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Viking Mekong

Former name: rv mekong pandaw.

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RV Viking Mekong ship cruises on Mekong River (in Vietnam and Cambodia) departing from homeports Saigon Vietnam and Kampong Cham Cambodia (bus travel to Siem Reap , flight to Hanoi ).

Viking Mekong (brand name for the Pandaw Cruises -owned riverboat RV Mekong Pandaw) is a handcrafted vessel, designed specifically to navigate the remote waterways of Mekong River.

Viking Mekong's fleetmates deployed in the Cambodia-Vietnam region are the newbuild boats/sisterships Viking Saigon (2021) and Viking Tonle (2025).

Last refurbished in 2018, the riverboat has max passenger capacity 56 (plus 25 staff-crew). It offers magnificent riverside views from every stateroom due to the large windows and plenty of open-deck space.

The atmosphere onboard is extraordinarily friendly, with exceptional service provided by professionally trained English-speaking crew. The sights, flavors and sounds of one of the most fascinating places in the world are unforgettable.

Viking Mekong staterooms (a total of 28) are all outside cabins (each fitted with floor-ceiling, slide-opening door-windows opening to a Promenade deck / common terrace). Cabins are in 4 grades and located on 2 decks (out of 4) - decks Middle and Upper.

All staterooms feature quality-wood furniture, hotel-style beds (with drawers, headboards, premium bedding sets, optional twin-bed configuration), bedside tables (with lamps), en-suite bathroom (with WC-toilet, washbasin, glass shower, hairdryer, deluxe bath products, bathrobe/slippers are upon request), walk-in closet (large wardrobe with hangers, suitcase storage space), electronic safe box (in the closet), LCD TV (satellite reception, English-language channels with news and movies), IDD phone (international direct dialing), mini-fridge/ minibar, tea/coffee maker, bottled water (complimentary replenished daily), 220V voltage, individually-controlled air conditioning.

The ship has 2x Junior Suites (category JR, no-Balcony staterooms) located on the bow / forward on Upper Deck (Jasmine Deck) and sized 230 ft2 (21 m2). The rest are Standard Staterooms which are equally-sized (170 ft2 / 16 m2) and also with French doors (slide windows opening to a common terrace). Standard Staterooms are in categories A (forward on Upper Deck), B (aft on Upper Deck) and C (forward on Middle Deck/Lotus Deck).

Shipboard facilities and amenities

Viking Mekong riverboat's facilities include Mekong Restaurant (full-capacity Dining Room with adjacent Galley/ship kitchen and storage rooms), indoor Bar Lounge (doubles as Conference Room), SPA (Massage Room), Shop (traditional hand-made gifts and souvenirs), Sun Deck (Wheelhouse/Navigation Bridge, show and observation outdoor lounge area / Sundeck Bar, canopy-shaded seating, padded sun loungers).

Viking Mekong cruise deals are inclusive of Internet (Wi-Fi with shipwide coverage), all Vietnam and Cambodia tours/excursions, flight and coach transfers, live evening entertainment, daily expert lectures, food tastings, 24-hour coffee/tea, replenished daily bottled water. Also complimentary are the concierge room service and the onboard laundry and tailor services. Medical service (onboard doctor on call) costs extra.

Viking Mekong river cruise prices are per person and based on double occupancy. These are only indicative cruise rates which might be different when you book your Viking River Cruises Asia deals, influenced by travel agency promotions, special offers and discounts, group travel booking or last-minute deals rates. On some Viking Mekong cruisetours, the company offers roundtrip USA airfare discount deals (on select cabins or itineraries/departure dates).

Viking Cruises Mekong River Itineraries (MAGNIFICENT MEKONG)

On Mekong River, Viking Cruises ships Viking Mekong (2002-bult) and Viking Saigon (2021-newbuild) operate the MAGNIFICENT MEKONG cruisetour itinerary between Hanoi (Vietnam's capital city) and Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam's largest city).

