Overnighting in Bangkok Question

[Almondtree]

Hi,

 

We are booked on Holland America Volendam Hong Kong to Singapore on November 9, 2009. The ship stays overnight in Bangkok so we have 2 days there although must be back on board by 5 pm the 2nd day. Since it is a 2 hour ride from the port to Bangkok, we are considering whether to take a hotel room and stay overnight rather than back and forth for 2 days. On the other hand, is there really enough to do to warrant the 2nd day in Bangkok? Perhaps one full day and evening is enough?

 

Would appreciate hearing from those of you who have been there or have any information regarding this. Also, any suggestions for tour guides would be appreciated.

 

My personal email is pcohen48@gmail.com in case I never find my way back to this site again.

 

Thanks.

[pae714]

We are used this group and stayed overnight in Bangkok. We saw an amazing amount and couldn't recommend them more highly. Our tour guide Katy was great. They can arrange anything you want.

www.changthaitravel.com

Pat

 

 

 

 

1. Service Rate: One way trip transfer from Laem Chabang Port to Bangkok for 2 persons by Deluxe Car = THB 2,100-.- (Private Transfer)

Parking Fee at Laem Chabang Port – Cruise Terminal = THB 100.-/Car

Total Price: THB 2,200.-/ Car for 2 persons

 

 

Laem Chabang - Bangkok: Arrival Laem Chabang – 2-FEB-2009, Time 8.00am,

Our driver will be waiting at Laem Chabang Cruise Ship Terminal with Signboard

On 2-FEB-2009, Time 9.00am

Go to Bangkok for “Grand Palace & The Emerald Buddha + Temples + Canal & City Tour”

 

Inclusions:

>>Private air-conditioning Car / Van with experience driver

>>Gasoline

>>Tickets for express way & motorway

>>Parking fee at the port

 

2. Service Rate: Grand Palace & The Emerald Buddha + Temples + Canal & City Tour for 2 persons on 2-FEB-2009 = THB 4,800.- (Private Tour)

Price: THB 2,400.-/person

 

Type: Half Day Tour

Tour Time: 11.30-16.30

Relate Website:http://www.palaces.thai.net/

 

*** Our tour guide will be waiting for you in downtown Bangkok. ***

*** After the tour our staff will drop off you at hotel in Bangkok. ***

 

Please review tour detail on page: http://www.changthaitravel.com/packa...ace_canal.html

And http://www.changthaitravel.com/packa...ok/temple.html

 

Inclusions:

>> Private tour by air-condition vehicle.

>> Transfer from/to hotel.

>> All admission fees as mentioned in the program

>> Long-Tailed speed boat for 1 hour.

>> English speaking guide

Exclusions:

>> Personal expenses such as drinks, insurance, tips for guide, etc.

>> Other services not mentioned in the program.

>> Meals --- Our tour guide will suggest a good local restaurant.

 

 

4. Service Rate: Damneon Saduak Floating Market Tour for 2 persons on 3-FEB-2009 = THB 3,200.- (Private Tour)

Price: THB 1,600.-/person

 

Type: Half Day Tour

Tour Time: 7:30-13:00

 

Pick up: Our tour guide will be waiting at Hotel Lobby on 3-FEB-2009, Time 7.30am

 

Please review tour details on page: http://www.changthaitravel.com/packa...ng-market.html

 

Inclusions:

>> Private tour by air-condition vehicle.

>> Transfer from/to hotel

>> 30 minutes speedboat trip along fruit plantation

>> English speaking guide

Exclusions:

>> Personal expenses such as drinks, insurance, tips for guide, etc

>> Small boat board along the Floating Market

>> Lunch --- Our tour guide will suggest a good local restaurant.

 

5. Service Rate: One way trip transfer from Bangkok City to Laem Chabang Port After Floating Market Tour finish for 2 persons by Deluxe Car = THB 2,100-.- (Private Transfer)

Parking Fee at Laem Chabang Port – Cruise Terminal = THB 100.-/Car

Total Price: THB 2,200.-/ Car for 2 persons

 

 

Bangkok - Laem Chabang: Departure Laem Chabang – 3-FEB-2009, Time 5.00pm,

Our driver will send to Laem Chabang Cruise Ship Terminal after finish the tour

You will arrive the ship around 3.30pm - 4.00pm on 3-FEB-2009

 

Inclusions:

>>Private air-conditioning Car / Van with experience driver

>>Gasoline

>>Tickets for express way & motorway

>>Parking fee at the port

 

Payment:

Please full payment (Cash = THB 15,900.-) directly to our staff on meeting at the port on 2-FEB-2009.

After the payment you will receive the receipt and all contact number from the staff.

The receipt will guarantee that all service will be arranged as promised.

 

NOTE: Please recheck the price again in the end of this year (around November 2008). This price is the price list in year 2008.

Please review detail and confirm the booking by reply this email.

Please also inform the check in name at hotel.

You can contact us at Hot Line (Local Phone): 086 5005279, 081 7015145.

(Hot Line: +66 86 5005279, +66 81 7015145) for 24 Hour.

 

Should you need any assistance please contact our office through our telephone number below or this Email.

 

Best Regards,

Miss Petrada

Customer Service Department

Chang Thai Travel

www.changthaitravel.com

www.bangkok-transfer-tour.com

Tel: +66 (0)2 5973537, Hot Line: +66 (0)81 7015145 / +66 (0)86 5005279

Fax: +66 2 5973547

Email: info@changthaitravel.com and info@bangkok-transfer-tour.com

[Jade13]

Where is HAL docking in Bangkok vs Azamara? A two hour ride into Bangkok?

[Keith1010]

It is about a ninety minute drive each way although could be longer depending on traffic.

 

On our cruise they offered two overnight programs; one was one that was structured and included tours for most of the first and part of the second days. The other one included transportation both ways and also the hotel accomodations.

 

Either approarch is fine. Just think through if you are OK being on a bus for three hours in one day or if you would like to break it up with an overnight.

 

While we saw the city on our own, I think I would recommend doing a tour.

 

Keith

[Almondtree]

Thanks all for your response. It looks like HAL docks in laem chabang. Don't know if this is also where Azamara docks.

 

It's still too early for me to think about tours, etc. but I thank you for the info.

[Klongmaster]

I emailed HAL and they confirmed that Volendam will dock in Laem Chabang.

Azamara usually docks at Klong Toey although one trip they did dock at LC as KT was full.

Last week Nautica docked at Klong Toey even though she was listed to dock at LC both on the ports website and their own website!