DAY 1 Saigon to My Tho
The ship is all spruced up and ready for you. She departs for My Tho. Enjoy a refreshing ‘welcome drink’ and a briefing on the cruise. Welcome dinner. Overnight onboard.
Embarking port: Saigon Port (Cang Nha Rong Port)
DAY 2 My Tho to Cai Bei to Vinh Long
The ship departs at the break of dawn. Begin the day with a sumptuous breakfast whilst the ship navigates delicately along the marvellous canal of Cho Gao. We arrive at My Tho. The ship drops anchor close to Thoi Son Island on the banks of a northern arm of the Mekong. My Tho, which means ‘fragrant herb’ draws thousands of tourists each year, eager to embrace the untouched beauty of the Mekong Delta. It is a prosperous city of some 100,000 inhabitants and is famous for its myriad fruit orchards, gardens and vast rice fields.
DAY 3 Sa Dec to Chau Doc
The day begins with a sumptuous breakfast. You take in a short tour of Sa Dec before we transfer to Trung Vuong Primary School. We then continue our cruise to the Kien An Cung Pagoda.
We stroll around the bustling Sa Dec Market. The small city of 30,000 inhabitants is fascinating in its unspoiled beauty and authenticity.
DAY 4 Vinh Xuong Border to Phnom Penh, Cambodia
The ship leaves at the break of dawn for the Vietnamese border at Vinh Xuong. Breakfast is served. Once formalities have been taken care of, we depart for Phnom Penh, with lunch served en route to the capital city. We arrive in Phnom Penh in the late afternoon. Passengers are free to enjoy the city in the evening.
DAY 5 Phnom Penh
Breakfast is served before we depart for a tour of the Royal Palace, its Silver Pagoda and National Museum in the morning. We return to the ship for lunch and an in the afternoon we will visit the notorious Toul Sleng Genocide Museum and the famed Russian Market. In the evening, you are entertained by the graceful and beguiling ‘Apsara Dance’, whilst you enjoy dinner onboard.
DAY 6 Phnom Penh to Kampong Tralach
Breakfast is served before a morning at leisure. We depart Phnom Penh at 11.30am, with lunch served en route to Kampong Tralach. We visit the spectacular Wat Kampong Tralach Leu Pagoda before returning to the ship. Dinner is served onboard and the ship moors overnight.
DAY 7 Kampong Chhnang
At dawn, the ship sails for the port of Kampong Chhnang. Located some 56 miles northeast of Phnom Penh, the town of Kampong Chhnang is one of the largest fishing ports on the Tonlé Sap. It is famous for its fish farms and pottery. Not to be overlooked either are the products of the Thnot tree – a mellow-tasting, caramel-coloured sugar sold in large cakes and palm wine. The tree grows abundantly in the area and is one of Cambodia’s national symbols. Lunch on board as we set sail to Koh Chen.
DAY 8 SIEM REAP
After breakfast on board, we will transfer you by air-conditioned bus to Siem Reap.
DAY 1 Siem Reap
We gather at the hotel in Siem Reap. Bus transfer from hotel to Koh Chen (5-6 hours bus ride).
DAY 2 Kampong Chhnang
You enjoy a sumptuous breakfast onboard while we sail to Kampong Chhnang.
Kampong Chhnang is renowned for its fine clay pottery. In fact, its name in Khmer means ‘Port of Pottery’. Kampong Chhnang is a tranquil province lined with sugar-palm trees and paddy fields which blend into the horizon in dazzling hues of gold and green.
We return to the ship and begin our journey to Kampong Tralach. The ship drops anchor a few miles downriver and dinner is served.
DAY 3 Kampong Tralach to Phnom Penh
Breakfast on board. Visit its wonderful Vihara belonging to Wat Kampong Tralach Leu pagoda. To get to it, we cross Kampong Tralach Krom village along a small road perpendicular to the river, crossing some gorgeous stretches of emerald rice paddy as we leave the river behind.We return to the ship and depart for Phnom Penh, with lunch served onboard. We arrive in the capital, Phnom Penh and passengers are free to explore this “Pearl of Asia” for the balance of the afternoon. In the early evening, you are entertained by the graceful and beguiling ‘Apsara Dance’ before dinner is served.
