Mekong Princess Cruise

Our guide will meet you at 11:30 AM at Phnom Penh port on the Mekong Princess. Right after you get on, we'll have a safety briefing in the Ramvong Lounge.

After lunch, cyclo drivers take us on a Phnom Penh city tour. We start by the river, visit the Royal Palace and its gardens, see the Throne Hall and Moonlight Pavilion, and then the Silver Pagoda with its precious Emerald Buddha and a diamond-covered Maitreya Buddha. After a break, we head to the National Museum to see Cambodia's rich history, including items from the Angkor area and the Khmer Empire.

Overnight near Phnom Penh dock.

The Mekong Princess heads from Phnom Penh to Angkor Ban. In the afternoon, we explore Angkor Ban, seeing how locals live. We'll start at a pagoda where monks will bless our guests, then visit a family to learn about their life. We'll also stop by the local school to see a typical day for the students.

The ship then moves to Kampong Cham. Overnight on the cruise.

Have a big breakfast buffet in the Indochine Restaurant. After eating, we leave the Mekong Princess in Kampong Cham and take a bus to your Siem Reap hotel around noon. End of services.

Early in the morning, our guide will pick you up from your Siem Reap hotel. Please tell us your hotel's name and address and be ready by 07:00 AM for our shuttle.

We'll take you by bus from Siem Reap to Kampong Cham to board the RV Mekong Princess for lunch. After you get on, we'll have a safety briefing in the Ramvong Lounge. Spend the afternoon relaxing on the cruise, then enjoy a Cambodian Welcome Dinner on board.

The ship heads to Angkor Ban and stays there for the night.

Onboard activities: Talk about Cambodia's land and what life is like along the Mekong River.

We begin the day in Angkor Ban, observing local life, starting with a pagoda visit for a blessing ceremony, then meeting a local family to learn about their way of life. We also visit a school to see a typical day for the students. The ship then heads to Phnom Penh.

In the afternoon, cyclo drivers take us on a Phnom Penh city tour. We start by the river, visit the Royal Palace and its gardens, see the Throne Hall and Moonlight Pavilion, and then the Silver Pagoda with its precious Emerald Buddha and a diamond-covered Maitreya Buddha. After a break, we head to the National Museum to see Cambodia's rich history, including items from the Angkor area and the Khmer Empire.

Overnight near Phnom Penh dock.

This morning, a 45-minute bus ride takes you from the ship to Choeung Ek, known from the movie as the Killing Fields, a reminder of Cambodia's tragic past. You can explore the area, check out the museum, and see the Memorial Stupa. On the way back to Phnom Penh, you'll visit Tuol Sleng (S-21), a school turned into a prison by the Khmer Rouge.

After your trip ashore, please check your luggage outside your suite. Then, it's time to say goodbye to the Mekong Princess and the crew at Phnom Penh Port. You'll disembark at 05:00 PM. End of services.

Early in the morning, our guide will pick you up from your Siem Reap hotel. Please tell us your hotel's name and address and be ready by 07:00 AM for our shuttle.

We'll take you by bus from Siem Reap to Kampong Cham to board the RV Mekong Princess for lunch. After you get on, we'll have a safety briefing in the Ramvong Lounge. Spend the afternoon relaxing on the cruise, then enjoy a Cambodian Welcome Dinner on board.

The ship heads to Angkor Ban and stays there for the night.

Onboard activities: Talk about Cambodia's land and what life is like along the Mekong River.

We begin the day in Angkor Ban, observing local life, starting with a pagoda visit for a blessing ceremony, then meeting a local family to learn about their way of life. We also visit a school to see a typical day for the students. The ship then heads to Phnom Penh.

In the afternoon, cyclo drivers take us on a Phnom Penh city tour. We start by the river, visit the Royal Palace and its gardens, see the Throne Hall and Moonlight Pavilion, and then the Silver Pagoda with its precious Emerald Buddha and a diamond-covered Maitreya Buddha. After a break, we head to the National Museum to see Cambodia's rich history, including items from the Angkor area and the Khmer Empire.

