Cruising
Upon arrival to Hồ Chí Minh City, meet at Liberty Riverside Hotel restaurant between 11:30am and 12:30pm for lunch. After lunch, we will explore the local Chinatown and learn about the daily life of its residents. We will also visit Giác Lâm Pagoda, which is over 300 years old and the oldest Pagoda in Hồ Chí Minh City. Finally, we will visit the Flower Market and Binh Tay Market for a 15 minute walking tour to learn how locals buy and sell food and local products. Afterwards, we will transfer to the boat and check-in to the cabins. After settling into your cabins, you will be introduced to the crew at a Welcome cocktail followed by dinner onboard. After dinner, you will have the opportunity to discover Sài Gòn differently. On the program, 'Sài Gòn After Dark', from 18:00pm to 22:00pm enjoy a night excursion with a culinary adventure as the key. Guests will experience the nightlife of Sài Gòn the way locals do. An evening excursion with a culinary adventure. On the back of a vintage Vespa Scooter, you will enter the heart of Sài Gòn's nightlife. From stop to stop, you will sample local flavours including cocktails, seafood tastings, cold drinks and Vietnamese creperies. After this, the tour will bring you to a live music venue to enjoy the drinks while listening to live music. Please Note: 'Sài Gòn After Dark' is an included excursion for departures between January and April 2026. Departure from August 2026 onwards, this is an optional excursion (not included). Meals: Lunch, Dinner
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Today, enjoy breakfast onboard before departing on a tour of Hồ Chí Minh City Tour. Take a short downtown drive to the city where your walking tour commences and stop for some photographs at notable sights like Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, Municipal Post Office, City Square and the Opera House, which were all heavily influenced by French Colonialism in the 19th Century. Enjoy the vibrancy of this city by foot and explore the city's green space, enjoying the beauty of nature in the middle of this dynamic city. Experience the local coffee scene. Vietnam is famous for producing high quality coffee and coffee shops are a common sight in the downtown. Afterwards, we will be transferred back to ship for lunch. After lunch we continue to the War Museum to learn more about the history of Vietnam before returning to the ship again. This afternoon, the ship leaves Sài Gòn for Mỹ Tho with dinner served onboard. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy breakfast onboard this morning while we cruise the magnificent Chao Gao Canal, where you will experience the lively and vibrant canal full of ships activity, yet still feel close to the life onshore. This is a must see part of the cruise and we are the only cruise line offering this unique passage. Upon arrival in Mỹ Tho, we will kick off with a local boat cruise. Enjoy a boat cruise to Thới Sơn Island where we will have the opportunity to explore the daily lives of the local people and enjoy seasonal fruits. We will also take a Sampan ride along the scenic canals for a closer look at the Mekong Delta and its unique features. Later, we will go biking on our own and explore the village to see firsthand how the local people live as well as admire the magnificent fruit orchards in the area. This is the perfect chance to connect with the locals and witness their way of life. Afterwards, we return to the ship, which leaves for Cái Bè. Enjoy lunch onboard whilst cruising. Upon arrival in Cái Bè, we start with a local boat trip cruising along the Mekong River. Disembark to visit the craft village where you can witness how the local products are made. Afterwards, we continue cruising on the boat. Get off at the fruit orchards comprising of many kinds of fruits such as jack fruit, durian, guava, rambutan, longan, etc. Enjoy a drink of hot tea, eat some fresh fruits and enjoy a live local music performance. We will then enjoy a kayaking adventure. Don't worry if you are a first time paddler, it is not difficult. This is a unique experience in the Mekong Delta providing a unique aquatic perspective of the surrounding natural beauty. Afterwards, there is the opportunity to explore the countryside by mountain bike providing another view of the local scenery. Whichever of the activities you choose, you will get a distinctive glimpse into the beauty and authenticity of the Mekong River. Later, the ship leaves Cái Bè for Sa Đéc with dinner onboard. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy breakfast onboard before boarding a local boat for a short panoramic tour of Sa Đéc including a walk around the local market along the river. This small town of 30,000 inhabitants is fascinating for its preserved authenticity. A few colonial houses remain including the former residence of Huynh Thuy Lê, the main character in the famous novel 'The Lover' by Marguerite Duras, which we will visit. A perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the local culture. Afterwards, the ship continues on to Châu Đốc with lunch and dinner served onboard. