Magical Mekong 2022

13 Days: Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City, My Tho, Cai Be, Sa Dec, Tan Chau) and
Cambodia (Phnom Penh, Chong Koh, Oudong, Kampon Tralack, Kampong Chhnang, Siem Reap)

Highlights:

  • 2 nights hotel stay in Saigon, Vietnam
  • 3 nights hotel stay in Siem Riep, Cambodia
  • Meals at local restaurants
  • On board Children Apsara Folk performance
  • On board talks, lectures and movies
  • Water Puppet show in Saigon
  • Traditional Khmer Apsara Dancing show

8 Sightseeing Tours:

  • SAIGON: Full day excursions includes tours to Cu Chi Tunnels & more
  • CAI BE: Visit the floating markets filled with local market vendors
  • TAN CHAU: Visits to local fishing farm & silk weaving shops
  • PHNOM PENH: Full day tour in the capital of Cambodia
  • CHONG KOH: Visit silk weaving village includes a stop at a pagoda & local primary school
  • KAMPONG CHAM: Beautiful views overlooking Mekong River at Wat Hanchey
  • SIEM RIEP: Evening walking tour through the bustling Pub Street & Night Market 
  • ANGKOR TEMPLES: Full day exploration of this historical landmark

Cruise Portion Features Includes:

MV “PRESTIGE II” (7N/8D)
  • 7 nights/8 days in all outside cabins in category of your choice
  • 21 Meals (7 buffet breakfasts, 7 buffet/sit down lunches, 7 sit down dinners)
  • Complimentary local beer, sodas, coffee, tea, water daily and wine with dinner
  • All sightseeing tours and excursions as outlined
  • Special highlights: Children Apsara Folk performance on board
  • On board talks and lectures, movies, etc.
  • English speaking Cruise Guides and Cruise Manager throughout
  • Audio units included on all tours and excursions
  • New and enhanced safety protocols applied to all sailings 

Land Portion Features Includes:

SAIGON (2N/3D), VIETNAM
  • Arrival transfer (groups flying on same aircraft): Airport to hotel
  • 2 night superior, centrally located first class hotel (Park Royal or similar)
  • 4 meals including 2 breakfasts 1 lunch & 1 dinner at local restaurants.
  • English speaking local guide throughout
SIEM REAP (3N/4D), CAMBODIA
  • All long distance and local arrival and departure transfers
  • 3 nights* at superior centrally located first class hotels 
  • 6 meals (3 buffet breakfasts, 1 lunch and 2 dinners at local restaurants)
  • Full day tour of the Angkor Wat Temples with all entrance fees
  • English speaking local guides throughout

Not Included:

  • International airfare (can be priced separately)
  • Port fees and cruise fuel surcharges (listed separately in Pricing & Departures)
  • Transfers if purchasing Cruise Only (must be arranged and paid for in advance)
  • Any travel and document fees including Visa requirements
  • Optional tours as outlined in itinerary (minimum number of people required to operate)
  • Costs of a personal nature such as laundry, telephone, liquor, souvenirs, etc.
  • Tips to Crew, Cruise Directors, local guides and other staff along the route (suggested Tipping amounts will be advised)
  • Any increases in costs due to unforeseen circumstances such as: additional fuel surcharges, exchange rates or Government imposed taxes and fees not known at this time
  • Travel Insurance (strongly recommended)

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DAY 0: OVERNIGHT FLIGHTS TO VIETNAM

Services per airline policies.

DAY 1: HO CHI MINH CITY (Saigon) – VIETNAM   (O)

Upon arrival transfer to your hotel. Due to various arrival times, no activities or meals planned.

DAY 2: HO CHI MINH CITY (Saigon) – VIETNAM   (B, L, D)

After breakfast depart on a full day of sightseeing starting with an excursion to the fascinating Cu Chi Tunnels. Built during the Vietnam War to protect from bombing raids, the tunnels extend underground for over 212 km and range in depth from 3 to 12 meters! They feature remnants of a living city; schools, community kitchens, sleeping quarters, hospitals as well as military production facilities. Return to the city and enjoy a Vietnamese style lunch at a local restaurant. Then, continue with a city sightseeing tour that will include the Post Office, built by Gustav Eiffel, the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Presidential Palace. End the tour with a unique performance of the Water Puppet show where puppet masters are submerged under water while their puppets entertain above! End the day with dinner at a local restaurant and return to your hotel for a well-deserved rest!

