Thirteen departures. Three of our finest vessels. August through December 2026.
The Mekong At Its Most Refined
A Rare Opening on Some of Our Most Sought-After Sailings
The lower Mekong between August and December is the river at its richest — lush, luminous and alive.
The oldest Mekong cruise operator — since 2000
Mekong Classic Cruise
From Saigon to Angkor — A Scenic Cruise Through Living History
A leisurely, culturally rich journey through the heart of Indochina — from Saigon’s colonial waterfront to the sacred temples of Angkor — aboard three of CF Mekong’s most celebrated vessels.
Step aboard a journey that flows through the heart of Southeast Asia — where every bend in the river reveals a story, a tradition, a new connection.
- Explore Phnom Penh’s Royal Palace, National Museum and the storied streets of the French Quarter
- Drift through Cai Be’s canals and Sa Dec’s riverside markets, unchanged by time
- Meet silver and copper artisans in Koh Chen and potters in Kampong Chhnang
- Savour à la carte dinners, cultural lectures and Apsara performances aboard distinguished ships
From the Delta to the Divine
Follow the Mekong from the living energy of Saigon to the ancient stillness of Angkor — through river towns, floating villages and temple-studded landscapes that time has left untouched.
Day 1
HO CHI MINH CITY (Saigon)
Meet at the Liberty Central Riverside Hotel restaurant between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Lunch at the hotel. In the afternoon, we will tour the city: Reunification palace, Notre Dame cathedral and Central Post office. We’ll visit Cholon, the Chinese-influenced section of the city, including its hectic market and Ba Thien Hau Pagoda dedicated to the sea goddess Mazu. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we’ll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail, have dinner and spend the night on board downtown.
Day 2
HO CHI MINH CITY (Saigon)
We’ll leave by coach for the Cu Chi tunnels, an immense network of underground tunnels that were used by Viet Cong soldiers as hiding spots during combat, as well as serving as communication and supply routes, hospitals, food and weapon caches. Lunch will be served on board. Visit the Museum of Vietnamese History. We’ll then set out to cross the very narrow Cho Gao Canal. Night on board.
Day 3
CHAO GAO - MY THO - VINH LONG - CAI BE
We continue our cruise to My Tho along the magnificent Cho Gao Canal. Local boats come to pick up passengers to the mainland for a short panoramic tour of My Tho town and visit Vinh Trang pagoda, stop for a visit of My Tho market. Return at the pier – Passengers cruise on the river to Dragon Island by local boat to visit the island, explore local people’s daily life and enjoy locally seasonal fruits. Lunch on board. We’ll discover a brick and pottery factory as well as a traditional factory producing puffed riced, rice-paper wrappers used to make nems, and rice alcohol. Night on board.
Day 4
SA DEC
Visit the former house of Huynh Thuy Le, the man who Marguerite Duras based her book The Lover on. Short panoramic tour and transfer to Trung Vuong primary school. Continuing to Kien An Cung Pagoda. Stroll around Sa Dec Market along Sa Dec River bank. This small city of 30,000 inhabitants is fascinating in its unspoiled authenticity and undisturbed by tourists. We’ll return on board our ship and have lunch.
Day 5
CHAU DOC - PHNOM PENH
Breakfast is served on board as we sail to the border. After the custom formalities, we will set sail towards Phnom Penh while having lunch on board. We’ll arrive late afternoon in Phnom Penh. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 6
PHNOM PENH
We’ll enjoy a tour of the fabulous Royal Palace, one of the most impressive examples of Cambodian architecture, and its Silver Pagoda. Onward to visit the National Museum & Wat Phnom. After lunch in town, you can pay a visit to the Tuol Svay Prey School, a former detention, torture, and execution center run by the Khmer Rouge during the civil war. Afterwards, enjoy some free time at the market. As we get back on board, we will enjoy an Apsara dance show. Dinner and overnight on board, in the port of Phnom Penh. Free evening.
Day 7
KOH CHEN - KAMPONG TRALACH
The Toum Tiou II leaves Phnom Penh for Koh Chen. Breakfast during navigation. Visit of Koh Chen, a small village where craftspeople specialize in silver and copper work. Lunch on board. Visit of the beautiful Vihara at the Wat Kampong Tralach Leu pagoda. To access the pagoda we need to cross the village of Kampong Tralach in ox carts, moving along a small road that runs perpendicular to the river in the middle of magnificent rice fields. Our ship will remain anchored overnight.
