Aqua Mekong Explorer Cruise | Aqua Mekong | IExpedition

Aqua Mekong Explorer Cruise

  • Overview

    Every activity on board the five-star Aqua Mekong brings a fresh perspective of culture and life in Cambodia and Vietnam, so 4-night itinerary is an ideal addition to any existing travel itinerary of the region. Included are twice-daily excursions (walk, bike, kayak or ride a tuk-tuk) and expert-guided visits to Mekong River’s dynamic riverside markets, villages, and holy sites.

    Duration: 5 days
    Passengers: 40 passengers
    Embarkation Point: Phnom Penh
    Disembarkation Point: Phnom Penh - Siem Reap (Extension)
    Physical rating: Soft Adventure
    Fly/Cruise: Cruise only
    Single Supplement: 2.0x twin rate or share options
  • Itinerary
    • Day 1 - Phnom Penh

      We meet you at the Phnom Penh TS1 Port for check-in to your 3-story, five star Mekong abode. Welcome aboard. We’ll leave you to settle into your floating retreat, with its window wall conferring an endlessly captivating panorama. Enjoy these private Mekong moments on your California king bed, terrace or daybed. Together we celebrate the onward journey towards the heart of this mighty river with a Khmer apsara performance, an indigenous tradition memorialized on the temple walls at Angkor Wat.

    • Day 2 - Koh Chen - Kampong Prasat

      In the silversmith village of Koh Chen, we watch artisans producing the magnificent silverware favored by Khmer royalty. We continue to Udong, the royal capital from the 17-19th centuries, where we learn about a uniquely challenging Buddhist practice at the Vipassana Dhura Mandala, a meditation center. In the afternoon, a walking tour of Kampong Prasat offers a close up perspective on local lives and their riverside environment.

    • Day 3 - Kampong Chhnang – Kampong Tralach

      In the cooler hours, we head into the lush countryside to visit traditional potters and palm-sugar producers, astride mountain bikes or chauffeured by shaded tuk-tuk. Into the rice paddies we pedal to watch wizened masters scale sky-piercing palms towering over us. Cruise across the glassy water and disembark among the lotuses for an ox-cart ride along the Tonle Sap riverbanks, past lacquered wooden houses where during these dry months residents take refuge in the relative cool of these outdoor impromptu living rooms.

    • Day 4 - Koh Oknha Tey - Preah Prosop

      On this river of time we admire dexterous Khmer artisans dyeing and weaving kroma, the ubiquitous item no Khmer lives without. Explore the riverbank on two wheels if you wish, past Buddhist temples and thatch houses perched on spindly wooden stilts while white oxen wade just offshore. After lunch, we board our marine-grade aluminum skiffs and head towards the tamarind trees of Preah Prosop, a remote village little changed over several lifetimes.

    • Day 5 - Phnom Penh

      We show off the Cambodian capital to our passengers by motorized tuk-tuk, the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda and the National Museum of Cambodia, home to the world’s largest collection of Khmer art. For those who wish, we visit the Tuol Sleng Museum of Genocide or choose to shop at the Russian Market. We bid farewell to 4-night guests who are disembarking in Phnom Penh. Airplane transfers are provided if you would like to continue your Cambodian adventure to Siem Reap and its ancient lost city of Angkor Wat. Guests will be fully escorted by our guides in a luxury car transfer to Phnom Penh Airport.

      SIEM REAP FLIGHT EXTENSION

      During low water season, cruise vessels are not able to travel up to the Tonle Sap Lake due to the water level. Airplane transfers via Cambodian Angkor Air are included in your cruise fare in order to continue your Cambodian adventure with us to Siem Reap and its ancient lost city of Angkor Wat. Requests for flight changes and/or upgrades are not available. Please kindly inform our Reservations team should you choose to remain in Phnom Penh after disembarkation.

      Note: All itineraries are subject to change, due to weather and other conditions.

