We took a bus from the port to the beach city of Pattaya about one hour away. The bus dropped us off in front of Mike's Mall a large building about six stories high with escalators and one bank of elevators, There were many vendors on each floor. Money exchange on the first floor. Several places to eat and a grocery store. There were shops and restaurant along the street in both directions from the mall. There was a Starbucks a couple of blocks away with free Wi Fi.

Visited: Dec 10, 2017

Read Full Cruise Review →

We did the overnight in Bangkok and thought it was worth every penny. We had an excellent tour guide named Opal, who was very knowledgeable and caring. She really made the excursion fantastic!

Visited: Dec 10, 2017

Read Full Cruise Review →

Very long 2 hr bus trip into city does not give u long to look around. Have stayed here many times in hotel.

Joined my first cruise on the HAL Volendam at Laem Chabang, because I live in Thailand and knew the port. If I were doing a shore excursion I'd do an overnight to Bangkok (good for Thailand first timers) or find a local guide to Pattaya (nightlife, beach, shopping). & Si Racha Tiger Park nearby.

To short you need at least 2 full daises you are 2 hours from Bangkok.no excursion we got a group together for transfer which was excellent and had Wi-fi on the van, water bottles, we chose a hotel close to the river and went on the express boat to the paclace complex,overwelimg architecture and very crowded but worth every minute, next day had enough time for another boat ride to a temple complex far less crowded and worth while,

Visited: Dec 06, 2017

Read Full Cruise Review →