We greet our guests in the morning at our Saigon lounge, where you can enjoy a second coffee while our team completes the check-in process. Leaving the city's energy behind, we journey 70 kilometers south to My Tho to board your floating home.

Once aboard, settle into your elegant cabin as we begin our voyage along the legendary Mekong. A delicious lunch buffet awaits as the ship glides upstream. As the sun sets over the Delta, enjoy a warm welcome with canapés and prosecco, getting to know your fellow travelers.

By dinner, we anchor near Tan Phong Island, offering a first glimpse of the lively riverside life. End the evening with a classic film or an insightful documentary in our onboard cinema.

Dining: Lunch, Dinner

Wake up early to admire the serene Delta at dawn, as locals begin their day. Start with a refreshing Tai Chi session before enjoying a lavish breakfast buffet.

A local boat takes us to Tan Phong, a secluded island on the Mekong’s tributaries. In Cai Be, we visit a workshop to see the traditional making of rice paper, cookies, wine, and coconut candies. On Tan Phong Island, we meet a local family, taste tropical fruits from their garden, and explore the island by buggy. We also visit artisans weaving water hyacinth into beautiful crafts.

Morning Excursions:

Culinary (Jayavarman only): Visit a workshop on Tan Phong Island to see artisans weave water hyacinths into crafts. Take a buggy ride through local paths, visit an orchard to taste tropical fruits, and join a local family for an interactive cooking session.

Cycling (The Jahan only, extra cost): Ride through Tan Phong Island’s scenic paths lined with rambutan, longan, and jackfruit orchards. Stop at a handicraft workshop, visit a local temple for a break under a banyan tree, and end the tour at a tropical fruit farm for a tasting.
Distance: 12 km | Duration: 90 min | Terrain: Flat concrete paths

Relax on your private balcony or at the bar as we continue sailing upstream. In the afternoon, we reach Sa Dec and anchor near Binh Thanh Island.

Afternoon Excursions:

Default (any ship): Explore Binh Thanh Island, home to communities specializing in water hyacinth cultivation. Stroll through the village, witness traditional mat-making, and meet a local elderly couple eager to share their stories.

Cycling (The Jahan only, extra cost): Cycle through scenic backstreets, rice paddies, and unique island homes. Visit Long Ta village, known for its scarf weaving, before returning to the pier by tender boat.
Distance: 7 km | Duration: 60 min | Terrain: Flat concrete paths

Before dinner, join a lounge presentation on life in the Mekong Delta as we sail toward Tan Chau for the night.

Dining: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Morning Excursions:

After Tai Chi and a delightful breakfast, we explore Tan Chau, known for its aquaculture.

Default (any ship): Ride through town in a xeloi (rickshaw) to observe local workshops, street vendors, and daily life. Visit the bustling market, a Cao Dai temple to learn about its unique beliefs, and a long-standing fish farm to understand this vital local trade.

Culinary (Jayavarman only): Walk to the market with our guide to select fresh ingredients, then take a cyclo ride to the Cao Dai temple. Learn about its dietary customs before joining the temple kitchen for a hands-on cooking class.

Cycling (The Jahan only, extra cost): Ride through a small Mekong island with mango farms and fruit gardens. Stop at a local market, visit a frog farm, and see artisans weaving high-quality mats.
Distance: 12 km | Duration: 90 min | Terrain: Flat concrete paths

Afternoon:

Relax as we sail toward Phnom Penh, crossing into Cambodia. Enjoy the ship’s amenities—book a spa treatment, lounge on the sun deck, or unwind on your balcony. Join a culinary workshop on Vietnamese and Cambodian cuisine. As we pass under the bridge, the captain shares fascinating stories about the river.

The ship docks in Phnom Penh, either midstream or at the pier.

Dining: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Welcome to Phnom Penh, the "Paris of the East," where old-world charm meets modern growth.

After breakfast, we embark on a full-day sightseeing tour, beginning with a cyclo ride through the city. Visit historic landmarks such as the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, then head to the "S21" prison, a stark reminder of Cambodia's painful Khmer Rouge era. After a delightful lunch, explore the "Sosoro" Museum, one of the country's top history museums, before ending with a stroll through the French Quarter and the iconic Wat Phnom monument.

In the evening, enjoy an expert lecture in the lounge, followed by an open-air barbecue and gala dinner with a classic Apsara dance performance. End your day by exploring the vibrant nightlife or strolling along the lively river promenade.

Dining: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Before dawn, the cruiser sets sail on the Tonle River, a natural wonder of Cambodia, offering breathtaking riverside views.

Default Morning Excursion (any ship): Travel through the Kampong Tralach countryside on an ox-pulled cart. Ride along scenic rice paddies to a small village where we’ll learn about a local NGO school and library project, or visit a 300-year-old temple and Buddha shrine.

Optional Morning Excursion:

• Cycling (The Jahan, extra cost): Explore Cambodia's heartland on a biking tour through the Tonle Region. Pass the former royal palace of Lungvek, Buddha Jade Temple, and local fishermen at work.
  Distance: 14 km | Duration: 120 min | Terrain: Flat on paved and dirt roads

After the excursion, enjoy lunch on board, followed by a presentation of traditional Khmer fashions.

