Bassac Cruise

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Cruises level: Mekong Cruises Vietnam Cruise Build: 2009 No of cabins: 12 cabins

Great for: Single, Family with kids, Family with teens, Group of friends, Old couple, Young couple

Cai Be, Vinh Long, Can Tho

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Child Age	Cruise Fares
From 0-5 years old	25% Adult fares
From 6-11 years old	75% Adult fares
From 12 years old	Full Adult fares

Special Features Bassac Cruise

Bassac Cruises - The overnight discovery cruises across the Mekong delta on board elegant wooden cruisers, in touch with nature, including visits on shore to the rural sceneries and local handicraft or floating markets. The Bassac are three elegant Mekong river boats entirely built of wood, accommodating 12 to 24 passengers with meals entirely cooked and baked on board, personal care and the unique scenery and ambiance ... Read More

Bassac I

The original Bassac, built in the hull of a rice transporting barge, is a snug ship sized right for a family excursion or a group of friends, who will love to appropriate it for the duration of their journey.

Bassac I is a green ship. It treats its waste water and recycles the waste heat from the engine. It is qualified as a first-class river vessel VR-SI.

Maximum 12 passengers 4 Twin, with private access and en suite bathroom 2 Double, slightly smaller, with private access and en suite bathroom

24m long, all wood, two passenger decks Dining room and bar on the main deck Sundeck at the front upper deck Dining area at the rear upper deck.

Bassac II

The Bassac II was designed in-house by TransMékong to meet the demands of river discovery cruises. It harbors redundant propulsion and power generator; river water and waste water treatment, and a professional galley. The Bassac II is registered to navigate into Cambodia.

With a large covered upper deck, a lounge and wide gangways, it is comfortable and can host a meal for the passengers of two ships. Access on board is broad and steady, and elderly or partly disabled passengers are safe.

Maximum 20 passengers 4 Twin, main deck, with private access and en suite bathroom 4 Double, main deck, with private access and en suite bathroom 2 Double, upper deck, with en suite bathroom

32m long, all wood, two passenger decks Dining room and bar on the main deck Lounge cum dining room on the upper deck Shaded dining area on the rear upper deck Sundeck on the front upper deck.

Bassac III

The Bassac III was designed in-house by TransMékong and built very similar to the Bassac II, with its lot of small improvements, of which a bar in the rear upper deck.

With a large covered upper deck, a panoramic lounge and wide gangways, it is comfortable and can host a meal for the passengers of two ships. Access on board is broad and steady, and elderly or partly disabled passengers are safe.

Maximum 24 passengers 6 Twin, main deck, with private access and en suite bathroom 2 Double, main deck, with private access and en suite bathroom 4 Double, upper deck, with en suite bathroom

32.6m long, all wood, two passenger decks Dining room and bar on the main deck Lounge cum dining room on the upper deck bar on the upper deck Shaded dining area on the rear upper deck Sundeck on the front upper deck.

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Bassac Cruise 2 days Cai Be To Can Tho

Day 1: Saigon to Mekong Delta - Boarding in Cai Be

8:30am: Pick up at your hotel in Saigon city centre and depart to Mekong Delta.
Boarding off Cai Be at noon. Welcome drink, Introduction to the ship and crew, check into the cabins.
Departure towards Cho Lach on the Tien Giang river.
Lunch while en route. Rest on the deck.
The Bassac slips into the Chợ Lách canal, in the middle of the hustle and bustle of the river traffic, between markets and churches, a unique opportunity for a glimpse of the very varied life on the banks as well as on the water.
By mid-afternoon, the Bassac casts anchor for a visit on shore: past the first tree line, quiet discovery of the peaceful life in the delta's countryside, of rice fields, fruit trees and the welcoming inhabitants, or, at your option, short cycling tour of the surrounding area.
Boarding back, complimentary drink as a welcome back on board. Rest on the deck enjoying the sunset. The crew will serve dinner while the Bassac is cruising Mang Thit river.
The Bassac sets anchor just downstream from Tra On for the night.

Day 2: Bassac Cruise - Disembark in Can Tho

The boat departs at 6:00AM then cruises towards Can Tho. The breakfast is available at 7:00AM.
Arrival in Cần Thơ, transfer onto a local boat to visit the Cai Rang floating market, then a noodle factory and return to the Ninh Kieu pier. End of services by mid-morning on shore at Cần Thơ. Transfer back to your hotel in Saigon.

The details of the program and the visits may vary depending on logistics or technical constraints.

Other options: from Can Tho, you can continue to your car trip to Chau Doc or onto Phnom Penh of Cambodia or go to Phu Quoc Island via Rach Gia. These extra transfer service can be arranged in the booking process.

Bassac Cruise 2 days Can Tho to Cai Be

Day 1: Saigon to Mekong Delta - Boarding in Can Tho

7:30am: Pick up at your hotel in Saigon city centre and depart to Mekong Delta.
Boarding at Can Tho at Ninh Kieu pier. Welcome drink, introduction to the ship and crew, check into the cabins.
Departure downstream of the Hau river. Lunch on board while en route.
Turning into Nicolai canal, towards the Mang Thit and Co Chien rivers. Rest on the upper deck in a scenery of rice fields, sugar cane, woods on the near banks.
By mid-afternoon, the Bassac casts anchor for a visit on shore: past the first tree line, quiet discovery of the peaceful life in the delta's countryside, of rice fields, fruit trees and the welcoming inhabitants, or, at your option, short cycling tour of the surrounding area.
Boarding back, complimentary drink as a welcome back on board. Rest on the deck or around the bar enjoying the sunset.The crew will serve dinner while the Bassac is cruising Mang Thit river.
The Bassac sets anchor for the night on Mang Thit river.

