Mekong Navigator

Afternoon

• Depart Ho Chi Minh City on a scenic drive to the port of My Tho.
• Embark the luxurious Mekong Navigator Cruise and settle into your elegant suite.

Evening

• Enjoy a welcome reception on the Sun Deck as the upstream journey towards Cai Be.
• Meet the friendly and professional crew who will provide a safety briefing.
• Savor a delicious “Mekong Delta-themed” dinner showcasing Vietnamese cuisine with a cultural and innovative twist.

Morning

• Take a sampan tour through Cai Be’s waterways. Observe a variety of local boats like those used for fishing, transporting goods, and personal use. Admire the unique architecture of stilted houses built along the canals.
• Visit Ba Duc House, a traditional Vietnamese home and garden. Explore the beautiful gardens and traditional architecture.
• Continue the sampan tour to a traditional rice factory. Witness the process of making rice paper, rice wine, and popped rice using time-honored techniques. There’s a selection of postcards, souvenirs, and beautiful oil paintings on sale.

Afternoon

• Upon arrival at Sa Dec port, board a traditional sampan for a tour of the Mekong canals. Observe traditional village life along the waterways, getting a glimpse into the local culture and way of life.
• Arrive at the historic house of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le. Explore the house that inspired Marguerite Duras’ famous novel, L’Amant (The Lover), learning about its history and significance. Enjoy a private calligraphy demonstration, a traditional Vietnamese art form.
• Visit the Kien An Cung Chinese Temple. Built in honor of the Huynh Thuy Le family, this temple showcases beautiful architecture and traditional Chinese art. Witness a vibrant lion dance performance, a symbol of good luck and prosperity.
• Walk through the bustling Sa Dec market at your own pace. Discover a variety of fresh produce, including meat, live fish, seafood, and local fruits and vegetables. Capture unique photo opportunities of the diverse offerings.

Morning

• Take a sampan to Cu Lao Gieng Island, a charming island where hundreds of sampans and rowing boats are made daily.
• Enjoy a scenic sampan cruise around the island.
• Visit Cu Lao Gieng Cathedral, built in 1879, with a chance to meet a local priest (subject to availability).
• Explore peaceful villages surrounded by orchards and greenery, far removed from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Afternoon

• Travel by sampan to Hong Ngu Island near the Vietnam-Cambodia border.
• Observe traditional Khmer scarf weaving, a skill passed down through generations.
• See embroidery artwork displayed by local residents.
• Enjoy a friendly welcome from the villagers, who are new to encountering Western travelers.
• Take a walk around the beautiful evergreen island.
• Visit the home of a local war veteran before returning to the Sampans.

• Complete border formalities between Vietnam and Cambodia.
• Relax and unwind on the sundeck, lounge, library, or La Vie spa until mooring close to the city of Phnom Penh late evening.
• Observe the changing riverside architecture as you cruise towards Phnom Penh.
• Enjoy onboard cultural activities in the evening.

• Following breakfast, the crew bid farewell as guests is invited to disembark in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

• Relax and enjoy a morning at your leisure:
  • Soak up the sun on the sundeck.
  • Enjoy the comfortable lounge or library.
  • Pamper yourself at the La Vie spa (additional cost may apply).
• Observe the changing riverfront scenery and architecture as the ship sails towards the border.
• Participate in onboard cultural activities (details to be announced).

Morning

Explore Hong Ngu Island near the Vietnamese-Cambodian border by sampan:

• Witness traditional Khmer scarf weaving, a multi-generational craft.
• See embroidery artwork displayed by local residents.
• Enjoy a warm welcome from villagers new to encountering Western travelers.
• Take a walk around the beautiful evergreen island.
• Visit the home of a local war veteran to learn about their experiences.

Afternoon

After lunch on board:

• Take a sampan to Cu Lao Gieng Island where hundreds of sampans and rowing boats are made daily.
• Enjoy a scenic sampan cruise around the island.
  Visit Cu Lao Gieng Cathedral, built in 1879, with a chance to meet a local priest (subject to availability).
• Explore peaceful villages surrounded by orchards and lush greenery.

