Cruise description

La Marguerite, 46-cabins river vessel, raises the bar of river cruising in the Mekong Delta, offering unparalleled cruise experience, top notch excursions between Saigon and Siem Reap. World Class paired gourmet dining experiences add sparks to your personal journey while its carefully researched excursions to cultural destinations allows for passion revival. Amenities: Onboard laundry, Bakery, Fully equipped galley and refrigeration storages, Air-conditioning in all inside areas, restaurant, bar, library, gym and spa Safety: Smoke Detector in all cabins and Public places, Emergency lighting and generator, fire pump, hydrants and hoses, fire extinguisher, life jacket for all on board and life raft.
Water: Treatment plants for desalination, de-sedimentation and purification using UV and osmosis. Sewage: Micro biotic treatment plants Length         : 71.6m Main length  : 65.6m Width          : 12.5m Depth          : 1.8m Free Board  : 1.5m Air Draft      : 9.65m Engines      : 2 x 700 h/p (Yanmar) Generator    : 2 x 320 Kva Cat (USA)
Crew           : 38 (International) Passenger cabins: 46 Passenger berths: 92 Registry        : VIRES S1 Home port     : Saigon Build in VN    : July 2009 Ship Design   : Colonial Interior Design : Boutique

Downtream (Siemreap-HCMC)

DEPARTURE DATES 2010 - 2011
in 2010: 11/07, 25/07, 08/08, 22/08, 05/09, 19/09, 03/10, 17/10, 31/10, 14/11, 28/11, 12/12, 26/12
In 2011: 09/01, 23/01, 06/02, 20/02, 06/03, 20/03, 03/04 and 17/04

HIGH WATER CRUISE ITINERARY from July to November

Day 1: Embarkation - Siem Reap - Kampong Chhnang
Register between 11:00 - 12:00 at Le Meridien Angkor. Transfer by coach to the jetty and take a 30-minute motorboat to Indochina Sails’ ship, passing floating fishing villages from Siem Reap through Tonle Sap Lake. Embark the ship 13:00. Welcome drink served in Saigon Lounge. Attend a short briefing followed by a lunch served in Mekong restaurant at 13:30. Captain raises the anchor and cruises towards Kampong Chhnang.  The great lake dominates Cambodia and is over 150 km in length. Along the way, enjoy a scenic view of the wild lives while passing through inspirational floating villages. Join the Cruise Director at Saigon Lounge for safety demonstration and briefing at 18:00. Enjoy Captain’s Cocktails afterwards and adjourn to the first gourmet dinner onboard with fellow travelers. The boat moors overnight on Tonle Sap Lake.

Day 2: Kampong Chhnang - Kampong Tralach – Oudong
Kampong Chhnang is a busy rural port town with bustling markets. Mooring mid-stream, take a truly wonderful motorboat excursion into the lakeside wetlands that form the mouth of the river. Here a stunning variety of birdlife may be seen, and of considerable interest are local life and floating village. Return to the boat and cast off towards Kampong Tralach. Attend lecture on “Cambodia - The Past & Present” in Saigon Lounge. The boat moors at Kampong Tralach. Today’s afternoon tour starts with a 20-minute ox-cart ride from the riverbanks. Traveling through countryside and a small village on a dusty road, past rice fields and bemused locals. End the ox-cart ride at the beautiful Vihara belonging to Wat Kapong Tralach Pleu. Visit pagodas. Embark coach and travel 45-minute to Oudong. Between 1618 and 1866, Oudong was the capital of Cambodia, built on the top of Phnom Oudong. This hill is made up of a series of Stupas and shrines in a variety of conditions. Join the tour guides to the Buddhist monastery at the foothill. After the visit, take bus ride back to the ship at Prek K’dam, 10 km from Oudong. The ship sails towards little known village Chong Koh passing by Phnom Penh and dock midstream near Chong Koh. After dinner, catch movie “The Killing Fields” at Saigon Lounge.

