Experience authentic Vietnam and Cambodia in real style aboard the newest ship on the Mekong River – Victoria Mekong. As one of a select few ships to cruise this part of the delta, Victoria Mekong offers exclusive itineraries to hand-picked ports along one of the most enchanting stretches of the Mekong. This magical section of the river delivers wonders at every turn, from the lush, green landscapes of Vietnam up to Cambodia`s enchanting capital, Phnom Penh and beyond. Along the route Victoria Mekong calls at ports such as Tan Chau, Long Xuyen and Tan Loc Island, with tours of historic temples, silk villages, floating markets and royal palaces. Launched in late-2019, the 4-star Victoria Mekong is one of the region`s newest ships. While the destinations boast an ancient history, this ship enjoys state-of-the-art design and a chic, contemporary aesthetic for the ultimate in comfort and style. Relax in some of the most spacious staterooms on the Mekong River, dine in style, revel in the luxurious onboard facilities and enjoy nightly evening entertainment on board, ranging from Cambodian Apsara performances to traditional Mekong folk music and even a mischievous lion dance on the sun deck.
Highlights:
– Visit Long Xuyen Floating Market
– Enjoy an evening of traditional Mekong instrumental music
– Travel by motor-cart to visit Tiger Island
– Admire the Silver Pagoda
– Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lion dance performance
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Mighty Mekong Downstream Cruise & stay package includes:
– Transfer from airport to hotel
– 1 nights accommodation at a 4 star hotel in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) including breakfast
– Coach transfer from Ho Chi Minh City to Can Tho including lunch along the way
– 7 night cruise onboard Victoria Mekong from Can Tho to Kampong Cham
– All onboard meals as well as lunch before embarkation and after disembarkation
– Free-flow of house wines, local beers with lunch and dinner onboard
– Free flow of soft beverages all day (mineral water, soft drinks, tea, coffee), local beers on board
– Welcome drink & daily signature cocktail
– All shore excursions, touring with guides and entrance fees
– Onboard entertainment
– Touring with guides and entrance fees
– Complimentary evening canapes
– Complimentary refillable bottles (one per passenger) with water stations on all decks
– Internet throughout the ship (subject to cellular network signal)
– Fuel, River Pilots, local anchorage fees
– Ship crew gratuities
– Coach transfer from Kampong Cham to Siem Reap airport including lunch along the way
Solo travellers: Single supplement from $1800. Prices and availability on request.
Not included:
– Port tax 65 USD per passenger levied by Vietnam and Cambodia Port Authorities, subject to any change by the Port
– Tour guide gratuities
– Visa fees
– Private transfers and any other transfers not in program
– Optional excursions (such as Excursion to Tra Su Bird Sanctuary in Chau Doc)
– Personal expenses and purchases
– All further beverages, premium wines and spirits
– Ancillary services not mentioned in program such as Massage services
– Fuel surcharges if any
– Medical services
– Telephone expenses
Special Conditions
Special Validity Dates
Cruise Itinerary
| Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
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| 07 May 2024 | Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam |
Transfer to Hotel | Overnight Hotel |
| 08 May 2024 | Can Tho, Mekong Delta |
Transfer to Can Tho | Embark Victoria Mekong |
| 09 May 2024 | Long Xuyen, Vietnam |
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| 09 May 2024 | Tiger Island (Ong Ho), Vietnam |
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| 10 May 2024 | Phu Tan, Vietnam |
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| 10 May 2024 | Tan Chau, Vietnam |
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| 11 May 2024 | Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
Overnight | |
| 12 May 2024 | Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
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| 13 May 2024 | Koh Chen, Cambodia |
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| 13 May 2024 | Koh Okhna Tey (Silk Island), Cambodia |
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| 14 May 2024 | Angkor Ban, Cambodia |
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| 15 May 2024 | Kampong Cham, Cambodia |
Disembark | Transfer to Siem Reap for lunch |
| 15 May 2024 | Siem Reap, Cambodia |
Transfer to airport |
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
DAY 1: ARRIVE SAIGON
On arrival in Saigon, your private transfer will be waiting to take you to your hotel. Depending on your time of arrival, the rest of the day is yours to start soaking up the local culture.
