Highlights

Mekong Jewel is the newest Mekong cruiser of Lotus Cruise Lines. The vessel redefines style and opulence for even the most sophisticated travellers. It has 34 luxurious cabins and onboard facilities that open up a new standard of cruising on the Mekong river. 

Mekong Jewel Cruise
Grande Suite

Grande Suite

No of Cabins: 2  |  Area: 85M2  |  Bed: king bed  |  Location: Upper Deck

Measuring 85sqm of living area, the Grande Suite of Mekong Jewel Cruise promises to bring the utmost comfort and privacy for its guests. You can enjoy the modern facilities of the lavish stateroom as well as a spacious vendara, spa tub, wonderful butler service and more.

Features +

 Air conditioner

 Mini bar

 Hair dryer

 Internal phone

 Bath robe and Slippers

 In-room safe

 LCD screen

 Sofa

 Sitting area

 Bathroom with bathtub and separate shower

 Free daily laundry and personal butler service

 1 hour complimentary spa treatment courtesy of Lotus

 Private in-room dining options

 Private veranda

 1 hour infrared sauna experience courtesy of Lotus

 Sun lounge area

Prestige Suite

Prestige Suite

No of Cabins: 2  |  Area: 51M2  |  Bed: king bed  |  Location: Upper Deck

The 2 Prestige Suites are located in the middle of the ship on the Sun Deck that have a spacious area of 51 sqm each, including a private balcony. You will also enjoy a 1 - hour complimentary spa treatment and a free meal of canapes served at sundown when booking these staterooms.

Features +

 Air conditioner

 Mini bar

 Hair dryer

 Internal phone

 Bath robe and Slippers

 In-room safe

 LCD screen

 Sofa

 French balcony

 Sitting area

 Bathroom with bathtub and separate shower

 Free daily laundry and personal butler service

 1 hour complimentary spa treatment courtesy of Lotus

 1 hour infrared sauna experience courtesy of Lotus

Signature Suite

Signature Suite

No of Cabins: 0  |  Area: 31M2  |  Bed: queen bed  |  Location: Upper Deck

Having a total area of 31 sqm each and located on the Orchid Deck (Upper Deck), Signature staterooms will surely provide tranquility and relaxation to the passengers. All rooms are all well - equipped with a French balcony, a sitting area, an en - suite bathroom, spa amenities, flat screen TV, AC, minibar and an electronic safe.

Features +

 Air conditioner

 Mini bar

 Hair dryer

 Internal phone

 Bath robe and Slippers

 In-room safe

 LCD screen

 Sofa

 Spa-branded amenities

 Convertible bed configuration

 Private bathroom with branded fittings

 French balcony

 Sitting area

 Coffee table

Vista Suite

Vista Suite

No of Cabins: 12  |  Area: 30M2  |  Bed: queen bed  |  Location: Main Deck

On the Lotus Deck (Main Deck) features 12 Vista Suites of 30 sqm each with the selection of 2 twin beds or 1 queen bed. The cabin has a floor - to - ceiling window offering the great views of the Mekong river. Other facilities include a cozy sitting area, private bathroom, AC, flat screen TV, minibar and an electronic safe.

Features +

 Air conditioner

 Mini bar

 Hair dryer

 Chairs

 Bath robe and Slippers

 In-room safe

 LCD screen

 Spa-branded amenities

 Convertible bed configuration

 Private bathroom with branded fittings

 Wardrobe

 French balcony

 Sitting area

 Coffee table

Mekong Jewel Cruise Deck Plan

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Restaurant, Bar and Lounge
Restaurant, Bar and Lounge

Emerald Dining Room is a perfect place to sit back and share your stories with other travellers. It is also a place to contemplate the beauty of the mighty Mekong river and savor a variety of dishes, from regional signature cuisine to western choices of food. 

Sundeck and Sky Bar
Sundeck and Sky Bar

This is a perfect place to contemplate the stunning sunset/sunrise on the Mekong River while relaxing and enjoying the delicious juices or cocktails. You can also choose to take a dip in the pool or sunbathe on the lounge chair. In the evening there will be activities on the opening Sapphire Sky Lounge that you can take part in with your personalized cocktails.

Library and Lounge
Library and Lounge

Opal library is an intimate and tranquil place to enjoy your time staying on the vessel of Mekong Jewel. It is air conditioned and WiFi connected as well. You can learn about the history and culture of Indochina and other parts of the word here.

