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Dream sailing along the Mekong, from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh

Main characteristics
Model of the boat: River boat
Type:
Number of cabins: 34
Maximum capacity: 68 travelers
Crew members: 34

Cabin

Suite - Lower deck
Superior suite located on the lower deck and furnished with two twin-size beds or a double bed. A shower with premium bath amenities, a fully-stocked mini-bar and personal pillow selection and individual climate control ensure tranquility and relaxation. Additional amenities such as flat-screen TV, hair dryer and electronic safe are provided.
Suite - Main deck
Suite located on the main deck with panoramic views, two twin-size beds or a double bed. A shower with premium bath amenities, a fully-stocked mini-bar and personal pillow selection and individual climate control ensure tranquillity and relaxation. Additional amenities such as flat-screen TV, hair dryer and electronic safe are provided.
Suite - Upper deck
Suite located on the upper deck, with panoramic views, two twin-size beds or a double bed. A shower with premium bath amenities, a fully-stocked mini-bar and personal pillow selection and individual climate control to ensure tranquillity and relaxation. Additional amenities such as flat-screen TV, hair dryer and electronic safe are provided.
Prestige suite - Upper deck
Die Prestige-Suite befindet sich in der Mitte des Schiffes auf dem Oberdeck, ist mit einem Doppelbett ausgestattet und verfügt über einen großzügigen Wohnbereich und einen privaten Balkon. Die Prestige-Suite ist für ein komfortables Leben konzipiert und verfügt über einen Sitzbereich mit Sofa zum Entspannen, eine große Whirlpool-Badewanne und eine separate Dusche mit erstklassigen Pflegeprodukten, eine voll ausgestattete Minibar, einen kostenlosen täglichen Wäscheservice und einen persönlichen Butlerservice. Die persönliche Kissenauswahl und die individuelle Klimatisierung sorgen für Ruhe und Entspannung. Zusätzliche Annehmlichkeiten wie Flachbildfernseher, Haartrockner und elektronischer Safe sind vorhanden.
NB: The photos, information and visuals presented are not contractually binding. The indicated itinerary and program may be modified without prior notice for technical reasons (decision of the captain).

Sailing itineraries

Phnom Penh
Embark in the late morning and lunch onboard. In the afternoon, you are free to further explore... see+ Phnom Penh. Alternatively, you can opt to go shopping or sample the city’s vibrant restaurants and bars. Pre-dinner cultural entertainment is provided on the sun deck as guests enjoy a performance by local children of Apsara, the Khmer national dance and other traditional folk dances. 
Activities: Includes: Demonstration of the Khmer national dance, see+
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Lunch
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Phnom Penh Long Khanh
Morning departing Phnom Penh to sail downstream to the Cambodia – Vietnam border. This morning we... see+ sail downstream to the border. Enjoy a leisurely cruise and take in the sights along the Mekong river. Some cultural activities are planned on board (introduction of tropical fruitS and fruit tasting, demonstration of Vietnamese spring roll making, introduction of traditional Cambodian costumes). In the evening, before dinner, there is a cocktail and sabering time hosted by our Captain. 
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Long Khanh My An Hung
In the morning you are taken by traditional sampans to the local island village of Hong Ngu in the... see+ Mekong Delta, close to the Vietnam-Cambodia border. Here, a large number of traditional Khmer scarves are woven in many village homes and exported to Cambodia. You have the opportunity to observe the weaving process passed down many generations. Some villagers are also embroidery artists and display their art for visitors to enjoy. The inhabitants of this rural area have only recently become familiar with western travellers and always offer a friendly welcome. Before returning to the sampans, guests can enjoy a walk around the beautiful evergreen island, stopping for a visit at the home of a local war veteran. After lunch on board, guests make the short journey from ship to shore by sampan, landing on the charming evergreen village of My An Hung, visiting a typical farming village on the Mekong delta, the My An Hung village. We walk through the verdant village, interact with villagers, enjoy fresh coconut in the garden… A local family would invite us for some honey tea and fruit while we enjoy the “don ca tai tu” folk music, followed by an impressive VOVINAM Vietnam Martial Arts performed by the teenagers of the village. 
Activities: Includes: Visit of the My An Hung village, Vietnamese martial arts demonstration, see+
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My An Hung Sa Dec Cai Be My Tho
Upon arrival in Sa Dec, your sampans return for a leisurely, scenic navigation of the narrow canals... see+ of the Mekong, where you will observe daily routines of the villagers en route to the historic town of Sa Dec. Then in the town of Sa Dec you visit the home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le, the inspiration of Marguerite Duras’ novel, L’Amant (The Lover), as well as the Chinese Temple Kien An Cung which was built in honor of the Huynh Thuy Le Family. On your itinerary is a walk through the town’s market, where you experience the sights, sounds, smells and provides you wonderful photo opportunities of the colorful fresh produce, meat, live fish and seafood for sale. In Cai Be, board the rowing boat with rower in conical hats for an enjoyable excursion along the lovely canals of the Mekong Delta with beautiful scenes. After finishing the rowing, the sampan will cruise on a tapestry of waterways bringing us to a cottage factory where industrious artisans produce rice paper, rice wine and popped rice. There’s a selection of postcards, souvenirs, and beautiful oil paintings on sale. Continue into the long and narrow canals of Cai Be towards Cau Xeo with many photo opportunities of rice barges, rice husking mills, water palm thatching cottages, temples, etc. along the cruise. On return to the ship, refresh and enjoy the sunset cruise towards My Tho Marina. In the evening, you gather in the Sun Deck in front of the lounge this evening for a Farewell reception with the entire crew, before enjoying a Vietnamese farewell dinner in the dining room. 
Activities: Includes: Excursion by sampan, Visit of a rice factory, see+
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My Tho Hô Chi Minh
Following breakfast, you say goodbye to the crew as you disembark the cruise ship and transfer to... see+ Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. 
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The price includes
Shipping costs
English-speaking guide
Coffee
Water
Tea
Soft-drinks, local beer and local spirits
House wine for lunch and dinner
WIFI
Tips for the crew
Shoe cleaning after excursions
Entrance fees
Tip for guides, drivers, sampan operators
Transfers from My Tho to Ho Chi Minh
The activities included in the program
Meals included in the program
The price does not include
Spa
Laundry
Souvenir shop purchases
Transfers outside included transportation as provided in the program
Flights
Premium wine and spirits
Meals not included in the program
Optional services
Flights not included in the program are available on request

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