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Discover a patchwork of cultures, landscapes, ancient traditions and an unspoilt bounty of beauty on one of 75 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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8 Days Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh

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8 Days Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City

Operator: Avalon River Cruises

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15 Days Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City

Operator: Uniworld River Cruises

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15 Days Beijing to Shanghai

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Asia River Cruising View all

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

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

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

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Travelmarvel
Make the most of Europe’s waterways on Travelmarvel’s three new European river ships: Polaris, Capella and Vega. Combining state-of-the-art design with ...more more dining options and social spaces, the contemporary-class ships will offer a relaxed new standard of cruise.

Or perhaps a river cruise on the life-giving Ganges or Mekong to get to the heart of these colourful and spiritual nations. Experience life in their small villages, whose communities have much to teach us about their local culture and customs.
Asia Rivers42
Budget:Premium
Known For:Contemporary Cruises
Fleet Size:9
Avalon
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 Rivers316
Budget:Premium
Known For:Panorama Suites
Fleet Size:16
Uniworld
Once you step onboard the world’s finest and most awarded river cruise line for the first time, we are quite sure the refined luxury onboard our fleet ...more will sweep you off your feet.

We draw our inspiration for the design philosophy of every one of the 17 ships in our fleet directly from the destination in which they sail. The craftsmanship, the attention to detail, the art onboard, the handcrafted furniture and intricacy of the fabrics are lovingly assembled to be a masterpiece in and of itself. Stepping onboard is to step into a world of beautiful colours and one-of-a-kind details that truly bring your destination to life.

Crafting experiences you can’t find anywhere else, means continuing to elevate Uniworld to new heights year after year. From the addition of four new Super Ships in Egypt, Vietnam, Portugal and Italy, to the award winning service that comes from the heart, we’re putting even more emphasis on what’s onboard to enhancing several itineraries to accommodate guest’s diverse tastes for the future. We truly look forward to welcoming our Australian guests onboard.
Asia Rivers42
Budget:Luxury
Known For:Boutique River Cruising
Fleet Size:18

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

Great trip through Vietnam and Cambodia Wonders of Vietnam and Cambodia , WA, Australia, Oct 2025
Our first time adventure to Vietnam and Cambodia and our first time travelling with Travelmarvel. Was very impressed with Travelmarvel. Well organised and thoroughly enjoyable trip. Our TD, Mr Thoi, was brilliant. Very professional, nothing was too much trouble for him and always a simile on his face. The local guides were also good. Extremely knowledgeable ...read more and great sense's of humor. The accommodation throughout the tour was excellent. Pity we did not have a bit more time to enjoy the facilities at some of the hotel / resorts. The dining was excellent, particularly on the Mekong River cruise. Would have no issue to recommend travelling with Travelmarvel through Vietnam and Cambodia. Finally, again, great service from Tracey at GJ. Look forward to booking our next adventure with GJ.
Along the Mekong- Cambodia to Vietnam Essential Vietnam and Cambodia , NSW, Australia, Sep 2025
We thoroughly enjoyed our recent rip along the Mekong. There were lots of opportunities to sitesee on set tours or to do what one wished. We love that flexibility, as after all it’s our trip to enjoy! The staff from TravelMarvel and onboard the boat were amazing to deal with, with nothing ever being a problem. And I won’t even talk about the food as ...read more there was so much choice of excellent quality and quantity. A wonderful trip for an older couple.
Mekong magic Magnificent Mekong , WA, Australia, Sep 2025
From our initial booking with Viking Cruises through Global Journeys this holiday was a breeze. Nothing to worry about with any organisation done for us. The Mekong River and Delta are incredible, so wide, carrying so much water traffic and life on board the Viking Saigon was luxurious. Food, accommodation and care were exceptional. Apart from the ...read more climate which was so different to anything we had experienced before this holiday was A1.
Grand Tour of China   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.

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...

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 –...

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...