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Discover a patchwork of cultures, landscapes, ancient traditions and an unspoilt bounty of beauty on one of 72 river cruises through Asia. Journey along the Yangtze in China taking in the stunning Three Gorges, explore Vietnam & Cambodia along the lively Mekong or embrace India's culture on a Ganges river cruise.

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Mekong Discovery (Northbound)

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Mekong Discovery (Southbound)

8 Days Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City

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Timeless Wonders of Vietnam, Cambodia & the Meko...

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Best of China with Yangtze Cruise

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Emerald Cruises
Emerald Cruises
 (27) Reviews
From culture-rich cities to world-famous wine regions, Emerald Cruises represents a new chapter in the world of river cruising. Our deluxe fleet of revolutionary...more Star-Ships promise contemporary comfort and unique on-board innovations, while our generous offering combines affordability with great dining, exceptional service and immersive itineraries across Europe and Asia. With return flights, transfers, all on-board meals, complimentary drinks, tips and much more included in the price of an Emerald Cruises river cruise, we’ve taken care of everything. Our attentive team of crew, sommeliers and personal butlers are available day and night to ensure every minute on-board the Emerald Cruises fleet is as enriching, enjoyable and relaxing as possible.
Asia Rivers261
Budget:Premium
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Fleet Size:9
Avalon
Avalon
 (481) Reviews
One of our favourite sayings that describes Avalon Waterways is ‘the possibilities are as wide open as the views’. From Europe to the Galapagos and Asia,...more you can cruise in relaxed luxury with Avalon Waterways, with choices as unique as you. Avalon offers you a range of choices from excursions, dining options, activities that help you tailor your experience. Just imagine gliding away down the world’s most spectacular rivers, all while enjoying a unique vantage point from your own private oasis. Our floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows in our suites blur the line between where the world ends, and your suite begins; allowing you to experience the world less seen from the comfort of your bed. This is river cruising from a unique point of view.
Asia Rivers240
Budget:Premium
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Scenic
Scenic
 (83) Reviews
With Scenic, it’s more than a 5-star river cruise...it’s a seamless journey from start to finish that places you, our guest, at the heart of everything...more we do. It’s taking you to extraordinary regions and immersing you in meaningful and enriching experiences. It’s exquisite cuisine, indulgent wellness, and a world-class team who will anticipate your every need. You'll find the difference is in the details with Scenic: the innovative ship design, expertly trained crew, immersive journey, and an unrivalled focus on health and safety protocols.
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Budget:Premium & Luxury
Known For:Luxury Cruising
Fleet Size:14

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Mekong River Cruises River Cruises
Mekong River Cruises

Explore the contrasts of Cambodia and Vietnam on a Mekong river cruise.

China River Cruises River Cruises
China River Cruises

Cruise the Three Gorges and onto the Three Gorges Dam on a Yangtze river cruise.

India River Cruises River Cruises
India River Cruises

Incorporate a luxurious river cruise along the Ganges to your holiday in India.

Discover Must do experiences and highlights along the rivers of Asia

Kalna's Terracotta Temples

Kalna's Terracotta Temples

Don’t miss Naba Kailash, otherwise known as 108 Shiv Mandirs, when you stop in at the terracotta temple town of Kalna on your Ganges river cruise.

The Three Gorges – Damn!

The Three Gorges – Damn!

Drift through the Three Gorges region where the Yangtze carves its way between dramatic cliffs and the iconic Three Gorges Dam boasts its engineering prowess.

Temples of Bagan

Temples of Bagan

Explore the temples of the Bagan Archaeological Area and marvel at the assembly of stupas dotting the horizon, a highlight of your Irrawaddy river cruise.

Historical Phnom Penh

Historical Phnom Penh

Mourn Cambodia’s turbulent past with a visit to the Killing Fields and the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, and marvel at its monuments including the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda.

The Local Life

The Local Life

River cruising in Asia lets you get a different insight into the regions you travel through, sometimes visiting remote villages inaccessible by road and getting to know the floating life along these tributaries.