"MAGNIFICENT MEKONG" are 15-days river cruises leaving from Vietnam (Hanoi to Saigon, or the reverse from Saigon to Hanoi), visiting 2 countries (Vietnam and Cambodia) and inclusive of 16 (complimentary) land tours (shore excursions included in the cruise fares).

Viking Cruises' MAGNIFICENT MEKONG deals are inclusive of 2-night Hanoi luxury hotel package, museums visits, scenic electric car ride), flight transfer from Vietnam to Cambodia (Hanoi to Siem Reap , 3-night hotel package), bus travel from Siem Reap to Angkor Wat (temples, Angkor Thom, local craft workshops visits, bus travel through the countryside and boarding the Viking Mekong riverboat in Kampong Cham Cambodia .

Follows Twin Holy Mountains excursion, Kampong Cham (orphanage visit, coach ride to Udon Monastery, Phnom Penh (1-night hotel package, cyclo touring, Killing Fields excursion /Khmer Rouge detention center, Choeung Ek site), crossing the Cambodia-Vietnam border (Tan Chau overnight dock, rickshaw/trishaw bike ride, small boat ride to Vinh Hoa Island (aka Evergreen Island), tendering to Sa Dec (boarding sampan boat for Mekong Delta scenic cruising, Cai Be floating market), disembarkation in My Tho (river port to Ho Chi Minh City /aka Saigon), bus transfer to Saigon (2-night luxury hotel package).

Prices start from GBP 4650 pp (~USD 5950 / ~EUR 5100). Next is the Viking Cruises Mekong itinerary map.

Optional is the 3-night Bangkok Thailand hotel package. Departures from Saigon include two 2-night hotel packages (Saigon and Hanoi) or 2-night Halong Bay Vietnam hotel package.

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To/from Viking Mekong boat transfers and airport meet&greet services in Vietnam and Cambodia are included in the fares only when airfares are purchased through the Viking Cruises line.

RV Viking Mekong is the line's only ship cruising on Mekong River. Also operating Southeast Asia river cruises are the Viking ships Mandalay and Orient (both sailing on Irrawaddy River in Burma, leaving from Thailand /Bangkok).

Cambodia and Vietnam river cruises on Mekong River operated by other major lines with similar itineraries are offered on (AmaWaterways)  AmaLotus  and  AmaDara ,  Avalon Siem Reap ,  Uniworld River Orchid ,  Scenic Spirit , (CroisiEurope)  Indochine  and Indochine II, (Travelmarvel)  La Marguerite .

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VIKING RIVER CRUISES 15 Days | Magnificent Mekong Southbound

