Emerald Cruises 2023-2025 ARC DiscoverMORE booklet

DiscoverMORE

You can look forward to an included onshore excursion almost every day of your cruise. From UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites to insightful walking tours, each one of our itineraries features a collection of complimentary activities in a wealth of destinations. If you’re eager to explore further afield, we have a unique portfolio of enhanced excursions which allow you to do just that.

Discover MORE is a collection of optional excursions, activities, experiences and tours. Each one of these extra-special moments has been handpicked because it offers a unique insight into the region. Delve deeper into your destination for the day with visits to nearby cities, towns and landmarks and see some of the area’s most iconic sights.

To book, simply pick your favourite Discover MORE options and either call us before you travel or confirm your choice with your cruise director on the day of embarkation.

Please note, some Discover MORE options must be booked before your departure date.

Rice Fields, Mu Chang Chai, Vietnam

Discover MORE EXCURSIONS BY COUNTRY

My Son, Vietnam

HOI RURAL LIFE - FROM $ 87 PER PERSON

CRUISE S: Grand Tour of Vietnam & Cambodia

DEPARTS FROM: Hoi An

Head into the tranquil countryside for an unforgettable Hoi An cycling tour. Discover unknown regions of Hoi An, from ancient temples and water coconut forests to communal organic gardens – where you can help out with the local work! Paddle to lunch in a traditional basket boat before being rewarded with a delicious local feast.

Includes: Cycling tour

RED BRIDGE COOKING CLASS - FROM $ 104 PER PERSON

CRUISE: Grand Tour of Vietnam & Cambodia

DEPARTS FROM: Hoi An

Indulge in the wonderful flavours of Vietnamese cuisine during a hands-on cooking class at the Red Bridge Cooking School. After buying your ingredients at Hoi An’s morning market with your chef, take their boat along the Thu Bon River to the school for a hands-on cooking class and self-made lunch.

Includes: Cooking demonstration Lunch

For full excursion details and to book, call us before you travel or contact your on board cruise director.

MY SON HISTORIC KINGDOM TOUR - FROM $ 50 PER PERSON

CRUISES: Grand Tour of Vietnam & Cambodia

DEPARTS FROM: Hoi An

Today, you will visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed ruins of My Son, stopping at Phuoc Kieu bronze crafting village on the way. Phuoc Kieu is a 500-year-old village which specializes in bronze casting. Here, you will walk around the temples and visit a workshop where different bronze items are crafted using traditional techniques. Continue to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed temple complex at My Son, where you will learn about the Cham culture, its rulers and their impressive reign. Take a moment to soak up the atmosphere and imagine what My Son was like in its heyday.

Includes: A local guide Transfers

EVENING STREET FOOD WALKING TOUR - FROM $70 PER PERSON

CRUISE: Grand Tour of Vietnam & Cambodia

Treasures & Temples of Vietnam & Cambodia

Wonders of Vietnam, Cambodia & the Mekong

DEPARTS FROM: Ho Chi Minh City

Get ready for an unforgettable night out in Ho Chi Minh City. This evening, join your guide on a incredible food discovery walking tour through the streets of Ho Chi Minh City. This tour will provide you with the opportunity to sample a variety of delicious local foods from different restaurants and food stands featuring some of Saigon’s best dishes.

Includes: A local guide Food tasting

For full excursion details and to book, call us before you travel or contact your on board cruise director.

ONE NIGHT IN SAIGON FROM - FROM $ 98 PER PERSON

CRUISES: Grand Tour of Vietnam & Cambodia

Treasures & Temples of Vietnam & Cambodia

Wonders of Vietnam, Cambodia & the Mekong

DEPARTS FROM: Ho Chi Minh City

Experience an in-depth look into the food and nightlife scene of Ho Chi Minh City. Experience modern Saigon through the different vibes of charming and quiet local restaurants nestled in back alleys to local popular restaurants located on busy streets, and from sampling local craft beer at specialist bars to finishing with a cocktail at an elegant and trendy rooftop venue, all whilst admiring the amazing panoramic views of Saigon by night.

Includes: A local guide

Food tasting

AN LONG - VISIT TO RAMSAR BIRD SANCTUARY - FROM $ 70 PER PERSON

CRUISES: Grand Tour of Vietnam & Cambodia

Treasures & Temples of Vietnam & Cambodia

Wonders of Vietnam, Cambodia & the Mekong

Majestic Mekong

DEPARTS FROM: An Long

Start the day by visiting Vietnam’s magical 1500-hectare Tam Nong Bird Sanctuary. This Ramsar bird sanctuary is located within the Tram Chim National Park and it is home to an astounding number of wading birds, estimated to house a quarter of Vietnam’s entire bird population. You will be guided on a tranquil paddle boat along narrow channels through the gnarled and green sunken forest watching the most unique fauna.