DAY 3: HO CHI MINH CITY – MY THO – EMBARKATION – SET SAIL   (B, L, D)

Meet at the Sofitel Plaza hotel in Saigon at 9 am for the 2 hour  transfer to My Tho, located 70 kilometers away. The transfer includes a stop at the Cholon Market and a visit to a lacquer factory. On arrival in My Tho board the RV PRESTIGE II. Lunch on board. Set sail in the afternoon. An info meeting will precede a welcome Dinner followed by a Music Show.

DAY 4: CRUISE CAI BE – SA DEC   (B, L, D)

Arrival at Cai Be in the morning. After breakfast we take a morning junk trip around Cai Be to visit a floating market and go ashore to see the French Gothic Cathedral. Take a stroll along the river bank and visit a local manufacturer producing rice paper and coconut sweets. Return to the ship for lunch. Cruise past Vinh Long  to arrive at Sa Dec for an afternoon walk. The Famous French writer Marguerite Duras spent part of her childhood in Sa Dec, a sprawling busy town on the Mekong Delta. Both the school where Duras’ mother taught, the small house behind it where the family lived and the “Chinaman’s House” featured in her famous novel “The Lover”, also made into a movie, still stand. Night navigation through the Delta

DAY 5: CRUISE TAN CHAU- BORDER CROSSING   (B, L, D)

Arrival in the early morning at Tan Chau, a remote town on the main Mekong River. After breakfast, transfer to small boats to visit the village where you will see a local workshop producing woven mats, and a silk weaving workshop.  A rickshaw ride round the town takes you back to the ship for lunch. Depart for the Cambodian border. An evening cruise along the broad Mekong River to Phnom Penh.

DAY 6: CRUISE PHNOM PENH   (B, L, D)

Arrive to Phnom Penh in the morning. The capital city of Cambodia still retains its old French colonial architecture in its riverside streets. Your full day of sightseeing will include the Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda. The National Museum is another highlight, with outstanding displays of Khmer crafts. Lunch on board. The afternoon is reserved for an excursion to the former High School « S21 », converted to a detention center under the Red Khmer’s rule between 1975 and 1979, ollowed by a visit to Wat Phnom after which the city was named. Dinner on board will be followed by a traditional Khmer Apsara Dancing Show!

DAY 7: CRUISE CHONG KOH- PHNOM PENH   (B, L, D)

Early morning sailing from Phnom Penh to Chong Koh or Oknathey (both located on Silk Island) Visit this silk weaving village on a morning walk a visit a local work shop. This excursion includes a visit to a pagoda and a local primary school (when in session). Afterwards, enjoy the passing vistas as we cruise past the Mekong’s timeless villages and river life. Return to Phnom Penh in the afternoon. The balance of the day it at leisure to explore Phnom Penh’s vibrant nightlife and maybe take a fun tuk-tuk ride along the popular waterfront promenade.

DAY 8: CRUISE ANGKOR BAN  (B, L, D)

Morning navigation on the Upper Mekong. Arrival at Angkor Ban in the morning. Overlooking the River Mekong, Angkor Ban offers a peaceful and majestic image of the river bathed in morning light in this still pristine area. Angkor Ban is one of the very few villages that was not burned or destroyed during the Khmer Rouge period. It is an authentic view of an intimate Cambodia where most of the village houses are built on stilts, some of which are more than a century old. Back on board, sail on!

DAY 9: CRUISE WAT HANCHEY – KAMPONG CHAM   (B, L, D)

Stop at Wat Hanchey in the morning and after breakfast, visit the pre-Angkorian temple located on top of a hill overlooking the Mekong. Dating back to the 8th century, its ancient brick structures characterize the architecture of the Chenla Empire, which preceded the glory of Angkor. Back on board for lunch.

Continued navigation and arrival at Kampong Cham during lunch. In the afternoon, departure by bus to discover the temple of Wat Nokor. This twelfth century Buddhist temple built on the ruins of an ancient temple, is unique in Cambodia. Tonight enjoy the Captain’s farewell dinner!

DAY 10: END CRUISE – DISEMBARKATION – SIEM REAP   (B, L, D)

Early morning, disembarkation and transfer via air conditioned motor coach (5h) to Siem Reap. Along the way, stop at the Kampong Kdei Bridge dating from the Angkorian period, built during the reign of Jayavarman VII. Arrive Siem Reap around 13:30, transfer to your hotel for a light lunch and check-in.