HANOI TO HO CHI MINH CITY Day 1 | Hanoi, Vietnam. Fly to Hanoi, former capital of French Indochina, then transfer to your hotel. Check in for a 2-night stay, then relax or take a walk to stretch your legs and begin getting acquainted with the city. Day 2 | Hanoi. After breakfast, take a tour of this unique, thousand-year-old Asian capital where old and new combine in a lush setting of parks and lakes. Pass by the scenic Sword Lake on your way to the vast Ho Chi Minh Memorial, a complex dedicated to Vietnam’s 20th-century Communist leader. Then, spend some time in the excellent Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, where you learn about the cultural heritage of this multicultural country’s 50+ ethnic groups. Later, tour the notorious “Hanoi Hilton,” the facility where American POWs were held captive during the Vietnam War. Relax this afternoon before dinner at a local restaurant. (B, D) Day 3 | Hanoi. Siem Reap, Cambodia. This morning, check out of your hotel and proceed to Hanoi’s Temple of Literature. Founded in 1070 as Vietnam’s first university, this mazelike compound features inviting courtyards, gateways, pavilions, walkways, lakes and a museum. Tour the facility and spend some free time enjoying attractions such as the Tortoise Steles, Sage Courtyard, Well of Heavenly Clarity, Lake of Literature and Constellation of Literature Pavilion. This afternoon, take a short afternoon flight to Siem Reap in Cambodia. Check in to your hotel for a 3-night stay; tonight’s dinner is accompanied by a traditional Apsara dance show. (B, D) Day 4 | Angkor Wat. Siem Reap is the gateway to Angkor, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most important archeological sites in the world. Begin your day with a visit to one of Angkor’s largest Khmer temples, Angkor Wat, built for King Suryavarman II in the 12th century A.D. With its beautiful proportions and extensive, intricate bas-relief stone carvings, it is one of the most spectacular sights in Southeast Asia. Spend some time exploring the fortified city of Angkor Thom, which houses several of Angkor’s most popular sights such as the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper Kings with their dramatic bas reliefs. Today you also visit the mysterious Bayon Temple, known for its giant, stone carved faces with their enigmatic smiles. Dine at a local restaurant and relax this evening. (B, D) Day 5 | Angkor Wat. Siem Reap. Today, continue your exploration of the temple ruins left behind by the mighty Khmer Empire, which ruled Cambodia from the early 9th century for some 400 years. Its founder, King Jayavarman II, was a contemporary of Charlemagne, and his dreams of empire were equally grandiose. At its zenith, the Khmer Empire covered most of the Indochinese Peninsula. Ride to the spectacular 10th-century Hindu temple Banteay Srey (“Citadel of Women”) to see magnificent carvings of Shiva and Vishnu. Then, journey to Ta Prohm, one of the most popular of the temples of Angkor. Unlike many other buildings, it has been largely left intact as it was when discovered, with trees and large shrubs growing over the ruins. Return to Siem Reap this afternoon and learn how local crafts are alive and well in the modern-day city. Visit a vocational center that trains 650 young apprentices every year in the traditional crafts of stone sculpture, wood carving and painting; then take a guided tour through Artisans d’Angkor, a network of studios for the newly trained craftspeople. Mingle with the locals at some of Siem Reap’s open air markets or just relax before your final dinner in Siem Reap. (B, D) Day 6 | Kampong Thom. Kampong Cham. After breakfast, check out of your Siem Reap hotel. A coach tour through the Cambodian countryside brings you to your ship in Kampong Cham, via the provincial capital of Kampong Thom. Due to its central location, this area is rapidly becoming an important hub for fishing and agriculture; it also has a rich archeological heritage, to which the 200 temples—some of which predate the Khmer empire—attest. This afternoon, board your ship; after you get settled in, meet the ship’s officers over a welcome cocktail. (B, L, D) Day 7 | Kampong Cham. You will visit the hilltop temple of Wat Hanchey this morning, which affords stunning views of the Mekong River. The temple itself dates back to the 8th century and it is surrounded by smaller religious monuments dotting the hillsides. After lunch, visit the twin holy mountains of Phnom Pros and Phnom Srey with their many temples and pagodas, still used during traditional Khmer festivals. Continue to the ecotourism village of Choeungkok, supported by the French–Cambodian Amica organization. (B, L, D) Day 8 | Phnom Penh. Dock along the lovely waterfront of Cambodia’s capital and explore the city in style, in a cyclo. This mode of transportation provides many Cambodians with a source of income and visitors with a speedy and enjoyable way to move around. See the magnificent Royal Palace with its spectacular Silver Pagoda, built in the 19th century by the French but inspired by the centuries-old architecture of the Khmer. This afternoon, join an excursion to the sobering memorial in the Tuol Sleng detention center, a former high school in which thousands