times on this excursion it can get unseasonably hot.

It is recommended to drink plenty of water.

Please wear comfortable footwear for this excursion as there is some walking on uneven ground, inclines, and steps.

Please do not forget your fully charged camera, as we do not want you to miss out on some wonderful memories.

The floating market has steps and an uneven walking path and is not suitable for passengers in wheelchairs.

Clients are required to take a copy of their passport or a picture of the passport on their phone.

Tour: Bangkok on Your Own

Duration: 8/9 Hours

Port: Bangkok

Celebrity Solstice SAT MAR 23/SUN MAR 24

Price: £37.26/per person-based on a minimum of 30

Activity Level: Moderate – Walking up to 2km (may involve steps and inclines) or moderate physical activity

Overview

The journey from the port to Bangkok City will take approximately a 2-hour drive, once you have arrived you will get to spend around 4-5 hours exploring the magnificent city of Asia on your own.

Bangkok is the capital of Thailand and its the largest city with 1,568.7 square kilometers and it has a population of 8 million.

Here is the list of attractions you can visit while you are in the city (not included):

Historical Sites

Royal Grand Palace

Wat Phra Keaw (The Emerald Buddha)

Wat Po (The Reclining Buddha)

Wat Arun (Dawn Temple)

Wat Trai Mit (The Golden Buddha)

Street Food

Yao Wa Rat

Shopping

Pratunam

Pahurat (Little India)

MBK

Siam Square

Siam Paragon

Museums

Museum Siam (The museums permanent exhibition emphasizes the history of the Thai people and their connections to nearby cultures)

Jim Thomson House (The King of Thai Silk)

Inclusions

Transport from/to port

English speaking guide

Meeting point at Laem Chabang cruise port

Essential Information

Local currency is the Thai Baht

It is recommended to take sun cream and a sun hat, as at times on this excursion it can get unseasonably hot.

It is recommended to drink plenty of water.

Please wear comfortable footwear for this excursion as there is some walking on uneven ground, inclines, and steps.

Please do not forget your fully charged camera, as we do not want you to miss out on some wonderful memories.

The floating market has steps and an uneven walking path and is not suitable for passengers in wheelchairs.

Clients are required to take a copy of their passport or a picture of the passport on their phone.

The tour escort who will be accompanying you on the transfer, will be on hand to give you the return times to board the coach and transfer back to the port in plenty of time for the cruise ships departure.

Tour: Canals of Bangkok and Shopping

Duration: 8 Hours

Port: Bangkok

Celebrity Solstice SAT MAR 23/SUN MAR 24

Price: £81.00/per person – based on a minimum of 30

Activity Level: Light – Some walking with potential steps at a casual pace

Overview

You will begin with an approximate 2 and a half hours drive towards the river pier in Bangkok, where you will board your Chao Phraya River boat ready for your canal cruise. As you board your boat, you will start your scenic boat ride through the canals and rivers of Bangkok, take advantage of the sights of Bangkok whilst your guide provides commentary along the journey on the canal

You take to the river aboard a longtail boat and leaving the main river you head into the intricate network of canals (klongs) of Thonburi. Much more peaceful Thonburi is a low-lying area opposite the main city; many of the houses here are built on stilts over the water and you pass the old wooden houses, local temples, restaurants and shops, which gives you an idea of how most of Bangkok would have been years ago. Its many canals had originally given Bangkok the name "Venice of the East." Passing by boat along the canals gives you a first hand impression of the scenic life along Bangkok's waterways. Sit back and relax as you take in all Bangkok has to offer, as you cruise along the river it lets you have a glimpse of the life in Bangkok, so dont forget your camera for most amazing memories.

You will now reach the Wat Arun, a Buddhist Temple in Bangkok, see the beautiful architecture inside and out of the temple. Once you have visited Wat Arun, you will now move onto the Icon Siam, the newest shopping mall which is located beside the Chao Phraya River, where you can enjoy some free time to explore the shops or grab some lunch or a coffee, before heading back to the coach ready to take you back to the port in plenty of time for your cruise ship's departure.

Inclusions

Transport from/to port

English speaking guide

Entrance fees as specified in the itinerary

Longtail boat ride (not a private boat)

Air conditioned transportation

Essential Information

Local currency is the Thai Baht

It is recommended to take sun cream and a sun hat, as at times on this excursion it can get unseasonably hot.

It is recommended to drink plenty of water.

Please wear comfortable footwear for this excursion as there is some walking on uneven ground, inclines, and steps.

Please do not forget your fully charged camera, as we do not want you to miss out on some wonderful memories.

The excursion is a combination of land vehicle and a longtail boat to visit the sights in Bangkok

This excursion is not suitable for wheelchair users

Appropriate dress must be worn around the vicinity of sacred sites (ladies shoulders covered, dress below the knees, no short trousers)

Clients are required to take a copy of their passport or a picture of the passport on their phone.

Tour: Grand Palace the Emerald Buddha & Wat Po (The Reclining Buddha)

Duration: 8 Hours

Port: Bangkok

Celebrity Solstice SAT MAR 23/SUN MAR 24

Price: £72.09/per person – based on a minimum of 30

Activity Level: Light – Some walking with potential steps at a casual pace

Overview

The meeting point is at the cruise port

This tour is a great way to experience not only fantastic sights but also learn more about the history and culture of Thailand! After departing from the cruise port you will head to the first stop on this marvelous journey, the official residence of the King of Thailand, the Grand Palace.

During your tour of the Majestic Palace, you will soon realize just why it is so popular with tourists. You will see such sights as the Thorn Halls, the Thai Silk Museum, and Palaces Courtyard.

Following on from this, you will head to the Emerald Buddha Temple. This is a truly amazing place to be! Words really cannot describe the awe you will feel as you look upon the Emerald Buddha Statue itself. Once you have managed to tear yourself away from this glorious sight, you will then make your way to Wat Po. Here, you will be able to look upon the famous reclining Buddha, as well as the Thai Massage Origin Wall Decoration. This tour is not to be missed!

At the end of the tour, you will be returned back to the port in plenty of time for your cruise ships departure.

Basic Itinerary

Depart from Port

Drive towards BangkokDrive down the Ratchadamnoen Avenue

Drive past Sanam LuangWalk to the Grand PalaceContinue to Emerald Buddha

Move on to Wat Po, Reclining Buddha; Thai Massage Wall Decoration

Free time around 30 minutes

Have lunch at local restaurant (not included in price) around 1 hour and a half

Return to the Port

Inclusions

Transport from/to port

English speaking guide

Entrance fees as specified in the itinerary

Longtail boat ride (not a private boat)

Air conditioned transportation

Essential Information

Local currency is the Thai Baht

It is recommended to take sun cream and a sun hat, as at times on this excursion it can get unseasonably hot.

It is recommended to drink plenty of water.

Please wear comfortable footwear for this excursion as there is some walking on uneven ground, inclines, and steps.

Please do not forget your fully charged camera, as we do not want you to miss out on some wonderful memories.

The excursion is a combination of land vehicle and a longtail boat to visit the sights in Bangkok

This excursion is not suitable for wheelchair users

Appropriate dress must be worn around the vicinity of sacred sites (ladies shoulders covered, dress below the knees, no short trousers)

If visitors show up at the front gate improperly dressed, there is a booth near the entrance that can provide clothes to cover you up properly (a deposit is required)

Making a purchase from the vendors along the way towards the entrance including the area nearby is no longer permitted.

Clients are required to take a copy of their passport or a picture of the passport on their phone.