PM: In the early evening depart for the city center for a walking tour through the vibrant Pub Street and Night Market prior to enjoying dinner at the popular (and air conditioned) Champay restaurant! After dinner you may want to explore further on your own or return to your hotel which is only a 5 minutes tuk-tuk ride away!

DAY 11: SIEM REAP – ANGKOR TEMPLES   (B, L, D)

The day is devoted to an in-depth exploration of the fascinating “Lost City of Angkor”. Once, the capital of the ancient Khmer empire, which ruled the area from the 9th to the 13th century, the city and its fascinating temples were slowly covered by jungle until the city was lost to civilization. The temples were rediscovered at the end of the 19th century, the jungle was cleared over the next 70 years to reveal the “8th Wonder of the World” – the ancient Temples of Angkor Wat – today a UNESCO Heritage sight. After a buffet breakfast at your hotel, your morning tour will take you to explore the south gates of Angkor Thom, Bayan Temple, Elephant Terrace, the Royal enclosure and the Terrace of the Leper King. A break for lunch will be held al fresco at a local restaurant nearby. The afternoon is reserved for a visit to Ta Phrom (Jungle Temple) and the magnificent main Temples of Angkor Wat!

End the day with dinner at a popular local restaurant.

DAY 12: SIEM REAP – Overnight (OR late night flights out)   (B)

Enjoy breakfast prior to departing on a half day city tour which will include a stop at the famous Artists D’ Angkor where you will see local artists at work. A great place to purchase those last minute souvenirs! The balance of the day is free to take a final stroll through Pub Street OR to transfer to the airport for your late night flights out. (LAND SERVICES END with transfer or final overnight- rooms are retained until departure.)

DAY 13: ARRIVE USA   (B)

Depending on your flight arrangements, fly out of Siem Reap or your Asian Gateway and arrive to the USA today   

DAY 1 ARRIVAL – SIEM REAP BY FLIGHT   (O)

Upon arrival at Siem Reap airport, transfer to hotel for check-in. (Official hotel check-in time is at 14:00. Early check-in is subject to room availability.) Lunch & dinner at leisure. Accommodation at the hotel.

DAY 2 SIEM REAP   (B, L, D)

After a sumptuous buffet breakfast, depart on a half day city sightseeing tour of this bustling resort town. Your tour will include a visit to the famous Artist D’ Angkor, a museum, exhibition center and a working production facility where local talented artists produce some of the finest silk and hand carved art in all of Cambodia. Return to your hotel for a light lunch. Afternoon at leisure. In the early evening depart for the city center for a walking tour through the vibrant Pub Street and Night Market. You will end the day enjoying dinner at a popular local restaurant! After dinner you may want to explore further on your own or return to your hotel.

DAY 3 SIEM REAP   (B, L, D)

The day is devoted to an in-depth exploration of the fascinating “Lost City of Angkor”. Once the capital of the ancient Khmer empire, which ruled the area from the 9th to the 13th century, the city and its fascinating temples were slowly covered by jungle until the city was lost to civilization. The temples were rediscovered at the end of the 19th century, the jungle was cleared over the next 70 years to reveal the “8th Wonder of the World” – the ancient Temples of Angkor Wat – today a UNESCO Heritage sight. After an early breakfast, your morning portion of the Temple tour will take you to explore the south gates of Angkor Thom, Bayan Temple, Elephant Terrace, and the Terrace of the Leper King.

After a break for lunch at a local restaurant, the afternoon is reserved for a visit to Ta Phrom and the magnificent main Temples of Angkor Wat! End the day with dinner and a performance of the Apsara, Cambodia’s national dance.

Note: To visit the Bakan tower of Angkor Wat temple, visitors are required to wear proper attire, covering shoulders and knees to show their culture respect, as this temple is still considered as a sacrificial site for the Khmer people (no short miniskirt nor short trousers). Children under twelve years old are restricted not to climb up the tower. The tower will be closed on the Buddhist Sabbath Days, the Buddhist religious days and four days a month in accordance with Lunar Calendar.

DAY 4 SIEM REAP – EMBARKATION – KAMPONG CHAM   (B, L, D)

After breakfast and check out from your hotel, transfer by comfortable motorcoach from Sokha Angkor Resort hotel to Kampong Cham (approximately 5 hours). Stops will be made to view Kampong Kdei Bridge dating from the Angkorian period and for a light lunch. On arrival, check-in and settle into your cabin. Welcome Dinner on board.

