Welcome aboard the Mekong Princess, where the river becomes memory.

Luxury cruise on the Mekong - From Ho Chi Minh to Siem Reap

A river with a thousand faces: welcome to the Mekong
The Mekong, South-East Asia's living artery, invites you on an immersive exploration, far from the beaten track. From bustling Ho Chi Minh City to the thousand-year-old heritage of the Khmer temples, the cruise aboard the Mekong Princess is much more than an itinerary - it's a spellbinding tale, an emotional journey punctuated by rare encounters and eternal landscapes.

Aboard the Mekong Princesselegance and intimacy on the water
As soon as you board, you'll be greeted by a cosy atmosphere: a fresh towel, a welcome drink and sincere smiles. With its spacious cabins, panoramic lounges, spa and gourmet restaurant, the Mekong Princess is a floating haven where every detail has been thought out for your comfort. With just a few suites, this luxury boat on a human scale promises an intimate and refined cruise.

Authentic ports of call and deep cultural immersion
Each day offers its share of unforgettable discoveries: in Bến Tre, you can sample traditional sweets in a coconut candy factory. In Cái Răng, you can explore a floating market at dawn, to the ancestral rhythm of river trade. In Hồng Ngự, a little-known border village, weavers introduce you to the art of Khmer krama. Away from the crowds, these encounters are sincere, sometimes even poignant, as in Choeung Ek, a place of memory in Cambodia.

Rare moments on the water
The journey also offers moments when time seems to stand still: open-air cooking demonstrations, massages on the upper deck, tropical fruit tastings as dawn breaks... And when evening comes, apsara dancers bring Khmer legends to life in a ballet of grace and silence. Each day celebrates the beauty and resilience of the peoples of the Mekong.

Phnom Penh, Angkor Ban, Kampong Cham: the soul of Cambodia revealed
In Phnom Penh, you visit the National Museum and its archaeological treasures, relics of the Khmer Empire. Then comes Angkor Ban, one of the few villages to have escaped the destruction of the Khmer Rouge. Here you will meet local families, visit centuries-old houses and attend Buddhist prayers in a peaceful temple. Finally, after a last night on the water, your cruise ends in Kampong Cham, before an overland transfer to Siem Reap, at the gateway to Angkor.

🛳️ Day 1 - Embarkation in Ho Chi Minh & first sail

• Welcome at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City by our guide.

• Private transfer to Saigon port.

• Boarding of the Mekong Princess A welcome drink, a fresh towel and settling into your cabin.

• Sail away through the winding canals of the Mekong Delta.

• First gourmet dinner on board.

• Night on board on the Mekong.

🌴 Day 2 - Bến Tre: traditional crafts and palm forests

• Wake up in Bến Tre, Vietnam's coconut capital.

• Transfer in xe lam (traditional vehicle) through the villages.

• Visit to a traditional coconut candy workshop.

• Ride sampan on canals shaded by water palms.

• Back on board for lunch.

• Afternoon sailing and relaxation on board.

• Massage or cocktail in the lounge at the end of the day.

• Night on board.

🥥 Day 3 - Cái Răng & Hồng Ngự: floating markets and Khmer weaving

• Departure at dawn by sampan to Cái Răngthe delta's famous floating market.

• Discover the traditions of river trade: fresh fruit, vegetables, hoop ships.

• Taste fresh coconut and tropical fruit on board.

• Return for lunch.

• In the afternoon, stopover at Hồng Ngựa craft village near Cambodia.

• Visit to a weaving workshop krama (traditional Khmer scarf).

• Meet the locals and visit a Hòa Hảo temple.

• Sailing towards the Cambodian border.

• Cooking demonstration in the evening by the chef on board.

• Night on board.

🌅 Day 4 - Crossing into Cambodia & relaxing on the river

• Peaceful morning as you go through the border formalities.

• Tropical fruit tasting on the sun deck (mangosteen, rambutan, lychee).

• Relaxing activities on board: massage, reading, lounging.

• Lunch on board.

• Arrival in Phnom Penh in the late afternoon.

• Free time to wander around or relax on the boat.

• Overnight at the quayside in Phnom Penh.

🏛️ Day 5 - Phnom Penh: history, memory and Khmer grace

• Morning: cyclo-pousse tour of National Museum (treasures from the Angkorian period).

• Afternoon: excursion to Choeung Ek memorial (Killing Fields).

• Free time in town: markets, temples, or return on board to relax.

• Evening on board with traditional Apsaras show and folk dances.

• Khmer-style dinner.

• Overnight in Phnom Penh.

🙏 Day 6 - Angkor Ban: authentic Cambodia

• Early departure for Angkor BanThe village has remained untouched since colonial times.

• Visit the local temple and listen to Buddhist prayers by the monks.

• Meeting with a Cambodian family The visit: discussions and a tour of the wooden house on stilts.

• Back on board for lunch.

• Last evening sailing under the stars.

• Overnight on board, moored near Kampong Cham.

🍍 Day 7 - Disembarkation at Kampong Cham & road to Siem Reap

• Buffet breakfast in the Indochine restaurant: tropical fruit, pastries, local dishes.

• Disembarkation in Kampong Cham.

• Overland coach transfer to Siem Reap (approx. 4 hours).

• Scheduled arrival at your hotel in Siem Reap around noon.

• The cruise ends, but the journey continues...

📍 Destination information :

The Mekong is one of the world's most mythical rivers. It flows through six countries, including Vietnam and Cambodia, offering an unrivalled diversity of landscapes, cultures and lifestyles. The Mekong delta, in the south of Vietnam, is a fertile and vibrant aquatic labyrinth. Further north, Cambodia reveals a spiritual and poignant face, marked by the Khmer heritage and a painful recent history. To travel the Mekong is to discover a world in perpetual motion, between tradition and rebirth.