Duration: 7 Nights / 8 Days (also available as 3–5 night shorter cruises)
Route: Ho Chi Minh City → Mekong Delta → Chau Doc → Cambodia border → Phnom Penh → Siem Reap
Vessel Style: Vintage colonial riverboat, recently refurbished, offering 14 spacious suites and 20 refined staterooms
Ideal For: Culture-rich travelers, boutique cruise lovers, wellness seekers, photographers
✨ Why Cruise with Tonle Pandaw?
Just 14 luxury suites (40 m² each) with private balcony decks and panoramic views from both sides of the vessel—finished in teak, brass, and local fabrics. Each suite includes a dedicated butler for personalized service. All cabins (including standard rooms) feature French windows, spa-branded toiletries, and turndown service. Reddit+14Travel Pursuit+14Liveaboard.com+14
Extensive facilities: spa & gym, art gallery, library, lecture lounge, shaded sundeck bar with all-day ice cream, and formal dining saloon. Global River Cruising+1Liveaboard.com+1
With an ultra-shallow draft (~1 m), this vessel can access remote low‑water areas of the Mekong that larger ships can’t—opening up lesser‑visited villages and waterways. Reddit+6Global River Cruising+6pandaw.com+6
🗓 Sample 7-Night Classic Mekong Itinerary
Day 1 – Embark in Saigon, Sail to Vam Co River
Guests meet in Saigon and transfer to My Tho to board. Cruise into the Delta by afternoon, enjoy welcome drinks, and soak in the evening riverfront ambiance. The Times+9Rainforest Cruises+9Vietnam Travel+9
Day 2 – Ben Tre’s Mangrove Canals & Orchard Life
Navigate through the Cho Gao Canal, then journey by sampan into mangrove forests and fruit orchards. Meet artisans making honey products and traditional handicrafts. After lunch, visit pottery workshops on Cho Lach Island and practice hands‑on cooking of local pancakes. Scooter Saigon Tours+1Rainforest Cruises+1
Day 3 – Con Phuoc Island Exploration
Visit the Giao Giong bird sanctuary by rowing boat in the Plain of Reeds—home to thousands of waterbirds. Later, explore basket‑weaving villages, historic churches, and artisan woodshops. Evening anchored near Con Phuoc for a peaceful night. Vietnam Travel+1Rainforest Cruises+1
Day 4 – Tan Chau & Cambodian Border Crossing
Cruise into rural canals visiting fishing villages, Taoist temples, and offer merit at fish farms. Complete border immigration before docking. Afternoon features fruit‑carving classes, cultural briefings, and a highlight onboard lecture. Vietnam Travel
Day 5 – Phnom Penh Arrival & Highlights
Disembark after breakfast in Cambodia’s capital. Explore the city’s royal architecture, local markets, and cultural performances. Evening continues onboard with themed dinner and cocktail reception. Rainforest Cruises
Days 6–7 – Tonlé Sap & Siem Reap Continuation
Optional extension cruises across Tonlé Sap Lake and optional tours to Angkor temples. Evening entertainment includes local music, dance, and film presentations. pandaw-suites.comglpworldwide.com
🛏 Accommodation & Amenities
20 staterooms (170 ft² / ~16 m²) with central air‑con, minibar, Nespresso machine, spa toiletries, slippers, turndown, and generous closet space.
4 upper‑deck suites (430 ft² / ~40 m²) come with butler service, in‑suite satellite TV, free laundry, upscale bathrooms, and welcome gifts.
Public spaces include a sun-deck bar (ice cream included), hospitality bar, library & lecture room, art gallery, onboard bakery, and evening entertainment lounge. Global River Cruising+1pandaw-suites.com+1Global River Cruising+4pandaw.com+4pandaw-suites.com+4
✅ Inclusions
Suite or stateroom lodging with full board meals (breakfast, lunch, dinners)
Guided cultural excursions daily (floating markets, orchards, villages)
Evening activities: dance shows, film screenings, cooking classes, and lectures
All beverages during meals and drinks available at hospitality bar
Transfers between Saigon, borders, and ports, plus port and immigration fees, and travel insurance
Use of spa, gym, library, and art gallery onboard The TimesTravel Pursuit+1Vitamin Sea UK+1
❌ Exclusions
Spa treatments, premium drinks, private dining, gratuities
Optional land extensions (e.g. Angkor tours outside cruise portion)
Visa application or individual travel insurance fees
💰 Who’s it For & Pricing
7-night Classic Mekong (Saigon ↔ Siem Reap): from approx. US$2,700–3,200 per person, depending on suite or stateroom and season
Shorter cruises (e.g. Saigon ↔ Phnom Penh, 3–4 nights): from US$1,700–2,000 per person for a stateroom
Suitable for travelers who value spacious cabins, cultural immersion, and refined service—Tonle Pandaw stands out for its relaxed elegance. pandaw.com+2Vitamin Sea UK+2Liveaboard.com+2pandaw.comThe Times+12glpworldwide.com+12Cruise Critic+12
🌍 Highlights at a Glance
Access remote or shallow parts of the Mekong thanks to shallow-draft design
Mix of modern comfort (spa, library, heated bar, ensuite luxury) with authentic river life
Small‑ship intimacy with maximum 48 passengers and a crew-to-guest ratio of 1:2
Cultural depth: artisan villages, canals, floating markets, border crossings, traditional culinary moments
💬 Traveler Insight
Reddit users and cruise reviewers often praise Tonle Pandaw for its elegant cabins, superb service, and immersive itineraries—though note that wifi can be slow in remote Delta areas, making this cruise ideal for digital detox and cultural focus.
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