Overnight near Phnom Penh dock.

This morning, a 45-minute bus ride takes you from the ship to Choeung Ek, known from the movie as the Killing Fields, a reminder of Cambodia's tragic past. You can explore the area, check out the museum, and see the Memorial Stupa. On the way back to Phnom Penh, you'll visit Tuol Sleng (S-21), a school turned into a prison by the Khmer Rouge.

You have the afternoon free to look around Phnom Penh on your own.

Before dinner, enjoy onboard entertainment featuring Apsara, Cambodia's national dance, and other traditional folk dances.

Early in the morning, the Mekong Princess heads to the Cambodia-Vietnam border to go through border formalities.

This morning, after completing immigration procedures to Vietnam, we will visit Hong Ngu, a village close to the Vietnam-Cambodia border known for making traditional Khmer scarves. We'll see how these scarves are woven in local homes and meet some villagers who are skilled in embroidery. The people here are very welcoming. We'll also check out a local temple of the Hoa Hao, a unique religion in this region.

In the afternoon, we take sampans to Gieng Island. We'll walk through a village where families make sampans and then explore the island's mango gardens by canal. We'll ride a "xe loi" (motor trishaw) to see a Phanxico Monastery.

The ship then heads to Hoa An. Overnight on the cruise.

This morning, we take a boat to Hoa An village, famous for its flowers and crafts. We'll start at the flower gardens to see various flowers and learn about their care. Then, we'll walk to a local home to chat with the residents about their daily lives.

After a break, we'll ride motor trishaws to another village to visit families that make conical hats. We'll chat with them and learn about their craft while walking through the peaceful village, passing rice fields and fruit trees.

In the afternoon, the ship heads to Au Island, near Can Tho city in a less-visited part of the Mekong Delta. A sampan will take us to Ninh Kieu Wharf for a tour, including the night market and Zihuang Pagoda (Chua Ong), where we'll see a unicorn dance by local youths. You'll have time to explore Can Tho before we head back to the ship.

Overnight on the cruise.

Onboard activities: Talk to Vietnam, the past and present by a local Vietnamese host.

Early in the morning, we'll start with a light breakfast. Then, we'll take a sampan through the bustling Cai Rang floating market, weaving between boats selling all sorts of goods. You'll get great photo ops and enjoy fresh fruit, a special Vietnamese drink, and coconut water. We'll also visit a place where they make dry noodles before heading back for a full breakfast on the Mekong Princess.

After completing the port formalities, we'll sail from Hoang Dieu Harbor down the Bassac River, passing through various canals and rivulets, and finally onto the Mekong River. We'll anchor for the night in Ben Tre province, right in the Mekong Delta's heart.

Onboard activities: Show how to carve fruits and talk about different tropical fruits.

This morning, sampans guide you through mangrove-lined channels. We'll ride a "xe lam" (three-wheeler), the most popular transportation here to see how coconut candy is made. After that, we'll walk through the village to an orchard to see and taste local fruits.

Then, we'll take small boats through creeks surrounded by Nipah palms before heading back to the ship.

We'll navigate the Mekong River, passing through Cho Gao Canal, Vam Co River, and other waterways, ending at Saigon River.

The ship stays overnight at Saigon Port.

Onboard activities: A cooking class with our executive chef.

Have a big breakfast buffet in the Indochine Restaurant. After eating and finishing up some paperwork at the port, we leave the Mekong Princess at 08:00 AM in Saigon port. Then, a bus takes you to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. End of services.

In the late morning, our guide will pick you up from your Ho Chi Minh City hotel to take you to the Mekong Princess at Saigon Port - 05 Nguyen Tat Thanh Street. Please give us your hotel information and be ready there between 10:00 and 11:00 AM for our shuttle.

After onboarding, we'll have a safety briefing in the Ramvong Lounge, and you'll meet the Vietnamese and Cambodian crew. Then, we set off along the Saigon River, and lunch is served. Relax in your luxurious suite and enjoy the views as we pass through various rivers and canals to the Mekong River.

