Toum Tiou I Cruise
Cabins : 10 | Launched : 2002 | Length : 38m (124ft) | Crew Members : 14
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Built in traditional style, Toum Tiou 1 Cruise is the first Cambodia cruise boat with international standard accommodation. Modest in size and steel hull and sleek, low draft make it possible to access to some remotest villages and gently hug the shoreline with unobstructed views of river life, flora and fauna barely touched by modernity.
With the tasteful decoration of a bygone era, Toum Tiou I Cruise boasts 10 cozy double cabins with additional in-cabin facilities including a private lounge area, air-conditioning, wi-fi system and en-suite bathroom with hot/cold shower. The delightful and well-equipped cabins are fitted to the highest specifications with noble wood finishes in an elegant colonial style.
Aboard this Luxury Mekong River Cruise, guests are offered an unraveled cruising experience with spectacular views of amazing life along the river and culture of Vietnam and Cambodia in close proximity.
Main Deck Cabins
No of Cabins : 6 | Area : 12m2 (129ft2) | Bed : Double or Twin
The Main Deck Cabins offer 6 cabins in total, each cabin has floor space of 12 sqm. There are Double beds, or Twin beds. Every cabin is fully equiped with standard facilities and mini bar. Cabin’s inside is designed in modern style, simple yet elegant. Private bathroom is also available in each cabin to ensure passengers’ need with hot and cold shower.
- Air conditioner
- Wi-Fi
- Slippers
- Wardrobe
- Safety box
- Hair-dryer
- Mini bar
- Safety Equipment and Life Vests
- Complimentary drinking water
- En-suite bathroom with hot / cold private shower
Upper Deck Cabins
No of Cabins : 4 | Area : 12m2 (129ft2) | Bed : Double or Twin
Upper Deck Cabins provide in total of 4 cabins, each has 12-sqm floor space. Both Double beds or Twin beds are available. The cabin’s design also follows the simplistic and elegant architectural style. All standard facilities are equiped, including mini bar for passengers’ pleasure. Private bathroom is available with hot and cold shower to suit passengers’ need. In addition, the Upper Deck has incredible view over the surrounding sceneries.
- Air conditioner
- Wi-Fi
- Slippers
- Wardrobe
- Safety box
- Hair-dryer
- Mini bar
- Safety Equipment and Life Vests
- Complimentary drinking water
- En-suite bathroom with hot / cold private shower
TOUM TIOU CRUISE DECK PLAN
Library-reading room
Sundeck
Restaurant
Bar
Lounge
Saigon to Siem Reap 8 Days 7 Nights
Departure date of itinerary: Contact us for details
Highlights of Itinerary
- Learn more about Vietnamese culture by visiting some lush cities and towns in the Mekong Delta region.
- Explore spectacular attractions in the vibrant capital city of Phnom Penh.
- Discover the local culture and lifestyle of Kampong Chhnang – a fishing port on Tonle Sap.
Toum Tiou I Cruise is all set for you to come aboard! It sets sail for My Tho. You'll be greeted with a "welcome drink" and gave you a briefing on the cruise.
In the evening, you will enjoy a welcome dinner. Overnight onboard.
After enjoying breakfast while cruising along the scenic canal of Cho Gao, we arrive at My Tho, a city known for its fruit orchards and lush gardens. We'll visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, explore the local market, and take a boat trip to Dragon Island to see daily life.
Then, we'll have a special lunch while cruising towards Cai Be.
Next, we'll stop at Vinh Long, where we'll visit a village with traditional crafts, where workers produce rice paper, rice wine, popped rice, etc. in a traditional way and learn how life here revolves around the water. After seeing a pottery factory, a fruit tree nursery, and a traditional house, we'll enjoy a delicious dinner on our way to Sa Dec.
Overnight onboard.
Start your day with a delicious breakfast, then take a short tour of Sa Dec before visiting Trung Vuong Primary School. We'll continue our cruise to Kien An Cung Pagoda and walk around the lively Sa Dec Market. This small city, with its natural beauty and charm, is a great place to explore.
We'll then head to Chau Doc for lunch on the ship.
Once in Chau Doc, small boats will take us to visit floating houses and the Cham Village, where a special group of people from Vietnam and Cambodia live. If there's time, we'll watch the beautiful sunset over the rice fields from Sam Mountain, which is 237 meters high. We'll also visit the Lady Chua Xu Temple and Tay An Pagoda on the way.
Back on the ship, you can enjoy dinner. Overnight onboard.
Toum Tiou I Cruise leaves at sunrise for the Vietnamese border at Vinh Xuong. We'll have breakfast, then take care of paperwork before heading to Phnom Penh with lunch on the way.
