Mekong Adventurer Cruise

Company: Mekong Waterways

Type: Luxury , Sharing, 32 cabins

Destinations:

Cambodia

Newly launched and limited to only sixty guests, the Mekong Adventurer sets the benchmark for luxury adventure cruising on the Mekong River. The Mekong Adventurer is uniquely engineered and built to navigate these waters almost without restriction, taking you further than many comparable ships. Your flights, hotels, cruising and everything in between is, amazingly, covered in one convenient price. So, step aboard and prepare to be enthralled. Each cabin offers an en suite, individual climate control and comfy sitting area. However, your favourite feature could be the private balcony, it gives you a front row seat of an irresistible panorama as it glides effortlessly by. Pleasingly, all cabins are located on the outside of the ship and floor to ceiling 'french' doors ensure you'll miss none of the sights. Your amenities include a robe, slippers, quality toiletries and a wardrobe. Cosy bathrooms are self-contained, with ample luxury toiletries, quality amenities, daily towel service and some feature a bathtub.

Introduction

Built in Saigon in 2012, the R/V Mekong Adventurer is the second in a series of top of the range river cruise ships, specially designed to sail on the Mekong River between Vietnam and Cambodia.

Accommodation

STANDARD STATEROOM CABINS

JUNIOR SUITES

DELUXE SUITES

No of cabin : 26 ( 12 on the Main Deck and 14 on the Upper Deck)

Bed Type : Twin Bed , Queen Bed

Cabin Size: 22 sq.m or 215 sq.ft

Location: main deck and upper deck

Features: French Private balcony, large windows and sliding glass doors

No of cabin : 2

Bed Type : Twin Bed , Queen Bed

Cabin Size: 31 sq.m or 333 sq.ft

Location: upper deck

Features : French Private balcony and separate bathtub

No of cabin : 2

Bed Type : Twin Bed , Queen Bed

Cabin Size: 47 sq.m or 537 sq.ft

Location: Main deck

Features : French Private balcony, separate bathroom

Cabin Facilities:

Balcony,
View,
Telephone,
Safety Deposit Box,
Air Conditioning,
Desk,
Seating Area,
Shower,
Bath,
Hairdryer,
Free toiletries,
Toilet,
Bathroom,
Slippers,
Tea/Coffee Maker,
Minibar,
Refrigerator,
Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
A larger Sofa.

Cabin Facilities:

Balcony,
View,
Telephone,
Safety Deposit Box,
Air Conditioning,
Desk,
Seating Area,
Shower,
Bath,
Hairdryer,
Free toiletries,
Toilet,
Bathroom,
Slippers,
Tea/Coffee Maker,
Minibar,
Refrigerator,
Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
A Larger Sofa.

Cabin Facilities:

Balcony,
View,
Telephone,
Safety Deposit Box,
Air Conditioning,
Desk,
Seating Area,
Shower,
Bath,
Hairdryer,
Free toiletries,
Toilet,
Bathroom,
Slippers,
Tea/Coffee Maker,
Minibar,
Refrigerator,
Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
A Larger Sofa.

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Itineraries

Number of Cabin

Adult

Children (5-11 yr)

common.Infant x

Departure date

Click on the name of each itinerary for the details

Mekong Adventurer Cruise : Siem Reap – Saigon 8 days Downstream

Destination: Siem Reap, Saigon

Day 1: SIEM REAP – EMBARKATION (L, D)

Transfer from Sokha Angkor Resort hotel in Siem Reap to the pier at Phnom Krom in the morning *(Please note that in case of low waters, the transfer to the ship will be made by coach or speed boat). Welcome on board the RV MEKONG PRESTIGE II and settle into your cabin. Lunch on board. Afternoon departure crossing the Tonle Lake*. Welcome Dinner on board
*Please note that in case of bus transfer, a light lunch buffet will be served on board upon arrival.

Meals: Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation: Mekong Adventurer Cruise

Day 2: KAMPONG CHHNANG – KAMPONG TRALACH – OUDONG (B, L, D)

Arrival at Kampong Chhnang, located approximately 90 km from Phnom Penh. This is a busy rural port town with bustling markets. Board local boats to visit the authentic floating village. The life of the entire population is connected to the river with local people using the canal system which crisscross this little town. We go ashore to stroll through the scenic market. Return on board for lunch while sailing towards Kampong Tralach. Departure by ox-drawn carriage to discover the very charming Vihara of the Wat Kampong Leu Pagoda dating back from the last century which has retained beautiful wall paintings. Bus transfer to Oudong, the former capital city of Cambodia, between 1618 and 1866. Visit of the Vipassana Dhura Pagoda, located at the foot of a hill on the top of which were erected numerous Stupas dating of the last Khmer Kings, a place of meditation for Buddhist Monks. In the evening, navigation towards Phnom Penh.