By late afternoon, we'll be deep in the Mekong Delta. Enjoy cocktails and the sunset before a traditional Vietnamese dinner in the Indochine Restaurant onboard. Overnight on the cruise.

This morning, sampans guide you through mangrove-lined channels. You'll ride a "xe lam" (three-wheeler) to see how local coconut candy is made and visit a fruit orchard. After tasting fresh fruit, you'll take small boats through creeks surrounded by Nipah palms before heading back to the ship.

In the afternoon, we sail to Au Island, across from Can Tho City, a less-visited part of the Mekong Delta. In Can Tho, a sampan tour includes a visit to Zihuang Pagoda and local unicorn dances. You'll have free time to wander the city and night market, then it's back to the ship for dinner.

Overnight on the cruise.

Onboard activities: Talk about Vietnam, its people, culture, and history from colonial times.

Early in the morning, you'll have a light breakfast. Then, the sampan takes you to see the bustling Cai Rang floating market. You'll navigate between boats selling goods and snap great photos while sipping on fresh fruit juice and coconut water. We'll also visit a place where they make dry noodles to witness the unique process of making them. Afterward, back on the ship, you'll enjoy a full breakfast.

After lunch, the sampan heads to Hoa An village, known for flowers and crafts. You'll explore flower gardens and visit a local home to see daily life there.

Next, a motor trishaw ride takes you to another village to see and learn how conical hats are made. You'll walk through peaceful fields, visit homes, and visit a few local families.

The ship then moves to anchor near Gieng Island. Overnight on the cruise.

Onboard activities: Talk to Vietnam, the past and present by a local Vietnamese host.

After breakfast, we take sampans to Gieng Island, visit a sampan-making village, and explore mango gardens by canal. We'll ride a "xe loi" (motor trishaw), the most popular transportation here to see a Phanxico Monastery.

In the afternoon, we explore Hong Ngu village, known for Khmer scarves to export Cambodia. We'll see scarf weaving and embroidery at local homes. The locals are very welcoming to guests when they come here. We also visit a temple of the Hoa Hao, a unique religion in this region.

By evening, the Mekong Princess will head to the border for exit formalities, then continue to Phnom Penh, Cambodia's capital. Overnight on the cruise.

Onboard activities: A cooking class with our executive chef.

In the morning, the Mekong Princess completes border formalities and sails to Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia. After completing immigration procedures to Cambodia, you'll start a city tour of Phnom Penh with local cyclo drivers.

The tour kicks off along the riverfront, leading to the Royal Palace with its stunning gardens, Throne Hall, and Moonlight Pavilion. Next, you'll visit the Silver Pagoda, known for its Emerald Buddha and a diamond-encrusted Maitreya Buddha. After a brief pause, the journey continues to the National Museum, filled with Cambodia's significant historical artifacts from the Angkor region and the Khmer Empire, wrapping up your morning exploration.

Overnight near Phnom Penh dock.

Onboard activities:

• Show how to carve fruits and talk about different tropical fruits
• Talk about Cambodia's land and what life is like along the Mekong River

This morning, a short drive takes you to Choeung Ek (about 45 minutes), known from the movie as the Killing Fields, a reminder of Cambodia's tragic past. You can explore the area, check out the museum, and see the Memorial Stupa. On the way back to Phnom Penh, you'll visit Tuol Sleng (S-21), a school turned into a prison by the Khmer Rouge.

You have the afternoon free to look around Phnom Penh on your own.

Before dinner, enjoy onboard entertainment featuring Apsara, Cambodia's national dance, and other traditional folk dances.

Overnight near Phnom Penh dock.

The Mekong Princess heads from Phnom Penh to Angkor Ban. In the afternoon, we explore Angkor Ban, seeing how locals live. We'll start at a pagoda where monks will bless our guests, then visit a family to learn about their life. We'll also stop by the local school to see a typical day for the students.