Day 8
KAMPONG CHHNANG – KOH CHEN
Departure of the Toum Tiou II early in the morning. Sail to Kampong Chhnnang. Breakfast during navigation. Visit of Kampong Chhnang, one of the largest fishing ports on Tonle Sap Lake. Here they also have many fish farms. The region is best known for its fine traditional pottery which is a major source of revenue for the entire country. Tasting of some local products. Lunch on board. We’ll then continue our cruise towards Koh Chen.
Cocktail and gala dinner tonight. Overnight on board.
Day 9
SIEM REAP
Breakfast on board. After breakfast, passengers will be transferred by air-conditioned coach from Koh Chen to Lotus Blanc Hotel in Siem Reap (5-6 hours bus ride). End of our journey. Please do not book your flight before 3:00 p.m.
The Finest Ships on the Mekong. Thirteen Opportunities to Sail Them.
Thirteen handpicked departures across three distinguished vessels. Preferred pricing available on every sailing from August through December 2026.
Dates
Itinerary
Ship
Private Terrace
Top Deck
Main Deck
Aug 19 – 27, 2026
9 Days / 8 Nights
Downriver
Siem Reap → Saigon
Double
US$2,579
Single
US$4,099
Double
US$2,265
Single
US$3,785
Double
US$2,059
Single
US$3,579
Aug 30 – Sep 7, 2026
9 Days / 8 Nights
Downriver
Siem Reap → Saigon
Double
US$2,415
Single
US$4,435
Double
US$2,209
Single
US$4,229
Aug 27 – Sep 4, 2026
9 Days / 8 Nights
Upriver
Saigon → Siem Reap
Double
US$2,849
Single
US$4,635
Double
US$2,535
Single
US$4,321
Double
US$2,329
Single
US$4,115
Sep 4 – 12, 2026
9 Days / 8 Nights
Downriver
Siem Reap → Saigon
Double
US$2,849
Single
US$4,635
Double
US$2,535
Single
US$4,321
Double
US$2,329
Single
US$4,115
Sep 7 – 15, 2026
9 Days / 8 Nights
Upriver
Saigon → Siem Reap
Double
US$2,415
Single
US$4,435
Double
US$2,209
Single
US$4,229
Sep 15 – 23, 2026
9 Days / 8 Nights
Downriver
Siem Reap → Saigon
Double
US$2,415
Single
US$4,435
Double
US$2,209
Single
US$4,229
Sep 20 – 28, 2026
9 Days / 8 Nights
Downriver
Siem Reap → Saigon
Double
US$2,849
Single
US$4,635
Double
US$2,535
Single
US$4,321
Double
US$2,329
Single
US$4,115
Sep 23 – Oct 1, 2026
9 Days / 8 Nights
Upriver
Saigon → Siem Reap
Double
US$2,415
Single
US$4,435
Double
US$2,209
Single
US$4,229
Oct 2 – 10, 2026
9 Days / 8 Nights
Downriver
Siem Reap → Saigon
Double
US$2,415
Single
US$4,435
Double
US$2,209
Single
US$4,229
Oct 25 – Nov 2, 2026
9 Days / 8 Nights
Upriver
Saigon → Siem Reap
Double
US$2,415
Single
US$4,435
Double
US$2,209
Single
US$4,229
Nov 27 – Dec 5, 2026
9 Days / 8 Nights
Upriver
Saigon → Siem Reap
Double
US$2,715
Single
US$4,693
Double
US$2,505
Single
US$4,483
Dec 12 – 20, 2026
9 Days / 8 Nights
Upriver
Saigon → Siem Reap
Double
US$2,715
Single
US$4,693
Double
US$2,505
Single
US$4,483
Dec 13 – 21, 2026
9 Days / 8 Nights
Upriver
Saigon → Siem Reap
Double
US$2,715
Single
US$4,693
Double
US$2,505
Single
US$4,483
Prices are in US dollars. Rates are per person. Single occupancy prices apply to individual guests in a double cabin.
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What’s Included Full board — guided excursions and entry fees — national Vietnamese and Cambodian guides — onboard drinks (excluding our premium list) — emergency and repatriation insurance — gratuities.
What’s Not Included International flights — transfers — premium drinks — cancellation and baggage insurance — visas — optional excursions.
Gratuities To ensure a pleasant experience for all, gratuities of $49 per person for local guides and staff, and $63 per person for crew members, are included in your fare. These amounts reflect local customs and etiquette.
For full payment terms and cancellation policy, see Booking Information.