Spa and Fitness Center
Spa and Fitness Center

The Cochinchine Spa and fitness center are fully equipped and are operated by our professional people. We also have a hair salon, infra-red sauna and a mani - pedi area as well. Enjoy a variety of treatments in spa and activities in the gym while cruising on Mekong River is a not - to - be - missed experiences on Mekong Jewel Cruise.

Select Itineraries

Siem Reap to Saigon 7 Nights

 Destinations: Siem Reap - Kampong Cham - Wat Hanchey - Angkor Ban - Phnom Penh - Long Khanh A Island - Gieng Island - Cai Be - Sa Dec - My Tho - Saigon

 Departure date of itinerary: Contact us for details

Highlights of Itinerary:
  •  Spend your vacation on the luxurious Mekong Navigator cruise.
  •   Discover the Mekong Delta which is as stunning as a gigantic tapestry.
  •   Blend in the life of the people of the delta as you visit villages and peaceful evergreen islands.
  •   Explore the charming capital of Cambodia.
  •   Learn about the history and Khmer culture.
Day 1
SIEM REAP - KAMPONG CHAM EMBARKATION

You will be transferred from Siem Reap to Kampong Cham. Enjoy the landscape along the ride. Stop en route for lunch. You will be greeted by the members of the glamourous and elegant Mekong Jewel cruise. There should be a welcoming reception and please pay attention to the brief of safety rules on the Sun Deck. In the evening, enjoy our ‘Mekong Delta’ themed dinner on board in Le Marche Dining Hall and let the cuisine of Vietnam impress your appetize.

Meals:Lunch / Dinner

SIEM REAP - KAMPONG CHAM EMBARKATION
Day 2
WAT HANCHEY - ANGKOR BAN - PHNOM PENH

In the morning, stretch your legs by walking up a hill to the monastery of Wat Hanchey and participate in a traditional Buddhist ritual where you receive blessed water from the monks. Enjoy the walk through the monastery and feast your eyes on the stunning view of Mekong River valley. Descend a staircase of 303 steps to return to the cruise for lunch.

This afternoon, enjoy the charm and tranquillity of Angkor Ban village. Blend in the lives of the locals in a visit to some local families. Then continue to the village’s school and join the children’s classroom activities. Afterward, walk back to the ship on foot. As we stop en route at the local monastery site, you might want to take some photos.

Back onboard of Mekong Jewel Cruise.

Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

WAT HANCHEY - ANGKOR BAN - PHNOM PENH
Day 3
PHNOM PENH

At 8.30 AM, our Cambodia exploration starts with a lesson about the darkest era of the kingdom’s history. Be transferred from the ship on a scenic 45-minute drive, we arrive at the site of Choeung Ek killing fields. As you walk through the site, you may visit a small museum and the Memorial Stupa which marks the crime committed during the regime of Khmer Rouge. Toul Sleng (or S-21) was once a school before being converted to the main prison and torture headquarters of the Khmer Rouge. Return to the ship afterward.

The rest of the day is free at your leisure. Feel free to explore the city of Phnom Penh and treat yourself with some tasty local foods. 

(We provided a scheduled shuttle coach with a local tour guide from the Port to the Central Market for your shopping demand.)

Gather on the Sun Deck before dinnertime to enjoy a collection of traditional Cambodian performances which consists of Cambodian’s national dance and Apsara blessing dance.

Overnight on board at Phnom Penh Port.

Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

PHNOM PENH
Day 4
PHNOM PENH

Our trip today starts around 8.30. After the lovely breakfast on board, take an amazing morning Phnom Penh tour by tuk-tuk. Be escorted along the riverside to the stunning complex of Royal Palace. Spend a while walking through the site, feast your eyes on the Throne Hall and Moonlight Pavilion. The next destination is the well-known Silver Pagoda which is the very home to Cambodia’s Emerald Buddha and the Maitreya Buddha adorned with over 9,000 diamonds. 

Hop on the tuk-tuk and continue to the open-air National Museum which holds the largest collection of Angkorian and pre-Angkorian artifacts found at the complex of Angkor Temple in Siem Reap and other historical sites around the kingdom as well.

Return to the cruise afterward, take a free afternoon in Phnom Penh or participate in an optional tour (additional cost).

Enjoy an interesting perfomace of Cambodia traditional dance before having a delicious dinner onboard.

Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

PHNOM PENH
Day 5
BORDER CROSSING

Take a break after days of Mekong Exploration and relax on the sundeck, in our lounge, library or charming La Vie spa. Be fascinated by the changing in the riverfront architecture and the convergence of cultures. Participate in our amazing cultural activities on board.

