8 days

RV Mekong Princess Cruise

HCMC - Ben Tre - Can Tho - Hoa An - Gieng Island - Hong Ngu - Tan Chau - Phnom Penh - Kampong Chhnang - Siem Reap
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Tour Code: VNPK-31
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Duration: 8 days
Price: $$$$
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Latest Reviews

“….we had searched several Mekong River cruise lines and found out Viet Prestige travel with lots of recommendation on trip advisor with the Mekong Princess cruise. And they made us the wonderful trip ever, the services on board was amazingly excellent, the boat itself, beautifully maintained, the cabins seemed bigger and clean. All the crew, always so cheerful, friendly and helpful; the food the drinks was tasty, in particular the early morning enjoy the and gleaming in the sunshine and evening cocktails with the bizarre names. Thank you Viet Prestige travel give us a chance to enjoy one of best experience in my life, we will be back to travel with you…..”

Overview

Sail along the legendary Mekong River in Vietnam and Cambodia on an all-suite, luxurious river vessel that brings you truly unforgettable experiences – the RV Mekong Princess. Launched in September 2015 with 14 spacious suites she is perfect for world-class travelers. The friendly onboard staff of 25 provides excellent service and contributes much to your enjoyment throughout your cruise.

RV Mekong Princess Cruise features:

  • 14 grand suites
  • Elegant and tranquil French-colonial-style decoration
  • Comfort from an exclusive Southeast Asian spa
  • Superb sundeck with sunbeds looking over the river banks
  • Indoor lounge
  • Indoor dining room and private outdoor diner
  • Library and Internet lounge
  • State-of-the-art fitness center

Life on board is full of excellent service:

  • Best spa service and health care
  • Vietnamese, Cambodian & Western cuisine
  • Unique itinerary
  • Useful and efficient Princess’s reception
  • Stunning scenery and fascinating activities
  • Friendly staff contributing to your enjoyment throughout the cruise

Southeast Asia has long been known for its storied history, ancient temples, and the smiles of its people. More recently, parts of Asia have also become known for their grand hotels; fantastic spas; innovative, healthy cuisine; and exceptional hospitality. With a desire to bring all of these together, the RV Mekong Princess is leading the exploration of the Mekong.

Cabin Area Bed type
Angkor Suite Angkor Suite 52 m2 King size bed
Tonle Suite Tonle Suite 30 m2 Fixed King size Bed
Apsara Suite Apsara Suite 24 m2 Twin beds or Queen size bed
Saigon Suite Saigon Suite 24 m2 Twin beds or Queen size bed

Cruises Photo

Rv Mekong Princess Cruise

Full Itinerary

Trip Highlights

 Experience interesting life onboard, learn about Vietnam and Cambodia history

 Visit the renowned Tonle Sap lake and the colorful floating markets on the banks of the Mekong

 Enjoy traditional Apsara temple dancing and other folkloric performance

 Sightseeing in many famous places along the Mekong Delta

ActivitiesTransfer to Sai Gon port and embark the RV Mekong Princess

MealL/D

IncludedTransportation, tour guide, cabin on board

In the morning, the guide picks you up at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City and transfer you to Mekong Princess docking at Saigon Port. Please be ready at your hotel around 10:00 A.M – 11:00 A.M.

In the afternoon, safety briefing on board and lunch served while cruising along the Saigon River. We sail through several rivers and canals to reach the mighty Mekong River. Late in the day, we anchor in the heart of the Mekong Delta. Enjoy cocktails, and watch the sunset and sampans passing by. A traditional Vietnamese a la carte dinner will be served in the Indochine onboard Restaurant.

ActivitiesVisit coconut candy makers and see Ky Son, ancient Khmer pagoda

MealB/L/D

IncludedTour guide, entrance fee, transportation, accommodation

Take morning sampans through the mangrove-lined channel and ride a local “xe lam” to visit a coconut candy maker and orchards. Enjoy fresh fruit tasting before returning to the ship.

In the afternoon, sail through the untouched Mekong Delta to Can Tho city. Take a short city tour visiting Zihuang Pagoda and enjoy welcome unicorn dances. Explore the city on your own before having dinner onboard. Ship docks in Can Tho overnight.

Onboard activity: Lecture on Vietnam, its people, culture, and colonial history.

