We welcome our guests in the morning at our Saigon welcome lounge: Relax with a second coffee while our staff collects your details. We bid farewell to the hustle and bustle of Saigon and travel 70 kilometres south overland towards My Tho to embark on our vessel. After checking into your luxurious floating "home," the sailing on this major Asian waterway begins.

A lunch buffet is served in the restaurant as the vessel steadily glides upstream. As twilight bathes the Mekong Delta in a golden haze, take the opportunity to get to know your fellow travellers and join in our official welcome with canapés and prosecco.

During dinner, the ship will likely reach Tan Phong Island area near Cai Be, where we anchor midstream. This is your first glimpse of the bustling area where we will begin our Mekong adventure on land tomorrow. Join us for some late-night entertainment in the evening cinema, featuring interesting classic movies or thrilling documentaries.

Dining: Lunch, Dinner

Wake early to embrace the stunning dawn scenery, a time when the Delta's inhabitants have already been active for hours. Energize yourself with our daily morning Tai Chi class before indulging in a lavish breakfast buffet. By local boat, we gain access to the secluded island of Tan Phong, a small island situated in the midst of one of the expansive Mekong River tributaries flowing toward the nearby sea.

Default Excursion (any ship): During a visit to a workshop in the town of Cai Be, we'll have the opportunity to observe the production of rice paper, rice cookies, rice wine, and coconut candies. This is a very interesting manual process involving manual labour and special production techniques. After the workshop, we head to Tan Phong Island, a smaller island in the middle of the vast Mekong. We visit a local family and their fruit garden, offering us various kinds of tropical fruits to taste. A buggy ride through the island lets us glimpse local day-to-day life as it unfolds. We stop at another family’s house, where they specialize in weaving water hyacinth plants into artistic crafts by hand.

OPTIONAL MORNING EXCURSION:

Culinary (Ship 'Jayavarman' only): Via tender, we head towards Tan Phong Island to visit a workshop where we can see skilled workers weaving dried water hyacinths into artistic crafts. We explore some parts of the local island life during a 15-minute motorized buggy ride along small pathways, eventually stopping at the house of a local family to visit their orchard. Get to know the various kinds of fruits the Mekong Delta has to offer and engage in an interactive cooking experience with the local family, preparing some local dishes together.

Cycling (Ship 'The Jahan' only, extra cost): This cycling tour offers a ride over the scenic Tan Phong Island. Cycle along well-maintained and flat concrete paths winding through orchards of rambutan, longan, and jackfruit. We stop to visit a local family business producing charming handicrafts from water hyacinths. The tour continues for 3 km along a canal to a local temple for a refreshing break under a banyan tree before continuing the ride to a tropical fruit farmer's home for a tasting.

Distance: 12 km / Duration: approx. 90 min / Terrain: flat on concrete path

Default Excursion (any ship): Relax and enjoy some time on your private balcony or at the bar as we continue our voyage upstream. In the afternoon, we arrive at the Sa Dec region and anchor near one of the larger islands in the Mekong known as Binh Thanh. This island is home to several communities that sustain themselves by cultivating water hyacinths. Strolling through the village, you'll gain profound insights into local life and witness the complete traditional mat-making process. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to meet a local elderly couple who have spent their entire lives on this island. They enjoy engaging in conversations with foreign visitors.

OPTIONAL AFTERNOON EXCURSION:

Culinary (Ship 'Jayavarman' only): Not available

Cycling (Ship 'The Jahan' only, extra cost): Once on the shore, the cycling discovery around the island begins with interesting stops at scenic backstreets, rice paddies, and some of the island’s distinctive houses, offering great photo opportunities. The cycling tour leads to the village of Long Ta, which is famous for its scarf weaving. We return to the pier, taking our tender boat back to the mother ship.

Distance: 7 km / Duration: approx. 60 min / Terrain: flat on concrete path

Before dinner, join us in the lounge for a presentation about life on the Mekong Delta as the ship sails toward our mooring spot for the night in Tan Chau.

Dining: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Default Excursion (any ship): Upon disembarking, we immerse ourselves in the vibrant town life of Tan Chau by boarding "xelois" (the Vietnamese word for rickshaws). Your personal xeloi driver leisurely navigates through a network of streets, allowing you to observe workshops, street vendors, shops and the intriguing day-to-day activities of the locals. Our journey takes us to the local market, where we mingle with residents as they go about their morning shopping routines. Continuing on, we visit a Cao Dai temple and meet with one of the priests, who enlightens us about the unique beliefs and spirit of Cao Dai. Our final destination is a fish farm that has been operated for many years by a local family, who make their livelihood from this distinctive business. Here, we gain insight into the essential knowledge required to manage such a unique enterprise in this region.

OPTIONAL MORNING EXCURSION

Culinary (Ship 'Jayavarman' only): Once on shore, we walk five minutes to the nearby market. Join our guide in selecting and buying fresh ingredients for the upcoming cooking session. We take cyclos for a charming ride through town to the local Cao Dai temple. During a quick visit, you get to know some insights into this particular religion as well as the special dietary practices of Cao Dai followers. We head to the temple kitchen for a hands-on cooking class, preparing special dietary dishes in an interactive and culturally enriching experience together with the local kitchen team.

Cycling (Ship 'The Jahan' only, extra cost): By tender, we reach the shores of a small island in the Mekong River near Tan Chau. The island’s flat terrain makes this ride pleasurable and easy along lush green paths with many mango farms. Enjoy the local life left and right and the many beautiful fruit gardens. We stop at a small market for a little break and a chit-chat with local vendors. We continue our cycling tour with some exciting sightseeing on the way: a frog farm and a workshop specialized in weaving high-quality mats.

Distance: 12 km
Duration: approx. 90 min
Terrain: flat on concrete path

Back on board our “home,” we sail towards the Vietnamese-Cambodian border. Get ready for a fascinating and leisurely cruise through the deep Cambodian countryside towards Phnom Penh.

The whole afternoon is at your own disposal. From here, even the last passenger turns on their cruise mode and hopefully experiences the relaxing influence this mighty river emanates. The afternoon is perfect for massages, relaxation on a terrace deck sunbed or private balcony kick-backs. Conjure up a spell to merge with the river and float into a state of mild bliss.

You may also like to visit the bridge, as the captain always has a little story to share about “his” river. Or, if you are curious to learn more about Khmer gastronomy, join a culinary workshop to sharpen your knowledge about local cuisine.

After our relaxing cruise throughout the afternoon into the evening hours, the boat arrives at Phnom Penh (docking mid-stream or at the pier). Enjoy your time onboard with our onboard entertainment, socializing at our public venues or relaxing in the privacy of your cabin (due to immigration regulations, passengers may not be allowed to go on land this evening).

Dining: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Welcome to Phnom Penh – once called the Paris of the East, this vibrant city blends rapid development with rustic charm. Its rich history and culture remain alive on every street corner.

Enjoy a final breakfast aboard before disembarking. We hope this journey has been as unforgettable for you as it is for our crew. Take with you cherished memories, newfound friendships, and stories of the Mighty Mekong.

Dining: Breakfast