Day 3: Chong Koh - Phnom Penh
After breakfast spend time in Chong Koh Silk Weaving village for a leisurely morning walk. Return to boat 10:30 and the ship sets sail toward the capital Phnom Penh. The capital of Cambodia retains its French charm. The city has several impressive Wats, including Wat Ounalom, Wat Phnom and the newly painted Wat Lang Ka. Pride of place goes to the Royal Palace and to the spectacular Silver Pagoda, one of the few places in Cambodia where Khmer Rouge preserved historic Cambodian artifact. At 15:00, walking tour to Wat Phnom give an orientation of Phnom Penh’s downtown. Cocktails and briefing hour is followed by dinner. After dinner, a special Khmer folk performance awaits at the Saigon Lounge.

Day 4: Phnom Penh
A busy day with many interesting sightseeing and activities. In the morning, sightsee Phnom Penh by bus. Visit Royal Palace, the spectacular Silver Pagoda and the National Museum where outstanding Khmer crafts are exhibited. Afternoon excursion facilitates understanding of a crucial part of the Cambodia’s history: the Khmer Rouge’s grim Toul Sleng (S21 detention center) and the Killing Fields. (For a free and easy afternoon, please inform Ship Purser). Cocktail hours from 18:30 to 19:30. Dinner is served from 19:30 to 21:00. After dinner, join the Khmer folk dances and songs at the Saigon Lounge. Before midnight, opt to chill in one the bars located across the road from the pier.

Day 5: Phnom Penh - Border Crossing - Tan Chau
Enjoy a hearty breakfast as the ship departs for border. Cast off for a day cruising the main Mekong channel, an international shipping route. Join the lecture on board on “Indochina - The Past & Present”. In the afternoon Fruits carving and Vietnamese fresh spring rolls demonstration by our Executive Chef at Saigon Lounge, while the border formalities are carried out. Arrive in Tan Chau - the first Vietnamese town on the Mekong River. Enjoy folk performance of the Mekong Delta songs and music in Saigon Lounge. The boat moors safely at the riverbanks.  Optional: Take shuttle boat ashore and enjoy a pleasant walk in peaceful town Tan Chau.

Day 6: Tan Chau - Sadec
Today’s highlight is a visit of Tan Chau - a small town untouched by tourism. Morning excursion start with sightseeing by local boats, navigating narrow channels to visit an evergreen island. Chance to visit floating fish farm and travel along the tiny tributaries where slit houses are haphazardly leaning on each other. Afterwards, go ashore and tour the town on rickshaw (Xe Loi). Visit rattan mats and slippers making factories. In the afternoon, cruise downstream to Sa Dec. Join the lecture on-board theme “Vietnam - The Past & Present”. The ship arrives in Sadec during dinner time and moors midstream overnight. Cocktails and briefing at Saigon Lounge. After dinner, watch in-house movie “The Lover” in the cabin or join the crew show at the lounge.

Day 7: Sadec - Cai Be
After the breakfast follow guides to the hometown of Marguerite Duras’ lover, Sadec, a quaint little city. Visit the old house of Huynh Thuy Le’s, partake in the bantering of local markets along the paved river banks, pagoda and the Fujian Temple, build and donated to the city by Le’s family. Pass by the homes of Marguerite Duras from across the riverbanks. In the afternoon, take a local boat for the afternoon excursion to Cai Be. Go ashore to visit the French Gothic Cathedral and colorful port area, with its colonial buildings, delightful flower gardens. Explore the island, visit Mr. Kiet’s house and aquaint with the life in the Mekong delta. Return to the boat for preparation for farewell cocktails.

Day 8: Disembarkation - My Tho - Saigon
After breakfast bid farewell to crew and disembark at My Tho Port at 08:30. Take 2 hours bus drive to Saigon. Arrive at Sofitel Plaza Saigon around 10:30.


LOW WATER CRUISE ITINERARY in December, January, February and June
From approximately December to June, water level in Tonle Sap Lake is shallow restricting the boat’s access through Kampong Chhnang, the only waterway to the Tonle Sap Lake. Hence, alternative route from Prek K’dam to Siem Reap is arranged. Stop enroute for lunch. The program changes for DAY 1 only. DAY 2 to DAY 8 remains unchanged.