ActivitiesEnjoy the colorful Cai Rang floating market

MealB/L/D

IncludedEntrance fee, accommodation, tour guide, transportation

Take morning sampans to visit the Cai Rang floating market near Can Tho before returning to the ship for a buffet breakfast. Stop at a local noodle factory to witness how they are made.

Continue the excursion by sampan to Hoa An village in the afternoon. Visit flower gardens, learn about flower growing, and take a short walk to a local house. Then, take a motor trishaw to another village to visit conical hat-making families and walk around the peaceful village with rice fields and fruit trees while visiting a few local families.

ActivitiesVisit island villages of sampans and Khmer scarfs

MealB/L/D

IncludedTransportation, tour guide, accommodation, entrance fee

After breakfast, we board sampans to Gieng Island for a canal drive through the mango gardens and visit Phanxico Monastery. This afternoon, we visit the village of Hong Ngu, known for its traditional Khmer scarves, and see the weaving process under several homes. Guests will also visit the local temple dedicated to the unique Hoa Hao religion.

The ship sails and anchors in Tan Chau overnight.

ActivitiesPhnom Penh city tour

MealB/L/D

IncludedTour guide, transportation, sightseeing ticket, cabin on board

The Mekong Princess will arrive at the border to complete exit procedures and continue up the Mekong River to Phnom Penh (the capital of the Kingdom of Cambodia). After completing immigration procedures to Cambodia, you have local cyclo drivers take you on a city tour, visiting the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, and the National Museum. The ship will dock in Phnom Penh overnight.

*Onboard activity: Fruit Carvings & Tropical Fruits Demonstration; Lecture on Cambodia’s Geography and Life along the Mekong River by your host.

ActivitiesHistorical trip and Apsara dance before dinner

MealB/L/D

IncludedAccommodation, tour guide, transportation, entrance fee

In the morning, a motor coach takes you to Choeung Ek, the infamous killing fields and center of Cambodia’s darkest days. You can walk through the fields, and visit the small museum, and Memorial Stupa to learn about the atrocities committed during the Khmer Rouge regime. On the way back to Phnom Penh, you stop at Tuol Sleng, which was converted into a prison and torture headquarters by the Khmer Rouge.

The afternoon is free for your leisure to explore Phnom Penh.

In the evening, before dinner, enjoy onboard entertainment featuring traditional Cambodian performances, including Apsara, the national dance, and other folk dances.

ActivitiesDiscover the daily life of Cambodian people

MealB/L/D

IncludedTransportation, sightseeing ticket, tour guide, accommodation

The Mekong Princess leaves Phnom Penh and sails to Angkor Ban. We start the afternoon tour with a visit to the charming and authentic town of Angkor Ban. Here, we witness the daily life of the local people, starting with a visit to the pagoda with a special blessing ceremony for our guests by local monks, then we keep going on visiting a local family’s home, to meet them and discuss their lifestyle. We continue through the village to the local school where we join the children in their classroom and experience what their typical school day is like. Ship sails to Kampong Cham and docks overnight.

 

ActivitiesDisembark and transfer to Siem Reap

MealBreakfast

IncludedTour guide, transportation

Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast buffet in the Indochine Restaurant. After breakfast, we disembark the Mekong Princess in Kampong Cham and transferred by motor coach to your hotel in Siem Reap at noon.

ActivitiesTransfer to Kampong Cham for embarkation

MealLunch/ Dinner

IncludedAccommodation, tour guide, transportation

In the early morning, our guide will come to pick you up at your hotel in Siem Reap. Please give us your hotel name with address and be ready at your hotel at 7:00 A.M. to wait for our shuttle service. You will be transferred by motor coach from Siem Reap to Kampong Cham and embark on the RV Mekong Princess for lunch. Once aboard, a safety briefing as soon as you embarked will take place in the Ramvong Lounge. After enjoying a cruising afternoon at leisure, enjoy a Cambodian Welcome Dinner on board.

The ship sails to Angkor Ban and docks overnight.

*Onboard activity: Lecture on Cambodia’s Geography and Life along the Mekong River by your host.

ActivitiesDaily local life & Phnom Penh city tour

MealB/L/D

IncludedAccommodation, sightseeing ticket, transportation, tour guide

Visit the charming town of Angkor Ban to experience the daily life of locals, including a visit to the pagoda with a blessing ceremony, a local family’s home, and a local school. Then, take an exciting cyclo city tour of Phnom Penh, visiting the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, and National Museum to see artifacts excavated from the Angkor Archeological Area and the former Khmer Empire.

