Editor's Pick4.9Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam · Asia & Far East
Aqua Expeditions · Aqua Mekong
Halong Bay & the Mekong Delta
A sleek all-suite riverboat drifts the Mekong's floating markets and temple villages, from Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh.
6 Nights 3 ports of call287 reviews
Highlights
★Floating markets of the Mekong Delta
★Khmer temple villages by traditional boat
★All-suite contemporary riverboat
What's Included
All onboard dining
Daily excursions by sampan
Resident naturalist guide
Onboard & Amenities
Spa SuiteSundeck Plunge PoolLocal CuisineSmall-Ship Service
Voyage Itinerary
Embarkation — Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Boarding, cabin check-in and a welcome reception as the ship sets sail.
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Day 2 — Mekong Delta villages
A full day in port with shore excursions, or relax onboard at leisure.
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Day 4 — Phnom Penh, Cambodia
A full day in port with shore excursions, or relax onboard at leisure.
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Day 6 — Angkor Borei
Final port of call before disembarkation, with time ashore to explore.
Departure port
Nearest airport
Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
~0 kmapprox. 5 min transfer
Know before you go
Best time · currency · costs · tipping · power · jet lag · holidays & more
Know before you go
Best time · currency · costs · tipping · power · jet lag · holidays & more
Best time to visit
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Peak months: Jan–Mar and Oct–Dec.
A long country with varied weather — Oct–Apr suits most itineraries.
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Getting around
Ride-hailing: Grab · Be
Grab cars & bikes are cheap and ubiquitous in the cities.
They drive on the right — look left first when crossing.
Tipping & etiquetteOpenHide
Not traditional, but welcomed
Restaurants: 5–10% at tourist-facing restaurants.
Hotels: $1–2 for porters.
Taxis: Round up the fare.
Good to know
- ·Remove shoes when entering homes and some temples.
- ·Pass items with both hands as a sign of respect.
- ·Dress modestly at pagodas.
Power & connectivity
AplugCplugFplug
220V · 50Hz
Viettel & Vinaphone offer fast, inexpensive data eSIMs.
Currency
Vietnamese Dong (VND · ₫)
Live rate unavailable — check a converter before you travel.
Exchange at the airport, banks or licensed money changers; ATMs usually give the best rate. Cards are widely accepted in cities.
Indicative rate — cards and bureaux add a margin.
Health & safety
Drink bottled or purified water
- ·Bottled water only.
- ·Repellent helps — dengue is present in the wet season.
General guidance — confirm vaccinations with a travel clinic 4–6 weeks ahead. Comprehensive travel insurance is strongly recommended.
Travel footprint
Flying from
341kg CO₂e · round trip
≈ 1,092 km each way · what 16 trees absorb in a year.
Arrange a verified offsetEstimate only — economy class, including high-altitude effects.
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