Mekong Downstream Cruise includes:
– Coach transfer from Siem Reap to Kampong Cham including lunch along the way
– 7 night cruise onboard Victoria Mekong from Kampong Cham to Can Tho
– Welcome drink
– Breakfast, lunch, dinner on full sailing days or as in program
– Free flow of soft beverages all day (mineral water, soft drinks, tea, coffee)
– Free flow of house wine by the glass during lunch and dinner
– Daily signature cocktail from 18:00 to 19:00
– Transfers to/from meeting point/ship if included in program
– Group shore excursions included in program
– All entrance fees during shore excursions
– Transportation during shore excursions
– Tour guide services (Vietnamese and English-speaking) during cruise
– Onboard entertainment
– Internet throughout the ship (subject to cellular network signal)
– Additional complimentary room benefits subject to room category
– Insurance (passenger liability), taxes, fuel, river pilots, local anchorage fees
– Ship crew gratuities
– Port tax
– Coach transfer from Can Tho to Ho Chi Minh City airport including lunch along the way
Solo travellers: Prices and availability on request.
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Not included:
– Holiday surcharge applies to select departures
– Tour guide gratuities
– Private transfers and any other transfers not in program
– Personal expenses and purchases
– All further beverages, premium wines and spirits
– Ancillary services not mentioned in program such as spa services
– Fuel surcharges if any
– Medical services
– Telephone expenses
Special Conditions
Special Validity Dates
Cruise Itinerary
| Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
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| 30 Sep 2026 | Siem Reap, Cambodia |
Transfer to Kampong Cham | |
| 30 Sep 2026 | Kampong Cham, Cambodia |
Embark Victoria Mekong | |
| 01 Oct 2026 | Angkor Ban, Cambodia |
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| 01 Oct 2026 | Koh Okhna Tey (Silk Island), Cambodia |
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| 01 Oct 2026 | Koh Chen, Cambodia |
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| 02 Oct 2026 | Oudong, Cambodia |
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| 02 Oct 2026 | Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
Overnight | |
| 03 Oct 2026 | Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
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| 04 Oct 2026 | Tan Chau, Vietnam |
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| 05 Oct 2026 | Phu Tan, Vietnam |
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| 05 Oct 2026 | Tiger Island (Ong Ho), Vietnam |
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| 06 Oct 2026 | Long Xuyen, Vietnam |
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| 07 Oct 2026 | Can Tho, Mekong Delta |
Disembark - Transfer to Cai Be for lunch | Transfer to Ho Chi Minh city |
| 07 Oct 2026 | Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam |
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
Siem Riep – Ho Chi Minh City – 8 Days 7 Nights
Experience all the Mekong Delta has to offer, starting from Siem Reap, Cambodia sailing downstream to Can Tho, Vietnam – the vibrant hub of Mekong Delta. Immerse yourself in the local life through shore excursions, visits to rural villages, historical landmarks, and magnificent palaces.
Day 1: Siem Riep – Kampong Cham – Angkor Ban
This morning, travel by coach from Siem Reap to Kampong Cham, set-off for lunch before embarkation. Meet your crew for the next 7 nights and enjoy your first sunset on the Mekong River.
Before dinner, immerse yourself in Cambodia’s cultural heritage with a fascinating Krama demonstration, where you will learn about Cambodia’s iconic scarf- its history, significance, and be interesting at the versatility a scarf could be in daily life.
Day 2: Angkor Ban – Koh Dach – Koh Chen
Morning excursion to explore the village of Angkor Ban with its wooden stilt houses and local vibe.
After having lunch on the ship, travel by three-wheeled tuk tuk to Silk Island where you will learn about the process of silk weaving, from worm to loom, with the chance to observe local families weaving the iconic Cambodian karma.
Day 3: Koh Chen – Oudong – Phnom Penh
After breakfast, go on a walking tour of the village of Koh Chen where the highlight is meeting a local copper- and silversmith. Afterward, travel by coach to Oudong, the ancient capital of Cambodia with a stop at the fascinating Vipassana Dhura Meditation Center.
Enjoy lunch on board with time to relax in your cabin afterward. In the late afternoon, before setting off for the afternoon excursion, spending some minutes for hands-on cultural experience by learning the delicate art of folding lotus flowers, a symbol of purity and devotion in Southeast Asian tradition. Then, hopping on a pedal-powered cycle to the elegant Raffles Hotel Le Royal for a signature cocktail at the famed Elephant Bar. Return to the ship for dinner and entertainment activities onboard. Overnight in Phnom Penh.
Day 4: Phnom Penh
This morning, explore the majestic Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda complex. Admire the elaborately constructed palace buildings, some of the 5,000 silver floor tiles that give the Silver Pagoda its name, as well as spectacular gold and bejeweled Buddha statues that are considered national treasures. Walk to the nearby National Museum, a beautiful sandstone building that showcases the world’s largest collection of Khmer art. Set off for lunch afterward before driving to Choeung Ek, one of the mass grave sites of the Killing Fields where the Khmer Rouge executed over a million men, women, and children between 1975 and 1979. Today, Choeung Ek is a memorial with a Buddhist stupa filled with skulls and bones to honor the victims.
Back to the cruise taking in a lively performance of Khmer Apsara dancing with the opportunity to meet the performers afterward. Overnight in Phnom Penh.
Day 5: Phnom Penh – Tan Chau – Vam Nao
As the ship cruises towards the Cambodia-Vietnam border, start the day with early exercise on the Sky Deck, followed by breakfast. Choose from onboard activities like a ship tour, mini-golf, or simply enjoy the scenery as we cross the border.