Overnight docking at the port.

Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

BORDER CROSSING
Day 6
LONG KHANH A ISLAND - CU LAO GIENG

The first stop of the trip is the island village of Hong Ngu, located in the Delta, not far from the Vietnam-Cambodia border. Be escorted to the village by sampan. The place is famous for Khmer scarf making, which is a favorite product in Cambodia. Feel free to observe the traditional weaving process passed down generation after generation.

Some of the villagers are skillful embroidery artists who display and sell their stunning works to tourists. Not until recently has the locals of this remote area become familiar with the appearance of western visitors, thus they always warmly welcome people with hospitality. Breathe in the scent of this evergreen island or pay a brief visit to the home of a local war veteran if you wish. Return to the ship by sampan afterward. 

In the afternoon, be escorted to the fascinating island of Cu Lao Gieng by sampan. Pay a visit to a local village where they make traditional sampans and rowing boats. Then, immerse yourself with a sightseeing tour around the island which is home to beautiful orchards and verdant green grass lawns. Wrap up the trip at Cu Lao Gieng Cathedral. The site was built in 1879, shortly after the construction of Notre Dame Cathedral in Saigon in 1863. There might come chances to interact with the priest of the Cathedral as well.

Return the ship afterwards.

Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

LONG KHANH A ISLAND - CU LAO GIENG
Day 7
CAI BE - SA DEC - MY THO

Disembark at Sa Dec port to start our Sa Dec excavation on the lovely sampan again. Enjoy the view of a magnificent network of Mekong canals and navigate the peace of villages. Upon the arrival at Sa Dec historic town, pay a visit to the mansion of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le, who inspired Marguerite Duras to write the famous novel of L’Amant (The Lover). Here, enjoy a private calligraphy demonstration exclusive for you as well.

Continue our exploration with a visit to Kien An Cung, constructed in honor of the family of Huynh Thuy Le. Be greeted by a performance of traditional Lion Dances. 
On our way back to the ship, linger at the colorful local market where they sell fresh and extraordinary produce of meat, fish, and seafood.

In the afternoon, upon your arrival at Cai Be after a short sail, continue the exploration on our lovely sampan and immerse yourself with the scenic view of local waterways, stilted houses of the delta provinces. Treat yourself with some fresh products purchased right from the floating boats selling merchandise. An English guide is provided.

The sampan turns into the narrower canals of Cai Be so that we can pay a visit to Ba Duc House which is a site of traditional Vietnamese home and garden. Then, take a look at the rice factory where you shall observe the production of local specialties like rice paper, rice wine and popped rice. Don’t forget to bring home a few souvenirs since they have gorgeous oil paintings. 

Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

CAI BE - SA DEC - MY THO
Day 8
DISEMBARKATION

After the lovely breakfast on board, say farewell to the crew as you disembark from the ship and be transferred to Ho Chi Minh City. End of services.

Meals:Breakfast

DISEMBARKATION

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Saigon to Siem Reap 7 Nights

 Destinations: Saigon - My Tho - Cai Be - Sa Dec - Long Khanh A Island - Cu Lao Gieng - Phnom Penh - Angkor Ban - Wat Hanchey - Kampong Cham - Siem Reap

 Departure date of itinerary: Contact us for details

Highlights of Itinerary:
  •  Spend your vacation while enjoying the luxury of the Mekong Navigator cruise.
  •   Immerse yourself with the beauty of Mekong Delta on sampans.
  •   Blend in the life of the locals as you visit villages and remote islands.
  •   Discover the tranquil historic town of Sa Dec. Contemplate the peaceful island of Cu Lao Gieng.
Day 1
MY THO - EMBARKATION

Around 02.30 PM, be transferred from Ho Chi Minh city to the port of My Tho. Enjoy the landscape on the drive. You will be greeted by the members of the glamourous and elegant Mekong Jewel cruise. There should be a welcoming reception and please pay attention to the brief of safety rules on the Sun Deck.  As the cruise sails upstream to Cai Be, enjoy our ‘Mekong Delta’ themed dinner on board in Le Marche Dining Hall and let the cuisine of Vietnam impress your appetize.

The Mekong Jewel Cruise departs the port of My Tho after all of our beloved guests have embarked at about 05.00 PM.

Overnight on board around Cai Be area.

