Majestic Mekong Cruise

About This Cruise

Cruise through Vietnam and Cambodia along the Mekong River and its tributaries, discovering remote islands and villages along the way.

Type

Ship

RV Lotus

Departure Date

31 August 2027

Cruise Line

Travelmarvel

Duration

7 Nights

Select Your Cabin Type

Itinerary

Day 1

August 31, 2027

Siem Reap, Cambodia

Day 1

August 31, 2027

Kampong Cham, Cambodia

Day 1

August 31, 2027

Angkor Ban, Cambodia

Day 2

September 1, 2027

Angkor Ban, Cambodia

Day 2

September 1, 2027

Oknha Tey Village, Cambodia

Day 3

September 2, 2027

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Day 3

September 2, 2027

Oudong, Cambodia

Day 3

September 2, 2027

Koh Chen, Cambodia

Day 4

September 3, 2027

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Day 5

September 4, 2027

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Day 5

September 4, 2027

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Day 5

September 4, 2027

Tân Châu, Vietnam

Day 6

September 5, 2027

Tân Châu, Vietnam

Day 6

September 5, 2027

Sa Déc, Vietnam

Day 7

September 6, 2027

Sa Déc, Vietnam

Day 7

September 6, 2027

Cái Bè, Vietnam

Day 7

September 6, 2027

My Tho, Vietnam

Day 8

September 7, 2027

My Tho, Vietnam

Day 8

September 7, 2027

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Cambodia

Siem Reap

Upon arrival, be met at the airport and transferred to ship registration. Journey to Kampong Cham, where you will join your Mekong River cruise. Step aboard and familiarise yourself with your suite before sitting down to lunch as you cruise towards Angkor Ban. Spend the afternoon enjoying an Insider Experience before returning to your ship for a Welcome Dinner on board this evening.Insider Experience – Tuk Tuk RideHop on a tuk tuk and explore the agricultural island of Koh Pen. Travel along the shaded lanes and past wooden stilted houses, tucked among palm and sandalwood trees. 

Cambodia

Kampong Cham

Upon arrival, be met at the airport and transferred to ship registration. Journey to Kampong Cham, where you will join your Mekong River cruise. Step aboard and familiarise yourself with your suite before sitting down to lunch as you cruise towards Angkor Ban. Spend the afternoon enjoying an Insider Experience before returning to your ship for a Welcome Dinner on board this evening.Insider Experience – Tuk Tuk RideHop on a tuk tuk and explore the agricultural island of Koh Pen. Travel along the shaded lanes and past wooden stilted houses, tucked among palm and sandalwood trees. 

Cambodia

Angkor Ban

Upon arrival, be met at the airport and transferred to ship registration. Journey to Kampong Cham, where you will join your Mekong River cruise. Step aboard and familiarise yourself with your suite before sitting down to lunch as you cruise towards Angkor Ban. Spend the afternoon enjoying an Insider Experience before returning to your ship for a Welcome Dinner on board this evening.Insider Experience – Tuk Tuk RideHop on a tuk tuk and explore the agricultural island of Koh Pen. Travel along the shaded lanes and past wooden stilted houses, tucked among palm and sandalwood trees. 

Cambodia

Angkor Ban

Start your day with a tour of Angkor Ban by foot. Nicknamed the 'Lucky Village', Angkor Ban is one of the few rural villages in Cambodia that escaped destruction from the Khmer Rouge regime. Stroll through town and see wooden houses, some over a century old. Return to your ship and continue cruising along the lush banks of the Mekong River to Oknha Tey (Oknha Tei), or Silk Island. Disembark and discover the village, renowned for its silk weaving traditions.

Cambodia

Oknha Tey Village

Start your day with a tour of Angkor Ban by foot. Nicknamed the 'Lucky Village', Angkor Ban is one of the few rural villages in Cambodia that escaped destruction from the Khmer Rouge regime. Stroll through town and see wooden houses, some over a century old. Return to your ship and continue cruising along the lush banks of the Mekong River to Oknha Tey (Oknha Tei), or Silk Island. Disembark and discover the village, renowned for its silk weaving traditions.

Cambodia

Phnom Penh

Begin your morning with an excursion by road to Oudong, Cambodia’s former royal capital, where a memorable Insider Experience awaits. En route back to Phnom Penh, take a leisurely walk through the village of Koh Chen. Stop to visit the open-air copperware workshops and witness the skills of the artisans. Return to the ship and enjoy a free afternoon in Phnom Penh, or enhance your time by choosing one of our select experiences.Insider Experience – Buddhist Blessing CeremonyTake part in a traditional Buddhist blessing ceremony to wish you good luck, health and safe journey, led by resident monks at a monastery in Oudong.Enhance Your Journey – Hands-On Cooking WorkshopMeet your chef and visit a local market to select fruits, spices and other local ingredients before learning how to prepare authentic Khmer dishes.Enhance Your Journey – Phnom Penh by CycloExplore Phnom Penh by cyclo, taking in sights such as Independence Square, the Royal Palace, trendy cafes, boutiques, local markets and pagodas.Enhance Your Journey – Phnom Penh by Tuk TukDiscover Phnom Penh by tuk tuk, passing sights like Wat Phnom, the Phnom Penh Post Office, U.S. Embassy, Raffles Hotel, and Royal Railway Station. Ride along Pasteur Street, the Central Market, and Phsar Tapang. Stop to walk around the Independence Monument and statue of King Norodom Sihanouk, then continue past NagaWorld, the Royal Palace and Sisowath Quay.

