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Experience a luxury cruise on the Mekong River, discover the unique culture and nature of the Southwest region
Victoria Mekong Cruise is one of the top choices for those who want to explore the majestic beauty of the Mekong River and the river life of the Southwest region. With 35 spacious cabins and modern amenities, the cruise promises to bring you an outstanding experience. Enjoy the quintessence of Southwest cuisine at the restaurant on the second floor, with a stunning 360-degree view. Immerse yourself in the fresh air on the terrace area, relax by the infinity pool, sip at the bar, or enjoy the mini golf course right on the cruise.
The journey from Ho Chi Minh/Can Tho – Phnom Penh/Siem Reap and vice versa on the Victoria Mekong will bring you unique experiences and opportunities to interact with the locals. Open your heart and explore the idyllic beauty of the Mekong River and its unique culture.
Victoria Mekong Cruise is a four-star cruise ship that sails from Can Tho, Vietnam to Siem Reap, Cambodia. It is a great choice for those who want to experience the majestic beauty of the Mekong River and the river life of the Southwest region. With diverse amenities and flexible schedules, the cruise offers visitors the opportunity to explore the unique culture and nature of this region in a luxurious and comfortable resort space.
With a height of three floors, 76.8 m long, 13.2 m wide, with 35 rooms serving up to 70 guests. The ship mainly serves international tour groups, experiencing the lands along the Mekong River in Vietnam and ending in Siem Reap, Cambodia. The cruise departs from Can Tho City, Vietnam, so if you are in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, you will be picked up by car to the departure point.
During the journey, guests will board a small boat to visit tourist attractions on both sides of the river in Can Tho, An Giang, Dong Thap (Vietnam) and Cambodia. Leaving the small boat, guests will visit tourist attractions in Long Xuyen City, Vietnam such as An Giang Museum, Ong Ho Islet, visit bonsai and incense making villages, ancient temples... before returning to the cruise ship in the evening. In the evening, guests will have a buffet meal until around 10pm, the cruise ship will anchor in the middle of the river for guests to spend the night.
Victoria Mekong is a four-star cruise ship that offers journeys from Can Tho, Vietnam to Siem Reap, Cambodia. With 35 spacious cabins and modern amenities, the cruise promises to bring you an outstanding experience. At the restaurant on the second deck, you can enjoy the quintessence of Southwestern cuisine with a stunning 360-degree view. Soak up the fresh air on the terrace area, relax by the infinity pool, sip at the bar, or enjoy the mini golf course right on the cruise.
The 4-deck Victoria Mekong Cruise has a spacious and luxurious elevator so that guests can conveniently move between decks.
River Deck: Located on the 1st floor, where there is the Reception Hall and Shopping Store, Green Lotus Spa room and 17 Deluxe Staterooms with River Deck view.
Panorama Deck:Located on the 2nd floor, including 16 Deluxe Staterooms with Panorama Deck view, 02 Victoria & Mekong Suites, and Claypot restaurant with 360-degree view.
Sun Deck: Located on the 3rd floor, where most of the entertainment facilities are concentrated, including Horizon Bar, Infinity swimming pool, library and entertainment room, cinema and gym.
Sky Deck:Located on the top floor, enjoy mini-golf and enjoy panoramic views of the Mekong River from comfortable sun loungers.
Guests can choose from Deluxe rooms located on the River Deck on the 1st floor or Panorama Deck on the 2nd floor, or even more spacious and comfortable when choosing the Victoria & Mekong Suites.
DELUXE RIVER DECK ROOM
In a modern space equipped with natural and luxurious wooden furniture, the Deluxe River Deck room has 17 cabins with an area of 25m2 each, very spacious and comfortable. The bathroom has a shower and a spacious glass wall next to a separate toilet. The door opens to the balcony made of transparent glass with a picturesque view.
River Deck is the floor with the Green Lotus relaxation spa, Bamboo lobby to welcome guests and a convenience store.
Number of rooms: 17 Location: River Deck Room size: 25 m2 Bed type: Twin / Double
DELUXE PANORAMA DECK ROOM
In a modern space equipped with natural and luxurious wooden furniture, the Deluxe Panorama Deck room has 16 cabins with an area of 25m2 each, very spacious and comfortable. The bathroom has a shower and a spacious glass wall next to a separate toilet. The door opens to the balcony made of transparent glass with a picturesque view.
