*Prices shown above are representative. Dates, times and prices are subject to change and may not be available for your sailing. To purchase a Shore & Land Excursion, you must already have a reservation number for a cruise or Alaska Cruisetour and have made a payment towards that reservation. Shore & Land Excursions must be purchased in the same currency as your cruise or Alaska Cruisetour reservation. Exchange rates are determined by a competitive pricing program and may be subject to change without notice. All monetary exchanges onboard are processed in U.S. Dollars directly to your SeaPass onboard charge account unless otherwise specified.
Depart the port for a 2.5 hour drive to Bangkok, the City of Angels, and board a chartered motor launch for a journey into the canals and river that traverse this fascinating city. Stop at the Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun) whose 260 foot spire silhouette is often recognized as the symbol of Thailand. The temple is dedicated to Aurna the Indian God of Dawn, and is built on the site of the palace King Taksin.
Continue on your motor launch with a visit to the Royal Barges. The barges are fabulously ornamented boats that are used during Thai festivals and processions on the river.
Lunch will be served at Supatra River House Restaurant overlooking the Chao Phraya River. After lunch, continue by coach to the Grand Palace, once the Royal Resident of the King of Siam. Within the compound is Wat Phra Kaeo, the chapel of the Emerald Buddha, which is home to undoubtedly one of the world's most precious image of the Lord Buddha. After your visit depart Bangkok for the 2.5 hour return drive to the ship.
Notes: Guests must be able to walk approximately 0.6 miles over uneven surfaces with 25 to 30 steps. Time permitting; guests will have approximately 35 minutes for shopping and browsing. Please note that the Throne Hall and Coronation Hall inside the Grand Palace are closed on Saturdays and Sundays to the public. Conservative attire is recommended when going ashore on this tour. No exposed shoulder or knees. Short pants and tank tops are not acceptable. The drive to/from Bangkok is approximately 2.5 hours, dependent upon traffic conditions.
