Toum Tiou Cruise
Company: Compagnie Fluviale du Mékong
Type: Sharing, 10 cabins
Toum Tiou’s steel hull and sleek low draft make it the only true vessel that sails the Mekong. Toum Tiou and its sister vessel, Toum Tiou II, are the only ships which can sail from the Siem Reap pier to Saigon’s harbor. With other vessels, passengers have to disembark mid-river and continue on land. Moreover, Toum Tiou’s low draft allows it access to the remotest of villages and to gently hug the river line, affording passengers priceless views of people, flora and fauna – hardly touched by modernity. Toum Tiou was custom built for passenger privacy, intimacy, comfort and safety.
Introduction
The French Colonial-style interiors extend to dark wooden paneling in the library and lounge, which has a very clubby feel, and simple wooden floors and lots of windows in the spacious restaurant. There is an outdoor sitting area at the top of the ship, with an elegant wooden deck and useful canopy to screen passengers from the sun, as well as space to sit in the sun, too. Wi-Fi is available in all public areas and there is a small shop selling souvenirs.
Accommodation
Fully-paneled in wood, with charm and comfort in mind, Toum Tiou 1 is designed in keeping with the local style. With the tasteful decoration of a bygone era, the Toum Tiou has 10 cozy double cabins with private shower, a large lounge area, a panoramic viewing space to the front, a half-covered bar-restaurant to the rear and a roof patio. Air conditioning, hi-fi system and library are provided. Toum Tiou 2 is not just another river boat, it differ to others. This charismatic Mekong boat has 14 cozy cabins following the colonial style of her mother, Toum Tiou. Each cabin is built with noble wood in an elegant style, has its own A/C, hot water shower, security safe and a large window for spectacular view of the nature. Public areas like a panoramic, open restaurant which is matchless on the River and a spacious sun deck also add to be facilities of the boat. Toum Tiou 2’s kitchen is famous for its variety of Asian food and smiley cooks. Toum Tiou 2’s equipment also contains a powerful filtration/chlorination system for water safety. Laundry service is also available onboard.
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Toum Tiou I Cabin |
Toum Tiou II Cabin |
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Cabin size: 12.0 m2 – 4 cabins on the main deck |
Cabin size: 13.0 m2 – 8 cabins are located on lower deck |
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Cabin Facilities:
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Cabin Facilities:
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Services & Facilities
General
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24-hour Security
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Boutique Library
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Doctor on call
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Observatory
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Reception
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Rowing boat
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Safety box at reception
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Tender for sightseeing
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Theme Cruise
Services
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Baby cot
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Bar
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Cabin Service (Snack Meals)
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Fresh flower
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Laundry service
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Library
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Restaurant
Dining Room & Bar
If Sundeck is the place of the beginning, Restaurant will be the place of ending a day. What is better than sitting with your friends and enjoy wonderful dishes after a long day of activities and adventures! Located on the Upper Deck of Toum Tiou boat, Restaurant is the place where you can have time to talk, make friends and especially enjoy the meals with Vietnamese & Cambodian food.
Onboard Activities
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Cooking classes
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Cycling
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Fishing
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Swimming
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Wooden games
Day 1: Saigon – My Tho (D)
15:45 Toum Tiou is open for embarking at Saigon Port (Cang Nha Rong Port) next to Ho Chi Minh Museum.
(Address: #5 nguyen tat thanh, quan 4.)
16:00 Clearance of departure formalities.
16:30 Departure for My Tho, security briefing.
19:00 Welcome cocktail and info meeting about cruise. Welcome dinner. Overnight onboard.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Toum Tiou Cruise
Day 2: My Tho – Cai Be – Vinh Long (B, L, D)
Departure of the Toum Tiou early in the morning.
07:00 Breakfast during navigation on the marvelous canal of Cho Gao.
10:00 Arrival at My Tho – Toum Tiou drops anchor on river in the proximity of Thoi Son Island.