Panorama Deck is the floor with Claypot restaurant – where you can see 360-degree panoramic views.
Number of rooms: 16 Location: Panorama Deck 2nd floor Room size: 25 m2 Bed type: Twin / Double
VICTORIA & MEKONG SUITES
Designed for the discerning traveler, the Suites have 02 rooms Victoria & Mekong located on the Panorama Deck. With an area of 45m2 each, the bedroom and separate living room have large glass doors, opening onto a spacious private balcony while the bathroom has a relaxing bathtub next to the shower and a private glass partition.
Panorama Deck is the floor with Claypot restaurant – where you can see 360-degree panoramic views.
Number of rooms: 2 Location: Panorama Deck 2nd floor Room size: 45 m2 Bed type: Double
On board, guests can enjoy Western cuisine at Claypot restaurant with 360-degree views, relax by the infinity pool, or enjoy mini golf. Other amenities include Horizon bar, library, cinema, and gym.
Bar: Serving full range of drinks from morning to late night.
Buffet dining room: Providing Vietnamese and Western dishes.
Free service: Swimming pool, jacuzzi, reading room, cinema, spa, gym.
The journey from Ho Chi Minh/Can Tho to Phnom Penh/Siem Reap and vice versa on the Victoria Mekong will bring you unique experiences and opportunities to interact with the locals. Open your heart and explore the idyllic beauty of the Mekong River and its unique culture.
DAY 1: Saigon – Cai Be – Can Tho – Long Xuyen
You will be picked up at ÊMM Hotel Saigon, 157 Pasteur Street, District 3. Depart from Ho Chi Minh City by car and head to Can Tho, the heart of the Mekong Delta. Stop at the riverside town of Cai Be, where lunch is served at Le Longanier restaurant set amidst a tropical riverside garden.
Board the Victoria Mekong Cruise at the Victoria Hotel’s Can Tho Wharf at 4:00pm. Tour the ship as you sail towards Long Xuyen and watch the sunset over the Hau River. Enjoy a performance of Southern Vietnamese folk music, known as “Don Ca Tai Tu”, with a cocktail in hand. As the sun sets, enjoy the official welcome dinner on board the Victoria Mekong Cruise, complete with a host of onboard entertainment.
Overnight near Long Xuyen.
DAY 2: Long Xuyen – Ong Ho Islet – Vam Nao
After breakfast, transfer to shore by ferry to visit Long Xuyen floating market and An Giang Museum, which showcases the culture of the Kinh, Chinese, Khmer and Cham ethnic groups in the area. While you enjoy lunch, the ship continues its journey before anchoring near Ong Ho Islet. Head to shore by sampan and explore Ong Ho Islet by tricycle, visiting small handicraft villages such as flower pot making and incense candle making. Visit a local destination known as “Ong Ho Pagoda” and hear the story that gave the island its name. Return to the ship in time for a cocktail contest and evening entertainment as the ship continues its journey to Vam Nao where it anchors and spends the night.
DAY 3:Vam Nao – Tan Chau
Wake up and have breakfast in Phu Tan, the capital of An Giang province in the Mekong Delta. Transfer ashore by boat to visit a village famous for its Ca Rang clay kilns. Used for hundreds of years by people in southern Vietnam, these kilns have a unique design that helps them resist wind, retain heat and prevent ash from spreading.
Enjoy lunch on board as we continue our journey to Tan Chau village, where we will travel by local rickshaw to visit the local market and the colourful temple, which is a spiritual centre for the local people. Return to the boat in time to enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lion dance, followed by dinner and entertainment. Overnight in Tan Chau.
DAY 4: Tan Chau – Phnom Penh
Enjoy the beautiful early morning views on the Sky Deck as the ship begins its journey to the Vietnam-Cambodia border. After a relaxing breakfast at the Claypot Restaurant, choose from a variety of onboard activities, including a boat tour, mini-golf, or simply enjoy the beautiful views as we cross the border between Vietnam and Cambodia and head towards Phnom Penh.
We arrive in the afternoon in the charming capital of Phnom Penh, once known as the “Pearl of Indochina” for its French colonial architecture, tree-lined streets and pleasant riverside walks. Before dinner, enjoy an interesting lecture on Cambodia and learn some basic Khmer words. Overnight in Phnom Penh.
