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Sailing exclusively on the Mekong River, Uniworld’s Mekong Jewel is set to join the cruise line’s fleet in January 2020. Here’s a sneak peek of the newly-built ship! The Mekong Jewel will feature all-suite accommodations for a capacity of 68 guests as they embark on a truly immersive journey along one of Asia’s classic river […]
The Suite Ship, Avalon Saigon, has joined Avalon Waterways’ fleet and will start setting sail along the Mekong River it has been revealed. A Suite Ship for the Asian market The new ship boasts 18 suites, each measuring nearly 250-square-foot of living space. Balconies are framed with floor-to-ceiling, wall-to-wall panoramic windows, measuring almost 15-feet-wide and […]
The Mekong is one of the most beautiful river cruise destinations in the world. Tranquil voyages along this fascinating stretch of water offer beauty at every turn, and yet, this area is still relatively unexplored by cruisers. Now, AmaWaterways aims to bring the splendour of the Mekong to the top of your river cruise bucket […]
This weekend sees the start of Sue Perkins’ journey along the Mekong. Well, the TV version of it at least. The Great British Bake Off star is taking her own river voyage along the epic waterway, through Vietnam, Cambodia and beyond, in a new four-part BBC series which begins on Sunday. Before you tune in, […]
Some river cruises are perfect if you’d love a quiet shopping trip around towns and villages. Except… some of us prefer caves and ancient tombs to shopping trips. Today we’re looking at river cruise adventure excursions, if you’re always on the lookout for ways to unleash your inner Indiana. Snow Jade Cave (River Yangtze cruises) Come […]
2014 is well and truly under way, which means we can start looking forward to another brilliant year of river cruising. To get the ball rolling in the New Year, we thought we would compile a list of the top 5 river cruises destinations around the world, to help you decide on where to cruise […]
In the last decade, it seems that south-east Asia is finally going through something of an identity crisis. It’s strange to welcome it, I know, but if you’ve ever been tempted into researching a journey along the Mekong River, you’ve no doubt read the word ‘mystique’ over 500 times, drowned in a sea of monument […]
Mekong cruises are the ideal way to explore many of Vietnam and Cambodia’s most historic and cultural sites, not least the latter’s memorable waterfront capital, Phnom Penh. It’s the perfect place in which to learn more about Cambodia’s history, both colonial and ancient and the good news is that whichever river cruise line you choose […]
Vietnam cruises are a great way to experience the very best of what Southeast Asia has to offer and as the mighty Mekong flows across the south of the country, Vietnam cruises by river are the perfect way to explore this fascinating region, which offers visitors a rewarding blend of city experiences and stops at […]
If you’re a foodie, you’ll know that travel is a great way to experience some of the world’s finest dishes in the most authentic way possible and also that when it comes to destinations, Southeast Asia is certainly one of the world leaders when it comes to top-class cuisine. A Mekong River cruise is a […]