Morning

• Upon arrival at Sa Dec port, board traditional sampan for a tour of the Mekong canals. Observe traditional village life along the waterways, getting a glimpse into the local culture and way of life.
• Arrive at the historic house of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le. Explore the house that inspired Marguerite Duras’ famous novel, L’Amant (The Lover), learning about its history and significance. Enjoy a private calligraphy demonstration, a traditional Vietnamese art form.
• Visit the Kien An Cung Chinese Temple. Built in honor of the Huynh Thuy Le Family, this temple showcases beautiful architecture and traditional Chinese art. Witness a vibrant lion dance performance, a symbol of good luck and prosperity.
• Walk through the bustling Sa Dec market at your own pace. Discover a variety of fresh produce, including meat, live fish, seafood, and local fruits and vegetables. Capture unique photo opportunities of the diverse offerings.

Afternoon

• Take a sampan tour through Cai Be’s waterways. Observe a variety of local boats like those used for fishing, transporting goods, and personal use. Admire the unique architecture of stilted houses built along the canals.
• Visit Ba Duc House, a traditional Vietnamese home and garden. Explore the beautiful gardens and traditional architecture.
• Continue the sampan tour to a traditional rice factory. Witness the process of making rice paper, rice wine, and popped rice using time-honored techniques. There’s a selection of postcards, souvenirs, and beautiful oil paintings on sale.

Evening

• The ship sets sail for My Tho to enjoy a farewell reception with all the crew on the Sun Deck.
• Enjoy a Vietnamese Farewell Dinner in Le Marche Dining Room.

• Following breakfast, the crew bid farewell as guests is invited to disembark for transfer to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Afternoon

• Depart Ho Chi Minh City on a scenic drive to the port of My Tho.
• Embark on the luxurious Mekong Navigator cruise and settle into your elegant suite.

Evening

• Enjoy a welcome reception on the Sun Deck as the upstream journey towards Cai Be.
• Meet the friendly and professional crew who will provide a safety briefing.
• Savor a delicious “Mekong Delta-themed” dinner showcasing Vietnamese cuisine with a cultural and innovative twist.

Morning

• Take a sampan tour through Cai Be’s waterways. Observe a variety of local boats like those used for fishing, transporting goods, and personal use. Admire the unique architecture of stilted houses built along the canals.
• Visit Ba Duc House, a traditional Vietnamese home and garden. Explore the beautiful gardens and traditional architecture.
• Continue the sampan tour to a traditional rice factory. Witness the process of making rice paper, rice wine, and popped rice using time-honored techniques. There’s a selection of postcards, souvenirs, and beautiful oil paintings on sale.

Afternoon

• Upon arrival at Sa Dec port, board traditional sampan for a tour of the Mekong canals. Observe traditional village life along the waterways, getting a glimpse into the local culture and way of life.
• Arrive at the historic house of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le. Explore the house that inspired Marguerite Duras’ famous novel, L’Amant (The Lover), learning about its history and significance. Enjoy a private calligraphy demonstration, a traditional Vietnamese art form.
• Visit the Kien An Cung Chinese Temple. Built in honor of the Huynh Thuy Le Family, this temple showcases beautiful architecture and traditional Chinese art. Witness a vibrant lion dance performance, a symbol of good luck and prosperity.
• Walk through the bustling Sa Dec market at your own pace. Discover a variety of fresh produce, including meat, live fish, seafood, and local fruits and vegetables. Capture unique photo opportunities of the diverse offerings.

Morning

• Take a sampan to Cu Lao Gieng Island, a charming island where hundreds of sampans and rowing boats are made daily.
• Enjoy a scenic sampan cruise around the island.
• Visit Cu Lao Gieng Cathedral, built in 1879, with a chance to meet a local priest (subject to availability).
• Explore peaceful villages surrounded by orchards and greenery, far removed from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Afternoon

• Travel by sampan to Hong Ngu Island near the Vietnam-Cambodia border.
• Observe traditional Khmer scarf weaving, a skill passed down through generations.
• See embroidery artwork displayed by local residents.
• Enjoy a friendly welcome from the villagers, new to encountering Western travelers.
• Take a walk around the beautiful evergreen island.
• Visit the home of a local war veteran before returning to the Sampans.

• Complete border formalities between Vietnam and Cambodia.
• Relax and unwind on the sundeck, lounge, library, or La Vie spa until mooring close to the city of Phnom Penh late evening.
• Observe the changing riverside architecture as you cruise towards Phnom Penh.
• Enjoy onboard cultural activities in the evening.

