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Now there's a new way to discover Vietnam & Cambodia - welcome aboard!
Experience authentic Vietnam and Cambodia in real style aboard the newest ship on the Mekong River - our very own Victoria Mekong.
As the only vessel to cruise this part of the delta, Victoria Mekong offers exclusive four and seven night itineraries to hand-picked ports along one of the most enchanting stretches of the Mekong. This magical section of the river delivers wonders at every turn, from the lush, green landscapes of Vietnam up to Cambodia’s enchanting capital, Phnom Penh.
The Victoria Mekong is the greenest ship on the river blending state-of-the-art eco-credentials with four-star comfort and superior service. With just 35 passenger cabins you are guaranteed a genuine ‘small ship’ experience. Spacious, stylish staterooms all come with floor to ceiling windows, private balcony and individually controlled air conditioning and on board you'll find an infinity pool, spa, gym, movie room, games room, boutique and even mini golf.
All excursions and on-board entertainment are included for the duration of your cruise as are all meals local beers, soft drinks and house wine with dinner.
Discover our extensive range Victoria Mekong tours featuring four and seven night cruises. We look forward to welcoming you aboard.
Choose from a seven night upstream or downstream itinerary. Experience life as it is lived along the Mekong River highlighted by timeless scenes of lush riverscapes and rustic country living.
Explore these two wonderful journeys then choose your way to experience them with our holidays below.
Depart Saigon via coach and drive towards Can Tho, the beating heart of the Mekong River Delta. Stop at the rustic, riverside town of Cai Be where lunch is served at the elegant Le Longanier Restaurant set amidst lush fruit trees by the river.
Board the Victoria Mekong Cruise at Victoria Can Tho Pier at 16:00. Familiarize yourself with the ship while she sets sail towards Long Xuyen and watch the sunset over the Hau River, sundowner in hand. As day turns into night, sit down to a welcome dinner to officially welcome you aboard your Victoria Mekong Cruise, accompanied by a traditional Southern Vietnamese folk music performance known as “??n ca tài t?”. Overnight near Long Xuyen.
After breakfast, tender ashore to visit the authentic Long Xuyen Floating Market and the An Giang Museum, with fascinating exhibits on Kinh, Chinese, Khmer and Cham cultures in the region.
During lunch the ship sails on before anchoring near Tiger Island. Head ashore by sampan and explore Tiger Island by 3-wheeled "xe loi", visiting cottage industries such as plant pot making and incense making. Visit a site locally known as “Mr. Tiger’s Temple” and hear the story that won the island its name. Return on board in time for dinner and the evening’s entertainment as the ship continues cruising to Vam Nao where we anchor and overnight.
Wake up to another leisurely breakfast as the ship cruises towards Phu Tan, the provincial capital of An Giang in the Mekong Delta. Tender ashore to visit a craft village famed for handmaking Ca Rang clay stoves. Used for hundreds of years by the southern Vietnamese, these stoves have a unique design which allows them to block the wind, retain heat, and keep ash from dispersing.
After lunch on board, visit more Mekong Delta attractions, including floating fish farms and a sacred temple, the spiritual center for local residents
Return to the ship in time for a cocktail competition and traditional Vietnamese lion dance, followed by dinner and the evening’s entertainment. Overnight in Tan Chau.
As the ship begins cruising towards the Vietnam – Cambodia border, start the day with an early yoga session on the Sky Deck or by the Infinity Pool, followed by a leisurely breakfast in the restaurant. After, select from the many onboard activities including a ship’s tour, mini-golf tournament, or simply enjoy the scenery as we cross the border between Vietnam and Cambodia and sail on towards Phnom Penh.
We arrive late afternoon in the charming capital of Phnom Penh, once known as the “Pearl of the Orient” for its French colonial buildings, tree-lined boulevards and scenic river walk. Before dinner tonight, take in a lively performance of Khmer Apsara dancing with the opportunity to meet the performers afterward. Overnight in Phnom Penh.
This morning, hop on a three-wheeled cyclo and be driven to 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 honour the victims.
Finish off the afternoon in style at Raffles Hotel Le Royal, sipping on a signature cocktail at the famed Elephant Bar. Return to the ship and enjoy an interesting pre-dinner lecture about Cambodia as well as learn some basic Khmer phrases.
As the ship begins cruising towards the Vietnam – Cambodia border, start the day with an early yoga session on the Sky Deck or by the Infinity Pool, followed by a leisurely breakfast in the restaurant. After, select from the many onboard activities including a ship’s tour, mini-golf tournament, or simply enjoy the scenery as we cross the border between Vietnam and Cambodia and sail on towards Phnom Penh.
We arrive late afternoon in the charming capital of Phnom Penh, once known as the “Pearl of the Orient” for its French colonial buildings, tree-lined boulevards and scenic river walk. Before dinner tonight, take in a lively performance of Khmer Apsara dancing with the opportunity to meet the performers afterward. Overnight in Phnom Penh.
This morning, explore the village of Angkor Ban with its wooden stilt houses and local vibe. Enjoy lunch on board as the Victoria Mekong sails to Wat Hanchey. Walk up the steps to this 7th-century hilltop temple built under the Chenla Empire, and take in gorgeous panoramic views over the Mekong River.