Cambodia

Oudong

Begin your morning with an excursion by road to Oudong, Cambodia’s former royal capital, where a memorable Insider Experience awaits. En route back to Phnom Penh, take a leisurely walk through the village of Koh Chen. Stop to visit the open-air copperware workshops and witness the skills of the artisans. Return to the ship and enjoy a free afternoon in Phnom Penh, or enhance your time by choosing one of our select experiences.Insider Experience – Buddhist Blessing CeremonyTake part in a traditional Buddhist blessing ceremony to wish you good luck, health and safe journey, led by resident monks at a monastery in Oudong.Enhance Your Journey – Hands-On Cooking WorkshopMeet your chef and visit a local market to select fruits, spices and other local ingredients before learning how to prepare authentic Khmer dishes.Enhance Your Journey – Phnom Penh by CycloExplore Phnom Penh by cyclo, taking in sights such as Independence Square, the Royal Palace, trendy cafes, boutiques, local markets and pagodas.Enhance Your Journey – Phnom Penh by Tuk TukDiscover Phnom Penh by tuk tuk, passing sights like Wat Phnom, the Phnom Penh Post Office, U.S. Embassy, Raffles Hotel, and Royal Railway Station. Ride along Pasteur Street, the Central Market, and Phsar Tapang. Stop to walk around the Independence Monument and statue of King Norodom Sihanouk, then continue past NagaWorld, the Royal Palace and Sisowath Quay.

Cambodia

Koh Chen

Begin your morning with an excursion by road to Oudong, Cambodia’s former royal capital, where a memorable Insider Experience awaits. En route back to Phnom Penh, take a leisurely walk through the village of Koh Chen. Stop to visit the open-air copperware workshops and witness the skills of the artisans. Return to the ship and enjoy a free afternoon in Phnom Penh, or enhance your time by choosing one of our select experiences.Insider Experience – Buddhist Blessing CeremonyTake part in a traditional Buddhist blessing ceremony to wish you good luck, health and safe journey, led by resident monks at a monastery in Oudong.Enhance Your Journey – Hands-On Cooking WorkshopMeet your chef and visit a local market to select fruits, spices and other local ingredients before learning how to prepare authentic Khmer dishes.Enhance Your Journey – Phnom Penh by CycloExplore Phnom Penh by cyclo, taking in sights such as Independence Square, the Royal Palace, trendy cafes, boutiques, local markets and pagodas.Enhance Your Journey – Phnom Penh by Tuk TukDiscover Phnom Penh by tuk tuk, passing sights like Wat Phnom, the Phnom Penh Post Office, U.S. Embassy, Raffles Hotel, and Royal Railway Station. Ride along Pasteur Street, the Central Market, and Phsar Tapang. Stop to walk around the Independence Monument and statue of King Norodom Sihanouk, then continue past NagaWorld, the Royal Palace and Sisowath Quay.

Cambodia

Phnom Penh

Start the day with a sobering excursion to the Killing Fields and the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, where you will learn about Cambodia's Khmer Rouge regime, as well as the resilience of the Cambodian people. Take a moment to pay your respects at the Memorial Stupa, a monument erected in memory of the thousands of people who lost their lives. After lunch, admire the striking white and gold Khmer architecture of the Royal Palace, which was built in 1866. Head inside the glorious Silver Pagoda – named after its floors, which are designed with 5,000 silver tiles. The remainder of the afternoon is at your leisure. You may wish to head to the Russian Market for souvenirs, the Central Market where you can try the local delicacy of fried tarantula and crickets, or simply stay on board and enjoy the facilities and service.

Cambodia

Phnom Penh

Relax on board as your ship cruises to the Vietnamese border. While border formalities are carried out, enjoy the onboard presentations and demonstrations. Cross into Vietnam and cruise into the riverside town of Tan Chau. 

Relax on board as your ship cruises to the Vietnamese border. While border formalities are carried out, enjoy the onboard presentations and demonstrations. Cross into Vietnam and cruise into the riverside town of Tan Chau. 

Vietnam

Tân Châu

Relax on board as your ship cruises to the Vietnamese border. While border formalities are carried out, enjoy the onboard presentations and demonstrations. Cross into Vietnam and cruise into the riverside town of Tan Chau. 

Vietnam

Tân Châu

Travel along the tributaries around Tan Chau by small boat, then go ashore for a rickshaw tour. Weave through rambling laneways past shops and friendly locals before visiting a local rattan weaving workshop. Later, step back in time during a visit to Vinh Hoa, also known as Evergreen Island. Take the opportunity to witness traditional Vietnamese farming practices, then head back to the ship and continue cruising towards the quaint town of Sa Dec.