Morning

• Take a 45-minute drive to the Choeung Ek Killing Fields, a memorial site for victims of the Khmer Rouge regime.
• Learn about the atrocities committed during Pol Pot’s rule through a guided tour of the killing fields and a visit to the museum and Buddhist stupa.
• Visit Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21), a former school used as a torture center by the Khmer Rouge.

Afternoon

Opt for a guided tour with your local guide to explore Phnom Penh’s central market:

• Shop for local goods.
• Enjoy lunch at a restaurant of your choice.
• Explore the city independently and discover its sights.

Evening

• Enjoy a pre-dinner cultural performance on the Sun Deck featuring Apsara dance, the Khmer national dance, and other traditional folk dances performed by local children.

Morning

• Enjoy breakfast onboard the ship.
• Disembark and meet your Tuk Tuk driver at the pier.
• Guests are expertly pedaled along the riverfront to the Royal Palace which is the official residence of the King of Cambodia. Comprising several buildings, the main palace is an important symbol of the Kingdom set in beautifully manicured gardens.
• Guests stroll through the grounds to see the Throne Hall and Moonlight Pavilion, the famous Silver Pagoda, home of Cambodia’s Emerald Buddha and Maitreya Buddha encrusted with more than 9,000 diamonds.
• The city tour continues by Tuk Tuk to the National Museum, Cambodia’s largest museum of cultural history with one of the world’s largest collections of Khmer art and ceramics as well as Angkorian artifacts, excavated at the Angkor Temple complex in Siem Reap and further afield in Cambodia.

Afternoon

• Optional Excursions: Explore Phnom Penh further with a variety of guided tours available at an additional cost. (Details about these excursions may not be available yet.)
• Independent Exploration: Discover the city at your own pace, visiting shops, restaurants, and other attractions.

Morning

• Visit the charming village of Angkor Ban, known for its stilted houses and rural way of life.
• Witness the rhythm of daily life and interact with a local family.
• Join children in a local school for a glimpse into their education.
• Take a leisurely stroll through the village, stopping briefly at the local monastery.
• Capture photos of this peaceful and timeless scene.

Afternoon

• Hike (or take a coach for those who prefer) up the hill to Wat Hanchey, a religious complex with stunning Mekong River views.
• Explore the temples, pagodas, stupas, and statues of this Hindu and Buddhist complex.
• Receive an optional traditional Buddhist Water
• Blessing from the monks (optional).
• Descend the 303 steps (or take the coach) back to the ship.

Evening

• Enjoy a farewell reception with all the crew on the Sun Deck.
• Enjoy a Vietnamese Farewell Dinner in the Le Marche Dining Room.

Morning

• Enjoy breakfast on board.
• Disembark the ship in Kampong Cham.
• Say goodbye to the crew.

Transfer to Siem Reap (Full Day)

• Relax on a comfortable coach ride from Kampong Cham to Siem Reap.
• Enjoy a lunch stop along the way.
• Arrive at your hotel in Siem Reap in the early afternoon.

Afternoon

• Take a scenic afternoon drive from Siem Reap to Kampong Cham.
• Enjoy a delicious lunch stop along the way.
• Embark on the luxurious Mekong Navigator cruise ship upon arrival in Kampong Cham.

Evening

• Attend a welcome reception aboard the Mekong Navigator Cruise.
• Meet the friendly and professional crew who will provide a safety briefing.
• Savor a Cambodian-themed dinner in Le Marche Dining Room, featuring innovative takes on traditional cuisine.

Morning

• Hike (or take a coach) up the hill to Wat Hanchey, a religious complex with stunning Mekong River views.
• Explore the temples, pagodas, stupas, and statues of this Hindu and Buddhist complex.
• Receive an optional traditional Buddhist Water
• Blessing from the monks.
• Descend the 303 steps (or take the coach) back to the ship.

Afternoon

• Travel to the charming village of Angkor Ban, known for its stilted houses and rural way of life.
• Witness the rhythm of daily life and interact with a local family.
• Join children in a local school for a glimpse into their education.
• Take a leisurely stroll through the village, stopping briefly at the local monastery.
• Capture photos of this peaceful and timeless scene.

Morning

• Take a 45-minute drive to the Choeung Ek Killing Fields, a memorial site for victims of the Khmer Rouge regime.
• Learn about the atrocities committed during Pol Pot’s rule through a guided tour of the killing fields and a visit to the museum and Buddhist stupa.
• Visit Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21), a former school used as a torture center by the Khmer Rouge.