On the banks of a northern arm of the Mekong, My Tho, which translates as "fragrant herb", where tourists come to discover the beauty of the delta. It's a quiet, prosperous city of about 100,000 inhabitants, famous for its many fruit orchards, gardens and the huge rice fields that surround it. The climate is warm and pleasant year round. The surrounding countryside is home to one of the most luxuriant gardens of Vietnam, with its coconut palms, banana and mango trees.
Local boats are coming alongside Toum Tiou to pick up passengers to the mainland for a short paniramic tour of My Tho town and visit Vinh Trang pagoda, stop for a visit of My Tho market. Return at the pier- Passengers cruise on theriver to dragon Island by local biat to visit the island, explore local people's daily life and enjoy locally season fruits.
12:00 Passengers re-embark Toum Tiou and leaves My Tho for Cai Be. Lunch and leisure on board.
15:30 Toum Tiou drops anchor at Cai Be. Local boats are coming alongside Toum Tiou, picking up the passengers and cruise around Cai Be Floating Market. Visit the handicraft village where workers produce rice paper, rice wine, popped rice etc. in a traditional way.
Continuing for Vinh Long - a brick and pottery factory, the Binh Hoa Phuoc Islet Nursery of Fruit Trees as well a typical house and a show room of traditional farming tools.
Vinh Long, which translates as "Majestic Dragon", is right in the middle of the delta, between two arms of the Mekong. The soil of Vinh Long is enriched by silt deposits, making it ideal for growing mandarins and other citrus fruits. Life is organized around the water. Houses on stilts, hawkers in boats, hundreds of small craft crisscross in all directions. The hospitality of the locals makes it a tourist destination par excellence.
18:00 Return on the Toum Tiou, departure for Sa Dec.
19:30 Arrival at Sa Dec, Toum Tiou drops anchor on the river.
Dinner and overnight on board.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Accommodation: Toum Tiou Cruise
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Important Notes
Price includes
- Full board accommodation, including meals mentioned in the program, coffee, tea & drinking water
- French or English speaking guide
- Visits mentioned in the program and Entrance fees
- Transportation from departure port to arrival port
- Port Fees
- Wifi
Price excludes
- Personal Travel Insurance
- Visas if needed
- Tours & meals other than those mentioned in the program
- Transfers from/to airport and hotels
- Bar fees, Personal expenses
- Gratuities for the crew/guides
Remark:
- Cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change due to weather and operating conditions. Unused services are not subject to a refund.
- Meals on board are fusion: Vietnamese, Cambodian & international. Guests should advise of any special food preferences, allergies or dietary requirements at least three days prior to the cruise date.
- Advance registration is required with full name, date of birth, nationality, gender, passport number and visa expiry date for all passengers. A valid passport is required upon check-in. Otherwise, boarding may be denied by port authority.
- Surcharge on Christmas and New Year & on Lunar New Year.
Day 1: HANOI – HAI PHONG - HALONG BAY - LAN HA BAY (L, D)
| 12:30: | Arrive at the pier. The tender will take you to Calypso Cruise for boarding. You will receive a warm welcome by our Captain and his crew with drink and some refreshing towels. Our cruise manager/tourguide will give a brief introduction about Calypso Cruise and some instructions on safety regulations before lunch. You have lunch while enjoying the beauty of the canals on our way to Halong Bay. |
| 15:00: | We arrive at Light and Dark Cave Area, where you can do kayaking or bamboo boat rowed by local people. |
| 17:30: | Return to Calypso Cruise, take a refreshing shower. Happy Hour will be offered while you can enjoy the sunset in this magnificent bay. Take part in cooking demonstration by our chef to learn about Vietnamese cuisine. |
| 19:00: | A great dining experience awaits you. |
| 20:30: | Socialize with other guests, try your luck with squid fishing or just laze around. Singing and dancing activities are available till 22h00. Overnight on board. |
Day 2: LAN HA BAY: VIET HAI VILLAGE – BA TRAI DAO BEACHES (B, L, D)
| 8:00: | After breakfast, you have a deeper exploration of Lan Ha Bay using our smaller day-boat cruising through the multiple islands & islets, hidden beaches… |
| 9:30: | Arrive Viet Hai Dock, we will go cycling for a short trip of 5 km to Viet Hai village, an isolated village in the very heart of Cat Ba National Park. |
