Princess Asia Cruise Vlog Ho Chi Minh City
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- Опубліковано 9 лип 2024
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Today we are visiting Ho Chi Minh City or Saigon Vietnam on our Diamond Princess Asia Cruise vlog series. On this Diamond Princess cruise we'll cover 2800 nautical miles and visit Tokyo, Shimizu, Osaka, Taipei (Keelung), Hong Kong, Nha Trang & Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) Vietnam, and Singapore.
We booked this tour through: phamtoursvietnam.com/phumy-por...
We start off this morning's Princess cruise vlog with a picturesque look at Phu My cruise port in Vietnam. Phu My is not a tender port, so we just hopped right of the ship and headed for the exit gate. In Phu My, however, just walking out the exit is not an option. You have to take a bus to the exit. So we waited in very short line, and ultimately made our way out. After a quick trip out the gate, we met our guide, hopped on a very comfortable mini bus, and started our journey to the Rex hotel. At the Rex hotel we drank fantastic Vietnamese coffee, listened to the informative talk of our guide Tu, and took in the beautiful views around the hotel. The next stop on our tour was a fascinating temple where we were guided through burning incense, and entertained with discussions about the culture and history of the area. Afterward we embarked on probably one of the craziest things we've done on an excursion. We traveled around the busy streets of Ho Chi Mini City Vietnam by rickshaw. Now, to clarify, being on a rickshaw was not the crazy part. The crazy part was the Ho Chi Minh City traffic, and feeling so close to it. It was a super fun adventure, and we highly recommend it. Next up was a stop for Pho lunch at the delectable Pho 2000 restaurant. The food was terrific. The restaurant was wonderfully chaotic, and certainly a must try experience. After lunch we took a quick trip to the market. Our guide told us we shouldn't bother trying to buy anything, because the haggling is commonplace. Other brief stops included Vietnams version of Notre Dame, and a famed post office. Following those brief stops, we headed off to the War museum. The war museum is a good stop for anyone interested in this dark period, and the historical significance of these events. We decided the images and other related items were too disturbing for our young son, and spent the majority of this stop in a nearby coffee shop. The final stop on our adventure was a Lacquer factory where we were treated to a thorough explanation of the process involved in creating these beautiful pieces of art. After the explanation we were allowed to spend some time shopping for souvenirs. We close out the video with a look at Phu My port. This was a quite day on our Diamond Princess cruise adventure. It was varied, exhilarating, and educational all wrapped up in one package. From the fun conversations with our guide, to the mouth watering Pho at Pho 2000, and the up close interaction with Ho Chi Minh City traffic, it was another memorable day on our Princess Cruises voyage to Asia. Thanks for joining us for this cruise vlog as we travel to Japan for our Diamond Princess Asia Cruise. We've got much more Asia cruise adventures ahead. We'll have some Asia cruise tips, more cruise vlogs from Japan, Taiwan, Vietnam, and Singapore.
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When I was stationed in S. Korea, I went to the War Memorial... It is very humbling and makes me respect you even more for going and remembering those who lost their lives in Vietnam...
Fantastic video! I have to admit, I was even a little white-knuckled during that rickshaw ride!
Prior to our naval vessel pulling into Cam Ranh International Port, I gave a talk one evening to a room full of Naval Officers about Vietnam's turbulent past and how that's shaped the country's present and near-term future. If you consider the resistance against Japanese occupation in 1940 as a starting point, and then the Sino-Vietnamese war of late-70's / early-80's as a general end point, there's conceivably three or more living generations of Vietnamese that know first-hand the horrors of war.
Following the American Civil War, the saying was that everyone knew someone who fought. 150 years later, the same can likely be said for Vietnamese people. Therefore, it's incredibly important to be both humble and respectful of that period. You did a tremendous job of showing that aspect in just the right way.
Loved your guide. Sign that guy up! He has a superb sense of video.
My daughter did a tour of Vietnam with a mate and had a great time. She reckons the story of the war from the other side is a little different.
Long ride from the port to the city. All the tourists hanging out the windows on the way there, on the way back after lunch all you hear is snoring from the exhausted seniors.
Funny, isn't it? In the morning you can't wait to get off and explore, eight hours later all you want is to crash out in the freshly cleaned and tidied cabin. That's the big attraction for me. No bags to schlepp around, pack and unpack, a familiar haven with all the things you need right there. Doing a land tour is different with every night a different hotel and room to memorise and after a while they all look the same.