DAY 5 WAT HANCHEY – KAMPONG CHAM   (B, L, D)

Stop at Wat Hanchey in the morning and after breakfast, visit the pre-Angkorian temple located on top of a hill overlooking the Mekong. Dating back to the 8th century, its ancient brick structures characterize the architecture of the Chenla Empire, which preceded the glory of Angkor. Back on board for lunch. Continued navigation and arrival at Kampong Cham  during lunch. In the afternoon, departure by bus to discover the temple of Wat Nokor. This twelfth century Buddhist temple built on the ruins of an ancient temple, is unique in Cambodia.

DAY 6 ANGKOR BAN – SILK ISLAND – PHNOM PENH   (B, L, D)

Morning navigation on the Upper Mekong. Arrival at Angkor Ban in the morning. Overlooking the River Mekong, Angkor Ban offers a peaceful and majestic image of the river bathed in morning light in this still pristine area. Angkor Ban is one of the very few villages that was not burned or destroyed during the Khmer Rouge period. It is an authentic view of an intimate Cambodia where most of the village houses are built on stilts, some of which are more than a century old. Back on board to sail to Silk Island and visit the silk weaving village. Return to Phnom Penh for overnight

DAY 7 PHNOM PENH   (B, L, D)

The capital city of Cambodia still retains its old French colonial architecture in riverside streets. Morning bus tour will include the Royal Palace & the Silver Pagoda. The National Museum is another highlight, with outstanding displays of Khmer crafts. Lunch on board. In the afternoon tour the former High School « S21 », which was converted to a detention center under the Red Khmer’s rule between 1975 and 1979. Dinner on board followed by free time to explore the city’s bustling riverside at nighttime.

DAY 8 PHNOM PENH – NAVIGATION – BORDER CROSSING   (B, L, D)

The ship departs towards the border with Vietnam in the morning. We cruise past the Mekong’s timeless villages and river life with extensive fishing activities. Crossing of the border and completion of the required formalities.

DAY 9 TAN CHAU   (B, L, D)

Arrival at Tan Chau in the morning, a remote town on the main Mekong River. After breakfast, transfer via small boats to visit a fishing farm. Then go ashore to visit a local workshop producing woven mats, and take a short walk through the village to visit a silk weaving workshop. A rickshaw ride round this fascinating town takes you back to the pier for lunch. Navigation in the afternoon.

DAY 10 SA DEC – CAI BE   (B, L, D)

Arrival at Sa Dec. The French writer Marguerite Duras spent parts of her childhood in Sa Dec, a sprawling busy town on the Mekong Delta. Here you will see the house of Marguerite’s Chinese Lover. Followed by a visit to a Caodaist Temple and a stroll through the colorful local market. Lunch on board. We cruise past Vinh Long Province, located in the middle of the Delta region, between the two tributaries of the Mekong. On arrival at Cai Be, tour via local boats to see the French Gothic Cathedral. Walk along the river bank and visit a manufacturer of rice paper and coconut sweets. Dinner on board.

DAY 11 MY THO – DISEMBARKATION – SAIGON END CRUISE   (B, D)

Disembarkation after breakfast and bus transfer to Saigon city center. The transfer includes a stop at the Cholon Market and the visit to a lacquer factory. Arrive to Sofitel Plaza around 1pm and transfer to your local hotel for check in (check in time 14.00) Lunch on own account. In the afternoon, depart on a panoramic sightseeing tour of this bustling former capital which will include the Post Office built by Gustav Eiffel, the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Presidential Palace and other attractions along the way such as the Opera House and City Hall. At the end of the tour, enjoy a unique performance of the Water Puppet show where puppet masters are submerged under water while their puppets entertain above! End the day with dinner at a local restaurant followed by an optional visit to the popular Ben Thanh open market where you can browse and bargain for gifts and souvenirs! Overnight.

DAY 12 HO CHI MINH (B, L)

After breakfast at your hotel, you will depart on half day excursion to the fascinating Cu Chi Tunnels located about an hour outside of the city. Built during the Vietnam War to protect from bombing raids, the tunnels extend underground for over 212 km and range in depth from 3 to 12 meters! They feature remnants of a living city; schools, community kitchens, sleeping quarters, hospitals as well as military production facilities. For those with no fear of claustrophobia, you will have an opportunity to explore a 50 meter portion of the tunnels open to the public. Then return to the city and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. The balance of the day is free of activities to allow you to shop ‘till you drop or a final dinner on your own at one of the many local restaurants. Overnight*

*For passengers departing on late night flights, your rooms will be retained until departure.

DAY 13 HO CHI MINH – DEPARTURE   (B)

Breakfast and free time until check out and transfer to the airport for flights home.

