Victoria Mekong Cruise

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Cruises level: Vietnam Cambodia Cruises Cruise Build: 2019 No of cabins: 35 cabins

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

Ho Chi Minh City, Can Tho, Phnom Penh

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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 Victoria Mekong Cruise

Launched in late-2019, the 4-star Victoria Mekong cruise 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. The Victoria operates the Mekong river cruise Saigon to Phnom Penh and Mekong river cruise Phnom Penh to Saigon.

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Deluxe Cabin River Deck

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Max Adults: 2

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Deluxe Cabin Panorama Deck

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Max Adults: 2

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Victoria & Mekong Suites

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Full Itinerary

Victoria Mekong Cruise 5 days Saigon to Phnom Penh

Highlight

DEPARTURE ON WEDNESDAY - Transfer from Ho Chi Minh city to Can Tho city where your ship awaits you, with an en-route stop for lunch at the best kept secret location in the Mekong Delta. Cruise along scenic waterways through this postcard-pretty region known as Vietnam’s “Rice Bowl” for its seemingly endless fields of rice.

Day 1: SAIGON - CAI BE - EMBARK IN CAN THO - TIGER ISLAND

Lunch at Le Longanier Restaurant in Cai Be
"Đờn ca tài tử" performance (traditional Mekong instrumental music) on board the ship
Sundowners and gala dinner on board

Depart Saigon 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. Continue to Can Tho, arriving mid-afternoon and board the Victoria Mekong Cruise Ship.

As the ship cruises towards Long Xuyen, watch the sunset over the Hau River, sundowner in hand. As day turns into night, enjoy a traditional Southern Vietnamese folk music performance known as don ca tai tu, followed by a Vietnamese dinner buffet to officially welcome you aboard your Victoria Mekong Cruise. Overnight near Long Xuyen.

Day 2: TIGER ISLAND - LONG XUYEN - VAM NAO

Morning shore excursions:
Visit Long Xuyen Floating Market and the An Giang Museum in Long Xuyen
Afternoon offshore excursions:
Visit Tiger Island, stopping to see people weaving fishing nets, making incense or carving wood. Travel by sampans or by local "xe loi"

After breakfast tender ashore to visit the colourful Long Xuyen Floating Market and the An Giang Traditions Museum, with fascinating exhibits on Vietnamese, Chinese, Khmer and Cham cultures in the region. After lunch on the ship head ashore and explore Tiger Island by "xe loi" or by sampan, visiting a wood carver and cottage industries such as net weaving and incense shops. Visit a pagoda locally known as “Mr. Tiger’s Temple”, hear the story that won the island its name. Return to the ship and enjoy lunch while cruising towards the provincial capital of Long Xuyen in the Mekong Delta. Return on board in time for dinner and the evening’s entertainment as the ship continues cruising to Vam Nao where we overnight.

Day 3: VAM NAO - TAN CHAU

Morning shore excursions:
Visit a famous Silk Farm village to observe the whole process of producing silk in the traditional way, using only natural products (silk thread, dyes made of tree bark, leaves and fruit)
Afternoon shore excursions with the following options:
Visit fish farms and a Taoist Temple
Visit Tra Su Forest (optional)
Lion Dance performance on the ship

Enjoy breakfast as the ship makes its way to the border town of Tan Chau. Travel by local rickshaw to a silk village to witness all the labor-intensive steps to producing this fine textile, including the use of natural dyes made from tree bark, leaves and fruit. After lunch on board, visit more Mekong Delta attractions, including floating fish farms and a Taoist Temple where you will get your fortune told. There is also an option to travel by speedboat to Chau Doc to see the submerged forest of Tra Su, known for its abundant bird life and picturesque mangroves. Return to the ship in time for a traditional Vietnamese lion dance, followed by dinner and the evening’s entertainment. Overnight near Tan Chau.

Day 4: TAN CHAU - PHNOM PENH

Cruise to Phnom Penh, including border crossing. Enjoy on-board entertainment including cocktail competition
On-board Apsara dance performance on arrival in Phnom Penh
Farewell cocktail party and gala dinner

As the ship begins cruising towards the Vietnam-Cambodia border, enjoy a leisurely breakfast in the restaurant. After, select from the many on-board activities including a ship’s tour, cocktail competition and cultural lecture. 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 riverwalk. Before the farewell gala dinner, take in a performance of Khmer Apsara dancing by a troupe of local dancers with the opportunity to meet them afterward. Overnight in Phnom Penh.

Day 5: PHNOM PENH - DISEMBARKATION

Disembarkation

Enjoy a final breakfast on board before disembarking at Sisowath Quay, Phnom Penh’s downtown riverside promenade.

Victoria Mekong Cruise 5 days Can Tho to Phnom Penh

Day 1: CAN THO - TIGER ISLAND (62KM ~ 4 HRS CRUISING)

Lunch at Le Longanier Restaurant (for Upstream 2)
Đờn ca tài tử performance (traditional Mekong instrumental music) on board the ship
Sundowners cocktail and Welcome Dinner on board

Mid-afternoon, board the Victoria Mekong at the Port in Can Tho, the beating heart of the Mekong Delta. As the ship cruises towards Long Xuyen, watch the sunset over the Hau River, sundowner in hand.

As day turns into night, enjoy a traditional Southern Vietnamese folk music performance known as don ca tai tu, followed by a Vietnamese dinner buffet to officially welcome you aboard your Victoria Mekong Cruise. Overnight near Long Xuyen.