The ship then moves to Kampong Cham. Overnight on the cruise.

Have a big breakfast buffet in the Indochine Restaurant. After eating, we leave the Mekong Princess in Kampong Cham and take a bus to your Siem Reap hotel around noon. End of services.

Our guide will meet you at 11:30 AM at Phnom Penh port on the Mekong Princess. Right after you get on, we'll have a safety briefing in the Ramvong Lounge.

After lunch, cyclo drivers take us on a Phnom Penh city tour. We start by the river, visit the Royal Palace and its gardens, see the Throne Hall and Moonlight Pavilion, and then the Silver Pagoda with its precious Emerald Buddha and a diamond-covered Maitreya Buddha. After a break, we head to the National Museum to see Cambodia's rich history, including items from the Angkor area and the Khmer Empire.

Early in the morning, the Mekong Princess heads to the Cambodia-Vietnam border to go through border formalities.

This morning, after completing immigration procedures to Vietnam, we will visit Hong Ngu, a village close to the Vietnam-Cambodia border known for making traditional Khmer scarves. We'll see how these scarves are woven in local homes and meet some villagers who are skilled in embroidery. The people here are very welcoming. We'll also check out a local temple of the Hoa Hao, a unique religion in this region.

In the afternoon, we take sampans to Gieng Island. We'll walk through a village where families make sampans and then explore the island's mango gardens by canal. We'll ride a "xe loi" (motor trishaw) to see a Phanxico Monastery.

The ship then heads to Hoa An. Overnight on the cruise.

This morning, we take a boat to Hoa An village, famous for its flowers and crafts. We'll start at the flower gardens to see various flowers and learn about their care. Then, we'll walk to a local home to chat with the residents about their daily lives.

After a break, we'll ride motor trishaws to another village to visit families that make conical hats. We'll chat with them and learn about their craft while walking through the peaceful village, passing rice fields and fruit trees.

In the afternoon, the ship heads to Au Island, near Can Tho city in a less-visited part of the Mekong Delta. A sampan will take us to Ninh Kieu Wharf for a tour, including the night market and Zihuang Pagoda (Chua Ong), where we'll see a unicorn dance by local youths. You'll have time to explore Can Tho before we head back to the ship.

Overnight on the cruise.

Onboard activities: Talk to Vietnam, the past and present by a local Vietnamese host.

Early in the morning, we'll start with a light breakfast. Then, we'll take a sampan through the bustling Cai Rang floating market, weaving between boats selling all sorts of goods. You'll get great photo ops and enjoy fresh fruit, a special Vietnamese drink, and coconut water. We'll also visit a place where they make dry noodles before heading back for a full breakfast on the Mekong Princess.

After completing the port formalities, we'll sail from Hoang Dieu Harbor down the Bassac River, passing through various canals and rivulets, and finally onto the Mekong River. We'll anchor for the night in Ben Tre province, right in the Mekong Delta's heart.

Onboard activities: Show how to carve fruits and talk about different tropical fruits.

This morning, sampans guide you through mangrove-lined channels. We'll ride a "xe lam" (three-wheeler), the most popular transportation here to see how coconut candy is made. After that, we'll walk through the village to an orchard to see and taste local fruits.

Then, we'll take small boats through creeks surrounded by Nipah palms before heading back to the ship.

We'll navigate the Mekong River, passing through Cho Gao Canal, Vam Co River, and other waterways, ending at Saigon River.

The ship stays overnight at Saigon Port.

Onboard activities: A cooking class with our executive chef.

Have a big breakfast buffet in the Indochine Restaurant. After eating and finishing up some paperwork at the port, we leave the Mekong Princess at 08:00 AM in Saigon port. Then, a bus takes you to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. End of services.

In the late morning, our guide will pick you up from your Ho Chi Minh City hotel to take you to the Mekong Princess at Saigon Port - 05 Nguyen Tat Thanh Street. Please give us your hotel information and be ready there between 10:00 and 11:00 AM for our shuttle.