Includes: A local guide

Bird watching

Mobility note: Not recommended for guests with limited mobility.

For full excursion details and to book, call us before you travel or contact your on board cruise director.

SILK FARM TOUR AT KOH OKNHA TEI - $33 PER PERSON

CRUISES: Grand Tour of Vietnam & Cambodia

Treasures & Temples of Vietnam & Cambodia

Wonders of Vietnam, Cambodia & the Mekong

Majestic Mekong

DEPARTS FROM: Prek K’dam

You will have the opportunity to visit the Chamka Snae Silk Craft outside of Kampong Tralach in Koh Oknha Tei. You will witness the entire process of silk creation, starting with growing and harvesting mulberry as food for the silk worms, the breeding process, the lifecycle of the silk worm and the spinning of the silk. Then, onto the dyeing process and the creation of beautiful silk weavings on wooden hand looms. Best of all, you may find a lovely handmade souvenir you had the opportunity to see being created.

Includes: A local guide Transfers

CRAFT BEER ADVENTURE BY REMORK - FROM $ 115 PER PERSON

CRUISES: Grand Tour of Vietnam & Cambodia

Treasures & Temples of Vietnam & Cambodia

Wonders of Vietnam, Cambodia & the Mekong

Majestic Mekong

DEPARTS FROM: Phnom Penh

Travelling around Phnom Penh by local Remork, visit multiple local breweries to enjoy a tour of their facilities and, of course, some samples of their craft. Also included is a blind taste test of Cambodia’s best-selling commercial beers to determine which of the three most popular lagers is your favourite. Plus, sample some shots of local rice wine infused with different herbs and spices to give them medicinal properties. Your last destination is another cosy beer garden to enjoy beers paired with either beef or falafel sliders and fries.

Includes: Remork tour

For full excursion details and to book, call us before you travel or contact your on board cruise director.

SUNSET DRINKS GONDOLA BOAT RIDE AT BANYON - FROM $106 PER PERSON

CRUISES: Grand Tour of Vietnam & Cambodia

Treasures & Temples of Vietnam & Cambodia

Wonders of Vietnam, Cambodia & the Mekong

DEPARTS FROM: Siem Reap

On the moat of Angkor Thom, cruise the waters surrounding the ancient city wall in a private gondola paddle boat. Enjoy the scenery as you sip your sparkling wine and enjoy canapés on a 40–minute paddle out to the southwest corner of the wall. Enjoy the setting sun from your gondola boat before returning back to the South Gate of the city.

Includes: Gondola boat tour

Please note: This excursion is only available in the evening

VESPA TOUR OF SIEM REAP COUNTRYLIFE - FROM $195 PER PERSON

CRUISES: Grand Tour of Vietnam & Cambodia

Treasures & Temples of Vietnam & Cambodia

Wonders of Vietnam, Cambodia & the Mekong

DEPARTS FROM: Siem Reap

Riding on the back of an iconic and elegant Vespa scooter, this is a tour like no other. This incredible tour will take you in style to the most authentic and fun experiences available in Siem Reap. You will be driven away from the tourists and into the Cambodian countryside where the splendour of these striking surroundings and its local people will let you discover a new side to Cambodia away from the temples. Exotic foods, drinks and experiences will let you experience Khmer life in the way the Khmer people do.

Includes: A local guide

Vespa ride

Mobility note Only recommended for guests with no mobility issues.

For full excursion details and to book, call us before you travel or contact your on board cruise director.

Royal Palace, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

TOUR TO BANTEAY SREI TEMPLE - FROM $ 30 PER PERSON

CRUISES: Grand Tour of Vietnam & Cambodia

Treasures & Temples of Vietnam & Cambodia

Wonders of Vietnam, Cambodia & the Mekong

DEPARTS FROM Siem Reap

This afternoon travel to the ‘gem’ of the Angkor area, the pretty temple of Banteay Sre. The so-called Citadel of the Women was built between the 11th and 13th centuries and remains the best-preserved temple in Cambodia. It displays some of the finest examples of classical Khmer art as this small temple is noted for its truly remarkable fine bas-reliefs, depicting the Hindu god Shiva. Banteay Srey is unique in that it is constructed of pink sandstone, which is seen nowhere else in Angkor.