of victims of the murderous Khmer Rouge regime died, and the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek, or explore the city’s maze of small alleys, markets and busy streets on your own if you prefer. Tonight’s dinner is accompanied by a folkloric performance. (B, L, D) Day 9 | Phnom Penh. After breakfast, take a tour of the National Museum of Cambodia, which houses treasures of Khmer art and craftsmanship and also displays art that predates the mighty empire. After your museum visit, continue to the beautifully preserved 14th-century Buddhist temple of Wat Phnom, with more modern murals inside and a sanctuary dedicated to Lady Penh, said to be the founder of this temple. Take some free time for exploration or shopping before returning to your ship for lunch. This afternoon there will be a presentation on board including a lecture on Cambodia’s history and culture and a film about the life of Pol Pot, leader of the infamous Khmer Rouge—or you are free to explore Phnom Penh’s historic riverfront area, with its restaurants, art galleries and silk shops, or perhaps visit the distinctive Central Market or the “Russian Market” where you can buy jewelry, curios, clothes and souvenirs. You might prefer to visit more of the city’s wats—Wat Langka, Wat Botum, Wat Koh or Wat Ounalom—each with its own special character and purpose. Dinner is served on board. (B, L, D) Day 10 | Mekong River Scenic Cruising. Sail down the Mekong, one of the world’s great rivers, toward the Vietnamese border. The Mekong is truly the Mother River of Southeast Asia, sustaining civilizations through the centuries. Pass by some of the Mekong rice fields—the Khmer empire was founded on a rice surplus and rice is still the main staple of Vietnamese cuisine. (B, L, D) Day 11 | Châu Ðôc, Vietnam. Cu Lao Gien. Begin your morning with a tour of the busy riverside port of Châu Ðôc riding a trishaw. Afterwards, board a small boat to visit a Cham tribal village. Descended from an ancient Malay-Polynesian empire that arrived in Southeast Asia during the 1st and 2nd centuries B.C., the Champa people competed with the Khmer for dominance of the area. Observe village life and visit a catfish farm. In the afternoon, visit Cu Lao Gien Island where you see the monastery of St. Paul of Chartres, built in 1875 and later known as “la Providence.” Once a thriving mission with an orphanage, a hospital to treat leprosy victims, a school and a hospice, it serves today as a retreat for some 180 retired nuns. This evening, enjoy a screening of the film l’Amant (the Lover) which will prepare you for tomorrow’s visit to Sa Dec. (B, L, D) Day 12 | Sa Dec. Cái Bè. In Sa Dec, you will see the house of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le, the protagonist in Marguerite Duras’s beloved autobiographical novel, l’Amant (The Lover). Duras, who grew up in what was then French Indochina, is one of France’s best-selling authors. Later today, board a sampan boat to explore the backwaters and canals of the Delta. Small factories line the river channels here; see local workers producing rice noodles, coconut candy and a host of other handmade products. Then, visit the colorful floating market of Cái Bè. This evening, attend an onboard screening of the 2002 film The Quiet American, based on Graham Greene’s novel set in 1952 Saigon. (B, L, D) Day 13 | My Tho, Vietnam. Ho Chi Minh City. Bid farewell to your ship this morning as your cruise through Cambodia and Vietnam comes to an end. Disembark in My Tho, a busy river port not far from the capital of Southern Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon. Upon arrival, take a tour of Reunification Palace—the site of South Vietnam’s defeat. See the Central Post Office and Notre Dame Cathedral. After your tour, check in to your hotel for a 2-night stay, then spend the rest of the day at leisure, getting acquainted with this lively city at your own pace—see some of the historic French colonial architecture and soak up some of the city’s youthful energy. Tonight’s dinner is in a local restaurant. (B, D) Day 14 | Ho Chi Minh City. After breakfast, begin another tour of this bustling metropolis with a visit to its historic center. Take a stroll along Dong Khoi Street, the main shopping boulevard in the old colonial heart. See the grand city hall, the old opera house with its soaring arched entryway, the Chinatown area and a Lacquer Factory. Complete your morning tour at Ben Thành Market. This afternoon, get a different perspective on modern-day Vietnam at the War Remnants Museum, which provides a stark picture of the Vietnam War from a decidedly partisan point of view. The rest of your afternoon is free for exploring the city’s neighborhoods or doing a bit of last-minute shopping at the local markets before this evening’s festive final dinner at a local restaurant. (B, D) Day 15 | Ho Chi Minh City. After breakfast, check out of your hotel and proceed to the airport for your return flight. Or, continue your Southeast Asia adventure with a 3-night stay in Bangkok, Thailand’s astounding capital. (B) NOTE: Itinerary is subject to change without notice. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to the itinerary schedule you receive with your final documents.

