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10-Day Meandering Majestic Mekong Cruise

10-Day Meandering Majestic Mekong Cruise

About This Cruise

Venture along the Cho Gao Canal before visiting the villagers of Ben Tre, My An Hung, and Gieng Island. Your journey will then take you to Cambodia, a country defined by its awe-inspiring religious temples. Witness the beauty of Angkor Ban, and learn about Cambodia’s revival from the Khmer Rouge

Who Is This Cruise For?

  • Couples

    Luxury service and a refined, unhurried atmosphere

  • Over 50s

    A gentle pace with daily excursions and no sea days

Type

River, Luxury

Ship

Emerald Harmony

Departure Date

28 December 2026

Cruise Line

Emerald Cruises

Duration

9 Nights

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Itinerary

Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City

Xin Chao and welcome to Vietnam. On arrival in Ho Chi Minh City, also known as Saigon, you’ll be transferred to downtown District 1 and meet at the Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera. Later, you’ll transfer to the Saigon Port to board your luxury Emerald Star-Ship, where you’ll be warmly welcomed on board by your captain and crew.After lunch, Emerald Harmony will cruise from the heart of the city down the Saigon River towards Ben Tre, in the Mekong Delta. This evening, enjoy a Welcome Dinner on board with your fellow guests and an informative port talk hosted by your Cruise Director.Please book your flight to arrive into Ho Chi Minh City prior to 08:30 AM.

Xin Chao and welcome to Vietnam. On arrival in Ho Chi Minh City, also known as Saigon, you’ll be transferred to downtown District 1 and meet at the Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera. Later, you’ll transfer to the Saigon Port to board your luxury Emerald Star-Ship, where you’ll be warmly welcomed on board by your captain and crew.After lunch, Emerald Harmony will cruise from the heart of the city down the Saigon River towards Ben Tre, in the Mekong Delta. This evening, enjoy a Welcome Dinner on board with your fellow guests and an informative port talk hosted by your Cruise Director.Please book your flight to arrive into Ho Chi Minh City prior to 08:30 AM.

This morning, you’ll cruise through the bustling Cho Gao Canal, one of the major arterial canals of Vietnam connecting Tien Giang Province in the Mekong Delta with Ho Chi Minh City. You’ll find this a fascinating sight, observing the heavy commercial traffic navigate this important waterway, where upwards of 1,800 vessels transit each day. During your morning of relaxation on board, soak up the ever-changing passing scenery, enjoy a refreshing dip in the infinity pool, or indulge in a spa treatment (at additional cost).Once on the Mekong River, this afternoon you’ll visit the rural Tan My Floating community, followed by a ride through local plantations to visit a mushroom farm, a fruit farm with sampling and a honey farm with local sweets. Later, you’ll cruise onwards to Sa Ðéc, a Mekong Delta hidden gem. Included ExcursionVisit the Thoi Binh hamlet and its authentic farming and fishing communities

Vietnam

Ben Tre

This morning, you’ll cruise through the bustling Cho Gao Canal, one of the major arterial canals of Vietnam connecting Tien Giang Province in the Mekong Delta with Ho Chi Minh City. You’ll find this a fascinating sight, observing the heavy commercial traffic navigate this important waterway, where upwards of 1,800 vessels transit each day. During your morning of relaxation on board, soak up the ever-changing passing scenery, enjoy a refreshing dip in the infinity pool, or indulge in a spa treatment (at additional cost).Once on the Mekong River, this afternoon you’ll visit the rural Tan My Floating community, followed by a ride through local plantations to visit a mushroom farm, a fruit farm with sampling and a honey farm with local sweets. Later, you’ll cruise onwards to Sa Ðéc, a Mekong Delta hidden gem. Included ExcursionVisit the Thoi Binh hamlet and its authentic farming and fishing communities

Vietnam

Sa Déc

This morning is a leisurely cruise to Sa Ðéc.Later this afternoon, take a short ride on a sampan to arrive in Sa Ðéc, a delightful old provincial city in the heart of the Mekong Delta. Enjoy a walking tour around town with a visit to the home of local resident, Mr. Huynh Thuy Le, who inspired Marguerite Duras’ novel L’Amant (‘The Lover,’), and the town’s bustling central market to peruse its varied produce.Afterwards return to Emerald Harmony by sampan to anchor for the night.Included ExcursionVisit the home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le and the bustling Sa Ðéc markets

