MEKONG River Cruise - Vietnam & Cambodia 2020 Pricing

The Ship – The Jayavarman

Inspired by the serenity and artistry associated with this great Khmer monarch, The Jayavarman’s design was also influenced by the French cruise liner Normandie, which launched in 1935. Travelling the Mekong between My Tho [the commercial port near Ho Chi Minh City] and Siem Reap, Cambodia, the Jayavarman marries the art deco charm of 1930’s France with the romance of Indochina. Measuring 57.8 meters/190 feet from bow to stern, the Jayavarman holds only 25 elegantly decorated cabins for an exclusive journey for only 50 passengers.

Thanks to its intricate woodcarvings, Khmer bas-reliefs and Vietnamese lacquer paintings, this impressive cruise ship resembles a floating art gallery. Wherever you look, guests are reminded of the local arts and culture.

With three-and-a-half decks, the Jayavarman is as spacious as it is beautiful. Guests can admire Khmer artifacts in the Henry Mouhot Lounge, mingle in the Club 1930 Bar, dine in the elegant Indochina Dining Hall, and recharge with spa treatments in the Apsara Spa. A Jacuzzi is located on the top Sun Deck, which offers spectacular views of the passing delta.

Along with its peaceful beauty, the Mekong Delta is known for its friendly locals. The crewmembers of The Jayavarman are no exception. From the moment you board, guests are made to feel at home. Offering exceptional service, comfort and style, The Jayavarman is a name to remember. This beautiful vessel is an unforgettable means of exploring some of the finest scenery in Asia.

Life Aboard the Jayavarman

Life on the Jayavarman is one luxurious experience after another. Allow us to paint – in your mind’s eye – the picture of romance, majesty and mystery that becomes you when you board the Jayavarman. You step out on to your private balcony, sipping your cocktail made with fruit from the land that envelops you.

The sun sets gently, and the charming countryside becomes a silhouette shining on the river. You soon realize that you’ve never been in a place so peaceful and so serene, occasionally punctuated by a child’s raucous laughter ringing from a nearby village. Darkness descends, signaling the time for a traditional Southeast Asian inspired vegan feast. Our menus, created by our master chefs, highlight the region we travel and served by waiters who, by now, have become your friends. They are a tad shy yet they are proud to put on display their traditional attire and share their culture with you.

After a night’s sleep, the soft rays of the sun warm your face. Thai Chi lessons await you on the upper Sundeck, ready to connect you to the energy that is so plentiful in this cultured and spiritual place. At every corner, every river bend aboard this luxurious and majestic ship, new sights and new experiences are ready and waiting to be found.

Particulars:

• French-Colonial with Khmer artifacts
• 25 cabins (three categories – exclusive cruising for only 50 participants)
• Indochine Dining Hall
• Club 1930 Funnel Bar & Lounge
• Henry Mouhot Lobby Lounge with Boutique Shop
• Apsara Spa
• Sundeck with Jacuzzi
• Wi-Fi

Henry Mouhot Lobby Lounge: Named after the French archeologist who discovered the Angkor temple complex, the Henry Mouhot Lounge is the perfect place to curl up with a book or an e-book as. It is Wi-Fi connected. The lounge also hosts the boutique shop and the reception. The Lounge has a decidedly scholarly air about it – dark furniture with harmonious Asian fabrics, a fine smell of teak wood; white ceiling and rose-painted walls together with a bunch of stunning Khmer artifacts bring back memories of the past French Colonial era.

Club 1930 Funnel Bar & Lounge: Be transported back to 30s and 40s in our Club 1930 Bar and Funnel Lounge. The bar has a warm classical feel and the lounge is spacious and airy. Observe the passing landscape from your dark-wood colonial styled and cushion filled chaise longue or sink in your comfy cane chair for a quick snooze.

Indochina Dining Hall: It is difficult not to be wowed by the Indochina Dining Hall. Your sumptuous breakfast spread is lit by the early morning rays of the sun. The hall is lit by natural light during day and romantic with its antique ceiling lights in the evening. It offers free style seating and food is served via buffet or set menu with some breakfast’s service on your private balcony as was sail.

Booking

To make a reservation please click on the registration buttons below and fill out the on-line tour registration forms. Once we receive your initial electronic registration, we will send via email or post mail your final registration forms to printed, filled out and signed then retuned via fax, email scan or post mail with your initial deposit. If you need assistance with your reservation, please call us and we can do so over the phone.

Due to limited space on our cruises, reservations can only be guaranteed with a deposit of $1000 upon. Final payment must be received no later than 120 days prior to departure or booking is subject to cancellation and payments forfeited and non-transferable. Deposit may be made with credit card, check, wire, or bank transfer. Final payments can only be made by check, wire or bank transfer. We highly recommend all passengers take out travel insurance at time of initial booking.

What’s included?

Your Vegan Culinary Cruises Bonus:

• One all-inclusive price, including tax and touring
• Experience: Over 30 years of running memorable all-inclusive, activity-oriented culinary travel programs and cruises
• Expert daily lectures on area history and heritage
• Guided touring at our ports of call

Included features:

• Delicious All-Vegan dining, with all meals included (buffet breakfast, lunch, afternoon coffee, cakes & tea, dinner and midnight snack) in the elegant Panorama-Restaurant, which accommodates all guests in one seating
• Touring: Guided touring at our ports of call with our Vegan Culinary Cruises leaders
• Use of all ship-board amenities and programming (some for an additional fee)
• Music performances and on-board entertainment
• Included features as specified in the itinerary (incl.)
• Services of experienced cruise directors and Vegan Culinary Cruises staff throughout the cruise
• $150 per person ship credit
• 8-night / 9-day cruise accommodation in outside balcony stateroom,
• Airport transfers
• Meet & greet arrival Siem Reap Airport, Cambodia Pre-Tour program July 2 or cruise Departure July 4
• Airport return Ho Chin Min City, Vietnam airport July 11
• Siem Reap Extension: 2-nights’ accommodation at the world-famous Raffles Grand Hotel, all activities, touring and all meals

What’s not included?

• Airfare: Group air departing and arriving from the same gateway can be arranged through our air desk, please call for details.
• Gratuities ($150 per person will be invoiced and given directly to the crew and guides), tour extension gratuities $40pp per extension
• Optional guided tours
• Miscellaneous on-board services and amenities
• Pre / post cruise tours
• Port fees $65 pp
• Visas – will help all guests obtain please call for details.