Mekong Navigator

Late Morning

• Embark on the ship and enjoy lunch onboard.

Afternoon

• Guests are free to explore Phnom Penh at their leisure.
  • Options include shopping or sampling the city’s vibrant restaurants and bars.
  • A scheduled shuttle coach with a local guide is provided from the Port to the Central Market for your shopping time.

Evening

• Pre-dinner cultural entertainment on the Sun Deck.
• Enjoy a performance by local children showcasing Apsara, the Khmer national dance, along with other traditional folk dances.

Morning

• After breakfast on board, Tuk Tuk drivers will meet you at the pier for an exciting morning tour of the best sites in Phnom Penh.
• Enjoy a gentle ride along the riverfront to the Royal Palace complex, the official residence of the King of Cambodia.
• Take a leisurely walk through the grounds, visiting the Throne Hall and Moonlight Pavilion.
• Explore the famous Silver Pagoda, home to Cambodia’s Emerald Buddha and the Maitreya Buddha, encrusted with over 9,000 diamonds.
• Your Tuk Tuk will be waiting to take you on a short ride to the open-air National Museum.
• This is Cambodia’s largest museum of cultural history, featuring one of the world’s largest collections of Khmer art and ceramics, as well as Angkorian and pre-Angkorian artifacts excavated from the Angkor Temple complex and other areas around Cambodia.

Afternoon

• Return to the ship and enjoy a free afternoon in Phnom Penh.

Morning

• Explore the temple complex built in 1840, featuring wooden structures renovated in 1998.
• Discover the emerald statue found during renovations, believed to be over 180 years old, which gave the temple its second name, Wat KeoMoni Chort (Emerald).
• Admire the two Golden Buddhist Columns (53 meters tall) and the two temples: the north temple, Preah Keo Preah Kor, and the south temple, BakSei Chamkrong (which was destroyed by a landslide in 2020).
• Enjoy wandering around the temple complex and proceed to the Main Pagoda.
• Receive a traditional water blessing from local monks upon entering the beautiful and colorful Main Pagoda.

Afternoon

• Explore the charming rural village of Opopel, with its stilted houses and grazing Brahim cows seeking shade under banana trees.
• Experience the rhythm of rural life and visit a local family to learn about their lifestyle.
• Join children in a local school, providing a glimpse into a typical Cambodian school day.
• Take a leisurely stroll through the village, capturing photos of this timeless place.
• Make a brief stop at the local monastery on your way back.

Evening

• Gather on the Sun Deck in front of the Le Salon Lounge for a Farewell Reception with the entire crew.
• Enjoy a Cambodian Farewell Dinner in the Le Marche Dining Room.

• Following breakfast, say goodbye to the crew as you prepare to disembark from the cruise.
• Transfer from Kampong Cham to Siem Reap, Cambodia.
• Enjoy a lunch stop along the way.
• Arrive in Siem Reap in the afternoon.

Morning

• Depart in the morning for a scenic drive from Siem Reap to Kampong Cham.
• Enjoy a lunch stop along the way.

Afternoon

• Arrive at Mekong Navigator in the afternoon.
• Settle into your well-appointed suite/cabin.

Evening

• Attend a welcome reception, including a safety briefing and an introduction to key members of the crew.
• Enjoy a delicious Cambodian Welcome Dinner served in the Le Marche Dining Room.

Morning

• Visit the charming rural village of Opopel, known for its stilted houses and grazing Brahman cows seeking shade under banana trees.
  • Experience a sense of timelessness as you witness the rhythm of rural life.
  • Visit the home of a local family who will discuss their lifestyle.
  • Join children in their classroom at the local school, gaining insight into a typical Cambodian school day.
  • Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the village, capturing photos of this place that time has forgotten.
  • Make a brief stop at the local monastery on your way back.

