Viking Saigon Begins Mekong River Cruises – Cruise Maven

Viking’s most recent river ship, Viking Saigon, began its inaugural year previously this 7 days with river cruises in Southeast Asia. 

Environment out on a 15-day Magnificent Mekong itinerary, the 80-passenger river ship cruises both equally directions between Kampong Cham, Cambodia and Mỹ Tho, Vietnam.   

Viking Saigon Mekong River Cruises

 “The fascinating cultures of Vietnam and Cambodia have always produced this area a preferred place amid our attendees,” stated Torstein Hagen, Chairman of Viking. “We are also happy to welcome again to Southeast Asia our 1st friends considering the fact that early 2020. With arrival of the Viking Saigon, we glimpse forward to introducing even additional curious tourists to this legendary waterway in the coming yrs.” 

Viking Saigon Information

Viking Saigon was built exclusively to cruise the Mekong river, with just 40 exterior staterooms.

The new river ship functions Viking’s trademark minimalist Scandinavian style.  All staterooms have lodge-design and style beds and flooring-to-ceiling sliding glass doors with a Veranda or French Balcony.

For these who want to do far more onboard, the three-deck Viking Saigon also has a Spa & Health and fitness Center, Infinity Pool and on the Upper Deck, the al fresco Sky Bar.

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Viking’s Spectacular Mekong Itinerary

The southbound15-day journey starts with two evenings in Hanoi, Vietnam and features the Historic Hanoi town tour and a general performance by Apsara dancers.  Extra time to explore the following day. 

Then a flight into Siem Enjoy, Cambodia that features three evenings resort and numerous foods.  No journey to Siem Reap would be full devoid of a visit to the Khmer temple complicated of Angkor Wat, a UNESCO Globe Heritage Web-site.

Also provided is a go to to Ta Prohm, in which jungle vines embrace historical ruins and discover the sights of Phnom Penh by cyclo rickshaw.

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Heading to the Mekong River

From Siem Enjoy, guests board a motor mentor into Cambodia to board Viking Saigon in Campong Cham.  

Subsequent quit on this Mekong river cruise is Phnom Penh, Cambodia for a town tour by cyclo.  You’ll go to the Royal Palace with its lovely Silver Pagoda, developed by the French in the 19th century with Khmer design. 

Then get a tour of the Nationwide Museum of Cambodia.  On screen are the treasures of Khmer artwork and craftsmanship and shows art that predates the mighty empire.

Soon after two days in Phnom Penh, sail the Mekong again into Vietnam.  Carry on your river cruise right up until you achieve Ho Chi Minh Metropolis capped with a two-evening resort keep, prior to your flight home.

What is Involved on a Viking Saigon River Cruise?

In whole, Viking includes 16 guided excursions, resort stays in Hanoi, Siem Experience and Ho Chi Minh Town (Saigon).  Almost all foods moreover wine and beer are complimentary with onboard lunch and supper. 

Just one shore tour for every port is integrated.  Visitors could obtain added tours.

Mekong river cruise sailing dates are readily available as a result of March 2023.  The 2023-2024 year begins in July 2023.

Sherry Laskin

I’m the editor and creator of CruiseMaven.com, a solo traveler cruising the entire world on waves and wheels, accumulating recipes together the way.  I hope my content articles and photographs entertain, recommend and encourage you to journey the entire world with out traveling.  Choose a breath…stop for a regional food and a glass of wine along the way.