Day 2: Bassac Cruise - Disembark in Cai Be

The boat departs at 6:00AM then cruises towards Cai Be. The breakfast is available at 7:00AM.
The Bassac crosses Co Chien river then branches into Cho Lach canal for 30 minutes through the traffic of sand and rice barges, in a scenery of fruit drying facilities and wooden ship building yards.
Arrival in Cai Be, check-out and transfer to a rowing boat for a quiet visit through a small canal if the tide allows.
Rendez-vous with a local boat, which will take you to shore for a visit of Cai Be's handicraft. End of services by mid-morning on shore at Cái Bè. Transfer back to your hotel in Saigon.

The details of the program and the visits may vary depending on logistics or technical constraints.

Bassac Cruise 3 days River Retreat

Highlight

Over two nights, with all meals on board.
Sun salutation at sunrise. Bread making at sunset.
Open art ateliers on board. Massage option.
Excursions available every morning and afternoon.
No worries, everything is included

Day 1: Welcome on Board

7:30am: Pick up at your hotel in Saigon city centre and depart to Mekong Delta.
Beginning of our cruise on shore in the Cần Thơ market hall at noon.
Welcome on Board.
From now on, you have time to join any scheduled activities as you wish. You are also welcome to lean back, relax and simply enjoy the cruise.
The boat departs downstream of the Hậu river. Lunch on board while en route.
By mid-afternoon, the Bassac casts anchor for a visit in the green on an island.
Boarding back, rest on the deck or around the bar enjoying the sunset or join the open art atelier. Dinner is served while the Bassac is cruising towards her anchoring point for the night. Spend the first night on boat.

Day 2: The Wilderness

Wake at your leisure. We have yoga mats for the early risers to do a sweet Sun Salutation on the deck before breakfast.
Take the time to discover the boat.
You are invited to join a visit in the green to a small canal, then opt for a lunch on board, or on shore at the inhabitants, and resume the cruise.

As the heat of the afternoon begins to wane, the Bassac casts anchor for a visit on shore: past the first tree line lies the peaceful life in the delta's countryside, its rice fields, fruit trees and welcoming inhabitants. You may opt to visit on foot or bicycle.

Boarding back, complimentary drink as a welcome back on board.
As the Bassac lits up for the evening, join us if you like to make bread off the Bassac's strand of sourdough –make the dough, shape it, and the baker on board will bake it for tomorrow's breakfast.
Dinner is served on the deck as the Bassac strolls to its anchoring point for the night. Spend the second night on boat.

Day 3: A Glimpse of the Khmer World

Wake at your leisure. Breakfast will be served on the aft deck at your pace.
The Bassac sets sail upstream towards Cần Thơ, while the ateliers are available, for you to put the final touches on your production if needed.
Arrival in Cần Thơ, transfer onto a local boat to visit the a visit a Khmer Theravada pagoda then return to the Ninh Kieu pier.
Please note you will leave the Bassac for good upon boarding the small boat for the last visit, typically about 8:30. The program and visits may vary depending on logistics, tide, weather or other conditions.
End of our services on shore in Cần Thơ by the mid-morning, 10:30. Transfer back to your hotel in Saigon.

Notes:
- The details of the program and the visits may vary depending on logistics or technical constraints.
- From Can Tho, you can continue to your car trip to Chau Doc or onto Phnom Penh of Cambodia or go to Phu Quoc Island via Rach Gia. These extra transfer services can be arranged via us in the booking process.

Facilities & Service

General of Facilities

Massage
Outside bar
Sundeck
Restaurant
Rowing Boat
Safety box at reception
Newspagers and magazine
Tender for sightseeing
24-hour Security
Reception

AddOn Service

Bar
Masssage and Spa

Activities on Board

Local performance
Walking to villages
Sightseeing by sampan
Cycling to villages

Cruise Inclusions & Options

Inclusions

Private round trip car transfer from hotel in Saigon city centre (District 1 & 3) to the cruise and return
Accommodation of each passenger in a twin-share cabin;
All meals on board;
Vietnamese coffee, tea; mineral water;
Two visits on shore or on a small skiff;
Access to all services on board;
Access to and from the board on a longboat;
Side tours and activities

Exclusions

Meals and drinks that not mentioned in the program
Vietnam visa if any
Bar & Spa services;
Personal travel insurance;
Tips and gratuities
Airport transfers

4 Customer reviews for Bassac Cruise

5.0

Excellent

Based on 4 reviews

" Unforgettable experience.We were fortunate to be able to experience their overnight...

---- TMOH8 - United Kingdom

5.0

Excellent

Based on 4 reviews

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TMOH8

United Kingdom

5.0 - Excellent

Unforgettable experience.We were fortunate to be able to experience their overnight Bassac cruise and loved every aspect of it, indeed our only regret was that we were only onboard for one night, as we could happily ..More

A2B6

United Kingdom

5.0 - Excellent

We had an overnight cruise on the Bassac boat. The cabins are small but fully equipped. The staff are pleasant and our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. We were taken on a tour round someof the local area and were given lots of interestig information about the lives of the local people. Lunch, dinner and breakfast are served on board and the food was excellent.

Annie H

United Kingdom

5.0 - Excellent

Superb ExperienceFantastic experienmce docking at a little village - seeing how they grow everything, make everything, ..More

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