Day 1: Embarkation - Siem Reap - Prek K’dam
Embark the ship at Prek Kdam. Register between 11:00 - 12:00 at Le Meridien Angkor. At 12:00, transfer by coach to Prek K’dam with a stop en route at Kampong Thom mid afternoon. The coach rides take approximately about 4½  hour. Scheduled time of embarkation is 17:00. Embark the ship at 17:30. Short briefing and welcome drink served in Saigon Lounge. Cabins are ready for check-in after road trip. Captain raises the anchor and cruises towards Kampong Tralach. Join the Welcome Cocktails at Saigon Lounge and briefing at 19:00. Enjoy the first gourmet dinner onboard with fellow travelers at 19:30. Pianist entertains from 21:00 to 23:00 in Saigon Lounge. Moor midstream overnight.

LOW WATER CRUISE ITINERARY in March and April
In March and April, due to extreme high heat index and extremely shallow water levels in Cambodia, visits to Kampong Chhnang is replaced by a visit to historic site of Xeo Quyt, a Viet Cong stronghold during Vietnam War. The changes means increasing one day in Vietnam and corresponding reduces the cruise program in Cambodia by one day.

Day 1: Embarkation - Siem Reap - Prek K’dam
Embark the ship at Prek Kdam. Register between 11:00 - 12:00 at Le Meridien Angkor. At 12:00, transfer by coach to Prek K’dam with a stop en route at Kampong Thom mid afternoon. The coach rides take approximately about 4 ½  hours. Scheduled time of embarkation is 17:00. Embark the ship at 17:30. Short briefing and welcome drink served in Saigon Lounge. Cabins are ready for check-in after road trip. Captain raises the anchor and cruises towards Kampong Tralach. Join the Welcome Cocktails at Saigon Lounge and briefing at 19:00. Enjoy the first gourmet dinner onboard with fellow travelers at 19:30. Pianist entertains from 21:00 to 23:00 in Saigon Lounge. Moor midstream overnight.

Day 2: Kampong Tralach - Oudong - Phnom Penh
The ship moors at Kampong Tralach. Breakfast served from 7:00 to 8:30. At 8:30 tour starts with a 20-minute ox-cart ride from the riverbanks. Traveling through countryside and a small village on a dusty road, pass rice fields and bemused locals. End the ox-cart ride at the beautiful Vihara belonging to Wat Kampong Tralach Leu. Visit to pagodas. The buses awaits and travel about 45 minutes to Oudong. Between 1618 and 1866 Oudong was the capital of Cambodia, built on the top of Phnom Oudong. This hill is made up of a series of stupas and shrines in a variety of conditions. Join the tour guides to the Buddhist monastery at the foothill. After the visit take a bus ride back to our ship at Prek K’dam, 10 km from Oudong. The ship sets sails to Phnom Penh while lunch is served. At 15:00 a walking tour to Wat Phnom gives an orientation of Phnom Penh’s city center. Cocktails hour followed by a dinner. After dinner, a special Khmer folk performance awaits at the Saigon Lounge. The performance will starts at 21:15 and ends at 22:00.

Day 3: Phnom Penh
A busy day with many interesting sightseeing and activities. In the morning, sightsee Phnom Penh by bus. Visit Royal Palace, the spectacular Silver Pagoda and the National Museum where outstanding Khmer crafts are exhibited. Afternoon excursion facilitates understanding of a crucial part of the Cambodia’s history: the Khmer Rouge’s grim Toul Sleng (S21 detention center) and the Killing Fields. (For a free and easy afternoon, please inform Ship Purser). Cocktail hours from 18:30 to 19:30. Dinner is served from 19:30 to 21:00. After dinner, join the Khmer folk dances and songs at the Saigon Lounge. Before midnight, opt to chill in one the bars located across the road from the pier.

Day 4: Phnom Penh - Border Crossing - Tan Chau
Enjoy a hearty breakfast as the ship departs for border. Cast off for a day cruising the main Mekong channel, an international shipping route. Join the lecture on board on “Indochina - The Past & Present”. In the afternoon Fruits carving and Vietnamese fresh spring rolls demonstration by the Executive Chef at Saigon Lounge, while the usual border formalities are going on. Arrive in Tan Chau - the first Vietnamese town on the Mekong River. Join the Crew Show in Saigon Lounge. The ship moors safely at the riverbanks. Optional: Take a shuttle boat ashore and have a pleasant walk in peaceful town Tan Chau.