We'll get to Phnom Penh in the late afternoon, leaving you free to enjoy the city in the evening.
We'll have breakfast before heading out for a morning tour of the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, and National Museum.
After lunch back on the ship, we'll visit the infamous Toul Sleng Genocide Museum and the famous Russian Market.
In the evening, you can enjoy dinner onboard while watching the beautiful and enchanting Apsara Dance performance.
Enjoy breakfast and a relaxed morning.
We leave Phnom Penh at 11:30 AM, having lunch on our way to Kampong Tralach. We'll visit the amazing Wat Kampong Tralach Leu Pagoda before heading back to the ship for dinner.
Overnight onboard.
At sunrise, we head to the port of Kampong Chhnang, a major fishing town about 56 miles from Phnom Penh. It's known for its fish farms, pottery, and products made from the Thnot tree, like sweet caramel-colored sugar and palm wine. The Thnot tree is important to Cambodia and grows a lot in this area. We'll have lunch on board as we sail to Koh Chen.
After breakfast on board, disembarkation. Our driver will transfer you by AC bus to Siem Reap.
What's Included
- All meals while onboard
- Unlimited tea, coffee and drinking water
- English / French speaking guide
- Deluxe double / twin cabin of Toum Tiou Cruise
- Admission fees and permits where applicable
- Group transfers
What's Not Included
- All air tickets
- Visa costs
- Private transfers
- Spa services
- Boutique purchases
- Personal Expenses
- Guide and crew gratuities
Siem Reap to Saigon 8 Days 7 Nights
Departure date of itinerary: Contact us for details
Highlights of Itinerary
- Get a true glimpse of life of local in Kampong Chhnang - a fishing port on Tonle Sap.
- Explore the vibrant capital city of Phnom Penh with its spectacular attractions.
- Learn more about Vietnamese culture through a visit to some lush cities and towns on the Mekong Delta region.
- Discover the hidden beauty of Vinh Long - a lush town famous for its myriad fruit orchards, gardens and vast rice fields.
We'll meet up at the hotel in Siem Reap and then take a bus to Koh Chen. The bus ride will take about 5 to 6 hours.
Toum Tiou I Cruise is all set for you to come aboard! You'll be greeted with a "welcome drink" and gave you a briefing on the cruise.
In the evening, you will enjoy a welcome dinner. Overnight onboard.
Enjoy a delicious breakfast on board as we sail to Kampong Chhnang, its name in Khmer means "Port of Pottery". This is a peaceful area known for its beautiful pottery and countryside filled with palm trees and rice fields. We'll return to the ship and head towards Kampong Tralach.
The ship will stop a short distance away from the town for dinner.
After breakfast on board, we'll visit the beautiful Vihara at Wat Kampong Tralach Leu Pagoda. We'll walk through Kampong Tralach Krom village and across rice fields to get there.
Then, we'll head back to the ship and have lunch as we sail towards Phnom Penh. Once we arrive in the capital city, you'll have the afternoon to explore this "Pearl of Asia".
In the evening, enjoy a graceful Apsara Dance performance before dinner.
Enjoy a breakfast buffet before visiting the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, National Museum, and Wat Phnom in the afternoon.
We'll have lunch at a local restaurant, then visit the Toul Sleng Genocide Museum and Russian Market.
We'll return to the ship for dinner and leave Phnom Penh.
The ship leaves at sunrise for the Kaam Samnar Border (Cambodia) and Vinh Xuong Border (Vietnam). After breakfast, we arrive at the border checkpoint. Once the paperwork is done, we head to Chau Doc, a thriving city known for its fish and fish farming.
We'll take a boat to visit a Cham village, a local minority group, and see how they dry fish on bamboo racks above the water. The growing downtown area has interesting old colonial buildings near the colorful, busy market. These lively areas are great for taking pictures.
We'll also take a short tour of the city, perfect for experiencing the exciting local market.
Dinner is served on the ship. Overnight on board.
Start with breakfast and lunch on board. We'll have a quick tour of Sa Dec and then take a bus to Trung Vuong Primary School. Afterward, we'll visit Kien An Cung Pagoda and walk around the Sa Dec Market by the river. This charming town of 30,000 is untouched by tourism and gives you a look at the real Mekong Delta. You'll see some old colonial houses, including the "Chinaman's house" from the book and movie "The Lover". Finally, we'll head back to the ship and sail to Vinh Long.
After breakfast, we'll take boats to a brick and pottery factory and a fruit tree nursery. We'll also see a typical local house and old farming tools. Vinh Long, located between two branches of the Mekong River, has rich soil perfect for growing mandarins.
Life here revolves around the water, with houses on stilts and people selling things from boats. The friendly locals make this a special place. We'll take a short tour of Cai Be before sailing to My Tho.