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The Viking Mekong will be your home away from home as you spend day after day exploring the lands surrounding the grand Mekong River. When packing in so many tours, excursions and exhilarating experiences, it’s key to have a welcoming and comfortable home base where you can unwind. The staff and crew on the Viking Mekong make sure that you will have everything you need during your sailing. The ship’s staterooms all have comfortable beds with private bathrooms and beautiful French doors that lead to a promenade where you can lounge for hours watching the sunset over the towns of Cambodia and Vietnam. 

• Passenger Capacity: 60
• Year Built: 2012

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Learn about the cultures of the world by sailing on the thoughtfully crafted river cruise itineraries that Viking River Cruises has created. Year in and year out Viking is always expanding their offerings, starting with cruises in Russia, Viking has ships sailing through Europe’s major cities on rivers like the Seine, the Danube and the Rhine. They also offer sailings on the Yangtze in China and the Mekong in Southeast Asia. Recently, Viking introduced a few itineraries on the Irrawaddy, which travels through Myanmar, also known as Burma, which has recently been opened to tourism. Start your cultural immersion today by booking a Viking River Cruise.

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Enrich your life with a cruise on a Viking river ship. This river cruise line is devoted to giving their passengers a cultural curriculum. The cruise line has a wide array of ships sailing rivers like the Seine, Rhine, Danube and Elbe in Europe, but they also explore Asia, Russia, and Egypt. You can catch a Viking cruise in Paris, Odessa, Budapest, Bangkok and Beijing. Call the Cruise Web today to get started on your Viking River cruise vacation!

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Upper & Middle deck staterooms have floor-to-ceiling, sliding French doors All staterooms have hotel-style beds with optional twin-bed configuration Private bathroom with shower Safe, hair dryer & air conditioning Bottled water replenished daily Voltage: 220V

All staterooms are outside with a river view, floor-to-ceiling, sliding French doors, all staterooms have hotel-style beds with optional twin-bed configuration, private bathroom with shower, safe, hair dryer & air conditioning, bottled water replenished daily, laundry service, voltage: 220V

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Founded in 1997 as a line offering Russian river cruises to Europeans, Viking expanded to the North American market in 2000. 

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Since 2007, Viking River Cruises has zoomed from carrying one-fifth to one-half of all passengers in the fast-growing European river cruise market. Not only is Viking the world’s largest river cruise line with some 66 ships now in service around the globe, but the line is operating at near full capacity in Europe, with many itineraries sold out months in advance.

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Besides European rivers such as the Rhine, Danube, Moselle, Seine, Duoro, and the waterways of Russia between Moscow and St. Petersburg, Viking now cruises three rivers in Southeast Asia -- the Yangtze, Mekong, and Irrawaddy -- and along the Nile in Egypt.

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We call this the Viking Experience. It’s the way your bartender has your drink prepared at just the right moment. The gentle guidance from your tai chi master during your lesson in China. Or the handwritten directions from your concierge to the oldest coffeehouse in Vienna. Every aspect of your time with Viking, from expertly prepared meals to carefully created enrichment programs and beautifully appointed ships, is planned to bring you closer to experiencing the most from your destination.

With more itineraries in more destinations worldwide, we offer behind-the-scenes insights and opportunities that set us apart from other travel companies.

While we deliver the expected and iconic, such as visits to museums and landmarks, we also go beyond. On every itinerary, you can experience local life through such excursions as home-hosted visits or trips to local markets. We also offer the opportunity to see the working world of bakers and artisans, and the option for our guests to experience priviledged access to museums, private collections and after-hours events that we thoughtfully curate.

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Our daily shore excursions include must-see highlights and delightful surprises. These expertly guided tours bring you closer to the art, architecture, history and people of the land.

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Watch a local German glassblower or learn about French Impressionism. Our Culture Curriculum, an enriching onboard program, infuses every cruise and brings history to life.

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Accompany us on a shopping trip to the local market. Walk through the door of a centuries-old cathedral or visit a contemporary art museum. Meet local fine food and wine purveyors. Our tastings and demonstrations expand your mind and satisfy your senses.

