8 days

RV Mekong Navigator Cruise

Saigon - Mytho - Sadec - Chaudoc - Phnompenh - Tonle Sap Lake - Siem Reap
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Duration: 8 days
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“…..cruising on Mekong RIver with a 8-day-7-night RV Mekong Navigator cruise is one of the best holiday in my life and we could not say enough how happy we were during this trip. From beginning to end, our life onboard were looked after very well. The tour guides are informative, professional and the activities on excursion are run at a pace that everyone can enjoy. We have made friends with a crew of exceptional talent and will book with Mekong Navigator cruise next year. Our special thanks to you all, especially Viet Prestige travel, local travel agent who made our wonderful holiday and highly recommend this travel agent……”

Overview

Welcome on the newest luxurious Mekong Navigator Cruise in the mighty Mekong River in Vietnam and Cambodia. Enjoy the gorgeous designs and authentic approach to luxury expedition cruising. RV Mekong Navigator features 34 suites cabin in categories with man-made furniture and modern facilities with private French balcony. She creates the truly unforgettable experiences for guests as finest luxurious five star floating Hotel with spacious and sophisticated designs Le Salong Lounge, luxurious Le Marche dining hall, comfortable and specious sundeck.

 The newest luxurious Mekong Navigator Cruise

 Launching in 2014 with 34 spacious cabins

 All suites are designed by French architecture

 Man-made furniture and modern facilities

 Sophisticated designs Le Salong Lounge

 Private library and games room

 Cozy boutique shop

 Gym Studio and La Vie Spa

 La Bibliothèque Library & Internet

 Observation Deck with chairs, loungers and sun beds

Boutique expedition river ship

 Breakfasts and lunches offer sumptuous buffets with extensive choices

 Friendly staffs and stunning dining

 Great cuisines are served in the elegant restaurant and bar

 Enjoy the finest spa after fascinating excursions

 Smooth travel and safety on the water

Traveling the Mekong River on Mekong Navigator cruise, you will have intimate access to peoples and places, witness the local dances and crafts, shop ancient markets, and visit historic settings – Vietnam and Cambodia – that have defined these nations both in war and peace. Over eight days cruising on boutique RV Navigator, you will have a chance to visit the beauty and daily life of nine cities and learn to see Cambodia and Vietnam as few Westerners do.

Cabin Area Bed type
Prestige suite Prestige suite 36 m2 King size bed
Signature Suite Signature Suite 27 m2 Twin beds or Queen size bed
Vista Suite Vista Suite 26 m2 Twin beds or Queen size bed
Superior Suite Superior Suite 24 m2 Twin beds or Queen size bed

Cruises Photo

The RV Mekong Navigator

Full Itinerary

Trip Highlights

 Enjoy the traditional Khmer dancing and performances

 Visit the fish farm and learn about the people daily life

 Walking excursion in the picturesque islands

 Sightseeing in colorful floating markets on the banks of the Mekong

ActivitiesTransfer from hotel to the port of My Tho for embarkation

MealLunch/ Dinner

IncludedTransportation, tour guide, cabin on board

Enjoy the air in the countryside and scenic drive from Ho Chi Minh City to the port of My Tho, where your upstream journey begins aboard the luxurious Mekong Navigator. Following a welcome reception, safety briefing, and introduction to key members of our crew, a delicious Vietnamese Welcome Dinner is served in Le Marche Dining Room. Learn about the lecture: Biological Treasure Trove to have a look about the Mekong Delta during the transfer.

ActivitiesVisit floating market and the historic Sa Dec

MealB/L/D

IncludedAccommodation, transportation, tour guide, entrance fee

Following breakfast traditional sampans sail past the city’s beautiful French gothic cathedral before touring the historic An Kiet House and its beautiful surrounding gardens. Your sampans then travel to a traditional rice factory where workers produce rice paper, rice wine, popped rice, and many varieties of traditional candies; then return to the ship for a sumptuous lunch and a scenic cruise upstream to Sa Dec. Continue to Sa Dec as the lecture: Vietnam, from Dynastic Rule to Capitalist Economy are presented by tour guide. Upon arrival to Sa Dec, your sampans return for a leisurely, scenic navigation of the narrow canals of the Mekong, where you will observe daily routines of the villagers en route to the historic town of Sa Dec. A stop at a local brick factory reveals the process of brick making by local men and women utilizing clay from the Mekong River. In the town of Sa Dec you visit the home of Mr. Hyun Thuy Le, the inspiration of Marguerite Duras’ novel, L’Amant (The Lover), and walk through the town’s market, experiencing the sights, sounds, smells, and wonderful photo opportunities found in the colorful fresh produce, meat, and live fish and seafood for sale.