After lunch, we'll explore My Tho, a popular tourist spot known for its fruit orchards and beautiful gardens. The weather is always warm and nice here. We'll then return to the ship for a delicious farewell dinner and spend the night as we cruise towards Saigon.
The ship leaves for Saigon. Have a relaxed breakfast on board, pack your bags, and take it easy until we arrive at the Saigon Port. End of trip.
What's Included
- All meals while onboard
- Unlimited tea, coffee and drinking water
- English / French speaking guide
- Deluxe double / twin cabin of Toum Tiou Cruise
- Admission fees and permits where applicable
- Group transfers to FCC Angkor hotel
What's Not Included
- All air tickets
- Visa costs
- Private transfers
- Spa services
- Boutique purchases
- Personal Expenses
- Guide and crew gratuities
1. Alteration of schedule and cruise itinerary
Though every effort will be made to ensure that the published itinerary is followed as closely as possible, given uncertain river and other local conditions, all schedules and itineraries maybe subject to alterations and delays at short notice.
2. Change point of embarkation and disembarkation
Should it prove difficult to embark or disembark passengers at the scheduled points, Toum Tiou II Cruise is not liable to bear any extra cost of transporting passengers to and from the revised point of joining the cruise or disembarking unless passengers or their agents have purchased a complete package tour which includes land services from us. Any reason for changing the points of embarkation or disembarkation cannot count as a reason for cancelling this contract.
3. Deposit:
3.1. For booking with less than 02 cabins
30% deposit is required at the time of booking
70% of the balance shall be made 45 days prior to departure
3.2. For booking from 02 cabins and more
30% deposit is required at the time of booking
30% (second) payment by 125 days prior to departure
Balance 95 days prior to departure
4. Cancellation by us
In the event that we are unable to provide cruise services to passengers with confirmed bookings or departures where occupancy is less than 5 cabins, Toum Tiou II Cruise reserves the rights to cancel the journey giving all passengers with confirmed bookings 30 days prior notice of this intention. An alternative cruise vessel (similar itinerary and ship category) or an alternative departure date will be offered subject to availability. Any surcharges or difference in cruise prices will be born or reimbursed byToum Tiou II Cruise. If this alternative date or the alternative vessel is not acceptable to the passenger any down payments made for the cancelled cruise will be refunded. In the event that a passenger has cancelled and paid cancellation fees and Toum Tiou II Cruise subsequently cancels that departure then any cancellation fees (and down payment) will be refunded in full on the request of the passenger.
5. Cancellation by Customer
If you want to cancel your booking, you must inform us via fax or email. The followings cancellation charges will be applied:
5.1. For booking with less than 02 cabins
Cancellations made 95 days or more before departure: 0% charge
Cancellations made 94 to 65 days prior to departure: 15% charge of total price
Cancellations made 64 to 35 days prior to departure: 35% charge of total price
Cancellations made 34 to 25 days prior to departure: 55% charge of total price
Cancellations made less than 25 days prior to departure or no show: 100% charge of total price
5.2. For booking from 02 cabins and more
Cancellations made 185 days or more before departure: 15% charge of total price
Cancellations made 184 to 125 days prior to departure: 35% charge of total price
Cancellations made 124 to 95 days prior to departure: 65% charge of total price
Cancellations made less than 95 days prior to departure or no show: 100% charge of total price
*In the event of cancellations, wire fees and credit card commissions will be deducted when calculating refunds.
6. Children Price & Extra Bed
Infants below the age of 4 years may sleep in their parent's cabin at no extra charge but we cannot guarantee the availability of a cot and parents are to provide their own baby food.
Children of 4 years and over must occupy their own berth and pay 30% of total cabin rate.
7. Insurance
We strongly advise travelers to purchase trip cancellation insurance. In this case, guests will be reimbursed the cost of air tickets and other non-refundable trip payments. We also highly recommend guests to get international medical, baggage loss and delay insurance in the case of bad situations. Toum Tiou II Cruise will take no responsibility for lost or stolen personal belongings.
8. Health conditions
Clients should seek advice from their doctor regarding relevant inoculations and prophylactics for travel in the Mekong Delta and must be fully insured to cover any risk of medical repatriation and Toum Tiou II Cruise is in no way responsible for such liabilities.
9. Dietary needs
For travelers with special dietary needs, they should contact with us at least 30 days prior to embarkation. The cruise liner will make the outmost effort to provide special dietary needs and requests basing on product’s availability.
10. Clients must abide by these terms and Toum Tiou II Cruise reserve the right to either cancel an existing reservation or to refuse passage in the event that these terms have not been adhered to.
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