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Mekong River Cruises

Experience iconic temples, palaces and pagodas, colourful markets, ancient culture, history and local flavours amongst the fascinating places you'll visit along the Mekong River onboard your luxurious river cruise. Be blessed by Buddhist monks, explore life on the backwaters by sampan, visit the opulent Royal Palace and be humbled by Cambodia’s historic sites. Explore the contrasts of Cambodia and Vietnam on a Mekong river cruise.

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Scenic

(69) 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

Mekong Rivers282

Budget:Premium & Luxury

Known For:Luxury Cruising

Fleet Size:14

APT

(442) Reviews

Life-enriching, relaxing and unique – an APT river cruise is the ultimate holiday experience. Discover unforgettable destinations as you travel in total...more

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Avalon

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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

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Discover Must do experiences and highlights along the Mekong

View Life from a Sampan

Glide through the backwaters of the Mekong by sampan to see traditional floating homes, visit local artisans, observe religious sites, and stop by floating markets.

Blessings at a Monastery

Be blessed by Buddhist Monks when you visit a traditional monastery. Breathe in the peace and tranquillity of the ornate temple and the serene monks.

Cruise Life Mekong Style

With onboard cuisine bursting with regional flavours, the spa for relaxation and sunset drinks on the deck, life on the Mekong is blissful.

The Royal Palace

Visit the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh to witness the impressive throne room. The nearby Silver Pagoda, with Italian marble steps and silver tiles on its floor, houses a Baccarat crystal emerald Buddha.

The Temples of Angkor

Visit the impressive temple complex of Angkor, where Angkor Wat stands tall like a crowning jewel overlooking sprawling grounds and a collection of intricately designed monuments.

Recent Mekong Cruise Reviews What our clients are saying about their journeys along the Mekong

Excellent Mekong tour Mark and Gayle, NSW, Australia, Aug 2024

We loved the land and river cruise portions of the trip. 5 star accommodation and excellent ship. Crew and Tour Directors were all fantastic. And the food was great too.

Vietnam and Cambodia Debra and John, VIC, Australia, Aug 2024

Scenic does it with class. The accommodation was first class. The tours were interesting, however a few less temples and a little bit more variety would have made the tour even better. Scenic is a great Australian company that ensures all aspects of the tour are very well organised. The local tour directors were very knowledgeable and helpful. ...read more

Slowly down the Mekong Pam and Janet, NSW, Australia, Feb 2024

Wonderful experience on the Emerald Harmony . Lovely crew and delicious food on board, plenty to do or as little as you want. Highlight was experiencing Siem Reap and Angkor, much changed after 20 years since last here, as was Phnom Penh and Bustling Saigon, made more colourful by being there in Chinese NY and TET.

Beautful boat, food and staff on the Mekong Rivercruise Tarnya and David, NSW, Australia, Jan 2024

The cabin on the lower deck was absolutely fine and on the same level as the dining room so easy access for all meals. Relaxing on the sundeck as the boat cruised along was amazing. The itinerary was quite busy and we enjoyed meeting other travellers to share travel stories. We hired a tuk tuk at the end of the tour to see more temples independently ...read more

Explore More Your guide to cruising the Mekong and travelling through South East Asia

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...

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...

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...