ActivitiesEnjoy the "evergreen" islands and cross to Phnom Penh

MealB/L/D

IncludedEntrance fee, cabin on board, tour guide

Experience vastly different ways of life along the Mekong Delta today when sampans sail to a temple of the Cao Dai religion, one of the unique amalgam religions founded in Vietnam in an effort to stop the fighting between various faiths. Enjoy a 15-minute ride on a rickshaw (local Vietnamese tuk-tuk), to a family-owned mat weaving workshop, before returning to the sampans to visit a floating fish farm and to walk through a local village on Evergreen Island.
After returning to the Mekong Navigator and sailing to the Vietnam-Cambodia border, spend a few hours processing through immigration before continuing upstream to Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

ActivitiesPhnom Penh Sightseeing tour

MealB/L/D

IncludedPhnom Penh Sightseeing tour

After full breakfast on board this morning, cyclo drivers meet you on the pier for an exciting morning tour of Phnom Penh. You are gently transported along the riverfront to the Royal Palace complex, where you enjoy a leisurely walk through the grounds. After viewing Throne Hall and Moonlight Pavilion, visit the famous Silver Pagoda, home of Cambodia’s Emerald Buddha and the Maitreya Buddha, which is encrusted with more than 9,000 diamonds. Your cyclo is waiting outside to take you on the short ride to the open-air National Museum, housing the largest collection of Angkorian and pre-Angkorian artifacts excavated at the Angkor Temple complex at Siem Reap, as well as other areas around Cambodia.
After returning to the ship, enjoy a free afternoon in Phnom Penh shopping, dining at one of the many wonderful restaurants, or exploring the city independently. An Independent Pursuit to be a Bear Keeper for a Day at the Sun Bear Sanctuary outside Phnom Penh is offered this afternoon. Before dinner, local children entertain guests on our Sun Deck with a cultural performance including Apsara, Cambodia’s national dance, as well as traditional folk dances.

ActivitiesVisit Killing Fields

MealB/L/D

IncludedTransportation, tour guide, entrance fee, cabin on board

This morning, take a scenic 45-minute drive from the ship, you arrive at the Choeung Ek killing fields, learn more about the darkest days of Cambodian history. Where you may walk through the fields, visit the small museum and Memorial Stupa, and learn more about the atrocities committed during the Khmer Rouge regime. Before returning to the ship, tour Tuol Sleng (also known as S-21), the former school converted to the main prison and torture headquarters of the Khmer Rouge.
Enjoy another afternoon in Phnom Penh on your own or learning to make traditional Khmer dishes through our Independent Pursuit at the La Table Khmer Cooking School before departing Phnom Penh to start our sail up the Tonle Sap River.

ActivitiesCruise on Tonle Sap river.

MealB/L/D

IncludedTransportation, tour guide, accommodation, entrance fee

The ship sails a full day on the narrow, winding Tonle Sap River, take picture in mind with a rare glimpse of rural river life in Cambodia. Upon reaching the floating village of Kampong Chhnang you board a private excursion boat for a scenic cruise, where you observe the locals living, working, and even shopping on the river. Enjoy a beautiful sunset while sailing back to the Mekong, watching local children on the riverbanks bidding us farewell as we continue our journey.Get back to the ships for a lecture today: The Origins of Buddhism, its Teachings, and its Cultural Influence
Please note during certain high and low water conditions, government authorities will not allow us to sail to Kampong Chhnang. During these departures, a visit to the silk weaving village of Preak Bang Kong will be substituted. Preak Bang Kong is a traditional village, famous for their woven silk products. Take a walking tour to a local home “farm,” where the worms are raised, the silk is handspun and dyed, and women weave the silk thread into fabrics on traditional looms. The homes selected are an excellent place for a little shopping.