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation: Mekong Adventurer Cruise

Day 3: CHONG KOH – PHNOM PENH (B, L, D)

The capital city of Cambodia still retains its old French colonial architecture in riverside streets. Morning bus tour including the Royal Palace & the Silver Pagoda. The National Museum is another highlight, with outstanding displays of Khmer crafts. Lunch on board. An afternoon excursion is arranged to the former High School « S21 », which was converted to a detention center under the Red Khmer’s rule between 1975 and 1979. Leisure time and shopping at the “Central Market”. Dinner on board

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation: Mekong Adventurer Cruise

Day 4: PHNOM PENH (B, L, D)

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Accomodation: Mekong Adventurer Cruise

Day 5: PHNOM PENH - NAVIGATION - BORDER CROSSING (B, L, D)

The ship departs towards the border with Vietnam in the morning. We cruise past the Mekong’s timeless villages and river life with extensive fishing activities. Crossing of the border and completion of the required formalities.

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation: Mekong Adventurer Cruise

Day 6: TAN CHAU (B, L, D)

Arrival at Tan Chau in the morning, a remote town on the main Mekong River. After breakfast, transfer on small boats to visit a fishing farm. We go ashore to visit a local workshop producing woven mats, and take a short walk in the village to visit a silk weaving workshop. A rickshaw ride round this fascinating town takes you back to the pier for lunch. Navigation in the afternoon

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation: Mekong Adventurer Cruise

Day 7: SA DEC - CAI BE (B, L, D)

Arrival at Sa Dec. The French writer Marguerite Duras spent parts of her childhood in Sa Dec, a sprawling busy town on the Mekong Delta. We see the house of Marguerite’s Chinese Lover. The house is a small museum of « The Lover » in Sadec. Visit to a Caodaist Temple and a stroll through the colorful local market. Lunch on board. We cruise past Vinh Long Province, located in the middle of the Delta region, between the two tributaries of the Mekong. Arrival at Cai Be, tour on local boats to see the French Gothic Cathedral. Walk along the river bank and visit to a manufacturer of rice paper and coconut sweets. Dinner on board & traditional Music Show.

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation: Mekong Adventurer Cruise

Day 8: MY THO – DISEMBARKATION - SAIGON (B)

Arrival at My Tho. Disembarkation after breakfast and bus transfer to Saigon city center. The transfer includes a stop at the Cholon Market and the visit to a lacquer factory.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: N/A

Price includes:

Downstream transfers from Siem Reap Sokha Angkor Resort Hotel on day 1 to the ship and from My Tho to Sofitel Plaza Hotel in Saigon on day 8.
Full board in the selected category of the R/V Mekong Prestige II
All meals from Lunch on Day 1 until Breakfast on Day 8
Drinks on board : Mineral Water, non-alcoholic beverages, local beers and local wine during meals
On board tips/gratuities
All excursions and entrance fees with English speaking guide as per included excursions in the itinerary
The services of an English-speaking Cruise Director
Port taxes

Prices exclude:

Overseas flights
Beverages other than those mentioned above
Tipping/gratuities for land services
Visa arrangements
Insurance

*Important notice: it may not be possible to cross Lake Tonle if the water is low. Alternative arrangements will be made to cross the lake either by bus or speed boat to meet the ship. Passengers will be informed of details before departure.The cruise schedule and program timing are indicative and subject to modification.

Mekong Adventurer Cruise : Saigon – Siem Reap 8 days Upstream

Destination: Saigon, Siem Reap

Day 1: SAIGON - MY THO - EMBARKATION (L, D)

Meet at the Sofitel Plaza hotel in Saigon at 9 am for the transfer arrangement to My Tho, located 70 kilometers away. The transfer includes a stop at the Cholon Market and visit to a lacquer factory. Arrival in My Tho and welcome on board the RV MEKONG ADVENTURER. Lunch on board. Departure in the afternoon. Welcome Dinner on board & traditional Music Show.