Day 5: Tan Chau - Sadec
Today will truly be a highlight with a visit of Tan Chau - a small town untouched by tourism. Morning excursion will be really interesting, start with a sightseeing by local boats, navigating narrow channels to visit an evergreen island. Chance to visit floating fish farm and travel along the tiny tributaries where slit houses are haphazardly leaning on one another. Then go ashore and have a tour around the town on rickshaw (Xe Loi). Then visit a rattan mats and slippers making factories. In the afternoon, cruise downstream to Sa Dec. Join the lecture on-board theme “Vietnam - The Past & Present”. The ship arrives in Sadec during dinner time and moors midstream for overnight. After dinner watch in-house movie “The Lover” at the cabin or enjoy piano play at the lounge.

Day 6: Sadec – Vinh Long
After the breakfast follow guides to the hometown of Marguerite Duras’ lover, Sadec, a quaint little city. Visit the old house of Huynh Thuy Le’s, partake in the bantering of local markets along the paved river banks, pagoda and the Fujian Temple, build and donated to the city by Le’s family. Pass by the homes of Marguerite Duras from across the riverbanks. Back to the boat at 12:00. Lunch served from 12:30 to 14:00 while the ship sails toward Vinh Long - Vietnam second biggest city by the Mekong river. Visit the bustling afternoon market. Again, a visually stunning boat ride and walking through the market, where all manner of aquatic life were being sold, as well as a lot of everything else edible and imaginable. Cocktails and briefing from 18:30. After dinner folk performance of the Mekong Delta from 21:00 to 21:45 in Saigon Lounge.

Day 7: Cai Be - Xeo Quyt
The first destination for today’s excursions is Xeo Quyt - a Vietnamese historic relic zone. Before getting ashore, chance to explore the hidden treasures through the canals, banter with floating markets vendors by local boats. Then, take a 1 hour trip by air-conditioned coach to get to this site. This was formerly a base during the anti-French and US resistance wars. The 20ha cajuput forest of present-day Xeo Quyt has been reclaimed and become an attractive historical and ecological tourist site in the southern delta. Afternoon excursion will be a sight-seeing in Cai Be, visit a traditional candy making factory, rice paper mills and Mr Kiet’s ancient house. The evening is not to be missed. Please join us for the Captain farewell cocktail!

Day 8: Disembarkation - My Tho - Saigon
After breakfast bid farewells to crew and disembark at My Tho Port at 08:30. Take 2 hours bus drive to Saigon. Arrive at Sofitel Plaza Saigon around 11:00.

8DAYS RATE	28 Mar - 25 Sep 2010		26 Sep - 30 Oct 2010		1 Nov 2010 - 27 Mar 2011
CABIN TYPES	Price per person	Single Sup	Price per person	Single Sup	Price per person	Single Sup	Book it now
Mekong room-Lower deck	1177	824	1336	935	1810	1267
Tonle room-Main deck	1309	916	1456	1019	2009	1406
Saigon room-Upper deck	1433	1003	1574	1100	2204	1543
Sadec Suite - Top deck	1586	1110	1771	1239	2440	1709
Indochina Suite - Top deck	1842	1289	2009	1409	2834	1983

*Surcharge 300USD per cabin on Chrismast (MK-019) and New Year (MK-020) Cruise

- All rates are quoted in USD PER PERSON based on Twin/double share including 5% service charge and 10% VAT taxes

- Rates are subject to change without prior notices

- Payment can be made by: VISA, MASTER, bank transfer or in cash

- These rates are available only for bookings made with mekonghalongbaycruise.com and NOT available from the cruise directly. Should guests pay by personal account or extend the stay, regular public rates will  be applied

Upstream (HCMC-Siemreap)

DEPARTURE DATES 2010 - 2011
in 2010: 07/07, 18/07, 01/08, 15/08, 24/08, 12/09, 26/09, 10/10, 24/10, 07/11, 21/11, 05/12, 19/12
In 2011: 02/01, 16/01, 30/01, 13/02, 27/02, 13/03, 27/03, 10/04

HIGH WATER CRUISE ITINERARY from July to November

Day 1: Embarkation - My Tho - Cai Be
Register between 11:00 to 12:00 at Sofitel Saigon Plaza Hotel. Transfer overland by motor coach to My Tho port for embarkation aboard the Indochina Sails’ ship for the journey from the Mekong Delta to Holy Angkor. Embark ship at 13:30. Welcome drinks served in Saigon Lounge. Short briefing is conducted before adjourning for lunch in Mekong restaurant. The cabins are ready for check-in after lunch. After port clearance formalities, captain raises the anchor and cruises towards Cai Be. Join the Cruise Director at Saigon Lounge for safety demonstration and briefing at 18:00, followed by Captain’s Cocktails. Enjoy the first gourmet dinner onboard with fellow travelers. The ship moors overnight midstream near Cai Be.

