5-Days Cruise from Can Tho to Phnom Penh | Victoria Mekong Cruises

Day 1: Can Tho – Long Xuyen Embark on your Victoria Mekong Cruise at the Victoria Can Tho Pier at 16:00 PM. As you set sail towards Long Xuyen, watch the stunning sunset over the Hau River. Enjoy a traditional Southern Vietnamese folk music performance known as “Đờn Ca Tài Tử” with a cocktail in hand. The day turns into night as you sit down to a welcome dinner, officially marking the start of your Victoria Mekong Cruise. Overnight near Long Xuyen.

Day 2: Long Xuyen – Tiger Island – Vam Nao After breakfast, venture ashore to explore the authentic Long Xuyen Floating Market and the An Giang Museum, showcasing the diverse cultures in the region. While the ship sails during lunchtime, you’ll anchor near Tiger Island. Step ashore and delve into Tiger Island’s unique cottage industries, including plant pot and incense making. Discover the site known as “Mr. Tiger’s Temple” and the story behind its name. Return on board in time for a cocktail competition and evening entertainment as the ship continues to Vam Nao, where you’ll anchor and spend the night.

Day 3: Vam Nao – Tan Chau Wake up to another leisurely breakfast in Phu Tan, the provincial capital of An Giang. Disembark to visit a craft village famous for handcrafting Ca Rang clay stoves, designed to withstand wind, retain heat, and prevent ash dispersal. Enjoy lunch onboard as you cruise towards Tan Chau, where you’ll explore the local market and a colourful temple, the spiritual center of the community, via a local rickshaw. Return to the ship for a traditional Vietnamese lion dance and cap off the day with dinner and entertainment. Overnight in Tan Chau.

Day 4: Tan Chau – Phnom Penh Marvel at the early morning scenery from the Sky deck as the ship cruises towards the Vietnam-Cambodia border. Following a leisurely breakfast in the Claypot restaurant, engage in various onboard activities, including a ship’s tour and mini-golf tournament, or simply relish the scenic beauty as you cross the border into Cambodia. Arrive late in the afternoon in the charming capital of Phnom Penh, once referred to as the “Pearl of the Orient.” Before dinner, enjoy an intriguing pre-dinner lecture about Cambodia and learn some basic Khmer phrases. Overnight in Phnom Penh.

Day 5: Phnom Penh Savour breakfast on the terrace of the Claypot Restaurant while enjoying the view from the pool or your private balcony. Your journey concludes with disembarkation at 09:00 AM.