After onboarding, we'll have a safety briefing in the Ramvong Lounge, and you'll meet the Vietnamese and Cambodian crew. Then, we set off along the Saigon River, and lunch is served. Relax in your luxurious suite and enjoy the views as we pass through various rivers and canals to the Mekong River.

By late afternoon, we'll be deep in the Mekong Delta. Enjoy cocktails and the sunset before a traditional Vietnamese dinner in the Indochine Restaurant onboard. Overnight on the cruise.

This morning, sampans guide you through mangrove-lined channels. You'll ride a "xe lam" (three-wheeler) to see how local coconut candy is made and visit a fruit orchard. After tasting fresh fruit, you'll take small boats through creeks surrounded by Nipah palms before heading back to the ship.

In the afternoon, we sail to Au Island, across from Can Tho City, a less-visited part of the Mekong Delta. In Can Tho, a sampan tour includes a visit to Zihuang Pagoda and local unicorn dances. You'll have free time to wander the city and night market, then it's back to the ship for dinner.

Overnight on the cruise.

Onboard activities: Talk about Vietnam, its people, culture, and history from colonial times.

Early in the morning, you'll have a light breakfast. Then, the sampan takes you to see the bustling Cai Rang floating market. You'll navigate between boats selling goods and snap great photos while sipping on fresh fruit juice and coconut water. We'll also visit a place where they make dry noodles to witness the unique process of making them. Afterward, back on the ship, you'll enjoy a full breakfast.

After lunch, the sampan heads to Hoa An village, known for flowers and crafts. You'll explore flower gardens and visit a local home to see daily life there.

Next, a motor trishaw ride takes you to another village to see and learn how conical hats are made. You'll walk through peaceful fields, visit homes, and visit a few local families.

The ship then moves to anchor near Gieng Island. Overnight on the cruise.

Onboard activities: Talk to Vietnam, the past and present by a local Vietnamese host.

After breakfast, we take sampans to Gieng Island, visit a sampan-making village, and explore mango gardens by canal. We'll ride a "xe loi" (motor trishaw), the most popular transportation here to see a Phanxico Monastery.

In the afternoon, we explore Hong Ngu village, known for Khmer scarves to export Cambodia. We'll see scarf weaving and embroidery at local homes. The locals are very welcoming to guests when they come here. We also visit a temple of the Hoa Hao, a unique religion in this region.

By evening, the Mekong Princess will head to the border for exit formalities, then continue to Phnom Penh, Cambodia's capital. Overnight on the cruise.

Onboard activities: A cooking class with our executive chef.

In the morning, the Mekong Princess completes border formalities and sails to Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia. After completing immigration procedures to Cambodia, you'll start a city tour of Phnom Penh with local cyclo drivers.

The tour kicks off along the riverfront, leading to the Royal Palace with its stunning gardens, Throne Hall, and Moonlight Pavilion. Next, you'll visit the Silver Pagoda, known for its Emerald Buddha and a diamond-encrusted Maitreya Buddha. After a brief pause, the journey continues to the National Museum, filled with Cambodia's significant historical artifacts from the Angkor region and the Khmer Empire, wrapping up your morning exploration.

After your trip ashore, please check your luggage outside your suite. Then, it's time to say goodbye to the Mekong Princess and the crew at Phnom Penh Port. You'll disembark at 05:00 PM. End of services.

Onboard activities: Show how to carve fruits and talk about different tropical fruits

Our guide will meet you at 11:30 AM at Phnom Penh port on the Mekong Princess. Right after you get on, we'll have a safety briefing in the Ramvong Lounge.

After lunch, cyclo drivers take us on a Phnom Penh city tour. We start by the river, visit the Royal Palace and its gardens, see the Throne Hall and Moonlight Pavilion, and then the Silver Pagoda with its precious Emerald Buddha and a diamond-covered Maitreya Buddha. After a break, we head to the National Museum to see Cambodia's rich history, including items from the Angkor area and the Khmer Empire.