 

ActivitiesVisit Wat Hanchey and ennjoy the farewell reception in the evening

MealB/L/D

IncludedTour guide, cabin on board, transportation, entrance fee

This morning, the children of a local school welcome you to the local village. The school, which serves eight surrounding districts, is the only secondary school in the area, and is supported by the local communities. Following your tour of the school and an interesting Q&A opportunity with the principal, you walk up the hill to the local monastery of Wat Hanchey and receive a traditional Buddhist Water Blessing from the resident monks. After enjoying a walk around the monastery and the amazing views of the Mekong River valley, you descend 303 steps and return to the ship. Learn the lecture before lunch: from Powerful Khmer Empire, through Genocide, to the Rebuilding of a Nation.
Following lunch, motor coaches drive you through the city of Kampong Cham to the hills of Phnom Pros (man hill) and Phnom Srei (woman hill), where you visit the incredible Stupa, the 10-meter long reclining Buddha, and the 13-meter tall preaching Buddha. Today’s final visit is to the 12th century, Angkorian-period complex of Wat Nokor Bachey, which features several original, stone Buddha statues. Gather in Le Salon Lounge this evening for a Farewell Reception with the entire crew, before enjoying a Cambodian Farewell Dinner in Le March Dining.

ActivitiesDepart for Siem Reap

MealBreakfast

IncludedTour guide, transportation

Following breakfast this morning, the coach pick you up from the pier, begin your journey from Kampong Cham to Siem Reap, Cambodia, home of the archaeological wonders of Angkor Wat. Lecture during transfer: Cambodia’s Golden Age.

ActivitiesLeave Siem Reap for Kampong Cham, check in cabin, and enjoy dinner.

MealLunch/ Dinner

IncludedTour guide, transportation, cabin on board

This morning, pick you up from the hotel and then transfer from Siem Reap to Kampong Cham, Cambodia. Upon arrival, embark the Mekong Navigator and enjoy a Welcome Reception on the Sun Deck. Following the informative Welcome Briefing and meeting with our friendly crew, a Cambodian theme dinner is served in the Le Marché Dining Room.

ActivitiesDiscover Wat Hanchey

MealB/L/D

IncludedTransportation, tour guide, accommodation, entrance fee

Take a morning excursion to the local, secondary school, which serves eight surrounding district. Following a tour of the school and an interesting Q&A opportunity with the principal and students. Continue to walk up the hill to the Wat Hanchey, and receive a traditional Buddhist Water Blessing from the monastery and the amazing views of the Mekong River valley, then return to the ship for lunch.
Following lunch, enjoy a drive through the city of Kampong Cham to visit the hills of Phnom Pros (man hill) and Phnom Srei (woman hill), the incredible Stupa, the 10-meter long reclining Buddha, and the 13-meter tall preaching Buddha. Today’s final visit is to the 12th century, Angkorian-period complex of Wat Nokor Bacey, which features several original statues of Buddha and stone inscriptions. Return to the ship, then sail downstream and overnight in RV Mekong Navigator Cruise.

ActivitiesTransfer to Kampong Chhnang along the beauty of Tonle Sap River

MealB/L/D

IncludedTransportation, accommodation, tour guide, sightseeing ticket

The ship sails slowly on the Tonle Sap River, enjoy the rural river life in Cambodia. Upon reaching the floating village of Kampong Chhnang, board a private excursion boat for a scenic cruise, where you observe the locals living, working, and even shopping on the river. Enjoy a beautiful sunset while sailing back to the Mekong, watching local children on the riverbanks bidding us farewell as we continue our journey. Lecture today: from Powerful Khmer Empire, through Genocide, to the Rebuilding of a Nation
Please note during certain high and low water conditions, government authorities will not allow us to sail to Kampong Chhnang. During these departures, a visit to the silk weaving village of Preak Bang Kong will be substituted. Preak Bang Kong is a traditional village, famous for their woven silk products. Take a walking tour to a local home “farm,” where the worms are raised, the silk is hand spun and dyed, then women weave the silk thread into fabrics on traditional looms. The homes selected are an excellent place for a little shopping.

