Mekong River Cruises

Experience iconic temples, palaces and pagodas, colourful markets, ancient culture, history and local flavours amongst the fascinating places you'll visit along the Mekong River onboard your luxurious river cruise. Be blessed by Buddhist monks, explore life on the backwaters by sampan, visit the opulent Royal Palace and be humbled by Cambodia’s historic sites. Explore the contrasts of Cambodia and Vietnam on a Mekong river cruise.

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8 Days Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh

Operator: Avalon River Cruises

From 2,712
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8 Days Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City

Operator: Avalon River Cruises

From 2,712
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15 Days Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City

Operator: Uniworld River Cruises

From 6,399
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24 Days Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City

Operator: Scenic

From 13,100
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Uniworld
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.
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Budget:Luxury
Known For:Boutique River Cruising
Fleet Size:18
AmaWaterways
From the moment you step aboard AmaWaterways award-winning ships you'll be welcomed by a dedicated crew committed to making your voyage unforgettable....more Sail through the heart of Europe, Asia, or Africa and explore enchanting destinations while indulging in exquisite, locally inspired cuisine and world-class amenities. AmaWaterways thoughtfully designed excursions immerse you in the rich culture and history of each port with every detail of your itinerary crafted to exceed your expectations and create memories that will last a lifetime.
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Budget:Premium
Known For:Twin-Balconies
Fleet Size:29
Emerald Cruises
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.
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Budget:Premium
Known For:Affordable Luxury
Fleet Size:9

Discover Must do experiences and highlights along the Mekong

View Life from a Sampan

View Life from a Sampan

Glide through the backwaters of the Mekong by sampan to see traditional floating homes, visit local artisans, observe religious sites, and stop by floating markets.

Blessings at a Monastery

Blessings at a Monastery

Be blessed by Buddhist Monks when you visit a traditional monastery. Breathe in the peace and tranquillity of the ornate temple and the serene monks.

Cruise Life Mekong Style

Cruise Life Mekong Style

With onboard cuisine bursting with regional flavours, the spa for relaxation and sunset drinks on the deck, life on the Mekong is blissful.

The Royal Palace

The Royal Palace

Visit the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh to witness the impressive throne room. The nearby Silver Pagoda, with Italian marble steps and silver tiles on its floor, houses a Baccarat crystal emerald Buddha.

The Temples of Angkor

The Temples of Angkor

Visit the impressive temple complex of Angkor, where Angkor Wat stands tall like a crowning jewel overlooking sprawling grounds and a collection of intricately designed monuments.

Recent Mekong Cruise Reviews What our clients are saying about their journeys along the Mekong

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 cruising the Mekong and travelling through South East 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...