Early in the morning, the Mekong Princess heads to the Cambodia-Vietnam border to go through border formalities.

This morning, after completing immigration procedures to Vietnam, we will visit Hong Ngu, a village close to the Vietnam-Cambodia border known for making traditional Khmer scarves. We'll see how these scarves are woven in local homes and meet some villagers who are skilled in embroidery. The people here are very welcoming. We'll also check out a local temple of the Hoa Hao, a unique religion in this region.

In the afternoon, we take sampans to Gieng Island. We'll walk through a village where families make sampans and then explore the island's mango gardens by canal. We'll ride a "xe loi" (motor trishaw) to see a Phanxico Monastery.

The ship then heads to Hoa An. Overnight on the cruise.

This morning, we take a boat to Hoa An village, famous for its flowers and crafts. We'll start at the flower gardens to see various flowers and learn about their care. Then, we'll walk to a local home to chat with the residents about their daily lives.

After a break, we'll ride motor trishaws to another village to visit families that make conical hats. We'll chat with them and learn about their craft while walking through the peaceful village, passing rice fields and fruit trees.

In the afternoon, the ship heads to Au Island, near Can Tho city in a less-visited part of the Mekong Delta. A sampan will take us to Ninh Kieu Wharf for a tour, including the night market and Zihuang Pagoda (Chua Ong), where we'll see a unicorn dance by local youths. You'll have time to explore Can Tho before we head back to the ship.

Overnight on the cruise.

Onboard activities: Talk to Vietnam, the past and present by a local Vietnamese host.

Early in the morning, we'll start with a light breakfast. Then, we'll take a sampan through the bustling Cai Rang floating market, weaving between boats selling all sorts of goods. You'll get great photo ops and enjoy fresh fruit, a special Vietnamese drink, and coconut water. We'll also visit a place where they make dry noodles before heading back for a full breakfast on the Mekong Princess.

After completing the port formalities, it's time to say goodbye to the Mekong Princess and its crew. You'll disembark at 10:30 AM. End of services.

Our guide will await you at the Mekong Princess docking at Au Island, across from Can Tho City, a less-visited part of the Mekong Delta. We'll start sailing at 11:00 AM. Right after you get on, we'll have a safety briefing in the Ramvong Lounge.

After lunch, the sampan heads to Hoa An village, known for flowers and crafts. You'll explore flower gardens and visit a local home to see daily life there.

Next, a motor trishaw ride takes you to another village to see and learn how conical hats are made. You'll walk through peaceful fields, visit homes, and visit a few local families.

The ship then moves to anchor near Gieng Island. Overnight on the cruise.

Onboard activities: Talk to Vietnam, the past and present by a local Vietnamese host.

After breakfast, we take sampans to Gieng Island, visit a sampan-making village, and explore mango gardens by canal. We'll ride a "xe loi" (motor trishaw), the most popular transportation here to see a Phanxico Monastery.

In the afternoon, we explore Hong Ngu village, known for Khmer scarves to export Cambodia. We'll see scarf weaving and embroidery at local homes. The locals are very welcoming to guests when they come here. We also visit a temple of the Hoa Hao, a unique religion in this region.

By evening, the Mekong Princess will head to the border for exit formalities, then continue to Phnom Penh, Cambodia's capital. Overnight on the cruise.

Onboard activities: A cooking class with our executive chef.

In the morning, the Mekong Princess completes border formalities and sails to Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia. After completing immigration procedures to Cambodia, you'll start a city tour of Phnom Penh with local cyclo drivers.

The tour kicks off along the riverfront, leading to the Royal Palace with its stunning gardens, Throne Hall, and Moonlight Pavilion. Next, you'll visit the Silver Pagoda, known for its Emerald Buddha and a diamond-encrusted Maitreya Buddha. After a brief pause, the journey continues to the National Museum, filled with Cambodia's significant historical artifacts from the Angkor region and the Khmer Empire, wrapping up your morning exploration.