DAY 4 Phnom Penh
A buffet breakfast is enjoyed before we visit the Royal Palace, its Silver Pagoda, National Museum and Wat Phnom in the afternoon. We’ll have lunch at a local restaurant and after, we will visit the Toul Sleng Genocide Museum and Russian Market. Return to the ship. Dinner onboard as we depart Phnom Penh.
DAY 5 Kaam Samnar to Vinh Xuong Border to Chau Doc, Vietnam
The ship leaves at the break of dawn for the Kaam Samnar Border (Cambodia) and Vinh Xuong Border (Vietnam). Breakfast is served. We arrive at the check-point. After formalities have been concluded, we depart for Chau Doc. Located on the border between Cambodia and Vietnam, the prosperous city of Chau Doc has developed around fish and fish farming.
Visit Cham minority village by local boat.
DAY 6 Chau Doc to Sa Dec
Breakfast and lunch are served on board. Short panoramic tour of Sa Dec and transfer by bus to Trung Vuong primary school. Continuing to Kien An Cung Pagoda. Stroll around Sa Dec Market along Sa Dec River bank. This small city of 30,000 inhabitants is fascinating in its unspoiled authenticity and undisturbed by tourists. It provides a glimpse of the delta where a few colonial houses still remain, including the “Chinaman’s house” (from Duras’ novel “The Lover”, also made into a movie). We return to the ship as we set sail to Vinh Long.
DAY 7 Vinh Long, Cai Bei to My Tho
After breakfast, local boats pick up passengers and tour a brick and pottery factory and the Binh Hoa Phuoc Islet Fruit Tree Nursery. We visit a typical local dwelling and a showroom of traditional farming tools. Vinh Long, Vietnamese for ‘Majestic Dragon’, sits merrily in the middle of the Delta, protected by the two great arms of the Mekong. The soil of Vinh Long is enriched by silt deposits, making it ideal for growing mandarins and other citrus fruit.
DAY 8 My Tho to Saigon
The ship departs for Saigon. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast on board before packing your bags and relaxing in good time for our arrival at Saigon Port.
Length: 38m
Width: 7m
Draft: 1.7m
Berths: 20 pax
Size of crew: 14
Engine Size: 360 HP
Speed: 9 Knots
- 10 cabins – 6 upper deck, 4 lower deck – each finished with exotic wood
- Approximately 120 square feet, the cabins are designed for comfort and to give passengers the feeling of being aboard a personal yacht, rather than a colourless floating hotel
- Authentically designed with large panoramic windows, giving you a clear view of the river
- Bathrooms with brass fittings
- Complimentary tea, coffee and drinking water
- Board games and books
- Mini-safe
- In-room air-conditioning
- Quality linens with duvet and two varieties of pillow
- Premium mattresses
- All beds able to convert to twin or double arrangements
- Welcome flower arrangement
- Make-up mirrors in cabin and bathroom
- Multi-configuration plugs
- Closet space and under-bed storage
- Laundry service in Phnom Penh
- All-day snacks at the bar
- Postcard mailing upon request
- Local executive chef heading an experienced culinary team
- Family-style meals
- Specially-tailored light menus available
- Complimentary tea, coffee and drinking water
- Extensive wine list with premium wines and liquor
- Onboard cultural performances, educational talks, cooking classes and tours of ship and destinations
- Welcome Drink
- Welcome Cocktail
- Farewell Reception
- Cambodian and Vietnamese cuisine and special Captain’s Dinner
- Sundeck bar
- 24-hour hospitality bar
- Fresh breads and baked-goods
Included
- Full board accommodation, including meals mentioned in the program, coffee, tea & drinking water
- French or English speaking guide
- Visits mentioned in the program
- Entrance fees
- Transportation from departure port to arrival port
- Port fees
- Wifi
Not included
- Personal Travel Insurance
- Visas if needed
- Tours & meals other than those mentioned in the program
- Transfers from/to airport and hotels
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities for the crew/guides
- All crew have first-aid training
- Fire alarm system in all cabins, public areas and back areas
- Fire-fighting system in all ship areas
- Expert marine superintendant onboard
- 24-hour security
- Highest standards of hygiene onboard
- Full insurance with reputable international marine companies
- Captain
- First Officer
- Chief Engineer
- 1st Engineer
- Electrician
- Purser
- Housekeeping
- Dining
- Barkeeper
- Chefs
- Massage therapist
- Local tour guides
- English & French speaking guides
- Library lounge
- Sundeck
- Open Restaurant