 

M/V Mekong Prestige II

The new deluxe MV “PRESTIGE 2” launched in 2014 is one of the newest and most luxurious vessels plying the Mekong Delta! Teak enhanced throughout, this modern vessel features 3 decks, all outside cabins with FULL BALCONIES, only 32 cabins for a maximum of 64 passengers and spacious public areas including a one seat restaurant, panorama salon, massage spa and a small Jacuzzi style pool on the covered Sun Deck! Sumptuous meals are accompanied by FREE local beer, soft drinks and nonalcoholic beverages throughout the day with wine added for dinner! A marvelous crew of 30 plus multi-lingual Cruise Managers ensure that you will have a world class sailing experience! Nonsmoking interiors and WI-FI free (where available).

Cabins

Upper Deck, Junior Suite with Balcony, 27 m2 (290 sq ft)

  • Located on the Upper Deck
  • French private balcony with large windows and sliding glass doors
  • Elegant private bathroom with glass-enclosed shower with bathtub
  • Choice of bath amenities with towel and hair dryer
  • Hotel-style beds, set as double as default
  • Sitting and table area included with double sofa
  • Individually controlled air conditioning and heating system
  • LCD Flat-screen TV offering several European & International channels
  • Mini-fridge
  • Internal telephone
  • PIN-coded safe

Category A: Upper Deck, Deluxe Twin with Balcony, 22 m2 (236 sq ft)

  • Located on the Upper Deck
  • French private balcony with large windows and sliding glass doors
  • Elegant private bathroom with glass-enclosed shower with bathtub
  • Choice of bath amenities with towel and hair dryer
  • Hotel-style beds, set as double as default
  • Sitting and table area
  • Individually controlled air conditioning and heating system
  • LCD Flat-screen TV offering several European & International channels
  • Mini-fridge
  • Internal telephone
  • PIN-coded safe

Main Deck, Terrace Suite with Balcony, 27 m2 (290 sq ft)

  • Located on the Main Deck
  • French private balcony with large windows and sliding glass doors
  • Elegant private bathroom with glass-enclosed shower with bathtub
  • Choice of bath amenities with towel and hair dryer
  • Hotel-style beds, set as double as default
  • Sitting and table area included with double sofa
  • Individually controlled air conditioning and heating system
  • LCD Flat-screen TV offering several European & International channels
  • Mini-fridge
  • Internal telephone
  • PIN-coded safe

Category B: Main Deck, Standard Twin with Balcony, 22 m2 (236 sq ft)

  • Located on the Main Deck
  • French private balcony with large windows and sliding glass doors
  • Elegant private bathroom with glass-enclosed shower with bathtub
  • Choice of bath amenities with towel and hair dryer
  • Hotel-style beds, set as double as default
  • Sitting and table area
  • Individually controlled air conditioning and heating system
  • LCD Flat-screen TV offering several European & International channels
  • Mini-fridge
  • Internal telephone
  • PIN-coded safe

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FAQ's

Yes, visas are currently required for traveling to Vietnam & Cambodia. So before leaving home, please ensure that you have your valid PASSPORT and appropriate VISA. Please make sure your U.S. passport has a minimum of 3 empty pages and a validity of at least 6 months beyond your scheduled travel dates so as to not encounter any unnecessary problems. For visa updates, please check with the U.S. or the appropriate foreign consulates at least 90 days prior to your departure. If you are a foreign national – please check with your country’s consulate, as rules may be different.

***Remember: obtaining a visa and proper travel documents are YOUR responsibility!***

While travel documents are the passenger’s responsibility, you will need an invitation letter in order to obtain a visa. An invitation letter will be provided through us, free of charge, upon receipt of final payment. This will then be sent to you along with your final documents 90 days prior to your departure.

Special note: While the Vietnamese visa may be obtained prior to your trip or on arrival, you can get the Cambodian visa only at the border. Please note that for your Cambodian visa, you will need to bring one passport size photo (real photos, no photocopies!!!) and a $35.00 per person application fee (to be paid in CASH if entering Cambodia through the airport or billed to your cabin if entering Cambodia on the ship).

If you have purchased your air tickets through us, your transfers will be included. However, transfers are still available for those who would like to arrange their own airfare, for a fee. For more information about transfer rates for this program, please call our office at (714) 556-8258 or toll free (800) 795-1633.