Meals: Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation: Mekong Adventurer Cruise

Day 2: CAI BE - SA DEC (B, L, D)

Arrival at Cai Be in the morning. After breakfast we take a morning junk trip around Cai Be to visit a floating market and go ashore to see the French Gothic Cathedral. Take a stroll along the river bank and visit a local manufacturer producing rice paper, and coconut sweets. Return to the ship for lunch. Cruise past Vinh Long Province to arrive at Sa Dec for an afternoon walk. We see the house of Marguerite’s Chinese Lover. The house is a small museum of « The Lover » in Sadec. Visit to a Caodaist Temple and stroll through the colorful local market.

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Accomodation: Mekong Adventurer Cruise

Day 3: TAN CHAU – BORDER CROSSING (B, L, D)

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation: Mekong Adventurer Cruise

Day 4: PHNOM PENH (B, L, D)

Arrival in Phnom Penh in the morning. The capital city of Cambodia still retains its old French colonial architecture in riverside streets. Visit the Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda. The National Museum is another highlight, with outstanding displays of Khmer crafts. Lunch on board. Afternoon excursion to the former High School « S21 », converted to a detention center under the Red Khmer’s rule between 1975 and 1979, followed by a visit to Wat Phnom after which the city was named. Dinner on board. Traditional Khmer Apsara Dancing Show on board.

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation: Mekong Adventurer Cruise

Day 5: CHONG KOH - PHNOM PENH (B, L, D)

Early morning sailing from Phnom Penh to Chong Koh or Oknathey (both located in Silk Island). Visit this silk weaving village for a morning walk at leisure and a visit to the local workshop. The excursion includes a visit to a Pagoda and a meeting in a primary school. We cruise past the Mekong’s timeless villages and River life with extensive fishing activities. Return to Phnom Penh and afternoon at leisure. Dinner on board.

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation: Mekong Adventurer Cruise

Day 6: OUDONG – KAMPONG TRALACH (B, L, D)

Morning journey upriver heading towards Oudong. Arrival at Prek Dam in the early afternoon, 40 kilometers from Phnom Penh. Excursion by coach to reach Oudong, the former capital city of Cambodia, between 1618 and 1866, Visit of the Vipassana Dhura Pagoda, located at the foot of a hill on the top of which were erected numerous Stupas dating of the last Khmer Kings. This is a place of meditation for Buddhist Monks. After the visit buses depart for Kampong Tralach to visit the very charming Vihara of the Wat Kampong Leu Pagoda dating back to the last century to see the beautiful wall paintings. Return to the ship by ox-drawn carriage. Dinner on board.

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation: Mekong Adventurer Cruise

Day 7: KAMPONG CHHNANG (B, L, D)

Morning sailing on the Tonle Sap River, which connects the Mekong River to the Tonle Lake. Arrive at Kampong Chhnang, located approximately 90 km from Phnom Penh. This is a busy rural port town with bustling markets. Then board local boats to visit the authentic floating village. The life of the entire population is connected to the river with local people using the canal system which crisscross this little town. We go ashore to stroll through the scenic market. Lunch & Dinner on board.

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation: Mekong Adventurer Cruise

Day 8: TONLE - SIEM REAP (B)

We cross the lake early in the morning* (Please note that when there is low water, the transfer to Siem Reap will be made by coach or speed boat). The great lake dominates Cambodia and is over 150 km in length, with interesting and varied bird life resulting from the varied the water levels in the lake and river depending on the time of year and rainfall. Disembarkation after breakfast and transfer to Siem Reap.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: N/A

prices include

Upstream transfers from the Sofitel Plaza hotel in Saigon to the ship in My Tho on day 1 and from the ship to Siem Reap Sokha Angkor Resort hotel on day 8
Full board in the selected category of the R/V Mekong Prestige II
All meals from Lunch on Day 1 until Breakfast on Day 8
Drinks on board : Mineral Water, non-alcoholic beverages, local beers and local wine during meals
On board tips/gratuities
All excursions and entrance fees with English speaking guide as per included excursions in the itinerary
The services of an English-speaking Cruise Director
Port taxes

prices exclude:

Overseas flights
Beverages other than those mentioned above
Tipping/gratuities for land services
Visa arrangements
Insurance

Built: November 2012
Flag: Vietnam
Length / Width: 68M/ 13M/
Beam Draft: 1.6 m/ 1,6 m
Gross tonnage: 700 tons
Cruising speed: 10 nautical knots
Electricity: 220v
Crews : 30
Capacity / Cabins: 60 passengers / cabins 29 (three categories)
Water Reverse: osmosis and UV water treatment plant, sewage treatment plant.
Boat Safety: Radio Comm., Radar, GPS, PA system, life jackets, life rafts, fire hydrants, flares and signals, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors in each cabin, CO2 engine room firefighting system.