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9 Night Meandering Majestic Mekong

From Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon) to Phnom Penh

Emerald Harmony

Emerald Cruises
4 Stars
  • Cruise #: 14142424
  • Departs: Sun, Aug 30, 2026
  • Returns: Tue, Sep 8, 2026
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    Itinerary Summary

    Day by Day Details

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Sunday - Aug 30, 2026
    Day
    1
    Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam
    • Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam
    Xin chao and welcome to Vietnam. On arrival in Ho Chi Minh City, also known as Saigon, you'll be transferred to downtown District 1 and the historic quarter and check into to the Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers. Later, you'll transfer to the Saigon Port to board your luxury Emerald Star-Ship, where you'll be warmly welcomed onboard by your captain and crew. After lunch, Emerald Harmony will cruise from the heart of the city down the Saigon River towards Ben Tre, in the Mekong Delta. This evening, enjoy a Welcome Dinner onboard with your fellow guests and an informative port talk hosted by your cruise director. Please book your flight to arrive into Ho Chi Minh City prior to 8:30 AM. ...
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    Monday - Aug 31, 2026
    Day
    2
    Cho Gao Canal, Vietnam
    • Cho Gao Canal, Vietnam
    • Ben Tre, Vietnam
    This morning, you'll cruise through the bustling Cho Gao Canal, one of the major arterial canals of Vietnam connecting Tien Giang Province in the Mekong Delta with Ho Chi Minh City. You'll find this a fascinating sight, observing the heavy commercial traffic navigate this important waterway, where upwards of 1,800 vessels transit each day. During your morning of relaxation onboard, soak up the ever-changing passing scenery, enjoy a refreshing dip in the infinity pool, or indulge in a spa treatment (at additional cost). Once on the Mekong River, this afternoon you'll visit the rural Tan My Floating community, followed by a ride through local plantations to visit a mushroom farm, a fruit farm with sampling, and a honey farm with local sweets. Later, you'll cruise onwards to Sa Dec, a Mekong Delta hidden gem. ...
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    Tuesday - Sep 1, 2026
    Day
    3
    • Sa Dec, Vietnam
    This morning is a leisurely cruise to Sa Dec. Later this afternoon, take a short ride on a sampan to arrive in Sa Dec, a delightful old provincial city in the heart of the Mekong Delta. Enjoy a walking tour around town with a visit to the home of local resident, Mr. Huynh Thuy Le, who inspired Marguerite Duras' novel L'Amant ('The Lover'), and the town's bustling central market to peruse its varied produce. Afterwards, return to Emerald Harmony by sampan to anchor for the night. ...
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    Wednesday - Sep 2, 2026
    Day
    4
    My An Hung, Vietnam, Vietnam
    • My An Hung, Vietnam, Vietnam
    After a short sail with breakfast, transfer ashore by sampan to explore the village life on My An Hung Island. Recognized as a cultural and historical destination, this small village in rural Vietnam specializes in red-hot chilli and peppers. For today's EmeraldPLUS experience, enjoy some local folk singing during the visit to this charming riverine community. After returning to Emerald Harmony, enjoy an afternoon cruise to Gieng Island. ...
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    Thursday - Sep 3, 2026
    Day
    5
    • Cu Lao Gien, Vietnam
    • Tan Chau, Vietnam
    Locally known as 'Mango Island', Cu Lao Gieng is a small, picturesque island untouched by tourism, located along the upper Mekong River. Travel by local motorcycle rickshaw through the island's villages to visit families who work in various local industries, including mango farming, various types of boat construction, and a factory that produces temple incense sticks. The afternoon is yours to enjoy at leisure onboard as we cruise to Tan Chau. Upon arrival and for today's EmeraldPLUS experience, delight in a traditional Lion Dance performance on the Sun Deck of Emerald Harmony. ...
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    Friday - Sep 4, 2026
    Day
    6
    • Tan Chau, Vietnam
    • Vietnam-Cambodia Border Crossing, Vietnam
    In Tan Chau, embark on a sampan ride to Evergreen Island for a walk through a local village, affording an insightful glimpse into the 'Delta farming community'. You'll then reboard your sampan returning to Tan Chau for a visit to a local Cao Dai Temple. Cao Dai is a syncretic, monotheistic religion established in Tay Ninh, Southern Vietnam, in 1926. At the temple, you can learn more about the hybrid of philosophies that form the basis of this fascinating and complex religion. Afterwards, take a ride in a xe loi, a local form of cyclo unique to the Mekong Delta, back to your sampan and return to Emerald Harmony. Back onboard your Emerald Star-Ship, you'll cruise towards the border between Vietnam and Cambodia. ...
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    Saturday - Sep 5, 2026
    Day
    7
    Phnom Penh, Cambodia
    • Phnom Penh, Cambodia
    Welcome to Cambodia. Today, you'll awake in Cambodia's capital, Phnom Penh. Known as the 'Pearl of Asia' during the French Indochina-era, this city was almost entirely evacuated by the Khmer Rouge regime in 1975. This morning, learn about the Khmer Rouge and the darkest days of Cambodia's history. A short drive takes you to the Killing Fields at Choeung Ek, where you can stroll through the fields and visit the memorial, understanding more about the country's sombre chapter. Afterwards, visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (infamously known as 'S-21'), a former school converted to the Khmer Rouge's main prison and torture headquarters. Spend the afternoon as you please, either joining one of the Emerald DiscoverMORE excursions, visiting the Central Market located at in the heart of Phnom Penh, or simply relaxing onboard Emerald Harmony. This evening, as part of your EmeraldPLUS experience, you'll enjoy an evening remork (local tuk-tuk) excursion through Phnom Penh, admiring the glittering city lights. ...
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    Sunday - Sep 6, 2026
    Day
    8
    Phnom Penh, Cambodia
    • Phnom Penh, Cambodia
    • Angkor Ban, Cambodia
    In the morning, visit the majestic Royal Palace, captivating with its French-inspired gardens and Silver Pagoda. Once back onboard, as part of your EmeraldPLUS experience, you'll enjoy a cultural performance by the Cambodian Student and Children's Organization. After lunch, set sail from Phnom Penh and enjoy an afternoon of relaxed cruising as you continue further up the Mekong River to Angkor Ban. ...
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    Monday - Sep 7, 2026
    Day
    9
    • Angkor Ban, Cambodia
    • Peam Chi Kang, Cambodia
    In Angkor Ban, explore its historical rural wooden houses which survived the Khmer Rouge. In the village temple, partake in an alms ceremony, learn how to pray in a Buddhist pagoda, and receive a traditional Buddhist blessing from the temple's resident monks from as part of your EmeraldPLUS experience. Afterwards, set sail to your final destination, Peam Chi Kang, located further upstream on the Mekong River. ...
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    Tuesday - Sep 8, 2026
    Day
    10
    Peam Chi Kang, Cambodia
    • Peam Chi Kang, Cambodia
    • Cruise Ends

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Day 10 - Tuesday - Sep 8, 2026
    Day
    10
    • Bus Travel
    • Phnom Penh, Cambodia
    Disembark Emerald Harmony in the morning and transfer back to Phnom Penh Airport for your onward flight. Please book your flight to depart out of Phnom Penh after 10 AM.; Notes: Rivers and waterways are subject to variations in water levels. While every effort is made to adhere to the planned itinerary, changes in river conditions, ad hoc local government regulations, or local festivities may require journey modifications. These will be made based on the advice of local authorities or for safety reasons. Hotels are indicative and are subject to change. ...
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