Afternoon

• Visit Wat Roka Kaong, a temple complex built in 1840 according to archaeologists.
  • Some parts of the building were made of wood and renovated in 1998. During renovation, an emerald statue was discovered, believed to be over 180 years old, giving the Wat its second name: Wat KeoMoni Chort (Emerald).
  • Explore the area in front of the two Golden Buddhist Columns, standing 53 meters tall, which flank the north temple (Preah Keo Preah Kor) and the south temple (BakSei Chamkrong).
  • Note: The Baksei Chamkrong temple was destroyed by a landslide in 2020.
  • Enjoy wandering around the temple complex before proceeding to the Main Pagoda.
• Upon entering the beautiful and colorful Main Pagoda, receive a traditional water blessing from the local monks.

Morning

• Begin the day by learning about the darkest days of Cambodian history.
• Take a scenic 45-minute drive from the ship to the Choeung Ek Killing Fields.
  • Walk through the fields, visit the small museum and Buddhist memorial stupa, and gain insight into the atrocities committed during the Khmer Rouge regime.
• Afterward, visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21), the former school that was converted into the main prison and torture headquarters of the Khmer Rouge.

Afternoon

• Return to the ship from S-21 and enjoy a free afternoon in Phnom Penh.
  • Options include shopping, dining at one of the many wonderful restaurants, or exploring the city independently.
  • A scheduled shuttle coach with a local guide will be provided from the Port to the Central Market for your shopping time.

• Following breakfast, the crew bid farewell as guests are invited to disembark in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Afternoon

• Enjoy a scenic drive from Ho Chi Minh City to My Tho port in South Vietnam.
• Upon arrival at My Tho, begin your journey aboard the luxurious Mekong Navigator cruise ship.

Evening

• After settling into your well-appointed suite/cabin, attend a welcome reception.
• Participate in a safety briefing and meet key members of the crew.
• Savor a delicious Vietnamese “Mekong Delta” Welcome Dinner served in the Le Marche Dining Room.

Morning

• In Cai Be, board a rowing boat with rowers in conical hats for an enjoyable excursion along the lovely canals of the Mekong Delta, featuring beautiful scenes.
• After the rowing experience, the sampan will cruise through a tapestry of waterways to a cottage factory where artisans produce rice paper, rice wine, and popped rice.
• Browse a selection of postcards, souvenirs, and beautiful oil paintings available for 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, and more along the way.
• Return to the ship for an elegant buffet lunch while sailing upstream through tranquil riverine scenery towards Sa Dec.

Afternoon

• After lunch, your sampans will return for a leisurely navigation of the narrow canals of the Mekong, where you can observe the daily routines of the villagers on your way to the historic town of Sa Dec.
• In Sa Dec, visit the home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le, the inspiration for Marguerite Duras’ novel L’Amant (The Lover).
• Explore the Chinese Temple—Kien An Cung—built in honor of the Huynh Thuy Le Family.
• Begin a walk through the town’s market, experiencing the sights, sounds, and smells while capturing wonderful photo opportunities of colorful fresh produce, meat, live fish, and seafood for sale.

Morning

• Take a short journey from the ship to shore by traditional sampan, visiting the evergreen farming village of My An Hung on the Mekong Delta.
• Walk through the verdant village and interact with the villagers while enjoying fresh coconut in the garden.
• Visit a local family who will invite you for honey tea and fruit, accompanied by a performance of “don ca tai tu” folk music.
• Enjoy an impressive display of VOVINAM Vietnam Martial Arts performed by the village teenagers.

Afternoon

• Your sampans will then take you to the local island village of Long Khanh A (in the Hong Ngu district), near the Vietnam-Cambodia border.
• Hong Ngu is known for producing a large number of traditional Khmer scarves that are exported to Cambodia.
• Visit several homes to see the weaving process and meet villagers who are also embroidery artists showcasing their work.
• The locals, who had only encountered one Western visitor prior to the arrival of the Mekong Navigator, are especially friendly and welcoming.
• Before returning to the sampans, stroll around the evergreen island and visit the home of a local War veteran.

Morning

• Enjoy a leisurely cruise as you sail upstream along the Mekong River, taking in the beautiful sights.

