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The Mekong Eyes Cruise is a classic wooden cruise that combines regional boat-building traditions with modern comforts to become the perfect holiday vessel to cruise the Mekong Delta in style. At 39 m long and 8.5 m wide, the Mekong Eyes cruise was built out of an old, traditional rice barge with the finest quality wood, and artfully decorated by skilled craftsmen of the Mekong Delta. Mekong Eyes cruise does short routes in Vietnam.
Route*:
Meals: Lunch/Dinner
Accommodation: Mekong Eyes Cruise
Disembark at the jetty at 11:00. Trip ends.
Note*: The floating markets in the Mekong Delta are no tourist markets but wholesale markets where produce of the Mekong Delta like fruits and vegetables are traded. For this reason the number of boats on the market fluctuates depending on harvesting seasons and market demand. Furthermore, modern wholesale markets are becoming more popular in Vietnam. This can result in decreasing numbers of boats being present on the markets.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: n/a
Route*:
Meals: Lunch/Dinner
Accommodation: Mekong Eyes Cruise
After breakfast, we will board a sampan boat to Cai Be or Cai Rang floating market, the region’s busiest and most lively markets. Marvel at the sheer abundance of exotic fruits and vegetables. We will pull up to the boats for talking and bargaining with the merchants. We will also visit some of the local candy and cake making factories or boat through the green water landscape to see local houses, verdant orchards and ship-building yards.
Later in the morning your can boat through the green water landscape on a little rowing sampan to see local houses, verdant orchards and ship-building yards.
The Mekong Eyes cruise boat then resumes its journey as lunch is served. In the afternoon there will be another side trip to one of the exotic villages along the way.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Accommodation: Mekong Eyes Cruise
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: n/a
Route*: Ho Chi Minh – Cai Be – Can Tho – Phu Quoc Island – on even dates
Meals: Lunch/Dinner
Accommodation: Mekong Eyes Cruise
Disembark at the jetty at 11:00. Pickup and transfer to Can Tho airport for the flight / or to Rach Gia port for speedy boat to Phu Quoc Island. Trip ends.
Note*: The floating markets in the Mekong Delta are no tourist markets but wholesale markets where produce of the Mekong Delta like fruits and vegetables are traded. For this reason the number of boats on the market fluctuates depending on harvesting seasons and market demand. Furthermore, modern wholesale markets are becoming more popular in Vietnam. This can result in decreasing numbers of boats being present on the markets.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: n/a
Route*: Ho Chi Minh – Can tho – Cai Be – Can Tho – Ho Chi Minh Roundtrip on odd dates
Meals: Lunch/Dinner
Accommodation: Mekong Eyes Cruise
After breakfast, we will board a sampan boat to Cai Be or Cai Rang floating market, the region’s busiest and most lively markets. Marvel at the sheer abundance of exotic fruits and vegetables. We will pull up to the boats for talking and bargaining with the merchants. We will also visit some of the local candy and cake making factories or boat through the green water landscape to see local houses, verdant orchards and ship-building yards.
Later in the morning your can boat through the green water landscape on a little rowing sampan to see local houses, verdant orchards and ship-building yards.
The Mekong Eyes cruise boat then resumes its journey as lunch is served. In the afternoon there will be another side trip to one of the exotic villages along the way.
Note*: The floating markets in the Mekong Delta are no tourist markets but wholesale markets where produce of the Mekong Delta like fruits and vegetables are traded. For this reason the number of boats on the market fluctuates depending on harvesting seasons and market demand. Furthermore, modern wholesale markets are becoming more popular in Vietnam. This can result in decreasing numbers of boats being present on the markets.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Accommodation: Mekong Eyes Cruise
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: n/a
Note*: we combine cruise package by Mekong Eyes with land tour after the cruise for a package from Ho Chi Minh to Phnom Penh.
