Expert travel agents are ready to assist you. Please reference Cruise Number CN-10092968.
Get A Quote
Just complete
this short quote form and one of our agents will get you a quote right away.
Day by Day Summary and Map
Land Segment of Itinerary
Thursday - Aug 1, 2024
Day 1
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Bus Travel
Cruise Segment of Itinerary
Day 1 - Thursday - Aug 1, 2024
Day 1
Cruise Begins
Peam Chi Kang, Cambodia
Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the Hyatt Regency Hotel. Later, you will be transferred to Peam Chi Kang to embark your Emerald Cruises award-winning Star-Ship. On arrival, you'll be welcomed by your captain and crew. Later, set sail to Angkor Ban while you enjoy your first dinner onboard with your fellow guests. Please book your flight to arrive into Phnom Penh prior to 3 PM. ... Read More
Friday - Aug 2, 2024
Day 2
Angkor Ban, Cambodia
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
In Angkor Ban, explore its historical rural wooden houses which survived the Khmer Rouge and visit a classroom that teaches English to the local students after their regular school lessons. In the village temple, learn how to pray in a Buddhist pagoda and you'll receive a traditional Buddhist blessing from the temple's resident monks as part of your EmeraldPLUS excursion. Afterwards, set sail to Cambodia's capital, Phnom Penh. The city, known as the "Pearl of Asia", was almost entirely evacuated by the Khmer Rouge in 1975. This evening, enjoy a cultural performance by the Cambodian Student and Children's Organisation. ... Read More
Saturday - Aug 3, 2024
Day 3
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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 the 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
Sunday - Aug 4, 2024
Day 4
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Vietnam-Cambodia Border Crossing, Vietnam
In the morning, visit the majestic Royal Palace with its gardens and Silver Pagoda, followed a shopping excursion to the very Art Deco-styled Central Market located in the heart of the city. After retuning onboard and enjoying a Cambodian Street Fair lunch, set sail for a relaxing afternoon of cruising as you sail to the Cambodian and Vietnam border. After clearing immigration enter Vietnam and sail to Tan Chau. Later this evening, as part of the EmeraldPLUS program, you'll be delighted by a traditional Lion Dance performance onboard. ... Read More
Monday - Aug 5, 2024
Day 5
Tan Chau, Vietnam
In Tan Chau, 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 the 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 and sailing to An Long. ... Read More
Tuesday - Aug 6, 2024
Day 6
An Long, Vietnam
Cu Lao Gien, Vietnam
The morning is yours to enjoy your free time onboard or, if you prefer, partake in the DiscoverMORE tour of Tram Chim National Park, home to Tam Nong Ramsar Bird Sanctuary. Later, sail to Gieng Island where in the afternoon 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. Return to Emerald Harmony and sail to My An Hung Island. ... Read More
Wednesday - Aug 7, 2024
Day 7
My An Hung, Vietnam, Vietnam
Sa Dec, Vietnam
Recognized as a cultural and historical destination, this small village in rural Vietnam specializes in red-hot chili and peppers. As part of the EmeraldPLUS excursion enjoy some local folk singing during the visit, wander through coconut farms, meet the locals, and learn about life in the village. Return to Emerald Harmony and, after lunch onboard, you'll arrive in Sa Dec. After a short ride on a sampan up the canal to Sa Dec, enjoy a walking tour around town. Stop include 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. ... Read More
Thursday - Aug 8, 2024
Day 8
Ben Tre, Vietnam
This morning, 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 sweets before returning to Emerald Harmony to sail onwards to My Tho.
From My Tho enter the Cho Gao Canal. This canal is considered one of Vietnam major arterial canals that connects Tien Giang Province in the Mekong Delta with Ho Chi Minh City. Today is a fascinating day watching the heavy commercial traffic navigate this important waterway which can see upwards of 1,800 vessels transit each day. This is the perfect opportunity to enjoy the ever-changing vistas from the pool, to enjoy a treatment in the Wellness Area (additional expense), or to read a book and chat with new friends. Cruise past mangroves, narrow canals, fish farms, busy cargo barges, and local fishing boats alike. Tonight, dock in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City with views of the city lights. (Due to customs regulations, you will not be able to go ashore this evening.) ... Read More
After breakfast this morning, you will be transferred to Ho Chi Minh City Airport to catch your onward or homebound flight. 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.
Cruise and Land Value Offers that combine with this sailing.
Pricing Terms and Conditions
Unless otherwise indicated above, all cruise rates are per person, double occupancy, cruise-only without airfare, do not include government taxes and fees and quoted in in U.S. dollars. Ponant Cruises rates are based on foreign currencies that are converted to USD based on today's exchange rates. Rates are subject to availability, can vary by ship and sailing date, and for new bookings only. Fares are capacity controlled, and subject to change without notice. Port charges are included. Prices do not include additional service charges; Travel Insurance; and applicable government taxes & fees unless otherwise specified in the offer. Surcharges and fees implemented by a travel supplier, even after the reservation is made, will be the sole responsibility of each traveler and is due and payable in full prior to departure. Certain promotions which may include amenities like shipboard credits, pre-paid gratuities, drink packages or other packages may be available by category, room type or fare code and may not be combinable with other promotions. For any questions, please consult one of our cruise specialists for applicability and verification. All prices, inclusions & promotions listed on the web-site are current at the time they we published and are subject to change without advance notice. Arrivia, Inc., its subsidiaries, and partners are not responsible for last minute changes to price or itinerary by cruise lines, or for any errors or omissions in the content of this website.
Track this Cruise. 
Favorite this Cruise and receive Price Alerts when the rates go up or down.
