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Victoria Mekong, Mighty Mekong Downstream ex Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)

Cruise Victoria Mekong, Mighty Mekong Downstream ex Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Cruise Line Victoria Mekong Cruises
Ship Victoria Mekong
Destination Asian Rivers
Brief Description 7 night cruise from Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh city (Saigon)
Type of Cruise River
Departure Date 31 Dec 2025
Cruise Description Siem Riep – Ho Chi Minh City - 8 Days 7 Nights

Experience all the Mekong Delta has to offer, starting from Siem Reap, Cambodia sailing downstream to Can Tho, Vietnam – the vibrant hub of Mekong Delta. Immerse yourself in the local life through shore excursions, visits to rural villages, historical landmarks, and magnificent palaces.

Day 1: Siem Riep – Kampong Cham – Angkor Ban
This morning, travel by coach from Siem Reap to Kampong Cham, set-off for lunch before embarkation. Meet your crew for the next 7 nights and enjoy your first sunset on the Mekong River.

Before dinner, immerse yourself in Cambodia’s cultural heritage with a fascinating Krama demonstration, where you will learn about Cambodia’s iconic scarf- its history, significance, and be interesting at the versatility a scarf could be in daily life.

Day 2: Angkor Ban – Koh Dach – Koh Chen
Morning excursion to explore the village of Angkor Ban with its wooden stilt houses and local vibe.

After having lunch on the ship, travel by three-wheeled tuk tuk to Silk Island where you will learn about the process of silk weaving, from worm to loom, with the chance to observe local families weaving the iconic Cambodian karma.

Day 3: Koh Chen – Oudong – Phnom Penh
After breakfast, go on a walking tour of the village of Koh Chen where the highlight is meeting a local copper- and silversmith. Afterward, travel by coach to Oudong, the ancient capital of Cambodia with a stop at the fascinating Vipassana Dhura Meditation Center.

Enjoy lunch on board with time to relax in your cabin afterward. In the late afternoon, before setting off for the afternoon excursion, spending some minutes for hands-on cultural experience by learning the delicate art of folding lotus flowers, a symbol of purity and devotion in Southeast Asian tradition. Then, hopping on a pedal-powered cycle to the elegant Raffles Hotel Le Royal for a signature cocktail at the famed Elephant Bar. Return to the ship for dinner and entertainment activities onboard. Overnight in Phnom Penh.

Day 4: Phnom Penh
This morning, explore the majestic Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda complex. Admire the elaborately constructed palace buildings, some of the 5,000 silver floor tiles that give the Silver Pagoda its name, as well as spectacular gold and bejeweled Buddha statues that are considered national treasures. Walk to the nearby National Museum, a beautiful sandstone building that showcases the world’s largest collection of Khmer art. Set off for lunch afterward before driving to Choeung Ek, one of the mass grave sites of the Killing Fields where the Khmer Rouge executed over a million men, women, and children between 1975 and 1979. Today, Choeung Ek is a memorial with a Buddhist stupa filled with skulls and bones to honor the victims.

Back to the cruise taking in a lively performance of Khmer Apsara dancing with the opportunity to meet the performers afterward. Overnight in Phnom Penh.

Day 5: Phnom Penh – Tan Chau – Vam Nao
As the ship cruises towards the Cambodia-Vietnam border, start the day with early exercise on the Sky Deck, followed by breakfast. Choose from onboard activities like a ship tour, mini-golf, or simply enjoy the scenery as we cross the border.

After lunch on board, the ship sails into Vietnamese waters and anchors near Tan Chau. Tenders sampans to cruise through the floating village to watch a special way the people in the Mekong Delta raising freshwater fish under their stilts. Get your first glimpse of the Vietnamese countryside. Return to the ship for a traditional Vietnamese lion dance, followed by dinner and evening entertainment. Overnight in Tân Châu.

Day 6: Vam Nao – Tiger Island – Long Xuyen
Start your day with a leisurely breakfast in Phu Tan, the provincial capital of An Giang in the Mekong Delta. Tender ashore to explore a craft village renowned for its handmade Ca Rang clay stoves. These traditional stoves, used for centuries by southern Vietnamese, feature
a unique design that blocks wind, retains heat, and prevents ash from dispersing.

During lunch, the ship continues its journey before anchoring near Tiger Island. Cruise onward to the Island and take a scenic walking tour through lush rice fields and vegetable gardens. Stopover to discover the local craftsmanship of making plant pots and finally visit the famed “Mr. Tiger’s Temple” to hear the intriguing story behind the island’s name. Return to the ship just in time for the cocktail competition and a night of entertainment.

Day 7: Long Xuyen – Dinh Yen – Can Tho
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast as the ship cruises towards the provincial capital of Long Xuyen. Wandering by sampan around Long Xuyen floating market with meeting habitants on floating houses, learning about their life story on the water.

Enjoy lunch onboard as we cruise towards the village of Dinh Yen where we’ll observe colorful straw mats being woven on mechanized looms.

Return to the ship and cruise towards Can Tho, the beating heart of the Mekong Delta. Enjoy a traditional Southern Vietnamese folk music performance known as “Đờn ca tài tử”. Overnight in Can Tho.

Day 8: Can Tho – Cai Be – Sai Gon
Enjoy breakfast on the terrace of Claypot Restaurant with time to enjoy the view from the pool or from your private balcony before disembarkation.

Accompanied by your local guide, board a coach for Cai Be where lunch is served at the elegant Le Longanier Restaurant set amidst lush fruit trees by the river.

Continue to Ho Chi Minh City, arriving mid-afternoon at ÊMM Hotel Saigon, 157 Pasteur Street, District 3.
Sailing Dates
31 Dec 2025
14 Jan 2026
28 Jan 2026
18 Feb 2026
04 Mar 2026
18 Mar 2026
01 Apr 2026
13 May 2026
29 Apr 2026
27 May 2026
10 Jun 2026
24 Jun 2026
05 Aug 2026
19 Aug 2026
02 Sep 2026
16 Sep 2026
30 Sep 2026
14 Oct 2026
28 Oct 2026
11 Nov 2026
25 Nov 2026
09 Dec 2026
23 Dec 2026
06 Jan 2027
20 Jan 2027
03 Feb 2027
17 Feb 2027
03 Mar 2027
17 Mar 2027
31 Mar 2027
14 Apr 2027
28 Apr 2027
12 May 2027
26 May 2027
09 Jun 2027
23 Jun 2027
07 Jul 2027
04 Aug 2027
18 Aug 2027
01 Sep 2027
15 Sep 2027
29 Sep 2027
13 Oct 2027
27 Oct 2027
10 Nov 2027
24 Nov 2027
08 Dec 2027
22 Dec 2027
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Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
31 Dec 2025 Siem Reap, Cambodia Transfer to Kampong Cham
31 Dec 2025 Kampong Cham, Cambodia Embark Victoria Mekong
1 Jan 2026 Angkor Ban, Cambodia
1 Jan 2026 Koh Okhna Tey (Silk Island), Cambodia
1 Jan 2026 Koh Chen, Cambodia
2 Jan 2026 Oudong, Cambodia
2 Jan 2026 Phnom Penh, Cambodia Overnight
3 Jan 2026 Phnom Penh, Cambodia
4 Jan 2026 Tan Chau, Vietnam
5 Jan 2026 Phu Tan, Vietnam
5 Jan 2026 Tiger Island (Ong Ho), Vietnam
6 Jan 2026 Long Xuyen, Vietnam
7 Jan 2026 Can Tho, Mekong Delta Disembark - Transfer to Cai Be for lunch Transfer to Ho Chi Minh city
7 Jan 2026 Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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