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Have you yearned to visit the vaults of the famed Hermitage Museum? Attend a classical concert in Vienna? Enjoy a Tang Dynasty dinner show in Xian? Your Program Director can organize a variety of optional tours.

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Shop Old Hanoi’s markets. See the Khmer temple complex of Angkor Wat. Behold the haunting beauty of Ta Prohm Temple, where jungle vines embrace ancient ruins. Explore Phnom Penh by cyclo rickshaw. Discover silk towns, fishing villages, monasteries and local river life. With hotel stays in Hanoi, Siem Reap and Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) bracketing your eight-day Mekong cruise, this cruisetour reveals the beauty and grace of a land we have only begun to know.

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To learn more about each port of call and our included as well as optional excursions, click on the individual days below.

Itinerary and shore excursions are subject to change and may vary by departure.

More features, services and excursions included

One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call

Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)

Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner

24-hour specialty coffees, teas  & bottled water

Port taxes & fees

Ground transfers with Viking Air purchase

Visits to UNESCO Sites

Enrichment lectures & Destination Performances

Your Stateroom Includes:

River-view stateroom

Bottled water replenished daily

110/220 volt outlets

Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows

Private bathroom with shower, heated floor & anti-fog mirror

Premium Freyja® toiletries

Plush robes & slippers (upon request)

40" or 42" flat-screen Sony® TV with infotainment system featuring Movies On Demand, plus CNBC, CNN, FOX & more

Telephone, safe, refrigerator

Individual climate control

*All amenities on board Viking Longships; amenities vary on other ships.

Pre & Post Cruise Extensions

More days means more to discover, with extension packages you can add before or after your Viking cruise or cruisetour. Enjoy additional days to explore your embarkation or disembarkation city, or see a new destination altogether with a choice of exciting cities. Pre & Post Cruise Extensions vary by itinerary and are subject to change.

Pre: Hanoi & Ha Long Bay

From $999 | 2 Nights

Post: Bangkok

From $1,399 | 3 Nights

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AIR UPGRADE:  Upgrade to Premium Economy air from $999 CAD per person or Business Class air from $4,499 CAD per person based on select gateways and dates. Additional airline-imposed baggage charges may apply; for more information visit  Airline Luggage Restrictions . Air prices are per person based on cruise/cruisetour check-in date and include transfers plus all government taxes/fees of approximately $160 and air fuel surcharges. Air seats are limited; airfares are subject to change and are not guaranteed until full payment of air is received. For more information about customized air services and US gateways, visit the Viking Air Plus page.

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NOTE:  North American flights depart one day prior to check-in date. Paid Business or Premium Economy Class may require travel in economy on flights within North America or Europe. Premium economy is limited to specific airlines and we may not be able to accommodate based on aircraft type and availability. Roundtrip airport transfers are included when air is purchased with a cruise or cruisetour package; if air is not purchased from Viking, transfers may be purchased separately. All transfers must be in conjunction with a Viking-purchased cruise, cruisetour, land extension or extra hotel nights. Air prices are per person based on cruise/cruisetour check-in date and include transfers plus all government taxes/fees of approximately $160 and air fuel surcharges. Air seats are limited; airfares are subject to change and are not guaranteed until full payment of air is received.

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Victoria Mekong

Launched in 2019, the 252-foot Victoria Mekong is one of the region’s newest and greenest ships on the river. While our destinations boast ancient history, our state-of-the-art ship offers a chic and luxurious river cruise experience.

With a maximum of just 70 guests the atmosphere on board is friendly and intimate - and with a guest-crew ratio of 2:1, you know you'll enjoy impeccable, personal service. Life on board the Victoria Mekong is never boring. In fact, you’ll wonder how to fit everything in! From spa treatments and a game of mini-golf on the Sky deck to kicking up your feet in the state-of-the-art cinema and cocktails with newfound friends in the Horizon lounge bar on the Sun deck, there's plenty to keep you entertained as we cruise along the Mekong.