Day 2: Cai Be - Vinh Long
After breakfast take a morning junk trip around Cai Be. See floating market, go ashore to visit French Gothic Cathedral and colorful port area, filled with colonial buildings, delightful flower gardens and local rice paper manufacturers. Return to the boat at noon. Enjoy lunch while ship sails toward Vinh Long, Vietnam second biggest city by the Mekong river and visit the bustling afternoon market. Enjoy a visually stunning boat ride and walk through the local markets, where all manner of aquatic life were being sold, as well as everything else edible and exotically imaginable. Cocktails and briefing at 18:30. After dinner, enjoy folk performances of the Mekong Delta from 21:00 to 21:45 in Saigon Lounge.

Day 3: Sadec - Tan Chau
Depart Vinh Long early in the morning and cruise to Sadec. After the breakfast, follow guides to the hometown of Marguerite Duras’ lover, Sadec, a quaint little city. Visit the old house of Huynh Thuy Le, partake in the bantering of local markets along the paved river banks, pagoda and the Fujian Temple, build and donated to the city by the late Le family. Pass by the home of Marguerite Duras from across the riverbanks. Enjoy an afternoon cruise to Tan Chau. Join the lecture onboard on “Vietnam ~ The Past & Present”. Arrive in Tan Chau, the Vietnamese town near the Cambodia-Vietnam border on the Mekong River. The cruise ship moors safely at the riverbanks, take a shuttle boat ashore and have a pleasant walk through the peaceful town of Tan Chau. After dinner, join the Crew Show in Saigon Lounge.

Day 4: Tan Chau - Border Crossing
Today’s highlight is a visit of Tan Chau ~ a small town untouched by tourism. Morning excursion start with sightseeing by local boats, navigating narrow channels to visit an evergreen island. Chance to visit floating fish farm and travel along the tiny tributaries where slit houses are haphazardly leaning on each other. Afterwards, go ashore and tour the town on rickshaw (Xe Loi). Visit rattan mats and slippers making factories. Return to the ship and enjoy lunch while the ships departs for border. In the afternoon, enjoy Fruits Carving and Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls demonstration by Executive Chef at Saigon Lounge. Border formalities are carried out concurrently. Overnight cruising on the main Mekong channel, an international shipping route to Phnom Penh.

Day 5: Phnom Penh
A busy day with many interesting sightseeing and activities. In the morning, sight-see Phnom Penh by bus. Visit Royal Palace, the spectacular Silver Pagoda and the National Museum where outstanding Khmer crafts are exhibited. Afternoon excursion facilitates understanding of a crucial part of the Cambodia’s history: the Khmer Rouge’s grim Toul Sleng (S21 detention center) and the Killing Fields. Cocktail hours from 18:30 to 19:30. Dinner is served from 19:30 to 21:00. After dinner, join the Khmer folk dances and songs at the Saigon Lounge.

Day 6: Chong Koh – Oudong – Kampong Tralach
Early in the morning the ship sails towards little known village Chong Koh. After breakfast, take leisurely morning stroll through Chong Koh silk weaving village. Return to the ship at 10:00. Join lecture onboard “Cambodia ~ The Past and Present” presented by the tour guide as the ship cruises toward the Prek K’dam where afternoon tour to Oudong commences. Between 1618 and 1866, Oudong was the capital of Cambodia, built on the top of Phnom Oudong. The hill is made up of a series of stupas and shrines in a variety of conditions. Follow tour guides and visit the Buddhist monastery at the foothill. After Oudong, take 45-minute bus ride to Kampong Tralach and visit Wat Kapong Tralach Pleu. Later, take a 20-minute ox-cart ride to the Tonle river traveling through countryside and a small village on a dusty road, passing rice fields and bemused locals. Return to the ship and cruise to Kampong Chhnang.