The ship docks in Phnom Penh overnight.

ActivitiesPhnom Penh city tour

MealB/L/D

IncludedAccommodation, tour guide, transportation, entrance fee

Take a motor coach to Choeung Ek, the killing fields, and Tuol Sleng, a former prison and torture headquarters. Then, explore Phnom Penh at your leisure in the afternoon. In the evening, enjoy a cultural performance onboard.

The ship will head towards the Cambodia-Vietnam border on Sunday morning.

ActivitiesCross the Vietnam - Cambodia border & visit local island villages

MealB/L/D

IncludedTour guide, transportation, accommodation, entrance fee

Visit the traditional Khmer scarf-weaving village of Hong Ngu and the local temple dedicated to Hoa Hao religion. In the afternoon, board sampans to explore Gieng Island, visit the sampan village and mango gardens, and take a motor trishaw to visit a Phanxico Monastery.

The ship sails to Hoa An and anchors overnight.

ActivitiesVisit flower gardens and hat-making village; Can Tho city tour

MealB/L/D

IncludedTour guide, transportation, sightseeing ticket, entrance fee

Boat to Hoa An village to see flower gardens and a local house, followed by a motor trishaw ride to a conical hat-making village and walk through peaceful rice fields. In the afternoon, the ship sails to Can Tho city for a short city tour and free time to explore before dinner onboard.

The ship docks in Can Tho overnight.

There will also be a lecture on Vietnam’s past and present by a local Vietnamese host onboard.

ActivitiesEnjoy the daily life of Mekong Delta

MealB/L/D

IncludedAccommodation, entrance fee, sightseeing ticket, tour guide

Embark on an exciting sampans cruise through the bustling Cai Rang floating market and visit a local noodle factory before the ship sets sail on a downstream journey through the picturesque Mekong Delta. Take in the lush greenery, mangrove forests, and charming villages before arriving in Ben Tre province, where the ship will dock overnight. In the evening, learn about local fruits and their culinary uses with a fruit carvings & tropical fruits demonstration by the executive chef onboard.

ActivitiesVisit local coconut candy maker

MealB/L/D

IncludedSightseeing ticket, accommodation, tour guide, transportation

This morning, sampans take you through a channel lined with mangroves. Hop on the popular local transportation “xe lam” (three-wheeler) to visit a local coconut candy maker. After watching the candy-making process, visit an orchard of native fruits. After a fresh fruit tasting, move to a pier where you board small boats for a trip through the narrow creeks lined with Nipah palm before returning to the ship.

Sail through the ‘Mighty Mekong River’ to Cho Gao canal, Vam Co river, Nuoc Man canal, Soai Rap river and Saigon river.

The ship docks overnight at Saigon Port. 

*Onboard activity: Cooking Class Demonstration by our Executive Chef.

ActivitiesDepart for Ho Chi Minh city

MealBreakfast

IncludedTour guide, transportation

Enjoy a sumptuous Breakfast Buffet in the Indochine Restaurant. After breakfast and completing the port formalities, disembark the Mekong Princess at 8:00 A.M. in Saigon port and transfer by motor coach to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh city.

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Facilities of RV Mekong Princess Cruise

Outdoors
cocktails party, local rice wine, terrace, sun deck
Activities
sightseeing, sauna, spa, massage
Food & Beverages
restaurant, bar, lounge, special meals for different diets and other allergies (upon request)
Performance
cultural performance including Apsara – Cambodia’s national dance, as well as several traditional folk dances.
Services
24-hour front desk, currency exchange, baggage storage, massage, souvenir/gift shop, laundry
General
lectures, safe, shops (on site), non smoking rooms, air conditioning
Language
English

 

Policies of RV Mekong Princess Cruise

Check-in
Check-out
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to room type. Please contact us more details of payments/ cancellation.
Children and Extra Beds
All children are welcome
Free! One child under 5 years stays free of charge when using existing beds.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

 

Departure Dates

RV Mekong Princess Cruise offers the best cruise deals and discounts on all cruise lines and cruise vacation packages on each departure date. Get last-minute cruise deals, regional and resident specials and receive special amenities, free gratuities, onboard credits and negotiated rates that will provide exceptional value and save you money. You can book online or call us and let one of our experienced cruise agents assist you in getting the best cruise deal. Contact directly to my Sales Executive via the email: sales@vietprestigetravel.com for further information. Book now to receive exceptional cruise deals, discounts, upgrades and other valuable offers to make your cruise vacation memorable and affordable. Go big, go better, go best!