Thanks for the effort of presenting this. It must be exhausting to do a recap back on the ship but having it fresh in your mind makes it easier to tell the story.
I've never been to Vietnam, so your volg has been a help.
Your video editing skills are amazing! This is why I love your vlogs. They keep you interested!
Thanks so much! We appreciate the kind words!
Whoever dislikes these videos is nuts! Sheri, you’re my favorite blogger on You Tube! Thank you and your family for doing what you do!! 💖💖💖
Thanks, Brooke. We have some folks who dislike the videos the moment we publish, which indicates they don't watch them. Haters gonna hate, right? In the words of Taylor Swift, LOL! Hugs, and thank you!
CruiseTipsTV you got that right! Also in the words of Taylor Swift, shake it off!!! Ha! Y’all are doing amazing, keep doing your thing!!! Hugs!! 😊🤗
Touche! LOVE that! Thanks Brooke!
The point Brooke was making is that someone "dislikes" the video the moment that it is published, meaning, they didn't watch the video *at all* to make that type of judgment.
I never wanted to travel in this part of the world until I watched your vlogs. Thanks
I love hearing that. We are so intrigued by Asia now as well. I'd return in a heartbeat.
I feel the same way. It looks amazing.
I would love to experience Vietnam. Your guide was so joyful. I think it is important to learn about the history of a country and to remember the war but look at the beauty now, especially the people. Your son is so blessed to see the world with his parents. So happy to share a small part of your adventure❤️
SSVacationista great comment. And that’s what travelling is all about...new experiences and learning about other places. Unlike the commenter above that said they just want to relax on a cruise, not do all the running around 🙄
Another fantastic vlog! 😍 Reminds me so much of my time spent in Asia! ❤️
Nice video tour! I loved Vietnam when I was there, nice work!
What a happy day..your guide was charming. Love all your blogs. 😌😌
Great video I am hoping to to go on this tour in March and really excited now xx
Great tour! I need to put Saigon on my places to visit list. I love Vietnamese food already.
Thank you for this. Loved this video. Like the simple statement about lunch. That said it all....I would love to do Asia cruise. Thanks for taking us on this journey.
Loved the tour. Thank you for taking us along.
Incredible filming. Thank you!
This is absolutely amazing! What an awesome excursion!
Thank you so much. We enjoyed it!
That was a very cool excursion! The rickshaws are something I'd like to try, along with that pho!
Thank you for sharing learning so much
Hi sheri great vlog. Vietnam looked beautiful. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us xx
Our pleasure, and thanks for the comment!
Great video. I’m enjoying these adventures. Thank you. 😁
Your tour guide is soooo cute!
You guys really had some amazing excursions on this trip. Thanks for taking us along.
I agree- we had some great adventures!!!
What a great tour!
Interesting video! Enjoyed seeing the sights! Really liked your tour guide.
Thanks Nancy! We thought Tu was outstanding too!
the soup in your video, my aunt makes that. she is from vietnam. my uncle was in the war. i'm sure it was very emotional going to the museums. i'll have to ask her about the coffee. love watching your videos
That looks like a fabulous tour!! I can't wait to visit in November!
SO excited for you!
Looking at that pho made my mouth water!! I think I need to pick some up for dinner tonight!
Your tour guide was too cute!
Just booked a HAL Japan cruise 2024 while on t0our HAL Alaska cruise. Your videos were so helpful for our trip. Thank you!
I would love to visit Saigon. Maybe someday.
Wow, all those scooters😮great. Footage 👍🏼
Thanks Isabel!
Great video, thank you for sharing this with us. I would love to see Vietnam again.
Our pleasure Kenneth- I hope you get to visit again one day.
Hi. Im going to book a HAL cruise to Alaska so I start to searching the information about the cruise and I saw your this video. Amazing! your cruise docked at Saigon ( HCM city ) where i come from and exactly the China town area where I lived before. When I watched the street in your video, it reminded me a lot of my old memories 🤓
Wow nice I'm so excited to travel cruiseship I'm so Interested go there.. I love it💖❤️
Finding your videos very helpful as am visiting all these ports/countries later in the year. Giving me an insight.
So glad to hear. This is a terrific cruise, and a very unique itineraries. It remains one of our all time favorites!