Day 7: Kampong Chhnang - Tonle Lake
Kampong Chhnang is a busy rural port town with bustling markets. Mooring mid-stream, take a truly wonderful motorboat excursion into the lakeside wetlands that form the mouth of the river. Here a stunning variety of birdlife may be seen, and of considerable interest are local life and floating village. Return to the boat and cast off towards Tonle Lake. The great lake dominates Cambodia and is over 150 km in length. Here bird life is profuse, and from the middle of the lake one cannot even see the shores. There is a great stillness and tranquility as the boat sails past floating fishing villages. Enjoy the great afternoon views to the boat cruise over the lake. Time for packing and prepare for Farewell Cocktail this evening. The ship moors overnight near Siem Reap.

Day 8: Disembarkation - Tonle Lake - Siem Reap
Enjoy breakfast onboard. Bid farewell to the crew and guides. Disembark around 9:00 and take motorized boats to local jetty approximately 5 to 6 km away from the middle of the lake. Transfer by motor coach to Le Meridien Angkor Hotel. Arrive at hotel at 11:00.

LOW WATER CRUISE ITINERARY in December, January, February and June
From approximately December to June, water level in Tonle Sap Lake is shallow restricting the boat’s access through Kampong Chhnang, the only waterway to the Tonle Sap Lake. Hence, alternative route from Prek K’dam to Siem Reap is arranged. The program changes for DAY 8 only. DAY 1 to DAY 7 remains unchanged.

Day 7: Kampong Chhnang - Prek K’dam
Kampong Chhnang is a busy rural port town with bustling markets. Mooring mid-stream, take a truly wonderful motorboat excursion into the lakeside wetlands that form the mouth of the river. Here a stunning variety of birdlife may be seen, and of considerable interest are local life and floating village. Return to the boat and cast off towards Prek K’dam. Enjoy the great afternoon views as the boat cruises towards Prek K’dam. Time for packing and prepare for Farewell Cocktail this evening. The ship moors overnight near Prek K’dam.

Day 8: Disembarkation - Prek K’dam - Siem Reap
Disembark the ship at Prek Kdam. Breakfast is served from 6:00 – 7:00 in the Mekong Restaurant. After breakfast bid farewell to crew and disembark at Prek K’dam at 07:30. Take 4 ½ hours bus drive to Siem Reap with a stopover in Kampong Thom. Arrive around 12:00 at Le Meridien Angkor Hotel.

LOW WATER CRUISE ITINERARY in March and April
In March and April, due to extreme high heat index and extremely shallow water levels in Cambodia, visits to Kampong Chhnang is replaced by a visit to historic site of Xeo Quyt, a Viet Cong stronghold during Vietnam War. The changes means increasing one day in Vietnam and corresponding reduces the cruise program in Cambodia by one day.

Day 1: Embarkation - My Tho - Cai Be
Register between 11:00 to 12:00 at Sofitel Saigon Plaza Hotel. Transfer overland by motor coach to My Tho port for embarkation aboard the Indochina Sails’ ship for the journey from the Mekong Delta to Holy Angkor. Embark ship at 13:30. Welcome drinks served in Saigon Lounge. Short briefing is conducted before adjourning for lunch in Mekong restaurant. The cabins are ready for check-in after lunch. After port clearance formalities, captain raises the anchor and cruises towards Cai Be. Join the Cruise Director at Saigon Lounge for safety demonstration and briefing at 18:00, followed by Captain’s Cocktails. Enjoy the first gourmet dinner onboard with fellow travelers. The ship moors overnight midstream near Cai Be.

Day 2: Cai Be - Vinh Long
After breakfast take a morning junk trip around Cai Be. See floating market, go ashore to visit French Gothic Cathedral and colorful port area, filled with colonial buildings, delightful flower gardens and local rice paper manufacturers. Return to the boat at noon. Enjoy lunch while ship sails toward Vinh Long, Vietnam second biggest city by the Mekong river and visit the bustling afternoon market. Enjoy a visually stunning boat ride and walk through the local markets, where all manner of aquatic life were being sold, as well as everything else edible and exotically imaginable. Cocktails and briefing at 18:30. After dinner, enjoy folk performances of the Mekong Delta from 21:00 to 21:45 in Saigon Lounge. The ship moors midstream of the Mekong River.