Disembark from the ship at Kampong Cham and travel through the lush Cambodian countryside. Upon arrival to Siem Reap, gateway to the mystical Angkor Complex, sit down to a final lunch where the cruise program ends.
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.
Enjoy a 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 leaving the iconic Cambodian krama.
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 Mediation Center.
Enjoy lunch on board with time to relax in your cabin afterward. In the late afternoon, hop on a pedal powered cyclo to the elegant Raffles Hotel Le Royal for a signature cocktail at the famed Elephant Bar.
Return to the ship and enjoy an interesting pre dinner lecture about Cambodia as well as learn some basic Khmer phrases.
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. Today, Choeung Ek is a memorial with a Buddhist stupa filled with skulls and bones to honour the victims.
Before dinner on board, take in a lively performance of Khmer Apsara dancing with the opportunity to meet the performers afterward Overnight in Phnom Penh.
As the ship begins cruising towards the Cambodia Vietnam border, start the day with an early yoga session on the Sky Deck or by the Infinity Pool, followed by a leisurely breakfast in the restaurant. After, select from the many onboard activities including a ship’s tour, mini golf tournament, or simply enjoy the scenery as we cross the border between Cambodia and Vietnam.
After lunch, the ship sails into Vietnamese waters and anchors near Tan Chau. Tender sampans take you ashore to visit a local temple, see fish farms and stilt houses, and get your first glimpse of the Vietnamese countryside.
Return on board in time for a cocktail competition and traditional Vietnamese lion dance. After dinner, enjoy the evening’s entertainment while the ship sails to Vam Nao where we anchor for the night.
Wake up to another leisurely breakfast as the ship cruises towards Phu Tan, the provincial capital of An Giang in the Mekong Delta. Tender ashore to visit a craft village famed for handmaking Ca Rang clay stoves. Used for hundreds of years by the southern Vietnamese, these stoves have a unique design which allows them to block the wind, retain heat, and keep ash from dispersing.
During lunch the ship sails on before anchoring near Tiger Island. Head ashore by sampan and explore Tiger Island by 3 wheeled xe loi learning about cottage industries such as plant pot making and incense making. Visit a site locally known as “Mr Tiger’s Temple” and hear the story that won the island its name. Return on board in time for dinner and the evening’s entertainment.
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast as the ship cruises towards the provincial capital of Long Xuyen. Travel by tender to witness the mesmerizing Long Xuyen floating market and tour the An Giang Museum, with fascinating exhibits on Kinh Chinese, Khmer and Cham cultures in the region.
Enjoy lunch onboard as we cruise towards the village of Dinh Yen where we’ll observe colourful straw mats being woven on mechanized looms. On the way, we’ll also visit a family who makes delicate tofu skin, a food product made from boiling soy milk with a plethora of uses. Finally, we’ll stop in at a temple which is the spiritual center for local residents.
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 ??n ca tài t? followed by a final farewell dinner. Overnight in Can Tho.
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
Cruises can be enjoyed as a standalone experience, on a relaxing cruise & beach holiday or as part of a wonderful extended tour to Vietnam & Cambodia.
Take a look at our most popular tours or call our Travel Experts to help you plan your tailor-made Victoria Mekong holiday.
Relax in some of the most spacious staterooms on the Mekong River. Spacious oases of modern tranquillity furnished in natural wood with a muted palette of soothing earth tones, choose from Deluxe Staterooms located on either the Main Deck or Upper Deck and spacious aft-facing VIP Suites on the ship’s Upper Deck.
Deluxe Staterooms each measure a generous 25m2 including en-suite. Floor-to-ceiling windows open up to a private balcony framing picturesque views.
Two spacious VIP Suites on the ship's Upper Deck feature a separate bedroom and living area. Each benefits from large picture windows that open up to a private, aft-facing balcony.
Every day brings a new pleasure on board the Victoria Mekong. In fact, in between enjoying delectable dining and breezy afternoon cocktails, to catching a movie, enjoying a relaxing spa treatment, relaxing in the games room or hitting the gym, you'll wonder how to fit everything in.
Each passenger deck on Victoria Mekong is accessible by an elevator as well as a large staircase.
The Victoria Mekong's eco-credentials are impeccable, with cutting edge water recycling, solar power, low energy cruising speeds and a commitment to becoming 100% plastic free..
Horizon Lounge Bar - Located on the Sun Deck, our Horizon Lounge Bar is the ideal place to curl up with a book and a cappuccino or a glass of wine while enjoying the river breezes.
Gym - Get your workout fix and watch the life of the river unfurl before you.
Spa - Unwind with a relaxing massage.
Movie Room - watch a movie onboard in complete comfort
Library and Games Room - switch-off and unwind with a game or a book from the onboard library
Sky Deck - take in the best views of the mighty Mekong from the Sky Deck
Infinity Pool - enjoy a refreshing dip
Delectable Dining - All of your delicious meals are included in your cruise as well as soft drinks, beer and wine with meals
Reception - Welcome aboard
Claypot Restaurant - Featuring an open kitchen and panoramic views of the Mekong River, The Claypot Restaurant is where guests savour beautifully prepared meals in an inspired setting.