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Located on the border between Cambodia and Vietnam, the prosperous Town of Châu Đốc has developed around fishing and fish farming. Afterwards, we will transfer to Trà Su Forest where you will experience the beautiful forest with small local boats. Here, you can witness this incredible and diverse flora and fauna. Return to the boat for lunch. In the afternoon, we will board a Cable Car and embark on an unforgettable journey to Sam Mountain. Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views as the ride unfolds. Upon the summit of Sam Mountain, we will embrace spectacular views and pay a visit to the Ba Chua Xu Temple before heading back to the ship. Afterwards, the journey continues to the Vinh Xuong border. Customs clearance and entry formalities into Cambodia. Set sail for Phnom Penh, which you will reach in the evening. Dinner onboard, overnight at anchor. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today, enjoy a tour of the fabulous Royal Palace, which is one of the most impressive examples of Cambodian architecture, and its Silver Pagoda. Afterwards, we continue onwards to visit the National Museum. This afternoon, enjoy a tour of the area by 'tuk-tuk' for an authentic and immersive experience like no other. Visit the beautifully renovated Art Deco Central Market and experience the local shopping scene firsthand. Known as 'Phsar Thmei' locally the market is a bustling hub for clothing, food and souvenir shopping. After exploring the market, we will stroll through the city's off the beaten path alleyways, where you will have a chance to engage with the locals and see how they live their daily lives in the city. Observe and experience the locals enjoying their coffee while playing Cambodian style Chess and see the local food in its most authentic form, learning about the way of live in this vibrant city. Afterwards, we continue to the city's namesake, Wat Phnom. Founded in 1373, this Pagoda was built to house Buddhist relics washed ashore by the river. From there, enjoy a short walk to the French Quarter where you will get a glimpse of the city's colonial era while admiring the beautiful architecture. The area boasts a number of Belle Époque and Art Deco houses and public buildings dating from the French Protectorate (1863-1953). As we return back to the ship, enjoy an Apsara Dance Show. Dinner and overnight stay onboard, in the Port of Phnom Penh. The evening is free at leisure. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning, we depart by ship towards Kampong Tralach. Here, visit the beautiful Vihara of the Wat Kampong Tralach Leu Pagoda. It is accessed by crossing the village via a small road perpendicular to the river, surrounded by a magnificent landscape of rice fields. The Vihara dates back to the early 20th Century and was probably built on an older site, as suggested by the laterite foundations. It features beautiful wall paintings. Upon our return, you can join the boat by biking through the stunning countryside, admiring the beauty of the rice fields surrounding the area before reaching the boat. Lunch will be served onboard. Afterwards, we depart towards Oudong, which was the Royal Residence and Capital of Cambodia for over 250 years. Visit the Vipassana Dhura Pagoda, located at the foot of a hill where many stupas from the last Khmer Kings are found. It is also a meditation place for Buddhist Monks. From here, you will have the opportunity to discover Oudong Hill, which requires climbing many steps. The ascent may seem a bit tough, but your effort will be rewarded at the top with a fantastic view of the surrounding countryside, the rice fields and Tonlé Sap, before strolling through this historic place imbued with Cambodia's history. Depart by boat towards Kampong Chhnang. Dinner and overnight onboard. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today, we will visit Kampong Chhnang, which is one of the largest fishing Ports on the Tonlé Sap Lake. Here, they also have many fish farms. The region is also known for its traditional Pottery combining ancient knowledge with modern techniques, Chhnang itself means 'pot'. Enjoy a tasting of regional products before returning onboard. Option Excursion: For those seeking more activity, there will be an option at Kampong Chhnang to cycle alongside the riverside and then to the pottery village to explore this area. Return to the ship with lunch onboard whilst cruising to Koh Chen. Tonight, there will be a farewell dinner onboard. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, you will be transferred by coach from Koh Chen to the Lotus Blanc Hotel in Siem Reap (5-6 hour bus journey). End of our services around 12:30pm. Please Note: Do not plan a return flight before 15:30pm. Meals: Breakfast
Cruise Prices are per person twin share in Australian Dollars. Conditions apply and independent tours are subject to change and availability. Prices are subject to currency fluctuations. (cro)