Savour the complete dining experience at the Claypot Restaurant on the Panorama deck. With its expansive bay windows offering breathtaking river views, the option to dine on the Terrace, and a mix of international and local dishes designed by the ship’s Executive Chef, each night offers an engaging dining experience - including an interactive dining experience.

The modern ship integrates the most up-to-date, environmentally friendly technology. It features solar panels for its hot water system, a wastewater treatment system, and a water recycling system. Moreover, the ship is dedicated to maintaining low-energy cruising speeds and is committed to being plastic-free. This ensures that while we're exploring life on the Mekong, we're not exploiting it.

• Panorama Deck Victoria and Mekong Suites
• Panorama Deck Deluxe Staterooms
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Victoria and Mekong Suites

This exquisite suite - your private oasis - is decorated in a calming palette of earthy tones, creating a sense of understated elegance. The natural beauty of wood and linen accents further enhances the subtle elegance of the space. Measuring a spacious 45 square metres with separate bedrooms and living areas, each with large picture windows. The floor-to-ceiling French windows open onto a private, aft-facing balcony while the light and airy ensuite bathroom has an enclosed glass shower, as well as a bathtub.

• Floor to ceiling windows
• An outside balcony, with tables and chairs
• Fixed double bed
• Wardrobe and under-the-bed storage
• Flat-screen TV
• Individual climate control
• Ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower and bathtub
• Shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, body lotion, soap
• Towels, bathrobes, slippers and hairdryer
• Desk, lamp and chair
• Multi-configuration plugs and USB ports

Deluxe Staterooms

Located on the Panorama deck, these deluxe cabins are a roomy 25 square metres. Decorated in a calming palette of earthy tones, creating a sense of understated elegance, with floor-to-ceiling windows that open onto a private balcony, framing picturesque views of the riverbanks as we cruise by.

Each room can be configured as double or twin beds and features an ensuite bathroom, with a shower and separate toilet compartment.

• Floor-to-ceiling windows
• Twin or double bed
• En suite bathroom with walk-in shower 

Situated on the River deck, these generous deluxe cabins cover 25 square meters. Decorated in soothing earthy tones, they ooze an understated elegance and offer floor-to-ceiling windows that open onto a private balcony, providing enchanting views of the riverbanks as we sail by. Each room can be arranged as double or twin beds and includes an en suite bathroom with a shower and separate toilet compartment.

• Ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower

• Panorama Restaurant serving both Western and local flavours
• Bar lounge on Sun deck
• Tea and coffee making facilities
• Outdoor infinity swimming pool, with steps and ladder
• Sky deck with lounge chairs
• Fitness centre
• Complimentary on-board Wi-Fi
• Boutique gift shop
• State-of-the-art cinema room
• Mini golf course
• 24-hour front desk

While sailing, why not enjoy a round of mini golf on the Sky deck with newfound friends? Or simply relax on a sun lounger, perhaps with that book you've been meaning to read or take in the sweeping, uninterrupted views of the riverbanks with a cocktail.

You'll likely spend most of your downtime on the Sun deck. The Horizon Lounge Bar is the social hub of the ship, where you'll meet with your fellow guests for evening signature cocktails as the sun sets and return to after dinner for authentic onboard music and dance performances (and a digestif or two).

There's plenty to entertain on the Sun deck with a library full of books, a state-of-the-art cinema room and a games room. And, for those with boundless energy, there's a gym.

The outdoor area on the Sun deck is home to seating and sun loungers as well as a raised infinity pool - the perfect place to cool down in the mid-day heat - and a pool bar.

Panorama Deck

The entire Panorama deck features floor-to-ceiling windows for incredible views of the river as we sail. At the bow of the ship is the ship's spacious restaurant, where you’ll savour beautifully prepared meals in an inspired setting. The room is lined with large bay windows - so you never have to miss the views - and features a terrace for outdoor dining.

This deck is also home to two suites - our largest rooms - and 16 Deluxe Staterooms.