Sheri
We will be travelling from Vancouver around Alaska and down to Singapore. We live in the UK
your guide was so cute! so happy to be filmed, rofl!
Wasn't he sweet? Loved that day!
Hey I am curious how many cruises ish do you go on a year thx btw I love your vids and my family are planning another cruise on p and o cruises Australia to New Caledonia Vanuatu and Marie and this is helping a lot thank you
Next year, I am going on a Carnival cruise for seven nights. With 4 ports, how much money do you suggest I save?
What do you use to record your videos.
Great video, going on Spectrum in May and we go to that port, but I am thinking if staying on the ship with my 2 year old grandson, I think Saigon will be too much for him. I am sure my daughter and son-in-law will enjoy it. Thanks for sharing your experience
I think that’s a wise decision! Feel feee to message me on Facebook if you have any questions!
I'm going on the rcl spectrum in jun
Definitely haven't visited Vietnam if you didn't have Pho while there, I bet it was delicious.
Just an FYI in case any of your viewers visit Asia.. (10:09) It is not proper chopstick etiquette to leave your chopsticks in your food, while not fully vertical it's still considered a taboo. If you are going to put your chopsticks down, lean it against the bowl, on a napkin or wrapper or if given, the chopstick holder. I usually just use the wrapper the chopsticks come in or a napkin and make a triangle out of it and lean it on that so the business end of the chopsticks is off the table. This may not be taboo in every Asian country but it is in most.
Was that a cruiseline excursion? Also, how did you fare with currency?
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Which tour company did you go with?
Containers!! 😃 #TransportationNerd #EquipmentManager #MoveThatFreight
Awesome video tour. I usually watch a lot of travel vlogs and it’s usually one whole video selfie. They always have the camera on their face, talk about beautiful scenery but we the viewer only see their faces. Its very frustrating. Thank you for all you do, Im sure it’s a lot of work.
Hi Sheri, thank you for sharing this video. Can I ask how much for the bus tour cost per a person from the port Phu My to City HCM?
I want to know 2 thx
it it a good travel guide,welcome to china
Hi Sheri and CruiseTips family. Was that tour operated by Pham Tours ? I have booked with them for 9th April when we arrive on Majestic Princess. Looks to be the same itinerary as shown to me, but different order.. Would I be able to post a link to this Vlog in our rollcall on Cruise Critic ? Many thanks and keep up the fantastic work.. Mr CruiseTipsTV does a splendid job with editing.. Cheers, Peter.
Yes, it sure was! Yes, please do share the video to your roll call- that would be much appreciated! I hope you have an amazing time on Majestic.
Thank you. We have some excited cruisers on our roll call now. 2 Vans booked !
Cheers, Peter..
Redland Bay, Queensland, Australia.
These Vlogs are incredible! It is so wonderful watching your sweet family capture these amazing memories & having the skill to preserve & share them. My sweet aunt and uncle traveled to Vietnam yearly to do medical work and build schools. I just showed my daughter a resin jewelry they brought me back the other day. How fun to see all of those items! Thank you for sharing your amazing work and style with us. XOXO
Thank you so much Ginger!
Can you advise the price of this tour? And did you book via the cruise or concierge, of directly?
We booked this tour through: phamtoursvietnam.com/phumy-port-ho-chi-minh-city-private-tour.html
Is there a free shuttle that goes to & from the town, Saigon? The only thing that I was aware of was a paid bus through the ship.
No, unfortunately there isn't. It's a very long trip too!
There isn't because Phu My is very far from Saigon (you can check on google maps)
I wanna do an asia cruise now too! But I am not looking forward to the flight from the east coast of the US
it's long for sure. If you can get a direct flight, it's MUCH better. The connections are the killers.
There's vn coffee in the u.s
What is the name of the tour you took? I would like to book this please and thanks
We booked this tour through: phamtoursvietnam.com/phumy-port-ho-chi-minh-city-private-tour.html
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Sure if they are still around
Thanks!!! I appreciate and enjoy yr vids
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Was there during the war, don't care to go back.
I can't blame you. Thank you so very much for your service.
Too much running around ....I like to relax on my cruises.
Need a better English speaking guide....I know...I'm being critical...sorry. I'm glad I found your channel...after all that Sea Cruisers scandal BS. Don't trust them....ripped me off for hundreds.
Sorry to hear about sea cruisers.