Vietnam

My An Hung

After a short sail with breakfast, transfer ashore by sampan to explore the village life on My An Hung Island. Recognised as a cultural and historical destination, this small village in rural Vietnam specialises in red-hot chilli and peppers. For today’s EmeraldPLUS experience, enjoy some local folk singing during the visit to this charming riverine community.After returning to Emerald Harmony, enjoy an afternoon cruise to Gieng Island.Included ExcursionVisit My An Hung Village EmeraldPLUSListen to local folk singing in My An Hung

Vietnam

Giêng Island

Locally known as ‘Mango Island,’ Cu Lao Gieng is a small, picturesque island untouched by tourism, located along the upper Mekong River. Travel by local motorcycle rickshaw through the island’s villages to visit families who work in various local industries, including mango farming, various types of boat construction and a factory that produces temple incense sticks.The afternoon is yours to enjoy at leisure on board as we cruise to Tan Chau. Upon arrival and for today’s EmeraldPLUS experience, delight in a traditional Lion Dance performance on the Sun Deck of Emerald Harmony.Included ExcursionVisit local industries in Gieng IslandEmeraldPLUSLion Dance performance on board Emerald Harmony

Vietnam

Tân Châu

In Tan Chau, embark on a sampan ride to Evergreen Island for a walk through a local village, affording an insightful glimpse into the ‘Delta farming community'. You’ll then reboard your sampan returning to Tan Chau for a visit to a local Cao Dai Temple. Cao Dai is a syncretic, monotheistic religion established in Tây Ninh, Southern Vietnam, in 1926. At the temple, you can learn more about the hybrid of philosophies that form the basis of this fascinating and complex religion. Afterwards, take a ride in a Xe Loi, a local form of Cyclo unique to the Mekong Delta, back to your sampan and return to Emerald Harmony. Back on board your Emerald Star-Ship, you’ll cruise towards the border between Vietnam and Cambodia.Included ExcursionVisit to Evergreen Island, a Cao Dai Temple visit and Xe Loi ride

In Tan Chau, embark on a sampan ride to Evergreen Island for a walk through a local village, affording an insightful glimpse into the ‘Delta farming community'. You’ll then reboard your sampan returning to Tan Chau for a visit to a local Cao Dai Temple. Cao Dai is a syncretic, monotheistic religion established in Tây Ninh, Southern Vietnam, in 1926. At the temple, you can learn more about the hybrid of philosophies that form the basis of this fascinating and complex religion. Afterwards, take a ride in a Xe Loi, a local form of Cyclo unique to the Mekong Delta, back to your sampan and return to Emerald Harmony. Back on board your Emerald Star-Ship, you’ll cruise towards the border between Vietnam and Cambodia.Included ExcursionVisit to Evergreen Island, a Cao Dai Temple visit and Xe Loi ride

Cambodia

Phnom Penh

Welcome to Cambodia. Today, you’ll awake in Cambodia’s capital, Phnom Penh. Known as the ‘Pearl of Asia’ during the French Indochina-era, this city was almost entirely evacuated by the Khmer Rouge regime in 1975. This morning, learn about the Khmer Rouge and the darkest days of Cambodia’s history. A short drive takes you to the Killing Fields at Choeung Ek, where you can stroll through the fields and visit the memorial, understanding more about the country’s sombre chapter.Afterwards, visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (infamously known as ‘S-21’), a former school converted to the Khmer Rouge’s main prison and torture headquarters. Spend the afternoon as you please, either joining one of our Emerald DiscoverMORE excursions, visiting the Central Market located at in the heart of Phnom Penh, or simply relaxing on board Emerald Harmony.This evening, as part of your EmeraldPLUS experience, you’ll enjoy an evening remork (local Tuk-Tuk) excursion through Phnom Penh, admiring the glittering city lights.Included ExcursionKilling Fields at Choeung Ek and Tuol Sleng Genocide MuseumEmeraldPLUSPhnom Penh by night on a remork (Tuk-Tuk) tourDiscoverMOREA silk farm tour at Koh Oknha Tei (extra expense)DiscoverMORECraft Beer Adventure by remork (extra expense)DiscoverMORESamai Distillery (extra expense)

Cambodia

Phnom Penh

In the morning visit the majestic Royal Palace, captivating with its French-inspired gardens and Silver Pagoda. Once back on board, as part of your EmeraldPLUS experience, you’ll enjoy a cultural performance by the Cambodian Student and Children’s Organisation. After lunch set sail from Phnom Penh and enjoy an afternoon of relaxed cruising as you continue further up the Mekong River to Angkor Ban.Included ExcursionVisit to the Royal PalaceEmeraldPLUSCultural Performance by the Cambodian Student and Children’s Organisation