Here you'll find our 24-hour reception and the onboard boutique. If you'd like to pamper yourself (and you absolutely should), you'll find our Green Lotus Spa on the River deck, which offers a range of treatments.

This deck is also home to 17 Deluxe Staterooms.

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2024-2027 RIVER CRUISE AND AIR FARES:  Offer applies to bookings made from September 1-30, 2024. Terms & conditions for select promotions may vary. $25 deposit is applicable to all River itineraries. Special fares plus up to FREE International airfare valid on select departures of Grand European Tour, Lyon Provence & the Rhineland, European Sojourn and Capitals of Eastern Europe, Paris to the Swiss Alps, Cities of Light, London, Paris & D-Day, Rhine & Main Explorer . Airfares may vary on other gateways & departures. Airfare does not have to be purchased to get cruise\cruisetour offer. All prices are in US dollars and for US residents only. Additional restrictions may apply. 2024 : Pay in full by September 30, 2024 or at time of booking if within 120 days of departure. 2025 : Pay in full by October 31, 2024. 2026 : Pay in full by April 30, 2025. 2027 : Pay in full by January 15, 2026. Offers expires September 30, 2024.

$25 DEPOSIT:  For itineraries 35 days or less, a $25 deposit applies to February 2025 & onward departures; for itineraries greater than 35 days, a $25 deposit applies to April 2025 & onward departures; World Cruise products excluded; call for details.

AIR UPGRADE:  Upgrade to Premium Economy air from $799 per person or Business Class air from $3,499 per person based on select gateways and dates. Additional airline-imposed baggage charges may apply; for more information visit  Airline Luggage Restrictions  . Air prices are per person based on cruise/cruisetour check-in date and include transfers plus all government taxes/fees of approximately $160 and air fuel surcharges. Air seats are limited; airfares are subject to change and are not guaranteed until full payment of air is received. For more information about customized air services and US gateways, visit the Viking Air Plus page.

GENERAL RESTRICTIONS:  Cruise fares listed are cruise only in U.S. dollars, per person, based on double occupancy. Single supplement savings are off applicable rates. Cruise fares listed are valid for U.S. residents only. All fares and offers are for new bookings only and are subject to availability, may not combinable with other offers except Viking Explorer Society Travel Credits and Viking Referral Rewards, are capacity-controlled and may be withdrawn at any time without prior notice. Special fares are based upon published full brochure fares; cruise fares do not include pre-paid charges, optional facilities, and personal charges, as defined in the terms and conditions of the  Passenger Ticket Contract  which may be viewed elsewhere on this website. Full brochure fares may not have resulted in actual sales in all stateroom categories and may not have been in effect during the last 90 days. Promotional fares may remain in effect after the expiration date. Air promotion applies to roundtrip flights only from select Viking Cruises U.S. gateways and includes airport-to-ship or hotel transfers, air taxes and air fuel surcharges. Roundtrip airport transfers are included when air is purchased with a cruise or cruisetour package; if air is not purchased from Viking, transfers may be purchased separately. All transfers must be in conjunction with a Viking-purchased cruise, cruisetour, land extension or extra hotel nights. Viking reserves the right to correct errors or omissions and to change any and all fares at any time. For up-to-date prices, please call Viking or your Travel Agent. Additional terms and conditions may apply. Complete terms and conditions may be found in the  Passenger Ticket Contract .

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NOTE: U.S. flights depart one day prior to check-in date. Paid Business or Premium Economy Class may require travel in economy on flights within North America or Europe. Premium economy is limited to specific airlines and we may not be able to accommodate based on aircraft type and availability. Roundtrip airport transfers are included when air is purchased with a cruise or cruisetour package; if air is not purchased from Viking, transfers may be purchased separately. All transfers must be in conjunction with a Viking-purchased cruise, cruisetour, land extension or extra hotel nights. Air prices are per person based on cruise/cruisetour check-in date and include transfers plus all government taxes/fees of approximately $160 and air fuel surcharges. Air seats are limited; airfares are subject to change and are not guaranteed until full payment of air is received.