  • Adventure Activities
  • Inclusions
    Inclusions / Exclusions

    Included in your Expedition

    - Group transfers between vessel and meeting point
    - Two hours of complimentary access per day to high-speed Starlink WiFi. Charges of US$100 apply for unlimited use.
    - Laundry
    - Excursions with knowledgeable local guides
    - Selected premium wines and beer, non-alcoholic drinks
    - All meals while on board

    Not included in your Expedition

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  • Vessel

    Embark on a cultural odyssey through Cambodia and Vietnam aboard the finest of river cruise ships in Asia
    A magnificent presence on the Mekong river, Aqua Mekong showcases modern architecture and interiors by renowned architect Noor Design. The Mekong river cruise ship’s 20 spacious, air-conditioned suites feature full-length windows that offer spectacular panoramas of the ever-changing Mekong scenery. 
    As the Aqua Mekong charts a luxurious passage across Cambodia and Vietnam, on-board guests embark on an inspiring journey of local flavors with a dining experience crafted by Michelin-starred consulting chef David Thompson. The ship’s bar menu, created by renowned spirit experts and cocktail designers Proof & Co, echoes a similar locally-minded philosophy.
    Aqua Mekong guarantees utmost safety, comfort, and exclusivity for off-shore excursions, as Aqua Expeditions owns and operates the only private fleet of launch boats on the Mekong river. The four ergonomically-designed launch boats bring guests on highly personalized day trips to explore the Mekong delta. Cruise your Mekong river boat to landmarks, temples, and villages where tradition, spirituality, and craftsmanship reside. Also available for private charter cruising.

    Features & Facilities
    • Indoor and outdoor bars
    • Indoor dining room and outdoor private dining
    • Screening room with theater-style seating
    • Outdoor cinema under the stars
    • Library / Games room with the Mekong’s only foosball table
    • Outside shaded lounge with single and double day beds
    • Antique and artisanal boutique
    • Lobby lounge
    • Observation deck with outdoor sunbeds
    • Top deck gym overlooking the river
    • Infirmary with onboard medical staff
    • Outdoor top deck plunge pool with private cabanas
    • Two spa treatment rooms, one single and one double
    • World-Class Dining Program
    • Private Speedboats
    Key Facts
    Luxury star rating:
    Guests #: 40
    Crew #: 40
    Ice Class:
    Speed: 12
    Refurbished:
    Technical Specs
    Year built:
    Length: 63m
    Width: 12
    Draft: 2
    Tonnage:
    Registry: Cambodia
    Elec Outlets:
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First Deck (King Bed Set Up or Twin Set Up)

28 Feb 2025 - 04 Mar 2025
• 20 luxurious 322 sq. ft (30 sq m) design suites (with interconnection option) • Deluxe ensuite bathrooms with dual sinks, a spacious walk-in shower, and an overhead rain-shower • Equipped with pampering organic natural hair and bath amenities • Premium California-King-sized beds, twin bed configuration available • Floor-to-ceiling panoramic view for all suites • Patio doors for balconied suites and French windows for non-balconied suites, all fully openable • Large double closets with chest of drawers and electronic safe • Music docking station • Professional hairdryer • Nespresso machines available in all suites • All suites are fully air-conditioned
USD$ 6,200pp
USD$ 6,200pp

Second Deck (King Bed Set Up or Twin Set Up)

28 Feb 2025 - 04 Mar 2025
• 20 luxurious 322 sq. ft (30 sq m) design suites (with interconnection option) • Deluxe ensuite bathrooms with dual sinks, a spacious walk-in shower, and an overhead rain-shower • Equipped with pampering organic natural hair and bath amenities • Premium California-King-sized beds, twin bed configuration available • Floor-to-ceiling panoramic view for all suites • Patio doors for balconied suites and French windows for non-balconied suites, all fully openable • Large double closets with chest of drawers and electronic safe • Music docking station • Professional hairdryer • Nespresso machines available in all suites • All suites are fully air-conditioned
USD$ 6,680pp
USD$ 6,680pp