Cambodia

Angkor Ban

In the morning visit the majestic Royal Palace, captivating with its French-inspired gardens and Silver Pagoda. Once back on board, as part of your EmeraldPLUS experience, you’ll enjoy a cultural performance by the Cambodian Student and Children’s Organisation. After lunch set sail from Phnom Penh and enjoy an afternoon of relaxed cruising as you continue further up the Mekong River to Angkor Ban.Included ExcursionVisit to the Royal PalaceEmeraldPLUSCultural Performance by the Cambodian Student and Children’s Organisation

Cambodia

Angkor Ban

In Angkor Ban, explore its historical rural wooden houses which survived the Khmer Rouge. In the village temple, partake in an alm’s ceremony, learn how to pray in a Buddhist pagoda and receive a traditional Buddhist blessing from the temple’s resident monks from as part of your EmeraldPLUS experience. Afterwards set sail to your final destination, Peam Chi Korng located further upstream on the Mekong River.Included ExcursionWalk around the historical village of Angkor BanEmeraldPLUSA traditional Buddhist Monk blessing

Cambodia

Peam Chi Kang

In Angkor Ban, explore its historical rural wooden houses which survived the Khmer Rouge. In the village temple, partake in an alm’s ceremony, learn how to pray in a Buddhist pagoda and receive a traditional Buddhist blessing from the temple’s resident monks from as part of your EmeraldPLUS experience. Afterwards set sail to your final destination, Peam Chi Korng located further upstream on the Mekong River.Included ExcursionWalk around the historical village of Angkor BanEmeraldPLUSA traditional Buddhist Monk blessing

Cambodia

Peam Chi Kang

Disembark Emerald Harmony in the morning and transfer back to Phnom Penh airport for your onward flight.Please book your flight to depart out of Phnom Penh after 01:30 PM.Rivers and waterways are subject to variations in water levels. While every effort is made to adhere to the planned itinerary, changes in river conditions, ad hoc local government regulations or local festivities may require journey modifications. These will be made based on the advice of local authorities or for safety reasons. Hotels are indicative and are subject to change.

Overview

Venture along the Cho Gao Canal before visiting the villagers of Ben Tre, My An Hung, and Gieng Island. Your journey will then take you to Cambodia, a country defined by its awe-inspiring religious temples. Witness the beauty of Angkor Ban, and learn about Cambodia’s revival from the Khmer Rouge

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Suite

Owner's One-bedroom Suite

At 42m², this truly spectacular suite boasts separate bedroom and lounge areas, a luxurious en–suite bathroom and a queen– size or twin–style bed, plus a private terrace, with an additional space of 30m2 complete with a hot tub.

Your suite includes:

  • Private terrace with hot tub
  • Separate bedroom and lounge area
  • Bathroom with shower, indulgent toiletries, hairdryer, complimentary bathrobes and slippers to use while on board
  • Walk–in wardrobe
  • Complimentary in–suite mini–bar, restocked daily with wine, beer and soft drinks
  • Complimentary Nespresso™ machine
  • Complimentary Wi–Fi
  • Queen–size or twin hotel–style beds
  • Pillow menu
  • Bodia toiletries
  • Telephone
  • Alarm clock
  • Hairdryer
  • Safe for your valuables
  • Individual climate control
  • Flat–screen TV and infotainment system
  • Continental breakfast, pre–dinner canapés and after–dinner sweet treats served in your suite
  • Four items of laundry a day

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Grand Balcony Suite

Beautifully appointed with an indoor balcony, these luxurious suites reach 37m² and host a separate bedroom and lounge. Guests staying in these suites can enjoy the opulent surrounds of the en–suite bathroom, as well as breakfast, canapés and after–dinner treats.

Your suite includes:

  • Indoor balcony with open–air system and separate door to close from living room
  • Separate bedroom and lounge area
  • Bathroom with shower, indulgent toiletries, hairdryer, complimentary bathrobes and slippers to use while on board
  • Walk–in wardrobe 
  • Complimentary in–suite mini–bar, restocked daily with wine, beer and soft drinks
  • Complimentary Nespresso™ machine
  • Bedside table
  • Complimentary Wi–Fi
  • Queen–size or twin hotel–style beds
  • Pillow menu
  • Bodia toiletries
  • Telephone
  • Alarm clock
  • Hairdryer
  • Safe for your valuables
  • Individual climate control
  • Flat–screen TV and infotainment system
  • Continental breakfast, pre–dinner canapés and after–dinner sweet treats served in your suite
  • Two items of laundry a day

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Suite

Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

With an indoor balcony and drop-down window, enjoy ever- changing views. Reaching 25m², relax and unwind in your spacious suite sleeping soundly in your queen–size or twin hotel style bed.