Afternoon

• Arrive in Phnom Penh in the late afternoon.
• Participate in several onboard cultural activities, including:
  • Introduction to tropical fruits and a fruit tasting session.
  • Demonstration of Vietnamese spring roll making.
  • Introduction to traditional Cambodian costumes.

Evening

• Before dinner, join the Captain for a cocktail and sabering time, where you can enjoy a festive atmosphere.

• Following breakfast, the crew bid farewell as guests are invited to disembark in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Morning

• Depart from Phnom Penh and sail downstream towards the Cambodia-Vietnam border.
• Enjoy a leisurely cruise along the Mekong River, taking in the scenic views.

Onboard Activities

• Participate in several cultural activities planned for the morning:
  • Introduction to tropical fruits with a tasting session.
  • Demonstration of Vietnamese spring roll making.
  • Presentation on traditional Cambodian costumes.

Evening

• Before dinner, join the Captain for a cocktail and sabering time, adding a festive touch to your evening.

Morning

• Board sampans for a visit to the local island village of Long Khanh A (Hong Ngu district), located near the Vietnam-Cambodia border.
  • Discover how Hong Ngu produces a large number of traditional Khmer scarves that are exported to Cambodia.
  • Visit several homes to see the weaving process and meet villagers who are also embroidery artists, displaying their work.
  • The locals, who had only encountered one Western visitor prior to the arrival of the Mekong Navigator, are especially friendly and welcoming.
  • Before returning to the sampans, stroll around the evergreen island and visit the home of a local War Veteran.

• Enjoy lunch onboard the ship.

Afternoon

• After lunch, take a short journey from the ship to shore by sampan, landing in the charming evergreen village of My An Hung.
  • Walk through the verdant village, interacting with the locals and enjoying fresh coconut in the garden.
  • A local family will invite you for honey tea and fruit while you listen to “don ca tai tu” folk music.
  • Experience an impressive VOVINAM Vietnam Martial Arts performance by the village teenagers.

Morning

• Upon arrival in Sa Dec, board your sampans for a leisurely and scenic navigation of the narrow canals of the Mekong.
  • Observe the daily routines of the villagers en route to the historic town of Sa Dec.
• In Sa Dec, visit the home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le, the inspiration for Marguerite Duras’ novel L’Amant (The Lover).
• Explore the Chinese Temple, Kien An Cung, built in honor of the Huynh Thuy Le Family.
• Take a walk through the town’s market, experiencing the vibrant sights, sounds, and smells, with wonderful photo opportunities of colorful fresh produce, meat, live fish, and seafood for sale.

Afternoon

• Travel to Cai Be and board a rowing boat with rowers in conical hats for an enjoyable excursion along the lovely canals of the Mekong Delta.
• After rowing, the sampan will cruise through a tapestry of waterways to a cottage factory where artisans produce rice paper, rice wine, and popped rice.
  • Browse a selection of postcards, souvenirs, and beautiful oil paintings on sale.
• Continue into the long and narrow canals of Cai Be towards Cau Xeo, capturing many photo opportunities of rice barges, rice husking mills, water palm thatching cottages, and temples along the way.

Evening

• Return to the ship to refresh and enjoy a sunset cruise towards My Tho Marina.
• Gather on the Sun Deck in front of the Le Salon Lounge for a Farewell Reception with the entire crew.
• Enjoy a Vietnamese Farewell Dinner in the Le March Dining Room.

• Following breakfast, you say goodbye to the crew as you disembark the cruise ship and transfer to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Afternoon

• Enjoy a scenic drive from Ho Chi Minh City to My Tho port in South Vietnam.
• Upon arrival at My Tho, begin your journey aboard the luxurious Mekong Navigator cruise ship.

Evening

• After settling into your well-appointed suite/cabin, attend a welcome reception.
• Participate in a safety briefing and meet key members of the crew.
• Savor a delicious Vietnamese “Mekong Delta” Welcome Dinner served in the Le Marche Dining Room.

