"Heaven on earth"

For the first time in Vietnam & Cambodia 2 fascinating but unknown countries to us we wanted to feel safe especially after all what we heard, by the way it is better to see a place once than listens a thousand times about it.
We decided to go by the river for several reasons the main one being hassle free of packing unpacking, cooking, cleaning etc.., and make the best of it.
After searching online one ship stands out amongst all others by its very small size only 14 Suites and it’s unique itinerary going to places where no others can due to their size, such as little villages, small canals and starting in the heart of Saigon, literally 10 minutes away from our hotel while all others cruise line offered a 3 hours bus drive from Saigon to join the cruise. This allows us to see the sail away of Saigon River which is a highlight.
From the minute we step onboard we felt home, all the 32 crew members yes 32 for 25 guests, greeted us genuinely with big smile, cold perfumed towels and a welcome drink. We were directed to the cosy lounge of the ship for the safety briefing with very useful information on what was waited for us during the week.
We were then taken individually by a crew member to our lavishly Colonial Suite and explained all we needed to know to settle properly. Our luggage were already in our Suite on a luggage mat not to dirty the bed, small important details.
A buffet lunch was then served in the spacious dining room all with floor to ceiling panoramic windows. Free flow of soda, alcohol, local beers, coffee, tea, mineral water.
We start to sail away and went back to our Suite to enjoy the scenery of the bustling Saigon River. There are 5 different Suite categories, we had the middle one Apsara Suite, very spacious lots of storage space, bathroom with panoramic window on the River, massive rain shower where you can fit easily 2 persons, 2 chais and a table, a writing table and very comfortable European standards mattress. Mini bar filled up complementary with beers, soda & mineral water.
The ship is plastic free, no plastic bottle, no plastic straws. For excursion they supply a Thermos bottle that you fill up from a fountain with cold or hot water. Very convenient tool for excursion as it can get super hot there.
A daily program as well as a week overview, was on our bed. First impression was a perfect one.
Dinner is A la carte with multiple choices as well as vegetarian or SOA cuisine with complementary red or white wine free flow.
All tours are well organized with knowledgeable local guide, and an array of local life.
The size of the ship is a plus for the guests as we cruise on very small canals and places where we are the only one.
Can Tho Capital of the Mekong Delta hosting the biggest local floating market of SEA was one of our port of call where we were the only one allowed to dock.
The border crossing was so easy nothing to do on our side just pay for the visa.
The ship offers a fantastic SPA with 2 physiotherapists and very reasonable prices, a fitness center well equipped for those who want to keep in shape (not our case but it was there to use) a well stock gift shop which was very helpful as we do not have much time for shopping, it supports local associations which makes us feel good to spend on board and really unusual gods there.
Wifi is available in all public areas with good signal and in the 2 biggest Suites
It was really a fantastic eye opening cruise we just realized we had to leave this magnificent ship and its crew to soon.
I don’t know why the Mekong Princess is not listed here as it definitely wins its place amongst all here.
We will be back for sure

"Highest Standard Of Execllent"

Outstanding . Superb. In a class by itself !
Absolutely lovely, genuine Vietnamese and Cambodian hospitality. Hospitality Director Eric Christophe and his entire staff and crew displayed the highest levels of attention to detail in all aspects of service , attentiveness ,cleanliness , excursions, food . The floral arrangements throughout the vessel are spectacular. My spacious Angkor suite was adorned with stunning arrangements of orchids in bathroom, alongside bathtub, desk and credenza . Dining room floral arrangements added an extra dimension to the elegant dining room. Excursions were well planned and organized. My butler, servers, bartenders were all accommodating .
Only 14 suites on vessel . Intimate , fun group of fellow adventurers.

"Best ship and vacation ever"

My wife and I just disembarked from the Mekong Princess Cruise and I can put my hand on my heart and report that it was the most all encompassing tour and cruise I've ever experienced.
It was by chance we selected this product in a space that is well catered by other cruise lines.
Now that we understand the Mekong Delta and the extensive water ways we are so glad we selected this cruise company.
The Mekong Princess is infact one of the only vessels that plights the water ways and channels where the bigger cruise vessels cannot sail.
Because of this you get to experience the full ebb and flow of life on the Delta.
There are so many quality facets of this cruise that it's not possible to list them all, however I shall try and summarise.
Firstly, we were accommodated in the Saigon suite which was their flag ship cabin. The accomodation is absolutely fantastic and is decorated in a colonial theme as is the vessel, throughout.
The vessel common spaces including restaurants, dinning room, bar and gym are immaculately presented and homely.
The off vessel daily actives are very well managed and their guides provide you with ample information on the rich history of both Cambodia and Vietnam.
The food and wine onboard is as good as any fine dinning establishment and I can guarantee you shall leave the vessel thoroughly content and maybe a few more kilos.
The Mekong Princess crew are what makes this cruise a memorable experience. They are 100 percent attentive to their duties and by the time you leave the vessel you shall be part of their extended familly.
The onshore vessel management team play a vital role in ensuring that the vessel and crew provide a world class service and I can ensure you the operation runs like a well oiled machine.
Whilst there are other similar products available to cruise the Mekong Delta I would defiantly make sure that this tour is in your final selection list and I can vouch that you shall not be disappointed if you sail with the Mekong River Cruises.