Meals:Lunch / Dinner

MY THO - EMBARKATION
Day 2
CAI BE - SA DEC

Around 8.30 AM, upon your arrival at Cai Be after a short sail, continue the exploration on our lovely sampan and immerse yourself with the scenic view of local waterways, stilted houses of the delta provinces. Treat yourself with some fresh products purchased right from the floating boats selling merchandise. An English guide is provided.

The sampan turns into the narrower canals of Cai Be so that we can pay a visit to Ba Duc House which is a site of traditional Vietnamese home and garden. Then, take a look at the rice factory where you shall observe the production of local specialties like rice paper, rice wine and popped rice. Don’t forget to bring home a few souvenirs since they have gorgeous oil paintings. 

Return to the ship where we serve a tasty buffet lunch. Enjoy the tranquil riverview as the cruise sails upstream to Sa Dec.

The Mekong Jewel cruise departs Cai Be after all of our beloved guests have embarked at about 11.00 AM.

The cruise Arrive at Sa Dec at about 02.00 PM.

Disembark at Sa Dec port to start our Sa Dec excavation on the lovely sampan again. Enjoy the view of a magnificent network of Mekong canals and navigate the peace of villages. Upon the arrival at Sa Dec historic town, pay a visit to the mansion of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le, who inspired Marguerite Duras to write the famous novel of L’Amant (The Lover). Here, enjoy a private calligraphy demonstration exclusive for you as well.

Continue our exploration with a visit to Kien An Cung, constructed in honor of the family of Huynh Thuy Le. Be greeted by a performance of traditional Lion Dances. 
On our way back to the ship, linger at the colorful local market where they sell fresh and extraordinary produce of meat, fish, and seafood.

The cruise departs Sa Dec after all of our beloved guests have embarked at about 05.00 PM.

Overnight on board around Cu Lao Gieng area.

Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

CAI BE - SA DEC
Day 3
CU LAO GIENG - LONG KHANH A ISLAND

Around 8.30 this morning, be escorted to the fascinating island of Cu Lao Gieng by sampan. Our first destination today is a local village where they make traditional sampans and rowing boats. Then Immerse yourself with a sightseeing tour around the island which is home to beautiful orchards and verdant green grass lawns. Wrap up the trip at Cu Lao Gieng Cathedral. The site was built in 1879, shortly after the construction of Notre Dame Cathedral in Saigon in 1863. There might come chances to interact with the priest of the Cathedral as well. 

The Mekong Jewel Cruise departs Cu Lao Gieng after all of our beloved guests have embarked at about 11.00 AM. 
Set sails to Long Khanh A island and arrive at around 03.00 PM.

The next stop of the trip is the island village of Hong Ngu, located in the Delta, not far from the Vietnam-Cambodia border. Be escorted to the village by sampan. The place is famous for Khmer scarf making, which is a favorite product in Cambodia. Feel free to observe the traditional weaving process passed down generation after generation.

Some of the villagers are skillful embroidery artists who display and sell their stunning works to tourists. Not until recently has the locals of this remote area become familiar with the appearance of western visitors, thus they always warmly welcome people with hospitality. Breathe in the scent of this evergreen island or pay a brief visit to the home of a local war veteran if you wish. Return to the ship by sampan afterward. 

The Mekong Jewel Cruise departs Long Khanh A island area after all of our beloved guests have embarked at about 05.30 PM.

Overnight at the border area.

Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

CU LAO GIENG - LONG KHANH A ISLAND
Day 4
BORDER CROSSING - FREE DAY ON BOARD - SAILING UPSTREAM

Border Formalities at about 07.00 AM. Afterward, the cruise departs the Border at around 9.30 AM.

Take a break after days of Mekong Exploration and relax on the sundeck, in our lounge, library or charming spa until the arrival at Phnom Penh in the late evening. Be fascinated by the changing in the riverfront architecture and the convergence of cultures. Participate in our amazing cultural activities on board.

The Mekong Jewel cruise arrives at the port of Phnom Penh at around 08.00 PM.

Overnight docking at the port.

Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

BORDER CROSSING - FREE DAY ON BOARD - SAILING UPSTREAM
Day 5
PHNOM PENH

At 8.30 AM, our Cambodia exploration starts with a lesson about the darkest era of the kingdom’s history. Be transferred from the ship on a scenic 45-minute drive, we arrive at the site of Choeung Ek killing fields. As you walk through the site, you may visit a small museum and the Memorial Stupa which marks the crime committed during the regime of Khmer Rouge. Toul Sleng (or S-21) was once a school before being converted to the main prison and torture headquarters of the Khmer Rouge. Return to the ship afterward.