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Inclusions and Exclusions

Inclusions
Full board welcome and farewell diner
Cruise Itinerary and Program
Entrance and Sightseeing Fees
In-house English-speaking Tour Guide
Superb dining with all meals included & Complimentary drinks (coffee, water, tea, local drink)
7-night cruise accommodation in an outside stateroom and all port taxes included
Services of an experienced cruise director throughout the cruise
Cabin amenities included infotainment system & 24/7 hotline support
Exclusions
Airfares, and Hotels
Visa Arrangements & Port tax per passenger
Crew gratuities, Tips and personal expenses
Beverages at bar other than mentioned
All the meals which does not mentioned clearly above
Peak season or Public holidays surcharge if any
Compulsory Gala dinner on X-Mas or New Year if any
All other services not clearly mentioned above

Reviews

There’s no better way to learn what a trip is like than from the firsthand experiences of your fellow travelers, and our Traveler Reviews are the real deal—unbiased and unedited—giving you an honest appraisal of the experiences that await you on this trip.

AVERAGE RATING

4.9

RATING SUMMARY

Cabin
4.9
Excursions
4.8
Food/ Drinks
4.8
Staff Performance
5
Life Onboard
5
Overall Quality
5

Striving for Excellence

Overrall Ship Excellence
98%
Value
99%
Globestoppeuse
Alpes, France
23 December 2015

Amazing RV Mekong Princess cruise!
– We  thoroughly enjoyed this Cruise tour from Sean Reap to Saigon last month.
– I did have my birthday during cruise’s time, it was a fabulous thing
– All meals were included varied and excellent
– Our Cruise Director was attentive to everyone and made sure everything ran smoothly
– RV Mekong Princess Cruise’s staff were so nice, helpful and speak English very well
– I would recommend this company and ship if you would like a relaxed holiday cruising in Asia

Cabin
4.8
Excursions
4.8
Food/ Drinks
4.8
Staff Performance
5
Life Onboard
4.8
Overall Quality
4.9
Annie
Emilia, Ramagna, Italy
01 January 2016

Memorable 8 days 7 nights on Mekong Delta
– Our holiday was terrific
– The boat is beautiful, the cabins are spacious as well
– Interesting and well managed excursion
– All meals were full of delicious food, plenty of choices
– Life on board was incredible, we had lots of friends after trip
– I highly recommended this cruise

Cabin
4.8
Excursions
4.8
Food/ Drinks
4.8
Staff Performance
5
Life Onboard
5
Overall Quality
5
Antony
Paris, France
08 March 2016

A Great Experience
– A great itinerary with overnights onboard at many places
– Very reasonably priced ship excursions with generally competent tour guides and well thought out tours
– Hard working cabin attendants and usually accommodating waiters
– Friendly, personable and highly visible officers, cruise director and captain
– Nice cabin with comfortable bed and slept very well
– Thanks cruise staff and Viet Prestige Travel

Cabin
4.7
Excursions
4.8
Food/ Drinks
5
Staff Performance
5
Life Onboard
4.9
Overall Quality
5
Zack
San Francisco, CA, USA
15 December 2016

Professional In Everyway
– The food is outstanding and the service is even better
– The crew to customer ratio is better than any
– Room attendants are terrific and attentive
– Service is delivered quickly and with a smile
– The cabins have good space and excellent amenities

Cabin
4.9
Excursions
5
Food/ Drinks
4.9
Staff Performance
5
Life Onboard
4.8
Overall Quality
4.9
Jason Collett
United Kingdom
22 April 2016

Great Cruise and Activities
– Princess cruise was is a great ship,fantastic crew,nice rooms,good food
– All shore excursions were the great tours I ever took
– The food was different and interesting
– Chef and dinning room staff were amazing in accommodating me with my special diet
– Amazing staff and truly experience

Cabin
5
Excursions
4.9
Food/ Drinks
5
Staff Performance
4.9
Life Onboard
5
Overall Quality
5

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