After your trip ashore, please check your luggage outside your suite. Then, it's time to say goodbye to the Mekong Princess and the crew at Phnom Penh Port. You'll disembark at 05:00 PM. End of services.

Onboard activities: Show how to carve fruits and talk about different tropical fruits

In the late morning, our guide will pick you up from your Ho Chi Minh City hotel to take you to the Mekong Princess at Saigon Port - 05 Nguyen Tat Thanh Street. Please give us your hotel information and be ready there between 10:00 and 11:00 AM for our shuttle.

After onboarding, we'll have a safety briefing in the Ramvong Lounge, and you'll meet the Vietnamese and Cambodian crew. Then, we set off along the Saigon River, and lunch is served. Relax in your luxurious suite and enjoy the views as we pass through various rivers and canals to the Mekong River.

By late afternoon, we'll be deep in the Mekong Delta. Enjoy cocktails and the sunset before a traditional Vietnamese dinner in the Indochine Restaurant onboard. Overnight on the cruise.

This morning, sampans guide you through mangrove-lined channels. You'll ride a "xe lam" (three-wheeler) to see how local coconut candy is made and visit a fruit orchard. After tasting fresh fruit, you'll take small boats through creeks surrounded by Nipah palms before heading back to the ship.

In the afternoon, we sail to Au Island, across from Can Tho City, a less-visited part of the Mekong Delta. In Can Tho, a sampan tour includes a visit to Zihuang Pagoda and local unicorn dances. You'll have free time to wander the city and night market, then it's back to the ship for dinner.

Overnight on the cruise.

Onboard activities: Talk about Vietnam, its people, culture, and history from colonial times.

Early in the morning, you'll have a light breakfast. Then, the sampan takes you to see the bustling Cai Rang floating market. You'll navigate between boats selling goods and snap great photos while sipping on fresh fruit juice and coconut water. We'll also visit a place where they make dry noodles to witness the unique process of making them. Afterward, back on the ship, you'll enjoy a full breakfast.

After completing the port formalities, it's time to say goodbye to the Mekong Princess and its crew. You'll disembark at 10:30 AM. End of services.

In the late morning, our guide will pick you up from your Ho Chi Minh City hotel to take you to the Mekong Princess at Saigon Port - 05 Nguyen Tat Thanh Street. Please give us your hotel information and be ready there between 10:00 and 11:00 AM for our shuttle.

After onboarding, we'll have a safety briefing in the Ramvong Lounge, and you'll meet the Vietnamese and Cambodian crew. Then, we set off along the Saigon River, and lunch is served. Relax in your luxurious suite and enjoy the views as we pass through various rivers and canals to the Mekong River.

By late afternoon, we'll be deep in the Mekong Delta. Enjoy cocktails and the sunset before a traditional Vietnamese dinner in the Indochine Restaurant onboard. Overnight on the cruise.

This morning, sampans guide you through mangrove-lined channels. You'll ride a "xe lam" (three-wheeler) to see how local coconut candy is made and visit a fruit orchard. After tasting fresh fruit, you'll take small boats through creeks surrounded by Nipah palms before heading back to the ship.

In the afternoon, we sail to Au Island, across from Can Tho City, a less-visited part of the Mekong Delta. In Can Tho, a sampan tour includes a visit to Zihuang Pagoda and local unicorn dances. You'll have free time to wander the city and night market, then it's back to the ship for dinner.

Overnight on the cruise.

Onboard activities: Talk about Vietnam, its people, culture, and history from colonial times.

Early in the morning, you'll have a light breakfast. Then, the sampan takes you to see the bustling Cai Rang floating market. You'll navigate between boats selling goods and snap great photos while sipping on fresh fruit juice and coconut water. We'll also visit a place where they make dry noodles to witness the unique process of making them. Afterward, back on the ship, you'll enjoy a full breakfast.

After lunch, the sampan heads to Hoa An village, known for flowers and crafts. You'll explore flower gardens and visit a local home to see daily life there.

Next, a motor trishaw ride takes you to another village to see and learn how conical hats are made. You'll walk through peaceful fields, visit homes, and visit a few local families.