Route*: Ho Chi Minh – Cai Be – Can Tho – Phnom Penh – on even dates
Meals: Lunch/Dinner
Accommodation: Mekong Eyes Cruise
Disembark at the jetty at 11:00. Pickup and proceed to Chau Doc, continue the tour to visit Tra Su, getting to the wild birds Sanctuary, cruising smoothly with small boats to discover the arrays of splendid canals deep into the forest, watching storks, cranes and other tropical birds. Transfer to the Chau Doc town, hotel check in in late afternoon. Overnight in Chau Doc.
Note*: The floating markets in the Mekong Delta are no tourist markets but wholesale markets where produce of the Mekong Delta like fruits and vegetables are traded. For this reason the number of boats on the market fluctuates depending on harvesting seasons and market demand. Furthermore, modern wholesale markets are becoming more popular in Vietnam. This can result in decreasing numbers of boats being present on the markets.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Chau Doc
Pickup at 7:00 to transfer to the Chau Doc jetty for speedy boat to Phnom Penh.
Arrive Phnom Penh port at about 1pm. Trip ends.
Note*: the speedy boat leave early in the morning. Please be ready in time at the lobby of the hotel. We are not responsible if you are late for any reason.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: n/a
Route*: Ho Chi Minh – Can tho – Cai Be – Can Tho – Chau Doc – Phnom Penh – on odd dates
Meals: Lunch/Dinner
Accommodation: Mekong Eyes Cruise
After breakfast, we will board a sampan boat to Cai Be or Cai Rang floating market, the region’s busiest and most lively markets. Marvel at the sheer abundance of exotic fruits and vegetables. We will pull up to the boats for talking and bargaining with the merchants. We will also visit some of the local candy and cake making factories or boat through the green water landscape to see local houses, verdant orchards and ship-building yards.
Later in the morning your can boat through the green water landscape on a little rowing sampan to see local houses, verdant orchards and ship-building yards.
The Mekong Eyes cruise boat then resumes its journey as lunch is served. In the afternoon there will be another side trip to one of the exotic villages along the way.
Note*: The floating markets in the Mekong Delta are no tourist markets but wholesale markets where produce of the Mekong Delta like fruits and vegetables are traded. For this reason the number of boats on the market fluctuates depending on harvesting seasons and market demand. Furthermore, modern wholesale markets are becoming more popular in Vietnam. This can result in decreasing numbers of boats being present on the markets.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Accommodation: Mekong Eyes Cruise
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Chau Doc
Pickup at 7:00 to transfer to the Chau Doc jetty for speedy boat to Phnom Penh.
Arrive Phnom Penh port at about 1pm. Trip ends.
Note*: the speedy boat leave early in the morning. Please be ready in time at the lobby of the hotel. We are not responsible if you are late for any reason.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: n/a
Important note*
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Note*: The price shows in the calendar is proposed rate for Ho Chi Minh – Mekong 2 days. The price would vary depending on your selected itineraries, date of departures, number of passengers. Please book the tour or contact us for best rate of your itinerary.
Cancellation by Customer
For cancellations of bookings, the following charges will apply:
Note*: Price for children would vary depending if you book package to Phu Quoc Island or Phnom Penh. Please contact us for details.
We recommend wearing loose and comfortable clothing made of cotton or modern material that can readily cool off sweat and body hear. The type of shoes will depend on the excursion types so best to have both light, open toed shoes as well as good walking/hiking shoes with you. A sun hat is always a good idea to bring along.
Southern Vietnam and Cambodia are warm all year-round, but our other cruise destinations can get chilly during the winter months (Laos, Myanmar or northern Vietnam). Therefore, it is always recommended to bring a pullover or a warm jacket with you during this period.
Many of our cruises include visits to local temples or pagodas. When visiting these holy sites, make sure to wear appropriate clothing which covers your shoulders and knees.
