Cruising
Please Note: All 'Cruise Only' guests should meet at Sofitel Angkor Hotel in Siem Reap at 08:00am on Embarkation day to join the transfer to the ship in Kampong Cham. It is recommended that you fly into Siem Reap at least one day prior to Embarkation. Please inquire about important arrival arrangements prior to your cruise. Meals: Lunch, Dinner
This morning, enjoy a walking tour to Angkor Ban, one of the few villages in Cambodia that was not destroyed under the Khmer Rouge regime in the 1970s. Here people still live in their traditional wooden abodes and keep their old cultural traditions alive. Hundreds of wooden houses stand intact on stilts, shaded with banana trees, among the hustle and bustle of the daily agricultural on going of the local villagers. After visiting here, the ship sails to Oknhatey or 'Silk Island', located on the lush banks of the Mekong River. This island is known for its rich tradition of silk weaving. While here, you will visit a local elementary school and observe traditional silk weaving an art that has been preserved for centuries. Your ship moors in Oknhatey Village. Please Note: Based on seasonality, the Port of Angkor Ban may be inaccessible from August to September. During this time, Wat Hanchey will replace Angkor Ban as the Port of call. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Your cruise continues to sail to Phnom Penh, the Capital of Cambodia. This morning's excursion takes you to the highlights of Phnom Penh, followed by a visit to the Royal Palace, the spectacular Silver Pagoda and the National Museum, which has an outstanding collection of Khmer crafts. Alternatively, you may wish to shop for unique treasures at the bustling, yellow coloured Central Market after your visit to the Royal Palace. In the afternoon, prepare for a moving visit to Cambodia's infamous Killing Fields and the Khmer Rouge's grim Tuol Sleng S21 Detention Centre (Genocide Museum). After returning to the ship, enjoy Khmer folk dancing performed by local children in the Saigon Lounge. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The morning excursion takes you to Oudong, Cambodia's former Royal Capital from the early 17th Century until 1866. Today, Oudong is a place of pilgrimage for Cambodians. While here, be treated to a memorable Buddhist Blessing Ceremony at a Monastery. Alternatively, you may walk around Oudong's Monastery or take an active walking tour to see panoramic views of the Oudong plain. Later in the day, experience Phnom Penh via a tuk-tuk ride and be enchanted by the city's French Colonial architecture and tree lined boulevards set amidst monumental Angkorian architecture or continue your visit to Wat Phnom, a famous landmark of Phnom Penh. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Spend the day cruising the Mekong River as your ship crosses the border into Vietnam. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy a visit to Tân Châu, a small Mekong River town unspoiled by tourism. Be treated to an authentic experience on a traditional 'xe-loi' (trishaw) ride around the town, with stops at silk making and rattan mat workshops. You may also choose the trishaw ride with visits to craftsmen's workshops, followed by an active walking tour to 'Evergreen Island'. As a third alternative, explore the stunning Mekong Delta on an intimate tour through Vietnam's Tra Su Forest and Sanctuary. Board a traditional sampan boat and glide through this diverse ecosystem that includes more than 70 species of birds, including the painted stork and oriental darter and lush greenery encompassing majestic cajuput trees, lotuses, water lilies and a carpet of bright green moss in the rainy season that appears to glow as you gently drift through it. Later in the day, cruise to Sa Đéc. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Once ashore in Sa Đéc, tour the town where French writer Marguerite Duras spent many years in her youth. Visit a colourful local market and Cao Dai Temple, home to the unique religion of Caodaism in Southern Vietnam. It is a fusion of Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism and Confucianism. Alternatively, you may wish to tour the House of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le, Duras’s Chinese Paramour, on whom her prize winning novel 'The Lover' is said to be based. The house itself now serves as a small Museum showcasing a blend of architectural styles, original furniture and Family memorabilia. In the afternoon, you will have the opportunity to visit candy and rice paper making workshops, or you may instead choose to add an active walking tour to the Historic Kiet Old House and cap the day off with a festive Farewell Dinner onboard. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Your cruise concludes in Mỹ Tho Port, where you will disembark and transfer via motorcoach to Hồ Chí Minh City. End of Services. Please Note: All guests will be transferred from the ship to Sofitel Saigon Plaza in Hồ Chí Minh City. We recommend that you schedule your onward flight to depart Hồ Chí Minh after 14:30pm to avoid potential missed connections. Meals: Breakfast
Cruise prices are per person twin share in Australian Dollars. Conditions apply and group tours are subject to change and availability. Prices are subject to currency fluctuations. (aw)
