Majestic Mekong
with Emerald Cruises
- Return economy airfares
- 4 nights pre cruise in Cambodia
- 7 night voyage onboard the luxurious Emerald Harmony
- RAC Members save 45%^
Unwind before the Christmas rush with a 11-night Vietnam & Cambodia package. Begin your journey with three nights in Siem Reap and one night in Phnom Penh, before embarking on a wondrous seven-night river cruise along the majestic Mekong river. As you cross the border to Vietnam, you will meet local village residents, gaining and insight into their daily lives before enjoying an eventful stay in Ho Chi Minh City.
Emerald Harmony
Emerald's luxury Star-Ship, Emerald Harmony, is perfectly sized for navigating the majestic Mekong River, with space for up to 84 guests on board. The innovative design of the custom-built Star-Ship allows Emerald to access places that larger vessels can't reach, and cruise into the heart of exciting destinations such as Ho Chi Minh City - bring you closer to the action.
Onboard luxuryEmerald Harmony is your home away from home, a bespoke Star-Ship on Southeast Asia’s waterways that indulges you in luxurious surrounds. Fusing authentic Asian accents with contemporary design, Emerald Harmony possesses unique on board innovations and characteristics, while boasting a wealth of amenities, refined public spaces, indulgent suites and stylish interiors. Cruising the Mekong River, life on board their stylish Star-Ship promises the ultimate in comfort and relaxation, or a luxury river cruise experience. Enjoy the sublime Asian-inspired cuisine to the playful Sun Deck and glass-encased, signature Lotus Lounge.
First-class serviceFrom the moment you book your cruise to stepping aboard, you’re in the good hands with the Emerald Cruises team. Their passion, dedication, and expertise are evident, with exceptional levels of service reflected throughout the entire Emerald Cruises experience.
Private sanctuaryEmerald Harmony’s stylish suites and staterooms are your private sanctuaries of peace and relaxation on board, with all the amenities you’d expect from a world-class hotel. The spectacular Owner’s One Bedroom Suite boasts a separate bedroom and lounge area. Whichever category you choose, you’re assured of a comfortable and restful getaway, indulged with premium Bodia toiletries, the finest linens and combined flat-screen HDTV and infotainment system. Influenced by contemporary design trends, all Emerald's suites feature an innovative balcony system to fully appreciate the captivating river views unfurling before your eyes.
Highlights and Inclusions
- Return economy airfares with Singapore Airlines
- Arrival private transfer from airport to hotel
- 3 nights Siem Reap in 5* accommodation including breakfast
- Private transfer from Siem Reap hotel to Phnom Penh hotel
- 1 night Phnom Penh in 5* accommodation including breakfast
- 7 nights on board the luxurious Emerald Harmony
- 6 included excursions
- EmeraldPLUS experiences:
- Local folk singing in My An Hung
- Lion Dance performance onboard
- Cao Dai Temple visit and Xe Loi ride
- Phnom Penh by night on a remork
- Traditional Buddhist Monk blessing
- A cultural performance by the Cambodian Student and Children's organisation
- 20 meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners
- Complimentary international and local wine, beer & soft drinks to accompany lunch & dinner while on board Emerald Harmony
- Complimentary tea & coffee on board
- Complimentary water provided on board and during excursions
- A variety of on board evening entertainment
- Complimentary Wi-Fi on board
- First-class service from an English-speaking crew and knowledgeable local guides
- Complimentary transfer from hotel to port in Phnom Penh and port to airport in Ho Chi Minh City
- All port charges and taxes
- All tips included
For a detailed itinerary, please contact your local RAC travel consultant or call 1300 655 179.
Day 1 | 9 December 2025 - Siem Reap
Upon arrival into Siem Reap airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for check in.
Day 2 | 10 December 2025 - Siem Reap
Day at leisure.
Inclusions: Breakfast
Day 3 | 11 December 2025 - Siem Reap
Day at leisure.
Inclusions: Breakfast
Day 4 | 12 December 2025 - Siem Reap > Phnom Penh
This morning you will be picked up from your hotel in Siem Reap and transferred to your hotel in Phnom Penh
Inclusions: Breakfast
Day 5 | 13 December 2025 - Phnom Penh - Prek K'Dam
Today, you will be transferred to Prek K’Dam to embark your Emerald Cruises award-winning Star-Ship. You’ll be welcomed aboard Emerald Harmony by your captain and crew. Later, you’ll set sail for Kampong Tralach.
Inclusions: Dinner
Day 6 | 14 December 2025 - Kampong Tralach - Oudong - Phnom Penh
Begin the day with an Ox Cart ride in Kampong Tralach to a local temple before driving to Oudong. Oudong was Cambodia’s former royal capital until it relocated to Phnom Penh in 1866. In Oudong Monastery’s main temple, receive a traditional Buddhist blessing from the resident monks, as part of your EmeraldPLUS experience.
