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7 Night Majestic Mekong River Cruise with Celebrity Chef Chanthy Yen Cruise

From Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), (Vietnam) to Phnom Penh, (Cambodia)

Emerald Harmony
Emerald Cruises
4 Stars
Cruise #: 14267092
Sail Date: Saturday, Oct 3, 2026
Return Date: Saturday, Oct 10, 2026
Room Types & Rates:
Riverview
Call to Book1-800-427-8473
Suite
$4,440
*Prices are per person based on double occupancy
Includes taxes & fees

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7 Night Majestic Mekong River Cruise with Celebrity Chef Chanthy Yen Cruise

Cruise Segment of Itinerary

Saturday - Oct 3, 2026
Day
1
  • Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam
On arrival, you'll be transferred downtown to the Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers before transferring to the Saigon Port to board your Emerald Cruises award-winning Star-Ship. You'll be welcomed onboard Emerald Harmony by your captain and crew before setting sail after lunch down the Saigon River towards Ben Tre, in the Mekong Delta. This evening, enjoy your first dinner onboard with your fellow guests and an informative port talk hosted by your cruise director. Please book your flight to arrive into Ho Chi Minh City prior to 8:30 AM. ...
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Sunday - Oct 4, 2026
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2
  • Ben Tre, Vietnam
This morning, you'll cruise through the bustling Cho Gao canal, one of the major arterial canals of Vietnam connecting Tien Giang Province in the Mekong Delta with Ho Chi Minh City. You'll be fascinated watching the heavy commercial traffic navigate this important waterway, where upwards of 1,800 vessels transit each day. Once on the Mekong River, this afternoon you'll visit the Tan My Floating community followed by a ride through local plantations to visit a mushroom farm, a fruit farm with sampling, and a honey farm with local sweets. Later, you'll sail onwards to Sa Dec, a Mekong Delta hidden gem. Included Excursion: Visit the Thoi Binh hamlet and its farming and fishing communities, untouched by tourism. Chef Chanthy Yen Exclusive: Join Chef Chanthy Yen for an intimate evening cocktail reception onboard your cruise. ...
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Monday - Oct 5, 2026
Day
3
  • Sa Dec, Vietnam
  • My An Hung, Vietnam, Vietnam
After a short sampan ride to Sa Dec, enjoy a walking tour with a visit to the home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le, who inspired Marguerite Duras' celebrated novel, L'Amant, and the town's bustling central market. Return to Emerald Harmony by sampan, then sail on to My An Hung Island. Recognized as a cultural and historical destination, this small rural village specializes in cultivating red-hot chilli and peppers. As part of your EmeraldPLUS experience, listen to local folk singing during your visit. EmeraldPLUS: Listen to some local folk singing in My An Hung; Included Excursion: A visit to the home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le and the bustling Sa Dec Markets; Included Excursion: A visit to My An Hung village ...
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Tuesday - Oct 6, 2026
Day
4
  • Cu Lao Gien, Vietnam
  • An Long, Vietnam
Known as 'Mango Island', Cu Lao Gieng is a small, scenic island untouched by tourism, located along the upper Mekong River. Travel by local motorcycle rickshaw through the island's villages to visit families who work in a variety of local industries including mango farming, different types of boat building, and a factory making incense sticks for temples. The afternoon is yours to enjoy at leisure onboard. As part of an EmeraldPLUS experience, you'll delight in a traditional Lion Dance performance onboard. EmeraldPLUS: A Lion Dance performance onboard; Included Excursion: See the local industries in Gieng Island ...
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Wednesday - Oct 7, 2026
Day
5
  • Tan Chau, Vietnam
  • Vietnam-Cambodia Border Crossing, Vietnam