Day 3: Xeo Quyt – Sadec
The highlight of today’s excursions is Xeo Quyt - a Vietnamese historic relic zone. Take an one-hour air-conditioned motor coach to reach Xeo Quyt. This was formerly a base during the anti-French and US resistance wars. The 20ha cajuput forest of present-day Xeo Quyt has been reclaimed and become an attractive historical and ecological tourist site in the southern delta. Return to the ship by 12:00, enjoy lunch while the ship cruises to Sadec. Join the lecture “Vietnam - The Past and Present” presented by the tour guide at Saigon Lounge. Cocktails and briefing at Saigon Lounge. After dinner, watch in-house movie “The Lover” in the cabin or enjoy piano play at the lounge.

Day 4: Sadec – Tan Chau
After breakfast, follow guides to the hometown of Marguerite Duras’ lover, Sadec, a quaint little city. Visit the old house of Huynh Thuy Le’s, partake in the bantering of local markets along the paved riverbanks, pagoda and the Fujian Temple, build and donated to the city by Le’s family. Pass by the homes of Marguerite Duras from across the riverbanks. Cruise to Tan Chau. Join the lecture onboard on “Vietnam - The Past & Present”. Arrive in Tan Chau - the Vietnamese town on near the border with Cambodia on the Mekong River. The ship moors safely at the riverbanks. Take a shuttle boat ashore and enjoy a pleasant walk in peaceful town Tan Chau. After dinner, join the Crew Shows in Saigon Lounge.

Day 5: Tan Chau – Border Crossing
Today’s highlight is a visit of Tan Chau ~ a small town untouched by tourism. Morning excursion start with sightseeing by local boats, navigating narrow channels to visit an evergreen island. Chance to visit floating fish farm and travel along the tiny tributaries where slit houses are haphazardly leaning on each other. Afterwards, go ashore and tour the town on rickshaw (Xe Loi). Visit rattan mats and slippers making factories. Return to the ship and enjoy lunch while the ships departs for border. In the afternoon, enjoy Fruits Carving and Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls demonstration by Executive Chef at Saigon Lounge. Border formalities are carried out concurrently. Overnight cruising on the main Mekong channel, an international shipping route to Phnom Penh.

Day 6: Phnom Penh
A busy day with many interesting sightseeing and activities. In the morning, sightsee Phnom Penh by bus. Visit Royal Palace, the spectacular Silver Pagoda and the National Museum where outstanding Khmer crafts are exhibited. Afternoon excursion facilitates understanding a crucial part of the Cambodia’s history: the Khmer Rouge’s grim Toul Sleng (S21 detention center) and the Killing Fields. Cocktail hours from 18:30 to 19:30. Dinner is served from 19:30 to 21:00. After dinner, join the Khmer folk dances and songs at the Saigon Lounge. Before midnight, opt to chill in one the bars located across the road from the pier.

Day 7: Chong Koh - Oudong - Kampong Tralach
Early in the morning the ship sails towards little known village Chong Koh. After breakfast, take leisurely morning stroll through Chong Koh silk weaving village. Return to the ship at 10:00. Join lecture onboard “Cambodia - The Past and Present” presented by the tour guide as the ship cruises toward the Prek K’dam where afternoon tour to Oudong commences. Between 1618 and 1866, Oudong was the capital of Cambodia, built on the top of Phnom Oudong. The hill is made up of a series of stupas and shrines in a variety of conditions. Follow tour guides and visit the Buddhist monastery at the foothill. After Oudong, take 45-minute bus ride to Kampong Tralach and visit Wat Kapong Tralach Pleu. Later, take a 20-minute ox-cart ride to the Tonle river traveling through countryside and a small village on a dusty road, passing rice fields and bemused locals. Return to the ship and cruise to Kampong Chhnang.

Day 8: Disembarkation - Prek K’dam - Siem Reap
Disembark the ship at Prek Kdam. Breakfast is served from 6:00 – 7:00 in the Mekong Restaurant. After breakfast bid farewell to crew and disembark at Prek K’dam at 07:30. Take 4½ hours bus drive to Siem Reap with a stopover in Kampong Thom. Arrive around 12:00 at Le Meridien Angkor Hotel.