ActivitiesPhnom Penh sightseeing

MealB/L/D

IncludedAccommodation, sightseeing ticket, tour guide, entrance fee

After breakfast on board this morning, the cyclo driver pick you up from the pier for an exciting morning city tour of Phnom Penh. Gently transport along the riverfront to the Royal Palace complex. Here enjoy a leisurely walk through the grounds viewing Throne Hall and Moonlight Pavilion, before visiting the famous Silver Pagoda, home of Cambodia’s Emerald Buddha and Maitreya Buddha encrusted with more than 9,000 diamonds. Then return to their cyclos for the short ride to the National Museum ending the morning with a comprehensive tour of the many Angkorian-preiod artifacts excavated at the Angkor Temple complex at Siem Reap.
Free at your leisure to explore Phnom Penh in the afternoon with a variety of optional excursions which to pick from, or simply enjoy their time independently shopping or at one of the many wonderful restaurants and pubs nearby.
Before dinner, children entertain guests on our Sun Deck with a cultural performance including Apsara, Cambodia’s national dance as well local traditional folk dances.

ActivitiesVisit Choeung Ek Killing Field

MealB/L/D

IncludedTransportation, tour guide, cabin on board, entrance fee

Today, learn more about the darkest days of Cambodian history. After a scenic 45-minute drive from the ship is the Choeung Ek killing fields, where will walk through the fields, visit the small museum during the Khmer Rouge regime. Before returning to the ship, tour Toul Sleng (also known as S-21), the former school that was converted to the main prison and torture headquarters of the Khmer Rouge. Enjoy one last free afternoon in Phnom Penh, before we set sail this evening to the border of Cambodia & Vietnam.

ActivitiesCruise to border crossing and arrive Vietnam

MealB/L/D

IncludedAccommodation, tour guide, transportation, entrance fee

Following clearing formalities crossing the border, guests witness a fascinating change in the architecture along the riverfront as they are now in Vietnam. After lunch, board beautiful sampans for a panoramic cruise of Chau Doc harbor with its traditional Vietnamese floating market. After visiting the mail town of Chau Doc and the colorful Tay An Pagoda, guests continue their panoramic tour aboard sampans to visit a local family’s fish farm. Here we will learn about various types of fish being caught and farm-raised in this region and the importance of this industry to Vietnam’s economy.

ActivitiesVisit Sa Dec and pass to cai Be

MealB/L/D

IncludedTransportation, sightseeing ticket, accommodation, entrance fee

Following hearty breakfast this morning, board sampans to navigate the narrow canals of the Mekong. Take time to observe daily routines of the villagers en route to the historic town as Sa Dec. Stop en-route at a local brick factory, view the complete process of brick-making by local men and women utilizing clay form the Mekong River.
We continue to the town as Sa Dec, where a short visit will be made to the home of Mr. Hyun Thuy Le, who inspires Marguerite Duras’ novel, L’Amant (The Lover) as well as a fascinating walk through the town’s market experiencing the sights and smells of the colorful fresh produce, meat, live fish and seafood being sold.
After get back to the ship for lunch, then enjoy an afternoon cruise to Cai Be. Pass the city’s beautiful French gothic Cathedral then tour the historic An Kiet House with its beautiful surrounding gardens. Following we board our sampans to visit a traditional rice factory where workers produce rice paper, rice wine, popped rice, and many varieties of traditional candies. We then set sail towards My Tho to enjoy a Reception and elegant Vietnamese theme dinner as we bid farewell to the magnificent Mekong.

ActivitiesAnchor in My Tho port for disembarkation

MealBreakfast

IncludedTransportation, tour guide

After buffet breakfast, time to say goodbye to the crew as you disembark the vessel and transfer to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Learn more about the north of Viet Nam in the lecture during the transfer: Ho Chi Minh City from Khmer Seaport to Booming Metropolis.