"10 stars ship"

If I could give this cruise 10 Stars I would! The decor is beautiful, the suites are spacious with large bathrooms, the common spaces are comfortable, the bar is intimate and welcoming, the dining room is open with large windows to afford views of the Mekong River as you enjoy the delicious food. The daily tours were by well educated, very knowledgeable English speaking guides to off the beaten track sites that only this cruise line goes to. Each tour was unique - most interacting in small groups with local people & learning their authentic way of life here. We especially loved the way the children in these small villages smiled & waved & blew us kisses as we passed by. As each day ended we thought we had experienced the perfect tour, only to have it surpassed the next day. We grew to feel like we were with a family as we came to know each member of our crew - they were all so polite & friendly, & it seemed like they anticipated our every need. I HIGHLY recommend the Viet Princess Cruise line - the value is exceptional & you will not be disappointed.

"I have never written a review before…"

I have never written a review before but feel I must put pen to paper about my experience on the Mekong Princess last week. We were fortunate to be ungraded to the Apsara suites. This was a comfortable home away from home with the best bed I have ever slept in, locally sourced toiletries, fabulous shower and lots of added extras. (Gorgeous orchids too). It was great to watch the lifestyle of the mighty Mekong from my room. Comfortable loungers in the open areas were also great for a change of scene. The food was superb and was specifically catered for us (I am a coeliac and Gluten free bread was baked daily!). The wait staff were attentive and remembered our individual likes and dislikes. The menu had many choices - too many to try everything!
Because the Mekong Princess is a smaller ship, the shore excursions often took us off the tourist trails. Visiting local villages by Sanpan and Tuk tuk’s, talking to children at the local school to help them with their English, seeing the flower growing fields, orchards and local farming, viewing traditional boat building and conical hat making. So much variety every day. We had local guides with us in both Vietnam & Cambodia who were extremely knowledgeable and explained the history, the local lifestyle and genuinely became friends.
I was impressed to learn how the Mekong Princess (Viet Princess Cruises) support local initiatives. A great ‘feel good’ feeling. Full credit to Eric and his well trained crew.
I would highly recommend booking with them.,

"Mekong Princess As one of the many…"

Outstanding . Superb. In a class by itself !
Absolutely lovely, genuine Vietnamese and Cambodian hospitality. Hospitality Director Eric Christophe and his entire staff and crew displayed the highest levels of attention to detail in all aspects of service , attentiveness ,cleanliness , excursions, food . The floral arrangements throughout the vessel are spectacular. My spacious Angkor suite was adorned with stunning arrangements of orchids in bathroom, alongside bathtub, desk and credenza . Dining room floral arrangements added an extra dimension to the elegant dining room. Excursions were well planned and organized. My butler, servers, bartenders were all accommodating .
Only 14 suites on vessel . Intimate , fun group of fellow adventurers.

"There were just the two of us..from…"

There were just the two of us..from Vietnam to Cambodia… full staff with Eric.. I could not believe the service we received .. UNFORGETTABLE.. in fact I couldn’t believe they even sailed.. The food was great.. I had a great full massage.. all excursions were what I hoped for..Honestly I felt like we won the lottery on this trip..Thank you Eric and the wonderful STAFF… I will never forget.. one day I will return… 👍😍

"wow, I love this cruise ship"

Wow, where do I even begin with this wonderful cruise. A week before departure my friend and I were emailed by Eric Christophe, the cruise Director sayind we had been given a complimentary upgrade from a twin suite on the main deck to a suite each on the upper deck. This was as a resuly of lower numbers in the down season. These suites were spacious and very elegant. Both had ranchsliders onto the deck.

Our first experience was being welcomed aboard by all the crew. We had 29 to pander to the needs of a small group. Nothing was ever too much trouble and all were superbly trained by Cruise Director Eric.

On cruises many people travel for the food. How can I describe the menus on the Mekong Princess? Divine does not even sum it up. Seafood fromm around the world, French cheeses and complimentary wines from the World's best vinyards. Oh and local spirits and beers are available free of charge all day. One never gets this on a regular cruise.

One of the huge stand outs for me was the onshore experiences. Because the Princess is flat bottomed we were able to travel where other lines could not go. With transfers by local Sanpan were were able to visit small villages and see life as normal for the villagers eg traditional sanpan boat building and the time consuming making of conical hats. We also walked through a local farming area and were then rowed back through a very narrow water way surrounded by what felt like a tropical jungle.

In a review like this, I cannot say enough about this fantastic experience. Foget the big boats and huge numbers of tourists. Do the Vietnam / Cambodia cruise on the Mekong Princess. Like me you will be elated and have so many wonderful memories. Thanks a million Eric and Crew.

"Excellent cruising experience on the Mekong River."

This was an awesome cruise for 8 days from Ho Chi Min City to Siem Reap. Everything about the cruise was superlative. The staff were helpful, friendly professional, including learning our names on day one.

The Food was amazing and varied. We ate way too much of all the good food on offer because it was so hard to say 'no' to any of it. The food varied being Vietnamese when in Vietnam and Cambodian when in Cambodia.

The shore trips done daily, provided diverse incites into Vietnamese and Cambodian life, history, religion and culture. We had a different guide in Vietnam (Hai) to the one in Cambodia (Ry). Both guides were excellent and informative.

Everything was arranged for the comfort and convenience of the traveller, including having your shoes cleaner after a shore excursion!!! Even when our shoes were soaked after a rain drenched shore excursion they returned to us clean and dry.

A relaxing holiday HIGHLY recommended.

"Amazing experiences with Mekong…"

Amazing experiences with Mekong Princess. The customer service is outstanding, they go above and beyond to help with any enquiries.If you are visiting Cambodia & Vietnam, Would highly recommend this Mekong Princess cruise!