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You’ve always forged your own path…with your own distinct perspective of looking at the world. Avalon Waterways presents a river cruise experience with your unique style in mind-offering expansive views and wider perspectives. With river cruising’s only Open-Air BalconySM, these wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling windows open wider than any other in the industry, blurring the line between outside and in, forming a spacious seating area for six, and creating an open invitation to discover and dream. Even if you’re a seasoned traveler, you’ve never seen Europe like this.
Whether you’d like a romantic mini-break, an extended exploration, or something in between, with Avalon Waterways, you get to choose the river cruise that reveals the very best of Europe, Asia or South America.
What defines luxury? Is it the enjoyment of the good things in life, or is it simply having things just the way you prefer them? At Avalon Waterways, we navigate with both elegance and ease to deliver a “just right” experience – one that transports you at just the right pace, with just the right amenities, and just the right views. Along the legendary waterways of Europe, we balance enriching activities, included excursions, mouthwatering cuisine, and unmatched service to offer the perfect degree of relaxed indulgence. We call this the Avalon difference.
The Avalon Saigon was specifically designed to offer an intimate experience with a maximum of 36 guests, so you can truly immerse yourself in the culture, people, and sights along the Mekong River. Time on board delivers a refreshing outdoor experience, as all suites open to the outside. The design also allows her to be the only ship in the industry cruising all the way from Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap* (or vice versa). This eliminates over 7 hours of motorcoach travel time to and from your ship, which means you get to enjoy more cruising!
Ship Profile & Stats
- Length: 60 m
- Maiden Voyage: 2018
- Passenger Capacity (dbl): 36
Ship Facilities
- Library and Games
- Fitness Equipment
- Bar
- 24-hour self-serve beverage station
- Observation Lounge
- Open Air Lounge
- Restaurant
Cruise Itinerary
| Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
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| 11 Aug '22 | Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
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| 12 Aug '22 | Wat Hanchey, Cambodia |
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| 13 Aug '22 | Kampong Tralach, Cambodia |
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| 14 Aug '22 | Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
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| 15 Aug '22 | Chau Doc, Vietnam |
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| 16 Aug '22 | Cu Lao Gien, Vietnam |
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| 17 Aug '22 | Vinh Long, Vietnam |
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| 18 Aug '22 | Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam |
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 Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh aboard Avalon Saigon.
DAY 1: PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA (EMBARKATION)
Welcome to Cambodia. Your Intimate Suite Ship Awaits! Get acquainted with the ship and relax before your welcome reception this evening. AFTERNOON/EVENING CRUISE TO WAT HANCHEY (L,D)
DAY 2: WAT HANCHEY-ANGKOR BAN
Water Blessings and Back-to-School Adventures DISCOVERY – Visit Wat Hanchey, a hilltop temple dating back to the 8th century. Climb or be driven to the top where you will enjoy stunning views of the surrounding area and partake in a traditional water blessing given by local monks. DISCOVERY – After lunch, enjoy a Walking Tour through the rural village of Angkor Ban. Here, you will visit a traditional Khmer house and interact with children at a local school. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO KONPONG LOUANG (B,L,D)
DAY 3: KAMPONG TRALACH-KONPONG LOUANG-PHNOM PENH
Calm in the Cambodian Countryside DISCOVERY – Your Guided Sightseeing starts in Kampong Tralach with an Ox-Cart Ride through the beautiful Cambodian countryside. Along the way, stop to meet a local farmer and learn about his daily life. At the silversmith village in Konpong Louang, see talented craftsmen use age-old techniques to turn pure silver into works of art. Sail to the capital city of Phnom Penh this afternoon. PHNOM PENH A Dark History or Market Dynamics CLASSIC – After lunch, join a Guided Visit to the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and one of the Killing Fields for a glimpse into the atrocities inflicted on the Cambodian people by the Khmer Rouge regime, OR: DISCOVERY – Visit the lively Central Market by tuk-tuk to see its unique Art Deco design. This evening, spend some free time exploring the city on your own. Perhaps follow the riverfront promenade to the historic Foreign Correspondents Club (FCC). OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN PHNOM PENH (B,L,D)
DAY 4: PHNOM PENH
The Royal Treatment CLASSIC – Join a Guided Tour of the city by private cyclo with visits to the Royal Palace with the spectacular Silver Pagoda, and the National Museum, featuring an outstanding display of Khmer artifacts. The remainder of the day is yours to enjoy at your leisure, Consider a Guided Optional Tour of a local brewery with free flowing local beer! Just before dinner, children from a local orphanage will perform a show, featuring local song and dance. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VIETNAM/CAMBODIA BORDER (B,L,D)
DAY 5: BORDER CROSSING-CHAU DOC, VIETNAM
Good Morning Vietnam! DISCOVERY – Take a Village Walk through the Chau Doc market, and absorb the atmosphere as locals are busy buying and selling fish, meat, and produce. After lunch, embark on a Guided Excursion down the backwaters of the Mekong. Along the way, see traditional floating homes, speedboat merchants, religious sites, a market selling dried goods, and more. EVENING CRUISE TO LONG KHANH A (B,L,D)
DAY 6: LONG KHANH A-CU LAO GIENG
Cotton Weaving, Conical Hats, and Handcrafted Sampans DISCOVERY – This morning, a sampan brings you to the village of Long Khanh A, for a Cotton-Weaving Demonstration of this well-preserved tradition. DISCOVERY – This afternoon, enjoy scenes of daily life on Cu Lao Gieng Island via sampan and local motor cart. Your Guided Excursion starts with a stop at one of Vietnam’s oldest Catholic churches. Then, visit the home of a local family that makes Vietnamese conical hats, or “Non la,” from materials available to them such as palm leaves and bamboo. These iconic hats are primarily used as protection from the sun and rain but you may also see them used as a basket to carry home goods from the market. Lastly, visit a local workshop where a skilled family hand-crafts sampan boats. EVENING CRUISE TO BEN TRE (B,L,D)
DAY 7: VINH LONG
Sweets and Rice Treats DISCOVERY – Board a sampan this morning to Visit a Local Workshop in Vinh Long where you will see how rice paper, rice wine, and traditional candies are made. This afternoon, enjoy time on board the ship as we sail to exciting Ho Chi Minh City. AFTERNOON CRUISE TO HO CHI MINH CITY (B,L,D)
DAY 8: HO CHI MINH CITY (DISEMBARKATION)
Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)