Morning

• In Cai Be, board a rowing boat with rowers in conical hats for an enjoyable excursion along the lovely canals of the Mekong Delta, featuring beautiful scenes.
• After the rowing experience, the sampan will cruise through a tapestry of waterways to a cottage factory where artisans produce rice paper, rice wine, and popped rice.
• Browse a selection of postcards, souvenirs, and beautiful oil paintings available for 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, and more along the way.
• Return to the ship for an elegant buffet lunch while sailing upstream through tranquil riverine scenery towards Sa Dec.

Afternoon

• After lunch, your sampans will return for a leisurely navigation of the narrow canals of the Mekong, where you can observe the daily routines of the villagers on your way to the historic town of Sa Dec.
• In Sa Dec, visit the home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le, the inspiration for Marguerite Duras’ novel L’Amant (The Lover).
• Explore the Chinese Temple—Kien An Cung—built in honor of the Huynh Thuy Le Family.
• Begin a walk through the town’s market, experiencing the sights, sounds, and smells while capturing wonderful photo opportunities of colorful fresh produce, meat, live fish, and seafood for sale.

Morning

• Take a short journey from the ship to shore by traditional sampan, visiting the evergreen farming village of My An Hung on the Mekong Delta.
• Walk through the verdant village and interact with the villagers while enjoying fresh coconut in the garden.
• Visit a local family who will invite you for honey tea and fruit, accompanied by a performance of “don ca tai tu” folk music.
• Enjoy an impressive display of VOVINAM Vietnam Martial Arts performed by the village teenagers.

Afternoon

• Your sampans will then take you to the local island village of Long Khanh A (in the Hong Ngu district), near the Vietnam-Cambodia border.
• Hong Ngu is known for producing a large number of traditional Khmer scarves that are exported to Cambodia.
• Visit several homes to see the weaving process and meet villagers who are also embroidery artists showcasing their work.
• The locals, who had only encountered one Western visitor prior to the arrival of the Mekong Navigator, are especially friendly and welcoming.
• Before returning to the sampans, stroll around the evergreen island and visit the home of a local War veteran.

Morning

• Enjoy a leisurely cruise as you sail upstream along the Mekong River, taking in the beautiful sights.

Afternoon

• Arrive in Phnom Penh in the late afternoon.
• Participate in several onboard cultural activities, including:
  • Introduction to tropical fruits and a fruit tasting session.
  • Demonstration of Vietnamese spring roll making.
  • Introduction to traditional Cambodian costumes.

Evening

• Before dinner, join the Captain for a cocktail and sabering time, where you can enjoy a festive atmosphere.

Morning

• Begin the day by learning about the darkest days of Cambodian history.
• Take a scenic 45-minute drive from the ship to the Choeung Ek Killing Fields.
• Walk through the fields, visit the small museum and Buddhist memorial stupa, and gain insight into the atrocities committed during the Khmer Rouge regime.
• Next, visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21), the former school that became the main prison and torture headquarters of the Khmer Rouge.

Afternoon

• Return to the ship from S-21.
• Enjoy a free afternoon in Phnom Penh for shopping, dining at one of the many wonderful restaurants, or exploring the city independently.
• A scheduled shuttle coach with a local guide will be provided from the Port to the Central Market for your shopping time.

Evening

• Pre-dinner cultural entertainment on the Sun Deck.
• Enjoy a performance by local children showcasing Apsara, the Khmer national dance, along with other traditional folk dances.

Morning

• After breakfast on board, Tuk Tuk drivers will meet you at the pier for an exciting morning tour of the best sites in Phnom Penh.
• Enjoy a gentle ride along the riverfront to the Royal Palace complex, the official residence of the King of Cambodia.
• Take a leisurely walk through the grounds, visiting the Throne Hall and Moonlight Pavilion.
• Explore the famous Silver Pagoda, home to Cambodia’s Emerald Buddha and the Maitreya Buddha, encrusted with over 9,000 diamonds.
• Your Tuk Tuk will be waiting to take you on a short ride to the open-air National Museum.
• This is Cambodia’s largest museum of cultural history, featuring one of the world’s largest collections of Khmer art and ceramics, as well as Angkorian and pre-Angkorian artifacts excavated from the Angkor Temple complex and other areas around Cambodia.

