Home > All River Cruises > Asia River Cruises

Asia River Cruises

View All 72 River Cruises
Discover a patchwork of cultures, landscapes, ancient traditions and an unspoilt bounty of beauty on one of 72 river cruises through Asia. Journey along the Yangtze in China taking in the stunning Three Gorges, explore Vietnam & Cambodia along the lively Mekong or embrace India's culture on a Ganges river cruise.

Quick Search Search 1,297 river cruise Departures along the rivers of Asia

SEARCH

Popular River Cruises View all

Mekong Discovery

8 Days Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh

Operator: Avalon River Cruises

From 2,739
Save 2,000
Mekong Discovery

8 Days Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City

Operator: Avalon River Cruises

From 2,739
Save 2,000
Timeless Wonders of Vietnam, Cambodia & the Meko...

15 Days Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City

Operator: Uniworld River Cruises

From 6,399
Save 1,600
Best of China with Yangtze Cruise

15 Days Beijing to Shanghai

Operator: Trafalgar

From 7,295

Featured River Cruise OperatorsFeatured Operators View all

Uniworld
Uniworld
 (91) Reviews
Once you step onboard the world’s finest and most awarded river cruise line for the first time, we are quite sure the refined luxury onboard our fleet...more will sweep you off your feet. We draw our inspiration for the design philosophy of every one of the 17 ships in our fleet directly from the destination in which they sail. The craftsmanship, the attention to detail, the art onboard, the handcrafted furniture and intricacy of the fabrics are lovingly assembled to be a masterpiece in and of itself. Stepping onboard is to step into a world of beautiful colours and one-of-a-kind details that truly bring your destination to life. Crafting experiences you can’t find anywhere else, means continuing to elevate Uniworld to new heights year after year. From the addition of four new Super Ships in Egypt, Vietnam, Portugal and Italy, to the award winning service that comes from the heart, we’re putting even more emphasis on what’s onboard to enhancing several itineraries to accommodate guest’s diverse tastes for the future. We truly look forward to welcoming our Australian guests onboard.
Asia Rivers69
Budget:Luxury
Known For:Boutique River Cruising
Fleet Size:18
Emerald Cruises
Emerald Cruises
 (26) Reviews
From culture-rich cities to world-famous wine regions, Emerald Cruises represents a new chapter in the world of river cruising. Our deluxe fleet of revolutionary...more Star-Ships promise contemporary comfort and unique on-board innovations, while our generous offering combines affordability with great dining, exceptional service and immersive itineraries across Europe and Asia. With return flights, transfers, all on-board meals, complimentary drinks, tips and much more included in the price of an Emerald Cruises river cruise, we’ve taken care of everything. Our attentive team of crew, sommeliers and personal butlers are available day and night to ensure every minute on-board the Emerald Cruises fleet is as enriching, enjoyable and relaxing as possible.
Asia Rivers246
Budget:Premium
Known For:Affordable Luxury
Fleet Size:9
Scenic
Scenic
 (77) Reviews
With Scenic, it’s more than a 5-star river cruise...it’s a seamless journey from start to finish that places you, our guest, at the heart of everything...more we do. It’s taking you to extraordinary regions and immersing you in meaningful and enriching experiences. It’s exquisite cuisine, indulgent wellness, and a world-class team who will anticipate your every need. You'll find the difference is in the details with Scenic: the innovative ship design, expertly trained crew, immersive journey, and an unrivalled focus on health and safety protocols.
Asia Rivers250
Budget:Premium & Luxury
Known For:Luxury Cruising
Fleet Size:14

Asia River Cruising View all

Mekong River Cruises River Cruises
Mekong River Cruises

Explore the contrasts of Cambodia and Vietnam on a Mekong river cruise.

China River Cruises River Cruises
China River Cruises

Cruise the Three Gorges and onto the Three Gorges Dam on a Yangtze river cruise.

India River Cruises River Cruises
India River Cruises

Incorporate a luxurious river cruise along the Ganges to your holiday in India.

Discover Must do experiences and highlights along the rivers of Asia

Kalna's Terracotta Temples

Kalna's Terracotta Temples

Don’t miss Naba Kailash, otherwise known as 108 Shiv Mandirs, when you stop in at the terracotta temple town of Kalna on your Ganges river cruise.

The Three Gorges – Damn!

The Three Gorges – Damn!

Drift through the Three Gorges region where the Yangtze carves its way between dramatic cliffs and the iconic Three Gorges Dam boasts its engineering prowess.

Temples of Bagan

Temples of Bagan

Explore the temples of the Bagan Archaeological Area and marvel at the assembly of stupas dotting the horizon, a highlight of your Irrawaddy river cruise.

Historical Phnom Penh

Historical Phnom Penh

Mourn Cambodia’s turbulent past with a visit to the Killing Fields and the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, and marvel at its monuments including the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda.