Policies

6 Reasons to sail with RV Mekong Navigator Cruise

  • Excellent service
    Delicious and tasty meals • Friendly and helpful staff
  • Best Price
    No booking fees • Save money! Best price guarantee
  • Local booking support
    Hotel bookings, domestic flights, visa arrangement.
  • Luxurious cruise
    Beautiful and clean cabin, private balcony & full facilities.
  • They speak your language
    RV Mekong Navigator Cruise’s staff speaks: English
  • Great itinerary 
    Enjoy the scenic sightseeing and various daily life

Facilities of RV Mekong Navigator Cruise

Outdoors
cocktails party, cooking class, sun deck
Activities
sightseeing, sauna, spa, massage
Food & Beverages
restaurant, bar, lounge, special diet meals or other allergies (upon request)
Performance
Cambodia’s national dance Apsara and 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
Internet
Wireless Internet in all public areas
Languages spoken
English

Policies of RV Mekong Navigator Cruise

Check-in
Check-out
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to stateroom 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

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DEPARTURE DATES OF RV MEKONG NAVIGATOR IN 2023
Downstream Siem Reap to Saigon Upstream Saigon to Siem Reap
Embarkation Dates Disembarkation Dates Embarkation Dates Disembarkation Dates
November 2023 November 2023 November 2023 November 2023
November 2023 November 2023 November 2023 November 2023
November 2023 December 2023 December 2023 December 2023
December 2023 December 2023 December 2023 December 2023

 

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

5

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%
Della White
Australia
10 December 2015

A fantastic voyage with RV Mekong Navigator cruise
– It was amazing from start to finish
– The cabins were comfortable and quaint
– Plenty of places to sit and enjoy the sights
– Delicious and superb meals
– We needed all the advice from Viet Prestige travel we could get to make your excursion to be the best
– We have wonderful time on RV Mekong Navigator cruise

Cabin
4.8
Excursions
4.8
Food/ Drinks
4.8
Staff Performance
5
Life Onboard
4.8
Overall Quality
4.9
John Murphy
Netherlands
25 Nov 2015

Amazing River Cruise
– The Mekong Navigator was a delightful boat
– The crew could not have been more attentive
– The cabin, while not large, was perfectly adequate
– All of the tours were well planned most interesting
– We got to know all of the travelers every one was well traveled with fascinating experiences

Cabin
4.8
Excursions
4.8
Food/ Drinks
4.8
Staff Performance
5
Life Onboard
5
Overall Quality
5
Mary Nolam
New Zealand
12 Oct 2015

Wonderful and amazing journey
– It is quite luxurious with an outstanding crew
– The cabins are spacious and well appointed, Fancy bathroom, shower
– The food on board was good, the wait staff is super excellent and friendly
– The excursions were very great. We did enjoy and learnt more about the people, life, culture in Vietnam and Cambodia
– Excellent tour guides were local, knowledgeable, very helpful
– We highly recommend this trip, this boat and this crew. It was a very good time

Cabin
4.7
Excursions
4.8
Food/ Drinks
5
Staff Performance
5
Life Onboard
4.9
Overall Quality
5
Marcella Corcoran
Canada
12 Nov 2015

Amazing cruise for senior people
– Take 8 days on this board and very satisfied
– Beautiful cabins with a big bathroom
– High quality food – it was really delicious and excellent services
– The staff on the boat was really helpful and professional
– The tour guides were knowledgable, friendly, approachable and had great senses of humour

Cabin
4.9
Excursions
5
Food/ Drinks
4.9
Staff Performance
5
Life Onboard
4.8
Overall Quality
4.9
Passy Downey
UK
Nov 2015

Beautiful cruise on Mekong river
– We were a party of 4 and did 7 nights trip with Navigator cruise
– Our cabins had an amazing view of Mekong river, life on the river, spacious and beautiful decorated. The beds were comfortable and we did sleep very well
– Food was awesome with Asian and Western dishes
– Not only professional, the staff were very accommodating to all our needs
– They made us feel very much at home onboard. Highly suggested

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

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