DAY 5: Phnom Penh
This morning, hop on a three-wheeled cyclo and be taken to the majestic Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda complex. Take in the intricate beauty of the palace buildings, some of the 5,000 silver tiles that give the Silver Pagoda its name, and the magnificent gold and gem-encrusted Buddha statues that are considered the country’s national treasure. Walk to the nearby National Museum, a beautiful cobblestone building housing the world’s largest collection of Khmer art.
Afterwards, enjoy lunch before heading to Choeung Ek, one of the mass burial grounds of the Battle of Lampung where the Khmer Rouge executed over a million men, women and children between 1975 and 1979. Today, Choeung Ek is a memorial site with a Buddhist stupa complete with skulls and bones to commemorate the victims. Finish the afternoon at the Raffles Hotel Le Royal, enjoying a signature cocktail at the famous Elephant Bar.
Return to the ship and enjoy a vibrant performance of Khmer Apsara dance with the opportunity to meet the artists after the show.
DAY 6: Phnom Penh – Koh Chen – Koh Dach – Angkor Ban
After breakfast, take a walking tour along Koh Chen village, where you’ll meet local bronze and silversmiths. Then, drive to Oudong, Cambodia’s ancient capital, with a stop at the fascinating Dhura Vipassana Meditation Centre. After lunch on board, take a three-wheeled tuk tuk to Silk Island, where you’ll learn about the silk-weaving process, from silkworm to loom, and watch local families weave the distinctive Cambodian krama.
DAY 7: Angkor Ban – Han Chey – Kampong Chham
This morning, explore the village of Angkor Ban with its indigenous stilt houses. Enjoy lunch on board as Victoria Mekong heads to Wat Hanchey. Walk up to this hilltop temple built in the 7th century during the Chenla Empire, and take in the stunning panoramic views of the Mekong River.
DAY 8:Kampong Chham – Siem Reap
Disembark at Kampong Chham and travel through Cambodia's lush countryside. Upon arrival in Siem Reap, gateway to the mystical Angkor ruins, sit down for a final lunch to round off the tour.
DAY 1: Siem Reap – Kampong Chham – Angkor Ban
In the morning, travel by bus from Siem Reap to Kampong Chham, have lunch before boarding the boat. Meet the team who will serve you for the next 7 days and enjoy the first sunset on the Mekong River.
Before dinner, listen to an interesting lecture about Cambodia as well as learn some basic Khmer phrases. Overnight in Phnom Penh.
DAY 2: Angkor Ban – Koh Dach – Koh Chen
Visit Angkor Ban village in the morning to explore the stilt houses and soak up the local atmosphere. After lunch on board, take a three-wheeled tuk tuk to Silk Island, where you’ll learn about the silk weaving process, from silk to loom, and have the chance to watch local families weave the iconic Cambodian krama.
DAY 3: Koh Chen – Oudong – Phnom Penh
After breakfast, take a walking tour through Koh Chen village, with the highlight being meeting local bronze and silversmiths. Then, travel by bus to Oudong, Cambodia’s ancient capital, with a stop at the delightful Dhura Vipassana Meditation Centre.
Enjoy lunch on board and relax in your room afterwards. In the late afternoon, take a cyclo to the luxurious Raffles Hotel Le Royal for a signature cocktail at the famous Elephant Bar. Return to the ship for dinner and onboard entertainment. Overnight in Phnom Penh.
DAY 4: Phnom Penh
In the morning, explore the Royal Palace and the magnificent Silver Pagoda. Admire the elaborate palace structures, some of the 5,000 silver floor tiles for which the Silver Pagoda is famous, as well as the stunning gold and gem-encrusted Buddha statues considered national treasures. Stroll to the nearby National Museum, a beautiful stone building housing the world’s largest collection of Khmer art. Have lunch before heading to Choeung Ek, one of the Killing Fields mass graves where the Khmer Rouge executed over a million men, women and children between 1975 and 1979.
Today, Choeung Ek is a memorial site with a Buddhist stupa of skulls and bones to commemorate the victims. Before dinner on board, enjoy a vibrant Khmer Apsara dance performance and meet the artists after the show. Overnight in Phnom Penh.