The ship then moves to anchor near Gieng Island. Overnight on the cruise.

Onboard activities: Talk to Vietnam, the past and present by a local Vietnamese host.

After breakfast, we take sampans to Gieng Island, visit a sampan-making village, and explore mango gardens by canal. We'll ride a "xe loi" (motor trishaw), the most popular transportation here to see a Phanxico Monastery.

In the afternoon, we explore Hong Ngu village, known for Khmer scarves to export Cambodia. We'll see scarf weaving and embroidery at local homes. The locals are very welcoming to guests when they come here. We also visit a temple of the Hoa Hao, a unique religion in this region.

By evening, the Mekong Princess will head to the border for exit formalities, then continue to Phnom Penh, Cambodia's capital. Overnight on the cruise.

Onboard activities: A cooking class with our executive chef.

In the morning, the Mekong Princess completes border formalities and sails to Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia. After completing immigration procedures to Cambodia, you'll start a city tour of Phnom Penh with local cyclo drivers.

The tour kicks off along the riverfront, leading to the Royal Palace with its stunning gardens, Throne Hall, and Moonlight Pavilion. Next, you'll visit the Silver Pagoda, known for its Emerald Buddha and a diamond-encrusted Maitreya Buddha. After a brief pause, the journey continues to the National Museum, filled with Cambodia's significant historical artifacts from the Angkor region and the Khmer Empire, wrapping up your morning exploration.

Overnight near Phnom Penh dock.

Onboard activities:

• Show how to carve fruits and talk about different tropical fruits
• Talk about Cambodia's land and what life is like along the Mekong River

This morning, a short drive takes you to Choeung Ek (about 45 minutes), known from the movie as the Killing Fields, a reminder of Cambodia's tragic past. You can explore the area, check out the museum, and see the Memorial Stupa. On the way back to Phnom Penh, you'll visit Tuol Sleng (S-21), a school turned into a prison by the Khmer Rouge.

You have the afternoon free to look around Phnom Penh on your own.

Before dinner, enjoy onboard entertainment featuring Apsara, Cambodia's national dance, and other traditional folk dances.

Overnight near Phnom Penh dock.

The Mekong Princess heads from Phnom Penh to Angkor Ban. In the afternoon, we explore Angkor Ban, seeing how locals live. We'll start at a pagoda where monks will bless our guests, then visit a family to learn about their life. We'll also stop by the local school to see a typical day for the students.

The ship then moves to Kampong Cham. Overnight on the cruise.

Have a big breakfast buffet in the Indochine Restaurant. After eating, we leave the Mekong Princess in Kampong Cham and take a bus to your Siem Reap hotel around noon. End of services.

Our guide will await you at the Mekong Princess docking at Au Island, across from Can Tho City, a less-visited part of the Mekong Delta. We'll start sailing at 11:00 AM. Right after you get on, we'll have a safety briefing in the Ramvong Lounge.

After completing the port formalities, we'll sail from Hoang Dieu Harbor down the Bassac River, passing through various canals and rivulets, and finally onto the Mekong River. We'll anchor for the night in Ben Tre province, right in the Mekong Delta's heart.

Onboard activities: Show how to carve fruits and talk about different tropical fruits.

This morning, sampans guide you through mangrove-lined channels. We'll ride a "xe lam" (three-wheeler), the most popular transportation here to see how coconut candy is made. After that, we'll walk through the village to an orchard to see and taste local fruits.

Then, we'll take small boats through creeks surrounded by Nipah palms before heading back to the ship.

We'll navigate the Mekong River, passing through Cho Gao Canal, Vam Co River, and other waterways, ending at Saigon River.

The ship stays overnight at Saigon Port.

Onboard activities: A cooking class with our executive chef.

Have a big breakfast buffet in the Indochine Restaurant. After eating and finishing up some paperwork at the port, we leave the Mekong Princess at 08:00 AM in Saigon port. Then, a bus takes you to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. End of services.