Embark on a sampan ride to Evergreen Island for a walk through a local village, giving you a glimpse into the lives of the local farming community. Reboard your sampan and return to Tan Chau and as part of an EmeraldPLUS experience, visit the local Cao Dai Temple. Cao Dai is a syncretic, monotheistic religion established in Tay Ninh, southern Vietnam, in 1926. At the temple, learn more about this fascinating and complex religion. Afterwards, ride in a xe loi (local form of cyclo) back to your sampan before returning to Emerald Harmony. Back onboard your Star-Ship, you'll sail to the border between Vietnam and Cambodia. Chef Chanthy Yen Exclusive: A Taste of Cambodia with Chef Chanthy Yen: Spend an afternoon with Chef Yen as he hosts a cooking demonstration. Chef Yen will share his personal story and introduce you to traditional Cambodian ingredients. Learn about the flavors, techniques, and traditions behind his cuisine. EmeraldPLUS: A visit to a local Cao Dai Temple and Xe Loi ride, unique to the Mekong Delta; Included Excursion: A visit to Evergreen Island ...
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Thursday - Oct 8, 2026
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Phnom Penh, Cambodia
  • Phnom Penh, Cambodia
This morning, you'll awake in Cambodia's capital, Phnom Penh. Known as the 'Pearl of Asia', the city was almost entirely evacuated by the Khmer Rouge in 1975. Today, you'll learn about the Khmer Rouge and the darkest days of Cambodia's history. A short drive will take you to the Killing Fields at Choeung Ek, where you'll have the opportunity to stroll through the fields, visit the memorial, and understand more about this country's sombre chapter. Afterwards, visit Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (also known as 'S-21'), a former school converted to the Khmer Rouge's main prison and torture HQ. Spend the afternoon as you please, either exploring the DiscoverMORE excursions, visiting the Central Market located in the heart of Phnom Penh, or simply relaxing onboard Emerald Harmony. This evening, as part of your EmeraldPLUS experience, enjoy a remork (local tuk-tuk) tour through Phnom Penh to admire the city lights. EmeraldPLUS: Phnom Penh by night on a remork (tuk-tuk) tour; Included Excursion: Killing Fields at Choeung Ek and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum; DiscoverMORE: A silk farm tour at Koh Oknha Tei (extra expense); DiscoverMORE: Craft Beer Adventure by remork (extra expense); DiscoverMORE: Samai Distillery (extra expense) ...
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Friday - Oct 9, 2026
Day
7
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
  • Phnom Penh, Cambodia
  • Bus Travel
  • Oudong, Cambodia
  • Bus Travel
  • Phnom Penh, Cambodia
  • Rokar Koang, Cambodia
Located north of Phnom Penh, Oudong was the former royal capital of Cambodia until it relocated to Phnom Penh in 1866. Start your day with a visit to the Oudong Monastery and Temples. Important remnants here include the burial sites of Khmer kings as well as religious artefacts dating back more than a century. In Oudong Monastery's main temple, receive a traditional Buddhist blessing from the resident monks, as part of your EmeraldPLUS experience. In the afternoon, you'll visit the majestic Royal Palace, with its French-inspired gardens and Silver Pagoda. Back onboard, as part of your EmeraldPLUS experience, enjoy a cultural performance by the Cambodian Student and Children's Organisation. Afterwards set sail, gliding past the illuminated Phnom Penh at night, to Rokar Koang, a small town located further up along the up the Mekong River. EmeraldPLUS: A traditional Buddhist Monk blessing; EmeraldPLUS: Cultural Performance by the Cambodian Student and Children's Organisation; Included Excursion: A visit to the Royal Palace; Chef Chanthy Yen Exclusive: Celebrate your final evening onboard with a special farewell dinner crafted by Chef Chanthy Yen, inspired by the authentic flavors of his Cambodian heritage. ...
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Saturday - Oct 10, 2026
Day
8
  • Rokar Koang, Cambodia
  • Cruise Ends

Land Segment of Itinerary

Day 8 - Saturday - Oct 10, 2026
Day
8
  • Bus Travel
  • Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Disembark Emerald Harmony in the morning and transfer to Phnom Penh Airport for your onward or homebound flight. Please book your flight to depart out of Phnom Penh after 11 AM.; Notes: While every effort is made to adhere to the planned itinerary, changes in river conditions, ad hoc local government regulations, or local festivities may require journey modifications. These will be made based on the advice of local authorities or for safety reasons. Hotels are indicative and are subject to change. ...
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