Your suite includes:

  • Indoor balcony with open–air system
  • Bathroom with shower, indulgent toiletries, hairdryer, complimentary bathrobes and slippers to use while on board
  • Complimentary Wi–Fi
  • Queen–size or twin hotel–style beds
  • Bodia toiletries
  • Telephone
  • Alarm clock
  • Hairdryer
  • Safe for your valuables
  • Individual climate control
  • Flat–screen TV and infotainment system
  • Mini–bar

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Outside

Emerald Stateroom

Providing excellent value for money, staterooms boast ample space of 23m². Enjoy your time in your home–away–from–home, with everything you could possibly need in which to relax.

Your stateroom includes:

  • Port–hole window
  • Bathroom with shower, indulgent toiletries, hairdryer, complimentary bathrobes and slippers to use while on board
  • Complimentary Wi–Fi
  • Queen–size or twin hotel–style beds
  • Bodia toiletries
  • Telephone
  • Alarm clock
  • Hairdryer
  • Safe for your valuables
  • Individual climate control
  • Flat–screen TV and infotainment system
  • Mini–bar

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Reflections Restaurant

Our premiere on board dining spot

With open seating and elegant design, our Reflections Restaurant sets the benchmark in on board dining across our fleet of boutique Star-Ships throughout Europe and Southeast Asia. Here, savour delightful chef-prepared meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with dishes inspired by local flavours and a few favourites you may recognise from home.

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The Terrace

Dine alfresco

A beautifully decked area in the forward of our European Star-Ships, The Terrace provides a lovely retreat from which to enjoy a light snack or refreshing drink. Depending on the ship, this partly indoor and outdoor space is a spectacular vantage point from which to soak up the scenery, whatever the weather. This peaceful setting is also a great spot to enjoy a drink as the wonders of the landscape pass by.

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Healthy Dining

The freshest ingredients
Dine on delectable meals made with fresh, locally sourced produce.

Lunch with a view
Enjoy healthy meals while soaking in the stunning views and fresh air.

A range of dietary options
Sample amazing vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free meal options^. ^Please inform your crew of any dietary requirements.

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Lounge, Bar

Horizon Bar & Lounge

Enjoy a regional beer, glass of wine, cocktail or mocktail in the Asian-inspired surrounds of the Horizon Bar & Lounge. Dark wooden interior and indigenous plants create an authentic environment. And, of course, delicious teas and coffees are always available.

Our bar tenders are experts when it comes to mixing up delicious cocktails, and we’ve sourced the best local and international wines and beers, all complimentary with lunch and dinner. Also available are a delicious selection of mocktails, created using local flavours, like lemongrass and tamarind.

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Lounge

Lotus Lounge

On our Emerald Harmony Star-Ship, we have introduced the Lotus Lounge, where dark wooden tones and muted colours relax you as you sail towards your next destination. Located at the front of the Vista Deck, nibbles and snacks will be available here throughout the day, as well as teas and coffees. Watch the endless horizons unfold as you sip your favourite drink and nibble something delicious.

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Pool Deck, Sun Deck

Sun & Pool Deck

These truly remarkable spaces have been designed with your total relaxation in mind. Take a refreshing dip in the pool on warm days, before enjoying a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks from the bar. Sit back and relax in one of the comfortable chairs or sun loungers in the open-air space, or take shelter from the sun, as the river breeze invigorates you.

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Sun Deck, Activity

Games Area

During downtime on-board Emerald Harmony, feel free to enjoy our games area and golf putting green. It’s the perfect way to enjoy the scenery while you challenge new-found friends.

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Reception, Atrium

Reception and Atrium

If you want to purchase a drinks package, enquire about a DiscoverMORE excursion or simply catch-up with our friendly crew, you’ll always receive a warm welcome in our on-board reception area.
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Pool

Pool Deck

These truly remarkable spaces have been designed with your total relaxation in mind. Take a refreshing dip in the pool on warm days, before enjoying a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks from the bar. Sit back and relax in one of the comfortable chairs or sun loungers in the open-air space, or take shelter from the sun, as the river breeze invigorates you.

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Spa, Gym

Wellness Area

A relaxing space dedicated to mind, body, and soul. Stay active on board with a fitness session in the well-equipped gym, or indulge in a blissful range of Asian-inspired therapies and treatments.

Salon

Hairdressers

In need of a quick trim during your travels? You can treat yourself at any point during your cruise with our dedicated hairdressers – perfect if you’re looking to get spruced up for a special evening.