DAY 2: VICTORIA MEKONG
Depart Ho Chi Minh City via coach and drive towards Can Tho, the beating heart of the Mekong Delta. Stop at the rustic, riverside town of Cai Be where lunch is served at the elegant Le Longanier Restaurant set amidst lush fruit trees by the river. Board the Victoria Mekong Cruise, familiarize yourself with the ship and watch the sunset over the Hau River, sundowner in hand. As day turns into night, sit down to a welcome dinner to officially welcome you aboard your Victoria Mekong Cruise, accompanied by a traditional Southern Vietnamese folk music performance. (B,L,D)
DAY 3: LONG XUYEN & TIGER ISLAND
After breakfast, tender ashore to visit the authentic Long Xuyen Floating Market and the An Giang Museum, with fascinating exhibits on Kinh, Chinese, Khmer and Cham cultures. During lunch the ship sails on before anchoring near Tiger Island. Head ashore by sampan and explore Tiger Island by 3-wheeled “xe loi”, visiting cottage industries such as plant pot making and incense making. Visit a site locally known as “Mr. Tiger’s Temple” and hear the story that won the island its name. Return on board in time for dinner and the evening’s entertainment. (B,L,D)
DAY 4: PHU TAN & TAN CHAU
Wake up to another leisurely breakfast as the ship cruises towards Phu Tan, the provincial capital of An Giang in the Mekong Delta. Tender ashore to visit a craft village famed for handmaking Ca Rang clay stoves. Used for hundreds of years by the southern Vietnamese, these stoves have a unique design which allows them to block the wind, retain heat, and keep ash from dispersing. After lunch on board, visit more Mekong Delta attractions, including floating fish farms and a sacred temple, the spiritual center for local residents. Return to the ship in time for a cocktail competition and traditional Vietnamese lion dance, followed by dinner and the evening’s entertainment. (B,L,D)
DAY 5: INTO CAMBODIA
As the ship begins cruising towards the Vietnam – Cambodia border, start the day with an early yoga session on the Sky Deck or by the Infinity Pool, followed by a leisurely breakfast in the restaurant. After, select from the many onboard activities including a ship’s tour, mini-golf tournament, or simply enjoy the scenery as we cross the border between Vietnam and Cambodia and sail on towards Phnom Penh.
We arrive late afternoon in the charming capital of Phnom Penh, once known as the “Pearl of the Orient” for its French colonial buildings, tree-lined boulevards and scenic river walk. Before dinner tonight, take in a lively performance of Khmer Apsara dancing with the opportunity to meet the performers afterward. (B,L,D)
DAY 6: PHNOM PENH
This morning, hop on a three-wheeled cyclo and be driven to 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 bejewelled Buddha statues that are considered national treasures. Walk to the nearby National Museum 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. Today, Choeung Ek is a memorial with a Buddhist stupa filled with skulls and bones to honour the victims. Finish off the afternoon in style at Raffles Hotel Le Royal, sipping on a signature cocktail at the famed Elephant Bar. (B,L,D)
DAY 7: OUDONG & SILK ISLAND
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 Mediation Center. After having lunch on board, 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 krama. (B,L,D)
DAY 8: ANGKOR BAN
This morning, explore the village of Angkor Ban with its wooden stilt houses. Enjoy lunch on board as the Victoria Mekong sails to Wat Hanchey. Walk up the steps to this 7th-century hilltop temple, built under the Chenla Empire, and take in gorgeous panoramic views over the Mekong River. (B,L,D)
DAY 9: DEPART KAMPONG CHAM
Disembark from the ship at Kampong Cham and travel through the lush Cambodian countryside to Siem Reap, gateway to the mystical Angkor complex. After lunch transfer to the airport. (B,L)
Note: It is recommended that international flights depart no earlier than 7pm.
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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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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