Default Afternoon Excursion (any ship): In Kampong Laeang, we explore local life via tuk-tuks. Visit pottery makers, a pre-Angkorian temple, and enjoy panoramic views of rice fields.

Optional Afternoon Excursion:

• Culinary (Jayavarman only): Participate in a cooking demonstration to prepare "Nom Kruak," a popular Khmer rice cake.
• Cycling (The Jahan, extra cost): Cycle through rice fields and villages, discovering pottery and palm sugar production.
  Distance: 17 km | Duration: 90 min | Terrain: Flat on paved and dirt roads

Back on board, relax with a cocktail by the pool and enjoy a sundowner before dinner and a movie. We begin our journey downstream, anchoring at Tonle Sap for the night.

Dining: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Default Morning Excursion (any ship):
Begin with a walking tour of Kampong Luang, the "Silver Smith Village," where you’ll witness the intricate artistry of copper, silver, and bronze crafting. Led by an expert, see the transformation of raw materials into beautiful handcrafted pieces.
Next, visit Wat Prang, the Royal Buddhist Temple, which enshrines the bones of Cambodia's "King Father." Reflect on his legacy and learn about the daily lives, rituals, and stories of the monks and laymen.

Default Afternoon Excursion (any ship):
At the confluence of the Tonle and Mekong Rivers lies Prek Bangkong, home to a silk weaving community. Explore the silk production process, from raw material to finished product, and visit the heritage house of H.E. Sam-El, a renowned royal family architect.

Optional Afternoon Excursion:

• Cycling (The Jahan, extra cost): Cycle through picturesque landscapes, historic pagodas, and silk weaving workshops, stopping at the former royal palace of Lavea Em (1601-1618). Enjoy a tea break at the residence of H.E. Sam-El.
  Distance: 14 km | Duration: 120 min | Terrain: Flat concrete path

As the day ends, relax with a cocktail by the pool, followed by dinner and an evening movie. We sail up the Mekong to our overnight location.

Dining: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

The morning Tai Chi session sets the mood for the day as we begin our tour of Angkor Ban.
Default Morning Excursion (any ship): This place includes a monastery with a delightful local village behind it. You'll have the chance to meet monks during their morning class and engage in friendly conversations with the villagers. As we meander through the village, we'll get as close as possible to the local way of life, collecting wonderful memories of Cambodia's rustic lifestyle. This village is truly a gem to explore offering photographic and touching moments whilst interacting with the local community.

OPTIONAL MORNING EXCURSION:
Culinary (Ship 'Jayavarman' only): Today, the culinary themed excursion is offering a nice highlight. In addition to the visit of the Angkor Ban village (see default excursion) the group is going to visit the house of Mr B. who used to work years ago as a young chef aboard the ship Jayavarman. When he got married, he moved to his wife’s home village. Together with his “mom-in-law” and the “chef” in the household (his wife), we prepare and cook a century old soup recipe called “Samlor Korko”. The soup is kind of a fish soup made with many vegetables, spices, herbs, roasted rice, accompanied with a duck egg omelette.

Cycling (Ship 'The Jahan' only, extra cost): Today’s journey with our cycling tour, starts with a tranquil monk meeting that sets the tone for the day. As you cycle through verdant seasonal vegetable fields, picturesque old local houses dot the landscape, offering glimpses into Cambodia's heritage. Witness skilled blacksmiths at work to understand the more about traditional craftsmanship. Conclude your adventure with a delightful pause, sipping on ice-cold local beer or indulging in the refreshing taste of freshly pressed sugar cane juice.
Distance: 10 km / Duration: approx. 120 min / Terrain: flat on concrete path

We sail to Kampong Cham during lunchtime.
Default Afternoon Excursion (any ship): We are in the vast Mekong River at the town of Kampong Cham, which is an important trade and transportation hub but it still maintains scattered small hamlets around the outskirts where the community's rhythm blends with the skilled hands of artisans. For instance, in Cheung Kok, locals craft various handmade items, whether it's food, fashion, or other everyday goods. (The nearby Bamboo bridge, which is erected seasonally, serves as more than just a passageway; it's a gateway to the past)

OPTIONAL AFTERNOON EXCURSION:
Culinary (Ship 'Jayavarman' only): Not available
Cycling (Ship 'The Jahan' only, extra cost): Embark on an appealing cycling adventure from the quaint town of Kampong Cham to the idyllic island of Koh Pen and get a sensation of the enchanting rhythms of Khmer life as you pedal through vibrant vegetable fields and verdant tobacco plantations. Along the road we can see the daily routines of local farmers, artisans or Khmer bee master passionately raising honey bees to make a living. The journey along scenic paved and unpaved roads is another venture to know more about life in the Cambodia's natural countryside.
Distance: 16 km / Duration: approx. 120 min / Terrain: flat on concrete path

Afterward, the ship makes its final journey, mooring mid-river near Stueng Trang with some farewell and party vibes along the way.
Dining: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy your final breakfast aboard before disembarking the ship. We transfer by bus to Siem Reap, a 4-hour journey. Along the way, our guides will share fascinating insights about Cambodia and the region we pass through. As you reflect on this captivating river cruise, take with you the memories and friendships made along the Mighty Mekong.

You will arrive in Siem Reap by early afternoon.

Dining: Breakfast