Xin chao and welcome to Ho Chi Minh City. On arrival, you will be met by your Emerald Cruises representative and transferred to the Grand Hotel before transferring to Saigon Port where you will board your Emerald Cruises Star-Ship, Emerald Harmony. You'll be welcomed onboard by your captain and crew before setting sail down the Saigon River on your journey towards My Tho in the Mekong Delta. This evening, enjoy your first dinner onboard with your fellow travelers. Your cruise director will conduct a port talk to review the activities and itinerary for the days ahead. Please book your flight to arrive into Ho Chi Minh City prior to 8:30 AM. ... Read More
Sunday - May 18, 2025
Day 2
Cho Gao Canal, Vietnam
Ben Tre, Vietnam
This morning, travel through the bustling Cho Gao. The Cho Gao canal is one of the major arterial canals of Vietnam connecting Tien Giang Province in the Mekong Delta with Ho Chi Minh City. Today is a fascinating morning watching the heavy commercial traffic navigate this important waterway which can see upwards of 1,800 vessels transit each day. This afternoon once on the Mekong River, you'll visit the Tan My floating community followed by a ride through the local plantations to visit a mushroom farm, a fruit farm with sampling, and a honey farm with local sweet before returning to Emerald Harmony to sail onwards to Sa Dec, a hidden gem on the Mekong Delta. ... Read More
Monday - May 19, 2025
Day 3
Sa Dec, Vietnam
My An Hung, Vietnam, Vietnam
After a short ride on a sampan to Sa Dec enjoy a walking tour around town with stops at the Chinese Congregational House in Kien An Cung, the home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le (currently under renovation), who inspired Marguerite Duras to write novel L'Amant, and enjoy a walk through the central market to peruse its varied produce. Return to Emerald Harmony by sampan and sail to My An Hung Island. Recognized as a cultural and historical destination, this small village in rural Vietnam specializes in red-hot chili and peppers. As part of an EmeraldPLUS program, enjoy some local folk singing during the visit. ... Read More
Tuesday - May 20, 2025
Day 4
Cu Lao Gien, Vietnam
An Long, Vietnam
On Gieng Island you can travel through the island's villages to visit families who work in a variety of local industries including boat building of different types and creating incense sticks for temples. Also visit Vietnam's oldest church. The afternoon is yours to enjoy your free time onboard or, if you prefer, partake in a DiscoverMORE optional excursion to the Tam Nong Ramsar Bird Sanctuary in An Long. ... Read More
Wednesday - May 21, 2025
Day 5
Tan Chau, Vietnam
Vietnam-Cambodia Border Crossing, Vietnam
Embark on a sampan to Evergreen Island for a walk through a local village to get a glimpse into the lives of the local farming community. Reboard your sampan to travel back to Tan Chau and as part of an EmeraldPLUS program, visit the recently renovated Cao Dai Temple. The religion of Cao Dai is a syncretic, monotheistic religion established in southern Vietnam in the city of Tay Ninh in 1926. Here, you will learn more about the mix of ideas that form the basis of this fascinating religion. Afterwards, ride in a xe loi (local form of cyclo) from the temple back to your sampan to then visit a Mekong fish farm before returning to Emerald Harmony. Back onboard your luxury Star-Ship, cruise to the border between Vietnam and Cambodia. While at the border, as part of an EmeraldPLUS program, you'll be delighted by a traditional Lion Dance performance onboard. Tonight, celebrate crossing the border with a Cambodian-style family dinner. ... Read More
Thursday - May 22, 2025
Day 6
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Wake up in Cambodia's capital, Phnom Penh. The city, known as the "Pearl of Asia", was almost entirely evacuated by the Khmer Rouge in 1975. This morning, you will learn more about the Khmer Rouge and the darkest days of the country's history. A short drive will take you to the Killing Fields at Choeung Ek. Here, you will have the opportunity to walk through the fields, visit the memorial, and learn about this sad historic chapter. Afterwards, visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (also known as S-21). This is a former school that was converted to the main prison and torture headquarters of the Khmer Rouge. Spend the afternoon as you please exploring our DiscoverMORE excursions or simply relaxing onboard Emerald Harmony. In the evening, as part of your EmeraldPLUS program you will have a chance to experience an evening remork (local tuk-tuk) ride through Phnom Penh to enjoy the city lights. ... Read More
Friday - May 23, 2025
Day 7
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Bus Travel
Oudong, Cambodia
Bus Travel
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Koh Khsach Krao, Cambodia
Located north of Phnom Penh, Oudong was the former royal capital of Cambodia up until it moved to Phnom Penh in 1866. Important remnants on the temple site include the burial sites of Khmer kings as well as religious artefacts dating back more than a hundred years. In the main temple of the Oudong Monastery, receive a traditional Buddhist blessing from the temple's resident monks as part of your EmeraldPLUS program. In the afternoon, you will visit the majestic Royal Palace with its gardens, followed by the Central Market located in the heart of the city. Back onboard, as part of your EmeraldPLUS program, enjoy a cultural performance by the Cambodian Student and Children's Organization. Afterwards, set sail, gliding past the illuminated Phnom Penh at night for a short sail to Koh Khsach Krao. ... Read More
Saturday - May 24, 2025
Day 8
Koh Khsach Krao, Cambodia
Cruise Ends
Land Segment of Itinerary
Day 8 - Saturday - May 24, 2025
Day 8
Bus Travel
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Disembark Emerald Harmony in the morning and transfer to Phnom Penh Airport for you flight home. Please book your flight to depart out of Phnom Penh after 10 AM. This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons such as high and low water. As such, the cruise may operate altered from that stated above. ... Read More
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