Cruise regions

Departure port

Bangkok

This is where the ship leaves from. It is not the holiday itself.

Getting there

Non-stop flights run from London Heathrow. Many ships use the port of Laem Chabang on the coast, so allow time for the transfer.

Airports

  • Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK). about 11 hours 30 minutes from London, and about 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours by road to the port of Laem Chabang

Before you sail

  • Visit the Grand Palace and Wat Pho
  • Cross the river to Wat Arun
  • Take a long-tail boat along the canals
  • Browse Chatuchak weekend market

Typical daytime highs

  • Cool season (November to February). Typical daytime highs around 31 to 33°C in the cool season (November to February). Dry and sunny.
  • Hot season (March to May). Typical daytime highs around 34 to 35°C in the hot season (March to May). Very hot.
  • Rainy season (June to October). Typical daytime highs around 32 to 33°C in the rainy season (June to October). Humid, with heavy showers.

These are typical ranges, not a forecast.