Afternoon

Enjoy an afternoon at your leisure in Phnom Penh

• Guided Market Tour: Join a guided coach tour with your local guide to explore Phnom Penh’s central market:
  Shop for local goods.
  Enjoy lunch at a restaurant of your choice.
  Explore the city independently and discover its sights.
• Independent Exploration: If you prefer to explore on your own, you can visit shops, restaurants, a

Morning

• Enjoy breakfast onboard the ship.
• Disembark and meet your Tuk Tuk driver at the pier.
• Guests are expertly pedaled along the riverfront to the Royal Palace which is the official residence of the King of Cambodia. Comprising several buildings, the main palace is an important symbol of the Kingdom set in beautifully manicured gardens.
• Guests stroll through the grounds to see the Throne Hall and Moonlight Pavilion, the famous Silver Pagoda, home of Cambodia’s Emerald Buddha and Maitreya Buddha encrusted with more than 9,000 diamonds.
• The city tour continues by Tuk Tuk to the National Museum, Cambodia’s largest museum of cultural history with one of the world’s largest collections of Khmer art and ceramics as well as Angkorian artifacts, excavated at the Angkor Temple complex in Siem Reap and further afield in Cambodia.

Afternoon

• Optional Excursions: Explore Phnom Penh further with a variety of guided tours available at an additional cost. (Details about these excursions may not be available yet.)
• Independent Exploration: Discover the city at your own pace, visiting shops, restaurants, and other attractions.

Evening

• Pre-dinner cultural entertainment is provided on the Sun Deck as guests enjoy a performance by local children of Aspara, the Khmer national dance and other traditional folk dances.

• Relax and enjoy a morning at your leisure:
  • Soak up the sun on the sundeck.
  • Enjoy the comfortable lounge or library.
  • Pamper yourself at the La Vie spa (additional cost may apply).
• Observe the changing riverfront scenery and architecture as the ship sails towards the border.
• Participate in onboard cultural activities (details to be announced).

Morning

Explore Hong Ngu Island near the Vietnamese-Cambodian border by sampan:

• Witness traditional Khmer scarf weaving, a multi-generational craft.
• See embroidery artwork displayed by local residents.
• Enjoy a warm welcome from villagers new to encountering Western travelers.
• Take a walk around the beautiful evergreen island.
• Visit the home of a local war veteran to learn about their experiences.

Afternoon

After lunch on board:

• Take a sampan to Cu Lao Gieng Island where hundreds of sampans and rowing boats are made daily.
• Enjoy a scenic sampan cruise around the island.
  Visit Cu Lao Gieng Cathedral, built in 1879, with a chance to meet a local priest (subject to availability).
• Explore peaceful villages surrounded by orchards and lush greenery.

Morning

• Upon arrival at Sa Dec port, board a traditional sampan for a tour of the Mekong canals. Observe traditional village life along the waterways, getting a glimpse into the local culture and way of life.
• Arrive at the historic house of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le. Explore the house that inspired Marguerite Duras’ famous novel, L’Amant (The Lover), learning about its history and significance. Enjoy a private calligraphy demonstration, a traditional Vietnamese art form.
• Visit the Kien An Cung Chinese Temple. Built in honor of the Huynh Thuy Le Family, this temple showcases beautiful architecture and traditional Chinese art. Witness a vibrant lion dance performance, a symbol of good luck and prosperity.
• Walk through the bustling Sa Dec market at your own pace. Discover a variety of fresh produce, including meat, live fish, seafood, and local fruits and vegetables. Capture unique photo opportunities of the diverse offerings.

Afternoon

• Take a sampan tour through Cai Be’s waterways. Observe a variety of local boats like those used for fishing, transporting goods, and personal use. Admire the unique architecture of stilted houses built along the canals.
• Visit Ba Duc House, a traditional Vietnamese home and garden. Explore the beautiful gardens and traditional architecture.
• Continue the sampan tour to a traditional rice factory. Witness the process of making rice paper, rice wine, and popped rice using time-honored techniques. There’s a selection of postcards, souvenirs, and beautiful oil paintings on sale.

Evening

• The ship sets sail for My Tho to enjoy a farewell reception with all the crew on the Sun Deck.
• Enjoy a Vietnamese Farewell Dinner in Le Marche Dining Room.

• Following breakfast, the crew bid farewell as guests is invited to disembark for transfer to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.