Afternoon

• Return to the ship and enjoy a free afternoon in Phnom Penh.

Morning

• Explore the temple complex built in 1840, featuring wooden structures renovated in 1998.
• Discover the emerald statue found during renovations, believed to be over 180 years old, which gave the temple its second name, Wat KeoMoni Chort (Emerald).
• Admire the two Golden Buddhist Columns (53 meters tall) and the two temples: the north temple, Preah Keo Preah Kor, and the south temple, BakSei Chamkrong (which was destroyed by a landslide in 2020).
• Enjoy wandering around the temple complex and proceed to the Main Pagoda.
• Receive a traditional water blessing from local monks upon entering the beautiful and colorful Main Pagoda.

Afternoon

• Explore the charming rural village of Opopel, with its stilted houses and grazing Brahim cows seeking shade under banana trees.
• Experience the rhythm of rural life and visit a local family to learn about their lifestyle.
• Join children in a local school, providing a glimpse into a typical Cambodian school day.
• Take a leisurely stroll through the village, capturing photos of this timeless place.
• Make a brief stop at the local monastery on your way back.

Evening

• Gather on the Sun Deck in front of the Le Salon Lounge for a Farewell Reception with the entire crew.
• Enjoy a Cambodian Farewell Dinner in the Le Marche Dining Room.

• Following breakfast, say goodbye to the crew as you prepare to disembark from the cruise.
• Transfer from Kampong Cham to Siem Reap, Cambodia.
• Enjoy a lunch stop along the way.
• Arrive in Siem Reap in the afternoon.

Morning

• Depart in the morning for a scenic drive from Siem Reap to Kampong Cham.
• Enjoy a lunch stop along the way.

Afternoon

• Arrive at Mekong Navigator in the afternoon.
• Settle into your well-appointed suite/cabin.

Evening

• Attend a welcome reception, including a safety briefing and an introduction to key members of the crew.
• Enjoy a delicious Cambodian Welcome Dinner served in the Le Marche Dining Room.

Morning

• Visit the charming rural village of Opopel, known for its stilted houses and grazing Brahman cows seeking shade under banana trees.
  • Experience a sense of timelessness as you witness the rhythm of rural life.
  • Visit the home of a local family who will discuss their lifestyle.
  • Join children in their classroom at the local school, gaining insight into a typical Cambodian school day.
  • Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the village, capturing photos of this place that time has forgotten.
  • Make a brief stop at the local monastery on your way back.

Afternoon

• Visit Wat Roka Kaong, a temple complex built in 1840 according to archaeologists.
  • Some parts of the building were made of wood and renovated in 1998. During renovation, an emerald statue was discovered, believed to be over 180 years old, giving the Wat its second name: Wat KeoMoni Chort (Emerald).
  • Explore the area in front of the two Golden Buddhist Columns, standing 53 meters tall, which flank the north temple (Preah Keo Preah Kor) and the south temple (BakSei Chamkrong).
  • Note: The Baksei Chamkrong temple was destroyed by a landslide in 2020.
  • Enjoy wandering around the temple complex before proceeding to the Main Pagoda.
• Upon entering the beautiful and colorful Main Pagoda, receive a traditional water blessing from the local monks.

Morning

• Begin the day by learning about the darkest days of Cambodian history.
• Take a scenic 45-minute drive from the ship to the Choeung Ek Killing Fields.
  • Walk through the fields, visit the small museum and Buddhist memorial stupa, and gain insight into the atrocities committed during the Khmer Rouge regime.
• Afterward, visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21), the former school that was converted into the main prison and torture headquarters of the Khmer Rouge.

Afternoon

• Return to the ship from S-21 and enjoy a free afternoon in Phnom Penh.
  • Options include shopping, dining at one of the many wonderful restaurants, or exploring the city independently.
  • A scheduled shuttle coach with a local guide will be provided from the Port to the Central Market for your shopping time.