 

8DAYS RATE	28 Mar - 25 Sep 2010		26 Sep - 30 Oct 2010		1 Nov 2010 - 27 Mar 2011
CABIN TYPES	Price per person	Single Sup	Price per person	Single Sup	Price per person	Single Sup	Book it now
Mekong stateroom-Lower deck	1177	824	1336	935	1810	1267
Tonle stateroom-Main deck	1309	916	1456	1019	2009	1406
Saigon stateroom-Upper deck	1433	1003	1574	1100	2204	1543
Sadec Suite - Top deck	1586	1110	1771	1239	2440	1709
Indochina Suite - Top deck	1842	1289	2009	1409	2834	1983

*Surcharge 300USD per cabin on Chrismast (MK-019) and New Year (MK-020) Cruise

- All rates are quoted in USD PER PERSON based on Twin/double share including 5% service charge and 10% VAT taxes

- Rates are subject to change without prior notices

- Payment can be made by: VISA, MASTER, bank transfer or in cash

- These rates are available only for bookings made with mekonghalongbaycruise.com and NOT available from the cruise directly. Should guests pay by personal account or extend the stay, regular public rates will  be applied

Cabin decoration

Stateroom: Twin beds form into double bed placings. The cabins are equipped with air-conditioning, wardrobe, writing desk, sofa, mini-bar, safe box, in-house telephone, bathroom & shower, hairdryer, in-house television, kimono and slippers. Each cabin measures 21m2 (226ft2).
Sadec Suite: King size bed, long sofa, bathroom with bathtub and separate shower. The cabins are equipped with air-conditioning, wardrobe, writing desk, sofa, mini-bar, safe box, in-house telephone, hairdryer, in-house television, kimono and slippers. Each cabin measures 27m2 (284ft2).
Indochina Suite: King size bed, bathroom with Jacuzzi and separate shower and private balcony. The cabins are equipped with air-conditioning, wardrobe, writing desk, sofa, mini-bar, safe box, in-house telephone, hairdryer, in-house television, kimono and slippers. Each cabin measures 42m2 (443ft2).

Facilities and Services

RESTAURANT Mekong Restaurant: Paired legendary international cuisine of France, traditional and Vietnamese-Cambodia fusion highlights Marguerite Duras' passion for exploring multi sensory dining. A culinary celebrations of aromatic taste and texture adds pleasure to the palate, senses, memory and emotions. Saigon Lounge: Indulge in a splendid afternoons and evenings with a variety of soothing and relaxing chill out music. The Saigon Lounge gently sets the mood for sophisticated tastes and discerning palates.
Panoramic Lounge: The Panoramic Lounge is set right in front of the vessel and one could see the panoramic views of the Mekong River thus allowing the travelers to revel in the beauty of the countryside. The Panoramic Lounge allows one to quieten the mind, and opens all the five senses necessary for the reviving the passion for everyday living. Sun Deck Bar & Pool: Head to the Sun Deck and enjoy the sun by the dipping pool where you'll find refreshing and invigorating concoctions and snacks that are created and served using the freshest ingredients. You can sip to your heart's content with relaxing views of the Mekong Delta.
DECK PLAN: Mekong Deck (Lower deck): 8 Staterooms with 21m2 (226ft2) each & Business Center. Tonle Deck (Main Deck): 16 Staterooms with 21m2 (226ft2) each with fixed window, balcony, Mekong Restaurant measuring 196m2 (2110 ft2), Gift Shop at Reception Area. Saigon Deck (Upper deck): 14 Staterooms each measuring 21m2 (226 ft2) with fixed window and balcony, Saigon Lounge & Panoramic Lounge measuring 230m2 (2476 ft2). Sadec Deck (Sundeck): 6 Sadec Suites each measuring 27m2 (284ft2), 2 Indochina Suites each measuring 42m2 (443ft2), Sundeck Bar & Whirlpool measuring 275m2 (2960ft2), Beauty Salon, Treatment Spa, Gym.
Spa Treatments: The spa onboard RV La Marguerite is a sanctuary - a refuge from the hurried pace of modern life with its pristine and exquisitely colonial and Zen vibe, an ideal environment in which to explore the remarkable restorative powers of quiet repose, personal attention and total indulgence on the mind, on the body, and on the soul.