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As the number one tour operator in Australia and New Zealand, APT is committed to the continuation of its role as a fully integrated travel business by owning and operating its touring and cruising operations.
In partnership with AMA Waterways, APT has built a fleet of custom-designed European river ships that signify the evolution of modern river cruising. From the intricate elegance of the interior appointments and the opulence of the suites to the wealth of recreational choice provided in the vessel’s public areas, these river ships are truly the finest on Europe’s waters. PLUS when you travel on an APT River cruise you will enjoy all the benefits of touring with APT including:
* Freedom of Choice Touring and exclusive Signature Experiences * Beer, wine and soft drinks included at both Lunch and Dinner, with Champagne served at Breakfast * All gratuities for cruise staff and guides included * APT river cruises are exclusive to APT’s Australian and New Zealand customers
There are two classes of APT river ships:
Aria Class ships boast an innovative leading-edge design. Launched between 2006 and 2009, they have been the most popular ships in Europe for some time.
Concerto Class river ships – These revolutionary vessels present the popular attributes of Aria Class ships while introducing some new features certain to appeal to many. Slightly larger, these ships are set to change the way the industry looks at river ship design, thanks in part to their exclusive range of Twin Balcony Suites.
In Russia board the newly rebuilt ms Amakatarina, exclusively available to APT in Australia.
Panoramic Balcony & Outside Balcony.
Panoramic Balcony & Outside Balcony.
Panoramic Balcony & Outside Balcony.
Panoramic Balcony & Outside Balcony.
Panoramic Balcony & Outside Balcony.
Panoramic Balcony & Outside Balcony.
Panoramic Balcony, Outside Balcony & Balcony Terrace.
Cruise the Mekong River in style and convenience aboard the new Mekong Serenity luxury river ship to discover Vietnam and Cambodia’s iconic sights and hidden treasures.
All Suite categories aboard the Mekong Serenity include a private balcony, so you are free to enjoy the ever-changing scenes of Vietnam and Cambodia.
Luxuriously spacious, the Mekong Serenity boasts some of the largest entry-level suites than any other vessel cruising the Mekong River.
Aboard the Mekong Serenity you can enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi in select common areas and suites, so that you can stay connected during your cruise.
Delight in an intimate culinary journey for an authentic taste of Vietnam in the onboard Indochine restaurant with a special five-course menu designed by chef Luke Nguyen.
Ship Profile & Stats
- Length: 92 m
- Maiden Voyage: 2021
- Passenger Capacity (dbl): 88
Ship Facilities
- Main Restaurant
- Pool Bar
- Lounge & Bar
- Indochine Restaurant
- Sun Deck
- Spa & Wellness Centre
- Alfresco Cafe
- Swimming Pool
- Lemongrass Restaurant
Cruise Itinerary
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| 21 Aug '21 | Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam |
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| 22 Aug '21 | Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam |
Hotel | |
| 23 Aug '21 | Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam |
Transfer to My Tho | |
| 23 Aug '21 | My Tho, South Vietnam |
Embark | |
| 24 Aug '21 | Cai Bei, Cambodia |
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| 24 Aug '21 | Sa Dec, Vietnam |
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| 25 Aug '21 | Tan Chau, Vietnam |
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| 25 Aug '21 | Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
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| 26 Aug '21 | Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
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| 27 Aug '21 | Koh Chen, Cambodia |
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| 27 Aug '21 | Oknha Tey, Vietnam |
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| 28 Aug '21 | Angkor Ban, Vietnam |
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| 29 Aug '21 | Kampong Cham, Cambodia |
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| 30 Aug '21 | Kampong Cham, Cambodia |
Disembark | Transfer to Siem Reap |
| 30 Aug '21 | Siem Reap, Cambodia |
Hotel | |
| 31 Aug '21 | Siem Reap, Cambodia |
Hotel | |
| 01 Sep '21 | Siem Reap, Cambodia |
Hotel | |
| 02 Sep '21 | Siem Reap, Cambodia |
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
7 Night Cruise sailing from My Tho to Kampong Cham aboard Mekong Serenity. Hotel stays pre-cruise in Ho Chi Minh and post-cruise in Siem Reap.
Day 1 Ho Chi Minh City
Make your way to your hotel. This evening enjoy a welcome dinner.
Stay: Two Nights, Ho Chi Minh City, Park Hyatt Saigon
Day 2 Ho Chi Minh City, Long Tan or Cu Chi Tunnels
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Journey to Ba Ria and learn about the Battle of Long Tan, followed by a memorial service at Long Tan Cross, a memorial marking the site of this battle. Erected by the 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, it is located in a rubber plantation. Or visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, built by Vietnamese resistance fighters during the war. This remarkable tunnel network concealed the Viet Cong and served as supply and communication routes, as well as hospitals and weapon caches.
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Head to Vietnam House to dine on a menu created personally by APT Ambassador, Luke Nguyen.
Your first full day here offers you the chance to choose from two Signature Experiences. Tonight, another Signature Experience awaits.
Day 3 Ho Chi Minh City, My Tho, Embark Ship
FREEDOM OF CHOICEâ„¢
Why not join a motorbike, shopping or walking tour? Or, visit Ky Long Art Villa to learn about Vietnamese lacquer art or enjoy a cooking class at GRAIN by Luke Nguyen cooking studio.