Generally speaking, the rivers we are cruising on in Southeast Asia are very calm and there is hardly any motion on any of our ships. A bit of motion can occur during monsoon rains with stormy winds, but the amount of motion is much less than one would feel during bad weather on the open ocean.
Sea cruises as we offer in Halong Bay or Lan Ha Bay can sometimes encounter heavier waters and ship motion, although this happens very rarely and port authorities will most likely not allow sailing under any such circumstances anyway.
If you are new to cruising or prone to motion sickness, it does not hurt to bring along some motion sickness medication. Drinking a nice hot fresh ginger tea is a natural remedy and tasty alternative our staff is always happy to make for you.
All food and beverage on board is completely safe to eat and enjoy, including the ice cubes you enjoy in your chilled drinks. We do not recommend drinking water straight from the tap anywhere, including onboard. We provide you with complimentary clean drinking water throughout your cruise.
You may want to be bit careful with local dishes as they can be spicier than you are used to from home. Approach new dishes slowly and carefully. If you have a sensitive stomach, then you may like to double check with our chef or onboard managers about specific dishes or meals.
On excursions, it may be a good idea to avoid local foods and snacks unless offered by our tour guides. Besides the above, in general we recommend the following motto for your pre- and post-cruise travelling in the Southeast Asian tropics: boil it, peel it, cook it, wash it or forget it!
The most effective protection from personal contamination is ensuring strict attention to personal hygiene and in particular, frequent and thorough hand washing with soap and water and refraining from hand-to-mouth contact. Colds and other viruses can spread quickly in an enclosed area such as a ship. Continue to practice common-sense hygiene and respiratory courtesy. Wash your hands often and cover your coughs and sneeze. It is recommended that passengers carry anti-bacterial hand sanitizer, which does not require rinsing with water. Use sanitizer frequently and throughout the day, particularly after shore excursions and prior to meals. If you have any questions regarding your health or safety, please do not hesitate to ask your cruise director.
Motion sickness can be a problem for some people when cruising, flying or travelling on coaches and trains and it is a good idea to take precautionary measures. Over-the-counter drugs for treating motion sickness can be purchased at pharmacies in most countries, though a side effect can by drowsiness. Alternatives such as ginger tablets and acupressure wristbands are also available and work well for some people.
We recommend at least purchasing travel health insurance which covers both in- & outpatient visits and medical repatriation. Buying additional trip cancellation and interruption coverage may also be beneficial in case you have to cancel your travel plans due to unforeseen circumstances.
We always recommend bringing a travel adapter as a standard item in your travel kit. You can borrow an adapter on board, but these may be limited.
Easy trip for introduction to MD We got picked up in front of our hotel in HCMC and taken to the departure point of the cruise. Altogether, everything was well-organized - Why and Money, our tour guides, took care of the group all the time, as... read more 
Overall was lovely but beware of the low points The boat was lovely and the food was amazing. Some of trips were excellent- Sampan ride/rice cakes/rice wine while others were poor. The bike ride was a low point as we repeatedly stoped and started in a line on paths... read more 
4 day Mekong Eye classic, Great cruise We took the 4 day Mekong Eye classic, with pickup from Saigon, with 2 days of Mekong cruise on the wooden boat, then a bus to Chau Doc, then speedboat to Phnom Phen. Overall, it was the best time of... read more 
A fantastic way to see the Mekong and get to Cambodia This cruise is fantastic! We were picked up in HCMC and driven to port. Every time you board the boat you get a freezing towel to cool down. The guys on the boat are so informative, helpful and friendly. The... read more 
Mekong Delta Cruise We did 2 day on classic Mekong Eyes cruise. It's a good way exploring the Mekong delta. We visited villages along the river and enjoyed time viewing things passing by while cruising. Our guide could not have been more helpful... read more 
It's quite nice We were on a larger ship with around 20 guests plus crew. We only had hand luggage. The suitcases were in the hotel in Saigon, otherwise it would have been very cramped. The food was of very good quality, only... read more 
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