Thailand Cruise Ports
When you think of Thailand, it could perhaps be the mega city of Bangkok that comes to mind, or holiday resorts built around its beautiful beaches but something that should be amongst the first things you think about is a cruise holiday.
Thailand is home to many great ports of call and also one of the most popular turnaround ports in the region, so it is no surprise that Thailand is one of the busiest countries from a cruising point of view, in Asia.
It isn’t just the mainland of Thailand that offers great ports as a number of its islands also offer the opportunity for those cruising around Southeast Asia to visit.
One of the great things about Thailand is the opportunities it gives cruises as it features on a wide range of itineraries.
Thanks in part to having two large coastlines, cruisers can visit ports on its east coast on trips also visiting the likes of Taiwan, China, Japan, Vietnam, the Philippines and Singapore whilst cruisers up the east coast of Thailand allows you to visit places such as India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia and across the Indian Ocean to the Middle East and Africa.
Cruises To Thailand
Cruise Holidays To Thailand
Thailand is home to numerous incredible ports of call and destinations just waiting to be explore ranging from a large metropolis where you will need to a few days to take in all of its attractions to small remote village where the natural beauty that surrounds you is the major draw.
Popular beach holiday resorts that attract holidaymakers from across the globe can also be experienced onboard a cruise, with the island paradise of Phuket amongst one of the most prevalent cruise destinations available.
Thailand Cruise Guide
In this guide, we bring you all of the cruise ports you can visit in the country and all of the other information you need to decide if a cruise to Thailand should be one to add to your bucket list.
Turnaround Ports
Laem Chabang is the countries main cruise ports and is located on the outskirts of the country’s capital city of Bangkok.
That makes it a great place to start or end your cruise and enjoy time exploring all that is available in the city and to make use of the international connections to its airport.
The port is some distance from the city centre but most cruise ships calling in there on wider itineraries of the region will offer overnight stays to make the most of your time in Bangkok.
Ports of Call
Phuket is a world-famous holiday destination which attracts visitors from across the globe to take advantage of its beaches, nightclubs and street food markets.
There is a lot more to the island that is often known as a party island including the domineering giant Buddha that sits overlooking the popular resort of Patong, which is one place cruise ships arrive at as they drop anchor in Patong Bay with over ships arriving docking at a deepwater port in the southeast of the country.
Koh Kood, also known as Ko Kut, is a small island in the Gulf of Thailand that welcomes smaller and more luxurious cruise ships full of guests having the chance to explore what is often called the prettiest island in Thailand.
That is down to the island’s beautiful sandy beaches, idyllic rainforest and crystal clear seas that when coupled with warm all-year around weather makes for a great day of unwinding and relaxing.
Koh Samui is the second largest island in Thailand which is found in the Gulf of Thailand just off of the eastern coast of the Thai mainland.
It is known for its palm tree lined beaches, coconut groves, beautiful rainforests, mountains and as the location of many luxurious holiday resorts and spas but those on smaller cruise ships can also step ashore and enjoy all of the relaxation and natura beauty on offer in Koh Samui.
Popular Cruise Lines
Due to the popularity of the country with cruisers and cruise lines there is a wide variety of lines that offer itineraries calling into Thailand, with the likes of Celebrity Cruises, Oceania Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), Regent Seven Seas, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Silversea Cruises, Azamara Cruises and Seabourn offer the widest range of options.
Thailand
Location: Southeast Asia
Capital City: Bangkok (Krung Thep Maha Nakhon)
Currency: Baht
Language: Thai
Demonym(s): Thai
Top Ports: Laem Chabang, Phuket
Thailand, formally known as Siam, shares a border with Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, Malaysia and maritime borders with Vietnam, Indonesia and India and with the likes of China and Japan not too far away by sea, it is no surprise that the country has been a melting pot of different cultures down the years to where it has its own vibrant culture of its own.
After migrating from China from the 6th century onwards, to form the modern era Thailand, numerous people have fought over the country with the likes of the Mon, Khmer Empire and Malay states ruling them historically and the Portuguese empire in more recent times.
There impact on the country can be experienced throughout but the country has also developed a modern tourist industry built around its natural beauty and sandy beaches, with plenty of modern attractions to entertain all of the millions of global visitors each year.
Another major attraction of the country is its friendly people and incredible food and no visit to Thailand would be complete without visiting a street food market to experience local Thai cuisine including the likes of Khao Pad, Khao Soi, Gaeng Daeng, Tom Yum Goong and the iconic Pad Thai.
Best Time To Visit Thailand
The main cruise season for Thailand is between October-March when many extra ships arrive in southeast Asia from the colder climes of Alaska and Europe to make the most of the sunny weather in the region.
That gives you the best range of ships and lines to choose from, but it is possible to visit Thailand all year around.
Thailand Cruises From The UK
Whilst it is possible to be able to cruise from the United Kingdom to Thailand, you will need plenty of time and money to be able to do so as only World Cruise itineraries and repositioning routes between the UK and Australia call in there.
Thailand Cruises From Southampton
There are only a handful of cruisers leaving these shores to go to Thailand each year with the majority setting sail from England’s leading cruise port of Southampton.
Here at CruiseHols.co.uk we bring you all of the information you will ever need to choose the right cruise destination for you and your family.
Our destination guides include everything from ports to attractions and excursion to the positives and negatives of the destination.
