Saigon and Phnom Penh Short Cruise

Check in to your ship at 11:00 am and enjoy lunch onboard. In the afternoon you visit the Killing Fields and Genocide museum to learn more about the brutal Khmer Rouge regime. Overnight in Phnom Penh city port with its lively bars, restaurants, and nightlife.

You set off early and cruise down the Mekong River to the Vietnam border for immigration checks. The ship continues to Chau Doc, where you take an evening walk along the river before dinner on board.

In the morning, take minivans for a short drive to Sam Mountain, the location of Phuoc Dien Tu or the Hang Pagoda. After climbing the steps, you are greeted with stunning views across the Mekong. For those not keen on the stairs, explore the local market instead. Afterward, visit the nearby floating fish farms by Sampan before being treated to a private lion dance performance at a local village. After lunch aboard, continue sailing into the heart of the Mekong Delta and enjoy on-deck entertainment from your crew.

Note: During high water periods in October and November, navigation into Chau Doc may be hampered by low bridges meaning today's excursion can be replaced with a local village visit at Long Thuan.

In the morning, journey by sampans through mangroves and bamboo forests to the fruit orchards of Ben Tre. This is a fertile farming region, with half of Vietnam's rice production coming from the Mekong Delta. It also hosts a rich artisanal culture, which you can witness in a local village specializing in handicrafts. After returning to the ship, enjoy lunch onboard as you sail through the Cho Gao Canal toward Saigon. The Cho Gao Canal is a vital waterway link for the transportation of goods to and from the city, which was constructed in 1876 by the French and offers a fascinating insight into life along the water. In the evening, sail into central Saigon and enjoy the stunning skyline over dinner.

Disembark in central Saigon after breakfast for your onward travels.