The rest of the day is free at your leisure. Feel free to explore the city of Phnom Penh and treat yourself with some tasty local foods. 

(We provided a scheduled shuttle coach with a local tour guide from the Port to the Central Market for your shopping demand.)

Gather on the Sun Deck before dinnertime to enjoy a collection of traditional Cambodian performances which consists of Cambodian’s national dance and Apsara blessing dance.

Overnight on board at Phnom Penh Port.

Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

PHNOM PENH
Day 6
PHNOM PENH

Our trip today starts around 8.30. After the lovely breakfast on board, take an amazing morning Phnom Penh tour by tuk - tuk. Be escorted along the riverside to the stunning complex of Royal Palace. Spend a while walking through the site, feast your eyes on the Throne Hall and Moonlight Pavilion. The next destination is the well-known Silver Pagoda which is the very home to Cambodia’s Emerald Buddha and the Maitreya Buddha adorned with over 9,000 diamonds. 

Hop on the tuk-tuk and continue to the open-air National Museum which holds the largest collection of Angkorian and pre-Angkorian artifacts found at the complex of Angkor Temple in Siem Reap and other historical sites around the kingdom as well.

Return to the cruise afterward, take a free afternoon in Phnom Penh or participate in an optional tour (additional cost).

* Optional tour to the local silk weaving villages:

Embark a local boat and travel about 40 minutes around the head-lands from Tonle Sap River back into the Mekong River and reach the silk weaving villages area. Learn interesting information from silkworm raising to the skillful weaving of the silk products. The products vary such as silk Sarong, Phamuong, Hol and silk Karma. Return to Phnom Penh, enjoy the view as the boat cruises along Sisowath Quay and the Royal Palace during the sunset.

The cruise departs the capital of Phnom Penh at about 07.00 PM.

Overnight on board at Angkor Ban.

Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

PHNOM PENH
Day 7
ANGKOR BAN - WAT HANCHEY - KAMPONG CHAM

In the morning, enjoy the charm and tranquillity of Angkor Ban village. Blend in the lives of the locals in a visit to some local families. Then continue to the village’s school and join the children’s classroom activities. Afterward, walk back to the ship on foot. As we stop en route at the local monastery site, you might want to take some photos.

The Mekong Jewel cruise departs the village of Angkor Ban after all of our beloved guests have embarked at about 11.00 AM.

Arrives at Wat Hanchey at 03.00 PM.

This afternoon, continue our exploration and stretch your legs by walking up a hill to the monastery of Wat Hanchey and participate in a traditional Buddhist ritual where you receive blessed water from the monks. Enjoy the walk through the monastery and feast your eyes on the stunning view of Mekong River valley. Descend a staircase of 303 steps to return to the cruise. 

For those who don’t fancy walking, we provide a small coach to take you up and down the hill.

The Mekong Jewel cruise departs the site of Wat Hanchey after all of our beloved guests have embarked at about 5.30 PM.

Tonight, gather on the Sun Deck for a Goodbye Reception with all the crew members. Treat yourself with a Cambodian Farewell Dinner in Le Marche Dining Room.

The Mekong Jewel cruise arrives at the port of Kampong Cham at 7.00 PM.

Overnight on board at Kampong Cham port.

Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

ANGKOR BAN - WAT HANCHEY - KAMPONG CHAM
Day 8
KAMPONG CHAM - SIEM REAP - DISEMBARKATION

After the lovely breakfast on board, say farewell to the crew as the guested are invited to disembark and be transferred from Kampong Cham to Siem Reap. Stop en route for lunch, arrive at the hotel in Siem Reap in the early afternoon. 

The coaches Kampong Cham to Siem Reap at about 8.30.  

Meals:Breakfast

KAMPONG CHAM - SIEM REAP - DISEMBARKATION

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Cynthia

United States

"Beautiful river boat. It is new in 2020. Despite the newness, there are areas that already need repair although that is not unexpected on a new ship. Staff quickly corrects issues brought to their attention. The largely Cambodian staff is excellent-friendly and efficient. Rooms are surprisingly large. Common areas and rooms nicely decorated. Bathroom and shower are large for a ship. Good size pool with resistance jets. My husband enjoyed being able to swim against the jets to get his exercise. Cruise itinerary is land and river. Our local guides were excellent and well informed. Hoa, our Cruise Manager was very good."

Rating: 5 / 5

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