| 11:30: | Return to the dock, we sail further to the other side of Lan Ha Bay to visit Van Boi area, where we go kayaking after the lunch. |
| 14:30 - 15:10: | We move on to Ba Trai Dao beaches (named Three Peaches beaches) to swim in this beautiful & clean area. |
| 15:40 - 16:00 | Return to Calypso Cruise. Enjoy the Happy Hours on Sundeck or relaxing in your cabins before dinner time. Overnight on board. |
Day 3: CAT BA ISLAND – HANOI (B, L)
| 06:30 | Wake up early to enjoy the dawn and start a new day with Tai Chi exercise on the top deck. |
| 7:00 – 8:00 | A light continental breakfast will be served while Calypso Cruise moves to Gia Luan wharf. |
| 8:30: | You take a bus route in 20 minutes to visit Army Hospital Cave in Cat Ba Island, an interesting place to save the history of significance of Vietnam during the resistance war against America. The cave consisted of a surgery room, eating room, meeting room, sport room, etc. During the travel, you will be immersed in the natural scenery of the wild, fresh of Cat Ba Island. |
| 10:00 | Return the boat, check out your cabin then have lunch in the restaraunt while the cruise sails back to pier. |
| 12:00 | Disembark the boat and return to port. |
| 14:30 – 15:00 | Arrive at Hanoi. End of the trip |
Important Notes
Trip includes:
- 3 days/ 2 nights visit to Lan Ha bay & Cat Ba Island
- Welcome drinks with warm/cold hand towel upon arrivals
- Entrance fees and sightseeing fees
- English & Vietnamese speaking tourist guide on boat
- Accommodation in luxury air-conditioned en-suite cabin
- All meals on board
- Morning Taichi class, cooking demonstration, night squid fishing, games.
- Kayaking/bamboo boat activity
- Visit Army Hospital Cave
Trip excludes:
- Drink
- Transportation
- Tip and personal expense
- Compulsory gala dinner (on Dec 31st)
- VAT
Remark:
- Cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions. Swimming or kayaking excursions may be cancelled due to poor weather. Unused services are not subject to a refund.
- Meals on board are fusion: Vietnamese, seafood & international. Guests should advise of any special food preferences, allergies or dietary requirements at least one (1) week prior to the cruise date.
- Advance registration is required with full name, date of birth, nationality, gender, passport number and visa expiry date for all passengers. A valid passport is required upon check-in. Otherwise, boarding may be denied by port authority.
- Surcharge on Christmas 24/12; New Year 31/12 and Lunar New Year’s Eve.
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Specifications |
Toum Tiou I Cruise |
Toum Tiou II Cruise |
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Building materials |
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Operated since |
In 2002 |
In 2008 |
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Length |
38 m |
38 m |
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Width |
7 m |
8 m |
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Height |
NA |
NA |
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Depth |
1.7 m |
1.4 m |
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Dining Room |
Yes |
Yes |
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Bar/ Sundeck |
Yes |
Yes |
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Massage cabin |
N/A |
N/A |
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Engine Power |
315CV |
460CV |
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Speed |
9 knots |
11 knots |
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Number of cabins |
10 |
14 |
Cancellation by Customer:
- More than 95 days prior to departure: 10% of total price
- Between 65 and 94 days prior to departure: 20% of total price
- Between 64 and 35 days prior to departure: 40% of total price
- Between 34 and 25 days prior to departure: 60% of total price
- Less than 25 days to departure date or no show: 100% of total price
Children Price & Extra Bed:
- Infants below the age of 4 years may sleep in their parent's cabin at no extra charge but CFM cannot
guarantee the availability of a cot and parents are to provide their own baby food. Children of 4 years and
over must occupy their own berth. - Children under 4 years: no charge
- Children aged 4 – 12 years: 50 %
Shuttle Bus:
- Transfer in Siem Reap/HCMC from/to the Hotel in the center
Check-in
- Mid afternoon
Check-out
- 11:00 AM
Guide
- French or English speaking guide on board
Destination: Phnom Penh, Kampong Chhnang, Kampong Chalach, Siem Reap
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