After lunch on board, the ship sails into Vietnamese waters and anchors near Tan Chau. Tenders sampans to cruise through the floating village to watch a special way the people in the Mekong Delta raising freshwater fish under their stilts. Get your first glimpse of the Vietnamese countryside. Return to the ship for a traditional Vietnamese lion dance, followed by dinner and evening entertainment. Overnight in Tân Châu.
Day 6: Vam Nao – Tiger Island – Long Xuyen
Start your day with a leisurely breakfast in Phu Tan, the provincial capital of An Giang in the Mekong Delta. Tender ashore to explore a craft village renowned for its handmade Ca Rang clay stoves. These traditional stoves, used for centuries by southern Vietnamese, feature
a unique design that blocks wind, retains heat, and prevents ash from dispersing.
During lunch, the ship continues its journey before anchoring near Tiger Island. Cruise onward to the Island and take a scenic walking tour through lush rice fields and vegetable gardens. Stopover to discover the local craftsmanship of making plant pots and finally visit the famed “Mr. Tiger’s Temple” to hear the intriguing story behind the island’s name. Return to the ship just in time for the cocktail competition and a night of entertainment.
Day 7: Long Xuyen – Dinh Yen – Can Tho
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast as the ship cruises towards the provincial capital of Long Xuyen. Wandering by sampan around Long Xuyen floating market with meeting habitants on floating houses, learning about their life story on the water.
Enjoy lunch onboard as we cruise towards the village of Dinh Yen where we’ll observe colorful straw mats being woven on mechanized looms.
Return to the ship and cruise towards Can Tho, the beating heart of the Mekong Delta. Enjoy a traditional Southern Vietnamese folk music performance known as “??n ca tài t?”. Overnight in Can Tho.
Day 8: Can Tho – Cai Be – Sai Gon
Enjoy breakfast on the terrace of Claypot Restaurant with time to enjoy the view from the pool or from your private balcony before disembarkation.
Accompanied by your local guide, board a coach for Cai Be where lunch is served at the elegant Le Longanier Restaurant set amidst lush fruit trees by the river.
Continue to Ho Chi Minh City, arriving mid-afternoon at ÊMM Hotel Saigon, 157 Pasteur Street, District 3.
Launched in late-2019, the 4-star Victoria Mekong is one of the region’s newest ships. While our destinations boast an ancient history, our ship enjoys state-of-the-art design and a chic, contemporary aesthetic for the ultimate in comfort and style.
Guests cruising on the Victoria Mekong can select from Deluxe Cabins located on either the River Deck or Panorama Deck and spacious aft-facing VIP Suites on the ship’s Panorama Deck.
Ship Profile & Stats
- Maiden Voyage: 2019
- Passenger Capacity (dbl): 70
Ship Amenities
- Panoramic french window, leading to private balcony
- Bathrooms with rain shower and branded quality fittings
- 40″ TV
- Bathrobes and slippers
- Branded amenities
- Refillable aluminium water bottles
- Central AC with individual control
- Imported linens with duvet and two kinds of pillows
- Premium mattresses
- Multi-configuration plugs & USB ports
- Free Wi-Fi access in rooms
- Daily/nightly turndown service
- 24h laundry service
- Complimentary evening canapés
Ship Facilities
- Horizon Lounge Bar, Infinity Pool Bar and Claypot Restaurant
- Infinity Pool
- Library
- Games Room
- Gym
- Movie Room
- Green Lotus Spa with two massage rooms
- Mini Golf
- Lounge chairs on the Sun Deck
Embark on a cultural voyage aboard the sleek Victoria Mekong. Cruise through the Mekong Delta, uncovering hidden treasures in unexplored destinations.
Experience captivating cultures on exclusive shore excursions during our short, overnight itineraries. Discover the enchanting Long Xuyen Floating Market, the mystical submerged forest of Chau Doc, and untouched riverine islands. Indulge in breathtaking riverscapes from our luxurious Sundeck or your private balcony. Join us for an unforgettable journey.
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Victoria Mekong - River Deck
Victoria Mekong - Panorama Deck
Victoria Mekong - Sun Deck
Victoria Mekong - Sky Deck
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Reserved for the discerning traveler, our two spacious Suites – the Victoria Suite and the Mekong suite – on the ship’s Panorama Deck feature a separate bedroom and living area, each with large picture windows. The bedroom opens up to a private, aft-facing balcony while the en-suite bathroom has an enclosed glass shower as well as a bathtub.
The Panorama Deck is also home to the ship’s panoramic Claypot Restaurant.
A muted palette of soothing earth tones lends a sense of understated elegance to the 45m2 suite, highlighted by natural finishes including wood and linen.
Reserved for the discerning traveler, our two spacious Suites – the Victoria Suite and the Mekong suite – on the ship’s Panorama Deck feature a separate bedroom and living area, each with large picture windows. The bedroom opens up to a private, aft-facing balcony while the en-suite bathroom has an enclosed glass shower as well as a bathtub.
The Panorama Deck is also home to the ship’s panoramic Claypot Restaurant.
A muted palette of soothing earth tones lends a sense of understated elegance to the 45m2 suite, highlighted by natural finishes including wood and linen.
A spacious oasis of modern tranquility furnished in natural wood, the ship’s 17 Deluxe River Deck Cabins each measure a generous 25m2, including en-suite bathroom with shower and separate toilet compartment. Floor-to-ceiling windows open up to a private balcony framing picturesque views.
The River Deck is also home to the Green Lotus Spa and the Bamboo Lobby and Boutique
A spacious oasis of modern tranquility furnished in natural wood, the ship’s 16 Deluxe Panorama Deck Cabins each measure a generous 25m2, including en-suite bathroom with shower and separate toilet compartment. Floor-to-ceiling windows open up to a private balcony framing picturesque views.
The Panorama Deck is also home to the ship’s panoramic restaurant.
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