The new deluxe MV “PRESTIGE 2” launched in 2014 is one of the newest and most luxurious vessels plying the Mekong Delta! Teak enhanced throughout, this modern vessel features 3 decks, all outside cabins with FULL BALCONIES, only 32 cabins for a maximum of 64 passengers and spacious public areas including a one seat restaurant, panorama salon, massage spa and a small jacuzzi style pool on the covered Sun Deck! Sumptuous meals are accompanied by FREE local beer, soft drinks and nonalcoholic beverages throughout the day with wine added for dinner! A marvelous crew of 30 plus multi-lingual Cruise Managers ensure that you will have a world class sailing experience! Nonsmoking interiors and WI-FI free (where available)..

Laptops & cell phones run on virtually the entire route but overseas communications are very expensive. In case of emergency, it may be possible to use the cell phone of the ship for a fee. If bringing your U.S. cell phone to use, please make sure it is “unlocked” by your provider in order to use it. Free Wi-Fi is available on board, in the main lounge, but quality and speed may vary.

Vietnam’s unit of currency, the Dong, currently circulates in bank notes of 100,000, 50,000, 20,000, 10,000, 5,000, 2,000, 1,000, 500, and 200 denominations. In Cambodia, the currency is the New Riel (KHR). However the US Dollar the most favored and easily exchangeable foreign currency. Please check the web for current exchange rates a few days prior to leaving.

The currency used on board is the US Dollar. The Vietnamese Dong is also accepted. The Purser will be happy to give you any exchange rate information you may need. Please be advised to bring with you new, undamaged notes in small denominations. Credit cards are also accepted on board (Visa & MasterCard only). All onboard expenses will be charged to your shipboard account and settled at the end of the cruise (in USD or credit card). While traveler checks and credit cards are growing in acceptance – their use is still LIMITED to hotels, banks and selected shops in major cities ONLY! Cash is still “king” and the US Dollar is the preferred currency. We would strongly recommend taking US Dollars in cash, as it can be difficult in areas outside of the main cities to change traveler checks.

Most definitely! We do our best to ensure that each of our programs offer a healthy balance of cultural immersion through our included tours and free time for our passengers. You will have plenty of free time to shop for souvenirs, explore on your own, or take one of the optional tours (when provided.)

Tipping today has become commonplace in all countries all over the world, including Vietnam and Cambodia. Due to the volatile nature of the local economies, salaries for regular folk are pitiful compared to the rising costs and inflation – let alone if we compare them to western standards. For the majority of the people working in the service industries (hotels, ships, restaurants, travel), tips and gratuities have become large sources of their income. Therefore, your gracious generosity will be appreciated throughout your trip. However, tips in the “East” are still left to your discretion. Therefore, no service – no tip! We generally recommend that each person set aside $250 in new and undamaged bills to cover all tipping needs for the total duration of the program – but this is merely a suggested amount. You may leave as little or as much as you feel comfortable with. If you endear yourself to any particular crew member and wish to award them directly – please feel free to do so!

For more information about tipping, including Individual vs. Pooled Tipping, please take a look at our detailed Vietnam & Cambodia Travel Tips

Special meal requests are possible. If you have any food allergies or special dietary needs, please be sure to notify our office at least 90 days prior to your departure so that we and the restaurant staff can make every effort to accommodate your needs. Vegetarian selections are always available; however, if you have strict dietary restrictions, you may want to bring some non-perishable snacks, crackers, dried fruits, dietary sweeteners, or other items that will compliment the limited variety of special meals.

For a complete list of suggested items to bring, please read our detailed Vietnam & Cambodia Travel Tips. But here are a few important items that often get overlooked!

All outlets are 220 V. The outlet in your bathroom is convertible to 110 V and is to be used for electric shavers only. A converter and an adapter are needed for all other 110 V appliances used in your cabin. We suggest you bring along a converter and appropriate adaptors/plugs – see below.
1. UNIVERSAL TRANSFORMER to convert from the US 110 Volts to the 220 (please check your electronic devices as some newer models automatically convert within a voltage range).
2. UNIVERSAL ADAPTOR PLUGS for sockets, which are different than at home. Since there are no supplies of converters/adapters on board we highly recommend you purchase transformer adapter plug set at any travel or appliance store before you leave. “2 round plug about 1 inch apart” is the one needed.

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET: Medications which are vital to your health. A letter should accompany these from your doctor (signed and dated), certifying that such medications are vital to your health. Dosage should be indicated. Always pack any personal medications in your carry-on luggage, not in your checked baggage. Additionally, those passengers with lighter physical disabilities must report them to us at the time of booking.