Wat Phra Kaew and the Grand Palace in Bangkok

Temple roofs inside the Grand Palace, Bangkok

Buildings of the Grand Palace in Bangkok

Cruise guests with our guide at the port before their shore excursion

Our guide team at the port to meet Queen Mary 2 passengers

BANGKOK SHORE EXCURSION FROM LAEM CHABANG PORT

Tour type: Cultural Tour, Shore Excursion
Wheelchair availability: No

Big ships "in Bangkok" dock at Laem Chabang, about 2 hours from the city. This day goes to the Grand Palace, Wat Pho and a boat on the Chao Phraya, then back to the ship.

Itinerary

Is this tour for you?

Honestly, there is a lot of driving: about 2 hours each way, more if Bangkok traffic is bad (it often is). If your ship is in port 9 hours or more, it is worth it. If not, look at our Pattaya tour, it is much closer.

Good for: first time in Thailand, you want to see the famous temples.
Not good for: short port calls, guests who hate long bus rides.
Dress code: the Grand Palace needs covered shoulders and knees. No shorts, no sleeveless tops. Bring something to cover up, or they will not let you in.

The day

Meet our guide at Laem Chabang port, drive to Bangkok (about 2 hours).
Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew (the Emerald Buddha). Busy, hot, but you have to see it once.
Wat Pho: the big Reclining Buddha, 46 m long. Quieter than the palace.
A short boat ride on the Chao Phraya river.
Thai lunch at a local restaurant.
Drive back to Laem Chabang. We leave Bangkok early enough to be at the port at least 60 minutes before all-aboard.