Recent Asia River Cruise Reviews What our clients are saying about their river cruises and tours through Asia

Grand Tour of China     , QLD, Australia, May 2025
This trip could have been titled the Grand Tour of Chinese icons and Gardens. From the Great Wall to Terracotta Warriors to High Speed trains and the inspiring night lights of Xi’an and Shanghai, the trip had it all. Every city we visited had inspiring gardens. Our Wendy Wu guide, Grace, was like a mother to us all make sure everything ran smoothly ...read more and trying to anticipate the groups every need and question. She moulded us into her our family with her attention to detail and slight timing changes to the itinerary to ensure the trip ran smoothly. Being a repeat customer of Global Journeys this trip once again reminded us that the booking practice doesn’t need to be stressful, from initial quote to final payment everything was again handled smoothly, promptly and professionally. Thanks again Global Journeys and particularly Hannah.
It was Magnificent China...     , NSW, Australia, Mar 2025
We recently returned back to Australia after our 22 day Magnificent China Tour with Wendy Wu. It was a fantastic trip and was one of the better overseas holidays that we have had. Wendy Wu provided a National Escort "Amanda" who was with us at all times. She was a fantastic guide with a funny sense of humour. Along with Amanda, there was a specialist ...read more local region guide for every major city. Highlights for us included the Great Wall at Beijing, the lovely city of Xian and the terracotta warriors, panda bears at Chengdu, cruising the Yangtze River and the modern city of Shanghai just to name a few. The accommodation was all of a good standard staying at lovely hotels. We travelled in March/April and the weather was fantastic. I would probably avoid travelling in their summer as it does get extremely hot. Another good time to travel would be in their autumn around September/October.

Due to the fact that Wendy Wu is also based in Britain, we had a great mix of British, Australian and a New Zealander totalling 20 people and it was a great bunch to travel with and we have made many new friends.

Just a few tips before travelling to China, do a little bit of homework on sim cards or e-sims and try to get ones with a built in VPN before you arrrive in China. Also cash is not used very often in China and overseas credit cards are generally not accepted. We downloaded Alipay in Australia and used this app for most transactions. You do need a reliable internet connection for Alipay to work properly.

A huge thankyou to Rachael from Global Journeys who once again looked after our booking and organised all the extras that we asked for. She is always available for a chat and answers emails promptly. China indeed was a great surprise and the people are lovely and friendly (but be prepared for big crowds). We highly recommend travelling with Wendy Wu and booking through Global Journeys.
Luxury Vietnam, Cambodia & 9 night Mekong River cruise.   , NSW, Australia, Nov 2024
Scenic excelled with this trip with very high quality hotels, amazing local tour directors who were knowledgeable, witty and extremely well organized - tours were varied from riding in Tuk Tuks, visiting local markets, organic farmers, local fishing families, a school where we helped the youngsters learn English and some truly exciting adventures, ...read more too many tours to mention.

All Scenic Enriched programs were again of a very high quality with the stand out being The Gala Temple Dinner, with traditional dancing, gourmet dinner and drinks. The Mekong River Cruise onboard the Scenic Spirit was pure luxury - amazing staff, great food, free flowing drinks, fabulous day tours and every comfort well catered for. Highly recommend Vietnam and Cambodia with Scenic and Hannah from Global Journeys, who looked after our booking promptly and already looking at booking with Scenic and Hannah again.
Our first river cruise     , NSW , Australia, Nov 2024
This is the 2nd time we have used Hannah at Global Journeys for a travel booking and it won’t be our last. She is responsive, efficient and very easy to deal with. Same with APT. Luxury accomodation, great food and free flowing drink. 72 people on the Mekong Serenity with 42 staff. All tours are included but do sometimes repeat themselves. Not a trip ...read more if you are looking to lie in your cabin or by the pool all day as it has tours booked everyday. You can however choose to skip any or all of them. We have booked another APT adventure next year.

Explore More Your guide to touring and cruising through Asia

10 Reasons to Take a Mekong River Cruise

14 September, 2018

10 Reasons to Take a Mekong River Cruise

The Mekong Delta is a hub of scenery, history, culture and cuisine. The Mekong River winds its way through the beautiful landscapes of Vietnam and Cambodia and is the perfect gateway to uncover the deep traditions, moving archaeological sites and remnants of a tumultuous past that sit beyond...

Irrawaddy vs Mekong

17 August, 2018

Irrawaddy vs Mekong

When you are thinking about planning a river cruise in South East Asia you might wonder whether you should choose the Mekong or Irrawaddy. Of course there is no comparison – they are two very different rivers running through different countries and landscapes. However, if you are travelling...

The Best Time to River Cruise the Mekong

14 August, 2018

The Best Time to River Cruise the Mekong

Mekong river cruises through Cambodia and Vietnam operate for most of the year but not between early May and late-June. The rest of the year sees a varied climate from hot and dry in March through to May, a wet season spanning from July through to October, and a cooler patch between November...

Asia River Cruises

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