The Local Life

The Local Life

River cruising in Asia lets you get a different insight into the regions you travel through, sometimes visiting remote villages inaccessible by road and getting to know the floating life along these tributaries.

Recent Asia River Cruise Reviews What our clients are saying about their river cruises and tours through Asia

Luxury Vietnam, Cambodia & 9 night Mekong River cruise.   , NSW, Australia, Nov 2024
Scenic excelled with this trip with very high quality hotels, amazing local tour directors who were knowledgeable, witty and extremely well organized - tours were varied from riding in Tuk Tuks, visiting local markets, organic farmers, local fishing families, a school where we helped the youngsters learn English and some truly exciting adventures, ...read more too many tours to mention.

All Scenic Enriched programs were again of a very high quality with the stand out being The Gala Temple Dinner, with traditional dancing, gourmet dinner and drinks. The Mekong River Cruise onboard the Scenic Spirit was pure luxury - amazing staff, great food, free flowing drinks, fabulous day tours and every comfort well catered for. Highly recommend Vietnam and Cambodia with Scenic and Hannah from Global Journeys, who looked after our booking promptly and already looking at booking with Scenic and Hannah again.
Our first river cruise     , NSW , Australia, Nov 2024
This is the 2nd time we have used Hannah at Global Journeys for a travel booking and it won’t be our last. She is responsive, efficient and very easy to deal with. Same with APT. Luxury accomodation, great food and free flowing drink. 72 people on the Mekong Serenity with 42 staff. All tours are included but do sometimes repeat themselves. Not a trip ...read more if you are looking to lie in your cabin or by the pool all day as it has tours booked everyday. You can however choose to skip any or all of them. We have booked another APT adventure next year.
Fantastic Mekong Cruise     , NSW, Australia, Oct 2024
This was a wonderful 12 night trip from Saigon along the Mekong and ending with the marvels of Siem Reap. Travelmarvel were highly organised and the tour leader and individual guides were exceptional. Accommodations and meals were of the highest standard. Highlights included the Cu Chi tunnels, village and market visits (especially the wet market in ...read more Sa Dec) and of cause the splendour of Angkor Wat. Highlights on every day. Good mix of fellow passengers from Australia, NZ and UK. Could not recommend Travelmarvel more highly.
Excellent tour of Vietnam, Cambodia and cruise along the Mekong River     , NSW, Australia, Oct 2024
Our holiday cruising the Mekong River for a week and staying in Ho Chi Minh and Cambodia was excellent. Global Journeys were so easy to work with and arranged everything for us prior to the trip and APT ensured the trip was seamless. The ship was exceptional with only 81 people on board and staff could not do enough for you. Food and all drinks were ...read more included and were plentiful and delicious. The hotel in Vietnam and Cambodia were outstanding and close at all attractions. We met some lovely fellow travellers and fell in love with Cambodia. We would recommend this trip, Global Journeys and APT as this was a trip of a lifetime which we thoroughly enjoyed.

Explore More Your guide to touring and cruising through Asia

10 Reasons to Take a Mekong River Cruise

14 September, 2018

10 Reasons to Take a Mekong River Cruise

The Mekong Delta is a hub of scenery, history, culture and cuisine. The Mekong River winds its way through the beautiful landscapes of Vietnam and Cambodia and is the perfect gateway to uncover the deep traditions, moving archaeological sites and remnants of a tumultuous past that sit beyond...

Irrawaddy vs Mekong

17 August, 2018

Irrawaddy vs Mekong

When you are thinking about planning a river cruise in South East Asia you might wonder whether you should choose the Mekong or Irrawaddy. Of course there is no comparison – they are two very different rivers running through different countries and landscapes. However, if you are travelling...

The Best Time to River Cruise the Mekong

14 August, 2018

The Best Time to River Cruise the Mekong

Mekong river cruises through Cambodia and Vietnam operate for most of the year but not between early May and late-June. The rest of the year sees a varied climate from hot and dry in March through to May, a wet season spanning from July through to October, and a cooler patch between November...

Asia River Cruises

Asia River Cruises Cambodia River Cruises India (Ganges) River Cruises Mekong River Cruises Thailand River Cruises Vietnam River Cruises Yangtze River Cruises

Cities

Beijing Hanoi Ho Chi Minh City Siem Reap

Routes

River Cruises from Beijing to Shanghai River Cruises from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City River Cruises from Hanoi to Siem Reap River Cruises from Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap River Cruises from Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City

© 2010-2025. Global Journeys. You're viewing our site in US dollars.

    

About Us | View Your Booking | Terms & Conditions | Site Map

Global Journeys Travel Inc. Member of American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA No: 900374670) & TICO Accredited (No. 50027921).

Travel Industry Associations