Bangkok, Bali and Beyond Cruise Update 3

Our visit to Thailand was in two parts - a tour of the Bangkok area and a beach outing to Koh Samui.

This outing, like all our excursions, was “included” in our tour package. Passengers who prefer special excursions at extra cost, depending on the specific tour, take those tours instead of the ones that are included.

There was a good turnout to Koh Samui as we joined hundreds of other Viking passengers as well as others from another cruise line and guests of local resorts on the sandy beach.

The day turned out quite pleasant even though it was mostly cloudy and a threat of rain. It never did rain, the temperature was very comfortable and the water was warm and calm.

Koh Samui is about an hour away from where the Viking Orion was anchored. We took a short ride on the tender to get to the town where vans awaited for the drive to the beach.

After an enjoyable time of relaxing and swimming, we returned in time for a light lunch and rest before joining in the evening’s programs.

We will embark on two sailing days before our next major port of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Please check in for our updates from Malaysia and Singapore next week.Thanks for coming along with us.

Moses and Cintra

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