Day 2: LONG XUYEN - TIGER ISLAND - VAM NAO (32KM ~ 2 HRS CRUISING)

Morning shore excursions: Visit Long Xuyen Floating Market and the Traditions Museum in Long Xuyen
Afternoon offshore excursions: Visit Tiger Island (net weavers workshops, incense making, Wood Carver). Travel by sampans or by “xe loi”

After breakfast tender ashore to visit the authentic Long Xuyen Floating Market and the An Giang Traditions Museum, with fascinating exhibits on Vietnamese, Chinese, Khmer and Cham cultures in the region. During lunch the ship sails on before anchoring near Tiger Island.

Head ashore by sampan and explore Tiger Island by “xe loi”, visiting a wood carver and cottage industries such as net weaving and incense makers. Visit a pagoda locally known as “Mr. Tiger’s Temple”, hear the story that won the island its name. Delta. Return on board in time for dinner and the evening’s entertainment as the ship continues cruising to Tan Chau where we overnight.

Day 3: TAN CHAU

Morning offshore excursions:

Visit a famous Silk Farm village to observe the whole process of producing silk in the traditional way, using only natural products (silk thread, dyes made of tree bark, leaves and fruit)

Afternoon offshore excursions:

Visit of fish farms and a Taoist Temple with Fortune Tellers

Visit Tra Su Forest (optional)

Evening: Lion Dance performance on the ship

Enjoy breakfast before heading by sampan to the shore where you will then board a local rickshaw to a silk village to witness all the labor-intensive steps to producing this fine textile, including the use of natural dyes made from tree bark, leaves and fruit.

After lunch on board, visit more Mekong Delta attractions, including floating fish farms and a Taoist Temple where you can get your fortune told. There is also an option to travel by speedboat to Chau Doc to see the submerged forest of Tra Su, known for its abundant bird life and picturesque mangroves. Return to the ship in time for a traditional Vietnamese lion dance, followed by dinner and the evening’s entertainment. Overnight near Tan Chau.

Day 4: TAN CHAU - PHNOM PENH (110KM ~ 8 HRS CRUISING)

Day cruise to Phnom Penh, including border crossing. Many activities will be organized on board to entertain passengers. Don’t miss our cocktail competition.
Khmer Dances performance on board the ship upon arrival in Phnom Penh
Farawell gala dinner

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 on-board activities including a ship’s tour, cocktail competition, a food carving demonstration, a mini-golf tournament, or simply enjoy the scenery as we sail on towards Phnom Penh and cross the border between Vietnam and Cambodia. 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 riverwalk.

Before the farewell dinner, take in a lively performance of Khmer Apsara dancing with the opportunity to meet the performers afterward. Overnight in Phnom Penh.

Day 5: PHNOM PENH

Disembarkation

Enjoy a final breakfast on board before disembarking at Sisowath Quay, Phnom Penh’s downtown riverside promenade. End of our Services

Facilities & Service

General of Facilities

Movies
Games on board
Massage
Fitness room
Library
Outside bar
Sundeck
Restaurant
Gymnasium
Rowing Boat
Doctor on call
Safety box at reception
Newspagers and magazine
Tender for sightseeing
24-hour Security
Reception

AddOn Service

Bar
Masssage and Spa
Boutique shop
Library
IDD at the reception
Turndown service and daily presents
Laundry service
Cabin Service (Snack Meals)

Activities on Board

Local performance
Walking to villages
Sightseeing by sampan
Cycling to villages
Singing and Dancing
Movie nights

Cruise Inclusions & Options

Inclusions

All meals included in selected program
Free flow of soft beverages and local beers all day
Free flow of house wine by the glass during lunch and dinner
Complimentary refillable bottle in room
Transfers to/from meeting point/ship if included in program
Escorted excursions included in program
Onboard entertainment
Taxes, Fuel, River Pilots, local anchorage fees

Exclusions

Port tax (65USD)
Government taxes & service charge
Tour guide gratuities
Any visa fees
Private transfers and any other transfer not in program
Optional excursions
Medical services
Ancillary services such as Spa treatments
Telephone expenses

7 Customer reviews for Victoria Mekong Cruise

5.0

Excellent

Based on 7 reviews

" From the moment you arrive at the Victoria Mekong, you know you are going to have a...

---- Lea B - Australia

5.0

Excellent

Based on 7 reviews

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Lea B

5.0 - Excellent

From the moment you arrive at the Victoria Mekong, you know you are going to have a wonderful experience - professional, friendly staff greet you and show you to your beautiful room. Rooms are spacious and immaculately clean. A lovely balcony and separate WC/shower room.There is a huge bar area, pool, enormous sun deck and cinema.The food could not be ..More

Elena T

5.0 - Excellent

My husband and I been on many cruises before, we love sailing and we love Asia. This cruise is just a perfect combination of both. The boat is brand new, has excellent amenities, we loved a swimming pool and cinema the most!!! Kudos to the staff who made our trip absolutely unforgettable, food and service on board just made this trip so relaxing! We do recommend to spend a ..More

sandra f

5.0 - Excellent

What a wonderful experience, the cabins are so spacious and modern with a full size balcony to sit out on and enjoy the Mekong life. Service excellent so friendly and attentive with great food. Very relaxing on board with the authenticity experience visiting Tiger Island and the Floating Market..

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