Exploring more of Ho Chi Minh City, select from the array of Freedom of Choice experiences on offer. Later, transfer to My Tho and embark your ship.
Stay: Seven Nights, Mekong River, Mekong Serenity
Day 4 Cai Be, Sa Dec
In Cai Be, visit the French Gothic cathedral and port area. Then, at a rice paper manufacturer, learn how this Vietnamese staple is made. Continue to Sa Dec where French writer Marguerite Duras met her Vietnamese-Chinese lover, Huynh Thuy Le. Tour his former home and learn the story behind Marguerite Duras’ best-selling novel, The Lover. After, visit a traditional Cao Dai temple.
Day 5 Tan Chau, Evergreen Island, Border Crossing
Transfer to a small boat to cruise the tiny tributaries around the town of Tan Chau. Pass a floating fish farm, then step ashore for a fun rickshaw tour and a visit to a local silk and rattan weaving workshop. Later, step back in time as you experience authentic rural Mekong life on nearby Evergreen island. The remainder of today is yours to relax on board and soak up views of the Mekong. Upon entering Cambodia, you’ll cruise towards its enthralling capital, Phnom Penh.
Day 6 Phnom Penh
FREEDOM OF CHOICEâ„¢
Perhaps experience some of Cambodia’s sobering history with a visit to the infamous Killing Fields. Afterwards, see the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, on the site of the Khmer Rouge’s notorious Security Prison 21 (S-21). Or, discover Phnom Penh on a tuk tuk ride with a stop at the Central Market. History buffs can visit the National Museum or, if you prefer, take a leisurely bike ride through the city’s quiet back roads. After lunch, either explore the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, enjoy some shopping or indulge in high tea.
Explore Cambodia’s past or present today with a range of Freedom of Choice experiences. After lunch back on board, more choices await. The evening is yours to relax.
Day 7 Oudong, Koh Chen, Oknha Tey
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
In Oudong, pay a visit to a monastery for a Buddhist blessing experience with local monks.
Today, journey to historic Oudong, which was Cambodia’s fascinating royal capital from 1618 until 1866. During your time here, you’ll enjoy a Signature Experience. On the way back to Phnom Penh, take a leisurely stroll through the village of Koh Chen and perhaps visit some home workshops that manufacture copperware. Later, your ship glides along the lush banks of the Mekong to Oknha Tey, which is renowned for its silk manufacturing traditions, preserved over centuries. Here, gain an insight into the traditional silk weaving process. After, return to your river ship to relax before enjoying delicious onboard dining tonight.
Day 8 Angkor Ban
Join a walking discovery of Angkor Ban, one of the few villages in Cambodia that was not destroyed under the Khmer Rouge regime in the 1970s. Here, people still live in traditional wooden homes and keep ancient cultural traditions alive. Continuing cruising towards Siem Reap this afternoon, enjoy some time at leisure on board. Perhaps go for a dip in the pool, or kick back on the Sun Deck with a good book and relax as life along the Mekong passes you by.
Day 9 Kampong Cham, Koh Pen
If you are feeling active this morning, perhaps set out on a walk to the hilltop pagoda of Wat Hanchey. From here, enjoy views over the Mekong, making it well worth the climb. You’ll find many temples, pagodas and stupas, some dating back to the 8th century. Lunch is back on board, before taking a tuk tuk to explore the island of Koh Pen with its wooden stilt houses and local farming culture. On your ship this evening, toast the end of your cruise during a final farewell dinner.
Day 10 Kampong Cham, Disembark Ship, Siem Reap
FREEDOM OF CHOICEâ„¢
Tonight, take the opportunity to savour a taste of Cambodia with a choice of local restaurants for dinner.
Disembark your ship in Kampong Cham and transfer to Siem Reap. Then, head to World Heritage-listed Angkor Archaeological Park to visit Angkor Thom and the 12th-century temple, Bayon. In Siem Reap tonight, dine in one of the local restaurants.
Stay: Three Nights, Siem Reap, Hotel Sofitel Angkor
Day 11 Siem Reap
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
At Angkor Archaeological Park, enjoy a special sunrise experience at Angkor Wat.
Rise early this morning and travel back to Angkor Archaeological Park for a Signature Experience. After experiencing the majesty of World Heritage-listed Angkor Wat, enjoy a guided exploration of what is regarded as Angkor’s best-preserved temple, said to be the world’s largest single religious monument. Relax back at your hotel after breakfast. Then this afternoon, explore the temple of Ta Prohm, a World Heritage-listed site which is famous for its intertwined trees. Later, visit ‘Opportunities of Development thru Art’ (ODA), a Siem Reap organisation that provides education opportunities for disadvantaged children. The evening is at your leisure.
Day 12 Siem Reap
FREEDOM OF CHOICEâ„¢
Perhaps visit the temple of Wat Preah Prom Rath for a Buddhist blessing or enjoy a tuk tuk ride to the Senteurs d’Angkor workshop. If you’re feeling energetic, join a quad bike adventure or take a leisurely bicycle tour through the Cambodian countryside. Other options include a horse and cart ride, a traditional Khmer cooking class, and a shopping adventure, or why not indulge in a relaxing spa treatment.
Explore Siem Reap your way today. The afternoon is yours to enjoy as you like, before tonight’s traditional Apsara dance performance and a delicious farewell dinner.
Day 13 Depart Siem Reap.