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Jayavarman, Pearl of the Orient Upstream ex Saigon (My Tho) to Phnom Penh

Cruise Jayavarman, Pearl of the Orient Upstream ex Saigon (My Tho) to Phnom Penh
Cruise Line Heritage Line
Ship Jayavarman
Destination Asian Rivers
Brief Description 3 Night cruise sailing from My Tho to Phnom Penh onboard The Jayavarman.
Type of Cruise River
Departure Date 10 Oct 2026
Cruise Description 3 Night cruise sailing from My Tho to Phnom Penh onboard The Jayavarman.

Detailed Itinerary:

Day 1 Saigon - My Tho - Tan Phong Island
We welcome our guests in the morning at our Saigon welcome lounge. Relax with a second coffee while our staff collects your details. We bid farewell to the hustle and bustle of Saigon and travel 70 kilometres south overland towards My Tho to embark on our vessel. After checking into your luxurious floating "home," the sailing on this major Asian waterway begins.

A lunch buffet is served in the restaurant as the vessel steadily glides upstream. As twilight bathes the Mekong Delta in a golden haze, take the opportunity to get to know your fellow travellers and join in our official welcome with canapés and prosecco.

During dinner, the ship will likely reach Tan Phong Island area near Cai Be, where we anchor midstream. This is your first glimpse of the bustling area where we will begin our Mekong adventure on land tomorrow. Join us for some late-night entertainment in the evening cinema, featuring interesting classic movies or thrilling documentaries.

Day 2 Tan Phong Island - Binh Thanh Island - Tan Chau
Wake early to embrace the stunning dawn scenery, a time when the Delta's inhabitants have already been active for hours. Energize yourself with our daily morning Tai Chi class before indulging in a lavish breakfast buffet. By local boat, we gain access to the secluded island of Tan Phong, a small island situated in the midst of one of the expansive Mekong River tributaries flowing toward the nearby sea.

Default Excursion (any ship): During a visit to a workshop in the town of Cai Be, we'll have the opportunity to observe the production of rice paper, rice cookies, rice wine and coconut candies. This is a very interesting manual process involving manual labour and special production technics. After the workshop we are heading to Tan Phong Island, a smaller island in the middle of the vast Mekong. We are visiting a local family and their fruit garden offering us various kind of tropical fruits to taste. A buggy ride through the island let us have a glimpse of the local day to day life as it unfolds. We stop at another family’s house. They are specialized in weaving of water hyacinth plants into artistic crafts by hand.

Default Excursion (any ship): Relax and enjoy some time on your private balcony or at the bar as we continue our voyage upstream. In the afternoon, we arrive at the Sa Dec region and anchor near one of the larger islands in the Mekong known as Binh Thanh. This island is home to several communities that sustain themselves by cultivating water hyacinths. Strolling through the village, you'll gain profound insights into local life and witness the complete traditional mat-making process. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to meet a local elderly couple who have spent their entire lives on this island. They enjoy engaging in conversations with foreign visitors.

Before dinner, join us in the lounge for a presentation about life on the Mekong Delta as the ship sails toward our mooring spot for the night in Tan Chau.

Day 3 Tan Chau - Border crossing - Phnom Penh

Default Excursion (any ship): Upon disembarking, we immerse ourselves in the vibrant town life of Tan Chau by boarding "xelois" (the Vietnamese word for rickshaws). Your personal xeloi driver leisurely navigates through a network of streets, allowing you to observe workshops, street vendors, shops, and the intriguing day-to-day activities of the locals. Our journey takes us to the local market, where we mingle with residents as they go about their morning shopping routines. Continuing on, we visit a Cao Dai temple and meet with one of the priests, who enlightens us about the unique beliefs and spirit of Cao Dai. Our final destination is a fish farm that has been operated for many years by a local family, who make their livelihood from this distinctive business. Here, we gain insight into the essential knowledge required to manage such a unique enterprise in this region.

Back on board our “home”, we sail towards the Vietnamese-Cambodian border. Get ready for a fascinating and leisurely cruise through the deep Cambodian countryside towards Phnom Penh.

The whole afternoon is at your own disposal. From here, even the last passenger turns on their cruise mode and hopefully experiences the relaxing influence this mighty river emanates. The afternoon is perfect for massages, relaxation on a terrace deck sunbed or private balcony kick-backs. Conjure up a spell to merge with the river and float into a state of mild bliss.

You also may like to visit the bridge as the captain always has a little story to share about “his” river. Or, if you are curious to learn more about Khmer gastronomy, join a culinary workshop to sharpen your knowledge about local cuisine.

After our relaxing cruise during the whole afternoon into the evening hours, the boat arrives at Phnom Penh (docking mid-stream or at the pier). Enjoy your time onboard with our onboard entertainment, social at our public venues or relay in the privacy or your cabin (due to immigration regulation passengers may not be allowed to go on land this evening).

Day 4 Phnom Penh
Welcome to Phnom Penh - the city once named Paris of the East. Despite its rapid development, it has retained a lot of its rustic charm and elegance. It is an amazing town with centuries of incredible history and culture which can still be felt at many street corners.

Enjoy your last breakfast aboard your floating home before disembarking the ship. We hope you enjoyed this fascinating river cruise, just as our crew does every single time. Moreover, take the enchanting memories and friendships along with you and share the stories of this amazing river - the Mighty Mekong.
Sailing Dates
23 Nov 2024
07 Dec 2024
21 Dec 2024
04 Jan 2025
18 Jan 2025
01 Feb 2025
15 Feb 2025
01 Mar 2025
15 Mar 2025
29 Mar 2025
12 Apr 2025
05 Jul 2025
19 Jul 2025
02 Aug 2025
16 Aug 2025
30 Aug 2025
13 Sep 2025
27 Sep 2025
11 Oct 2025
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08 Nov 2025
22 Nov 2025
06 Dec 2025
20 Dec 2025
03 Jan 2026
17 Jan 2026
31 Jan 2026
14 Feb 2026
28 Feb 2026
14 Mar 2026
28 Mar 2026
11 Apr 2026
04 Jul 2026
18 Jul 2026
01 Aug 2026
15 Aug 2026
29 Aug 2026
12 Sep 2026
26 Sep 2026
10 Oct 2026
24 Oct 2026
07 Nov 2026
21 Nov 2026
05 Dec 2026
19 Dec 2026
Pricing
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Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
10 Oct 2026 Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam Transfer to My Tho
10 Oct 2026 My Tho, South Vietnam Embark
10 Oct 2026 Tan Phong Island, Vietnam
11 Oct 2026 Tan Phong Island, Vietnam
11 Oct 2026 Binh Thanh Island, Vietnam
11 Oct 2026 Tan Chau, Vietnam
12 Oct 2026 Tan Chau, Vietnam
12 Oct 2026 Phnom Penh, Cambodia
13 Oct 2026 Phnom Penh, Cambodia Disembark
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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