Includes: A local guide Transfers

KHMER VILLAGE COOKING CLASS - FROM $130 PER PERSON

CRUISES: Grand Tour of Vietnam & Cambodia

Treasures & Temples of Vietnam & Cambodia

Wonders of Vietnam, Cambodia & the Mekong

DEPARTS FROM Siem Reap

Uncover the secrets of Khmer cuisine with a hands-on Siem Reap cooking class. Join a chef to prepare the meal step by step, from buying the ingredients at a local market, to cooking them up in a traditional village kitchen. Taste delicious dishes and embrace the local culture throughout the experience.

Includes: A local guide Food tasting Transfers

For full excursion details and to book, call us before you travel or contact your on board cruise director.

TOUR TO TONLÉ SAP - FROM $30 PER PERSON

CRUISES: Grand Tour of Vietnam & Cambodia

Treasures & Temples of Vietnam & Cambodia

Wonders of Vietnam, Cambodia & the Mekong

DEPARTS FROM Siem Reap

Tonle Sap is the largest lake in Southeast Asia as well as a UNESCO Biosphere site due to its ecology and endangered flora and fauna.

The lake is of extreme importance to Cambodians who live on it and earn their living from fishing. The uniqueness of this lake lies in the fact that the water feeding it changes directions twice annually. As a result, the lake bottoms out during the dry season but can then swell by over 10 meters in the rainy season. You will have the unique opportunity to visit some of the local floating villages located on the lake and experience the lifestyle of these inhabitants.

Includes: A local guide Transfers

Please note: This is a seasonal tour that is only offered in the wet season.

CAMBODIAN STREET FOOD DISCOVERY TOUR - FROM $106 PER

CRUISES: Grand Tour of Vietnam & Cambodia

Treasures & Temples of Vietnam & Cambodia

Wonders of Vietnam, Cambodia & the Mekong

DEPARTS FROM: Siem Reap

Tonight, sample the offerings of Siem Reap’s famous street food hawkers. After a stop at the famous Bugs Café, explore the streets around Psar Chas (Old Market), which are lined with various food stalls. Wash down your food at the Sombai rice wine workshop to sample a selection of spirits made from fermented rice. Continue the culinary adventure around Wat Damnak, where eateries serve some of Siem Reap’s most popular BBQ meat street food. End the evening at one of the familyrun dessert stalls near Wat Polanka.

PERSON

Includes: Food sampling

Please note: This excursion is only available in the evening

For full excursion details and to book, call us before you travel or contact your on board cruise director.

DINNER IN THE RICE FIELD - FROM $ 226 PER PERSON

CRUISES: Grand Tour of Vietnam & Cambodia

Treasures & Temples of Vietnam & Cambodia

Wonders of Vietnam, Cambodia & the Mekong

DEPARTS FROM: Siem Reap

Enjoy a short cruise on the man-made reservoir of West Baray, an impressive engineering feat that was once integral to the complex Angkorian rice irrigation system. Once on the north side of the Baray, it’s a short walk into a local village before following the path to Villa Chandara, a wonderful spot to relax in the quiet of the countryside and enjoy a romantic dinner.

Includes: Local cruise to West Baray

Please note: This excursion is only available in the evening

SENTEURS D’ANGKOR TOUR - FROM $98 PER PERSON

CRUISES: Grand Tour of Vietnam & Cambodia

Treasures & Temples of Vietnam & Cambodia

Wonders of Vietnam, Cambodia & the Mekong

DEPARTS FROM: Siem Reap

Visit this Botanical garden to learn all about Cambodia’s herbs, spices and fruits and see locals at work in workshops dedicated to the preservation of the arts and crafts of Cambodia. Through the different workshop stations, be guided by the scents and flavours of Cambodia as local artisans make by hand; soap with coconut oil, natural cosmetics, subtly scented balms, aromatic candles and also their packaging called “smok” and “krebei riel” boxes. Try your hand at making your own candle and packaging to take home as a keepsake.

Includes: A local guide

For full excursion details and to book, call us before you travel or contact your on board cruise director.

DiscoverMORE excursions are subject to availability and may not take place if minimum attendees are not met. Emerald Cruises reserves the right to change or cancel DiscoverMORE excursions at any time. Prices are correct at time of going to print September 2023, are subject to change, are in CAD Dollars for DiscoverMORE s booked prior to travel. DiscoverMORE excursions are priced in USD when booking on board your cruise.