Morning

• After breakfast on board, Tuk Tuk drivers will meet you at the pier for an exciting morning tour of the best sites in Phnom Penh.
  • Enjoy a gentle ride along the riverfront to the Royal Palace complex, the official residence of the King of Cambodia.
  • Stroll through the grounds, viewing the Throne Hall and Moonlight Pavilion.
  • Visit the famous Silver Pagoda, home to Cambodia’s Emerald Buddha and the Maitreya Buddha, encrusted with over 9,000 diamonds.
• Your Tuk Tuk will then take you on a short ride to the open-air National Museum.
• This is Cambodia’s largest museum of cultural history, featuring one of the world’s largest collections of Khmer art and ceramics, as well as Angkorian and pre-Angkorian artifacts excavated from the Angkor Temple complex and other regions in Cambodia.

Afternoon

• Return to the ship and enjoy a free afternoon in Phnom Penh.

Evening

• Pre-dinner cultural entertainment on the Sun Deck.
• Enjoy a performance by local children showcasing Apsara, the Khmer national dance, along with other traditional folk dances.

Morning

• Depart from Phnom Penh and sail downstream towards the Cambodia-Vietnam border.
• Enjoy a leisurely cruise along the Mekong River, taking in the scenic views.

Onboard Activities

• Participate in several cultural activities planned for the morning:
  • Introduction to tropical fruits with a tasting session.
  • Demonstration of Vietnamese spring roll making.
  • Presentation on traditional Cambodian costumes.

Evening

• Before dinner, join the Captain for a cocktail and sabering time, adding a festive touch to your evening.

Morning

• Board sampans for a visit to the local island village of Long Khanh A (Hong Ngu district), located near the Vietnam-Cambodia border.
  • Discover how Hong Ngu produces a large number of traditional Khmer scarves that are exported to Cambodia.
  • Visit several homes to see the weaving process and meet villagers who are also embroidery artists, displaying their work.
  • The locals, who had only encountered one Western visitor prior to the arrival of the Mekong Navigator, are especially friendly and welcoming.
  • Before returning to the sampans, stroll around the evergreen island and visit the home of a local War Veteran.

• Enjoy lunch onboard the ship.

Afternoon

• After lunch, take a short journey from the ship to shore by sampan, landing in the charming evergreen village of My An Hung.
  • Walk through the verdant village, interacting with the locals and enjoying fresh coconut in the garden.
  • A local family will invite you for honey tea and fruit while you listen to “don ca tai tu” folk music.
  • Experience an impressive VOVINAM Vietnam Martial Arts performance by the village teenagers.

Morning

• Upon arrival in Sa Dec, board your sampans for a leisurely and scenic navigation of the narrow canals of the Mekong.
  • Observe the daily routines of the villagers en route to the historic town of Sa Dec.
• In Sa Dec, visit the home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le, the inspiration for Marguerite Duras’ novel L’Amant (The Lover).
• Explore the Chinese Temple, Kien An Cung, built in honor of the Huynh Thuy Le Family.
• Take a walk through the town’s market, experiencing the vibrant sights, sounds, and smells, with wonderful photo opportunities of colorful fresh produce, meat, live fish, and seafood for sale.

Afternoon

• Travel to Cai Be and board a rowing boat with rowers in conical hats for an enjoyable excursion along the lovely canals of the Mekong Delta.
• After rowing, the sampan will cruise through a tapestry of waterways to a cottage factory where artisans produce rice paper, rice wine, and popped rice.
  • Browse a selection of postcards, souvenirs, and beautiful oil paintings on sale.
• Continue into the long and narrow canals of Cai Be towards Cau Xeo, capturing many photo opportunities of rice barges, rice husking mills, water palm thatching cottages, and temples along the way.

Evening

• Return to the ship to refresh and enjoy a sunset cruise towards My Tho Marina.
• Gather on the Sun Deck in front of the Le Salon Lounge for a Farewell Reception with the entire crew.
• Enjoy a Vietnamese Farewell Dinner in the Le March Dining Room.

• Following breakfast, you say goodbye to the crew as you disembark the cruise ship and transfer to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.