Vietnam

Sa Déc

Travel along the tributaries around Tan Chau by small boat, then go ashore for a rickshaw tour. Weave through rambling laneways past shops and friendly locals before visiting a local rattan weaving workshop. Later, step back in time during a visit to Vinh Hoa, also known as Evergreen Island. Take the opportunity to witness traditional Vietnamese farming practices, then head back to the ship and continue cruising towards the quaint town of Sa Dec.

Vietnam

Sa Déc

Pass floating fish farms as you take a boat ride to Sa Dec, then explore the colourful market on foot. Continue past crumbling waterside mansions to the home of Mr Huynh Thuy Le, who inspired the French writer Marguerite Duras' novel, L'Amant. Return to the ship for a delicious lunch while you cruise towards Cai Be, where a local boat will take you into the riverside town. Step ashore to visit the French gothic Cai Be Church, as well as a rice paper and coconut candy manufacturer. Tonight, enjoy a special Farewell Dinner on board as you cruise towards your final stop, My Tho.

Vietnam

Cái Bè

Pass floating fish farms as you take a boat ride to Sa Dec, then explore the colourful market on foot. Continue past crumbling waterside mansions to the home of Mr Huynh Thuy Le, who inspired the French writer Marguerite Duras' novel, L'Amant. Return to the ship for a delicious lunch while you cruise towards Cai Be, where a local boat will take you into the riverside town. Step ashore to visit the French gothic Cai Be Church, as well as a rice paper and coconut candy manufacturer. Tonight, enjoy a special Farewell Dinner on board as you cruise towards your final stop, My Tho.

Vietnam

My Tho

Pass floating fish farms as you take a boat ride to Sa Dec, then explore the colourful market on foot. Continue past crumbling waterside mansions to the home of Mr Huynh Thuy Le, who inspired the French writer Marguerite Duras' novel, L'Amant. Return to the ship for a delicious lunch while you cruise towards Cai Be, where a local boat will take you into the riverside town. Step ashore to visit the French gothic Cai Be Church, as well as a rice paper and coconut candy manufacturer. Tonight, enjoy a special Farewell Dinner on board as you cruise towards your final stop, My Tho.

Vietnam

My Tho

Disembark at My Tho port today and travel by coach to Ho Chi Minh City. In due time, transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for your onward flight.

Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City

Disembark at My Tho port today and travel by coach to Ho Chi Minh City. In due time, transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for your onward flight.

Overview

Cruise through Vietnam and Cambodia along the Mekong River and its tributaries, discovering remote islands and villages along the way. Visit a Buddhist monastery and partake in a blessing by the monks. Marvel at the culture and history of the temples of Angkor Wat, explore an agricultural island by tuk tuk, and enjoy authentic experiences throughout your journey.

Suite

Mekong Suite

Elevate your cruise to new heights with a stay in one of the ship’s two Mekong Suites. At 58 square metres, the magnificent suites include all the amenities of the other suites, while additionally boasting a large outdoor terrace, entertainment area, king bed, two en suites and a whirlpool spa bath.

Category: Mekong | Deck: Sadec | Cabin Size: 624 sq. ft./58 sq. m.

Suite

Sadec Suite

Nestled in a prime location on the Upper Deck, the Sadec Twin Balcony Suites offer the same amenities of Deluxe Twin Balcony Suites with an even larger living space, plus an en suite featuring a spa bath.

Category: Sadec | Deck: Sadec | Cabin Size: 290 sq. ft./26.9 sq. m.

Suite

Deluxe Twin Balcony Suite

The RV Lotus’ Deluxe Twin Balcony Suites feature both indoor and outdoor balconies to savour unobstructed, sweeping views from the privacy of your suite, plus premium amenities including a mini bar, desk, wardrobe, flatscreen TV, climate control and an en suite with a shower.

Category: A, B+, B & C | Deck: Tonle & Saigon | Cabin Size: 226 sq. ft./21 sq. m.

international

Mekong Restaurant

The air-conditioned Mekong Restaurant offers the chance to indulge in local and international dishes expertly prepared by your chef, including traditional Vietnamese noodles as well as grilled chicken or pasta alfredo.

Sun Deck

Sun Deck

After a busy day of sightseeing, head out to the Sun Deck, where a large outdoor swimming pool and reclining lounges offer the perfect place to relax. Order a cool drink from the bar and savour it while looking out at the passing scenery along the Mekong.

Lounge

Saigon Lounge

Escape to the air-conditioned Saigon Lounge & Bar, a great place to while away your onboard leisure time. Order a drink, sit back and enjoy a selection of books, games and DVDs available for everyone.

Activity

Onboard Entertainment

There’s never a dull moment aboard. Attend lectures by local guides on Cambodian and Vietnamese culture and history. Watch a fruit-carving demonstration by the ship’s executive chef. Experience an evening of Khmer folk song and dance.

Spa

Spa

If you’re looking to pamper yourself during your Mekong River cruise, you don’t need to go very far. The RV Lotus (formerly RV Apsara) features an onboard spa, where you can unwind after a long day of exploring with a relaxing treatment.