DAY 5: Phnom Penh – Tan Chau – Vam Nao
As the ship begins its journey towards the border between Cambodia and Vietnam, start your day by relaxing on the Sky Deck, followed by a light breakfast in the restaurant. Afterwards, you can take part in many activities on board such as freely exploring the ship, playing mini-golf, or simply enjoying the beautiful scenery as the ship crosses the border between Cambodia and Vietnam.
After lunch on board, travel by local cyclo to visit the town and its colorful temple, which is a spiritual center for the local population. Return to the ship in time to enjoy a traditional Vietnamese dragon dance, followed by dinner and evening entertainment.
Overnight in Vam Nao.
DAY 6: Vam Nao – Ong Ho Islet – Long Xuyen
Wake up to a light breakfast in Phu Tan, the capital of An Giang province in the Mekong Delta.
Travel ashore by small boat to visit the famous Ca Rang village, which produces handmade brick kilns. Used for hundreds of years by the people of southern Vietnam, these kilns have a unique design that helps them block the wind, retain heat and keep the ash from dissolving.
During lunch, the ship continues its journey before anchoring near Ong Ho Island. Arrive ashore by sampan and explore Ong Ho Island by three-wheeled “rickshaw”, learning about the small-scale industries such as flower pot making and incense candle making. Visit a place known as “Ong Ho Pagoda” and hear the story behind its name. Return to the ship in time for a cocktail making competition and evening entertainment.
DAY 7: Long Xuyen – Dinh Yen – Can Tho
Enjoy a light breakfast as the boat begins its journey to the provincial capital of Long Xuyen. Travel by boat to see the fascinating Long Xuyen floating market and visit the An Giang Museum, with fascinating exhibits on the Kinh, Chinese, Khmer and Cham cultures of the region.
Enjoy lunch on board as we cruise to Dinh Yen village where you will see colourful mats woven over the window frames. During this trip, we will also visit a local family making bean curd, a culinary product made from boiling soy milk with many uses. Return to the boat and continue to Can Tho, the heart of the Mekong Delta. Enjoy a performance of southern Vietnamese folk music known as “Don ca tai tu” followed by a final farewell dinner. Overnight in Can Tho.
DAY 8: Can Tho – Ho Chi Minh City
On your final day on board the Victoria Mekong, enjoy breakfast at our Claypot Restaurant. Relax and enjoy the views from the pool or your private balcony before disembarking. End of cruise.
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Resting services on board
Stay in Deluxe Cabin Main Deck
Welcome drink upon check-in
Free non-alcoholic drinks all day (mineral water, soft drinks, tea, coffee)
Complimentary wine with lunch and dinner, Signature cocktails served from 6pm – 7pm daily
Complimentary water bottles (one per passenger) are provided for passengers to refill from water stations on all floors.
Pick up and drop off from ship and attractions included in the program
Land tours in the program
NOT INCLUDED
Tips for tour guides
On-demand transportation services or any other transportation not included in the program.
Personal expenses and shopping costs
Premium wines and spirits not included
Additional services not mentioned in the program such as Massage service
Fuel surcharge if applicable
Medical services
Phone charges
Expense: Prices depend on the itinerary and room type used, prices range from $1,099/person/night. Peak season for this tour is from January to March and October to DecemberDuring the flood season, the cruise may temporarily stop operating for maintenance and staff training, ensuring the best experience for visitors.
Visitors will have the opportunity to interact with local people and enjoy artistic performances such as Don Ca Tai Tu and Apsara Khmer dance. These experiences not only bring joy but also help visitors gain a deeper understanding of the culture and history of this land.
Victoria Mekong offers luxury resort services with free drinks all day, wine at lunch and dinner, and land tours. In addition to the available schedules, Victoria Mekong also provides full-package yacht charter services for customers who want to enjoy a private trip with a special itinerary. With a capacity of up to 70 guests, it is completely suitable for everything from company team building events, art performances, or relaxing with yoga, to important events such as weddings or special birthday parties. Victoria Mekong Cruise can flexibly meet and design for groups of guests the most suitable and unique stops.
Open your heart and discover the idyllic beauty of the Mekong River and its unique culture. The Victoria Mekong Cruise is not just a means of transportation but also a unique travel experience, giving you unforgettable memories.
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