Return to Emerald Harmony and sail to Phnom Penh. Spend the afternoon at leisure, either experiencing one of our DiscoverMORE excursions, visiting the Central Market, or relaxing on board. After dinner, as part of your EmeraldPLUS experience, enjoy Phnom Penh by night on a remork (local Tuk-Tuk) tour.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 | 15 December 2025 - Phnom Penh
This morning, learn more 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 be able to stroll through the fields, visit the memorial and understand more about the country’s sombre chapter. Afterwards, visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (known as ‘S-21’), a former school converted to the Khmer Rouge’s main prison and torture headquarters. Back on board, savour a Cambodian Street Fair lunch, before visiting the majestic Royal Palace, with its French-inspired gardens. This evening, for your EmeraldPLUS experience, enjoy a cultural performance by the Cambodian Student and Children’s Organisation, before sailing for the border.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 | 16 December 2025 - Cross Vietnam/Cambodia Border - Tan Chau
Today, you’ll cross the border into Vietnam and sail on to Tan Chau. Relax on board, or join our DiscoverMORE excursion to Tra Su Bird Sanctuary, before returning for a late lunch on board.
This afternoon, embark on a sampan to Evergreen Island for a stroll through a local village, revealing the lives of the local farming community. Reboard your sampan to travel back to Tan Chau and as part of our EmeraldPLUS, programme, visit the recently renovated Cao Dai temple. The religion of Cao Dai is a syncretic, monotheistic religion established in southern Vietnam in the city of Tây Ninh in 1926. Here, you will learn more about the mix of ideas that form the basis of this fascinating religion. Afterwards ride in a Xe Loi (local form of cyclo) from the temple back to your sampan before returning to Emerald Harmony where, later this evening as part of our EmeraldPLUS, programme, you’ll be delighted by a traditional Lion Dance performance on board.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9 | 17 December 2025 - Gieng Island - My An Hung
Known as ‘Mango Island,’ Cu Lao Gieng is a small, scenic island that is 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, boat construction and temple incense sticks.
Return to Emerald Harmony by sampan and sail to My An Hung Island. Recognised as a cultural and historical destination, this small rural village specialises in cultivating red-hot chilli and peppers. As part of your EmeraldPLUS experience, listen to local folk singing, wander through coconut farms and immerse yourself in traditional village life.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10 | 18 December 2025 - Sa Dec - Cai Be
Take a short ride on a sampan to Sa Ðéc, a Mekong Delta hidden gem. Enjoy a walking tour around town with a stop at the home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le, who inspired Marguerite Duras’ celebrated novel, L’Amant, and a stroll through Sa Ðéc’s bustling central market. Return to Emerald Harmony by sampan for lunch, while cruising to Cái Bè.
Upon arrival, travel via sampan to Tan Phong, a small island located nearby, rich in alluvial soil suitable for cultivating tropical fruit orchards year-round. At this established ecotourism destination, try a hands-on experience at a workshop specialising in weaving water hyacinth into artistic crafts. Board a motorised buggy for a ride through fruit orchards, stopping to sample tropical fruits. Reboard the sampan and cruise back to Cái Bè, discovering local cottage industries where families produce rice-paper and sweets from pop-corn, pop-rice and coconuts. Return to Emerald Harmony.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11 | 19 December 2025 - My Tho - Ho Chi Minh City
After sailing from My Tho, you’ll leave the Mekong Delta and enter the Cho Gao canal, considered one of Vietnam’s major arterial canals that connects Tien Giang Province with Ho Chi Minh City. Today, you’ll be fascinated watching the heavy commercial traffic navigating this important waterway, where upwards of 1,800 vessels transit each day. Relax on board, taking in the everchanging vistas of mangroves, cargo barges and local fishing boats. Tonight, you’ll dock in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, where you can admire the city lights; due to Vietnamese customs regulations, you'll not be permitted to venture ashore.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12 | 20 December 2025 - Ho Chi Minh City
After breakfast this morning, you will be transferred to Ho Chi Minh City airport to catch your onward or homebound flight.
Inclusions: Breakfast
This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons such as high and low water. As such, the cruise may operate altered from that stated above.Departs: 9 December 2025
| Stateroom | Package price per person, twin share |
|---|---|
| Category D - Emerald Stateroom | From $6500 |
| Category B - Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite | From $7023 |
| Category A - Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite | From $7146 |
| Category AP - Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite | From $7331 |
| Category S - Grand Balcony Suite | From $7688 |
*Prices correct as at 19 September 2025.
*All prices and availability are correct as of 19 September 2025 and are strictly subject to change without notice. Advertised price is based on per person, twin share departing Perth on 9 December 2025. Cruise departs 13 December 2025 in a category D and includes all advertised discounts. Cruise must be booked in conjunction with air and/or land components.
^Saving of 45% is applicable to the cruise portion and must be booked by 31 October 2025 unless sold out prior. Full payment is due at time of confirmation. Further terms and conditions apply.
Airfare is valid ex Perth (economy class) with Singapore Airlines and includes taxes (subject to change). Airfare is correct at 19 September 2025, subject to availability and change, can be withdrawn at any time. Restrictions apply, please enquire with your RAC travel consultant for availability and current pricing.
Accommodation is based on 5 star hotels in Siem Reap and Phnom Penh and includes Breakfast. Hotel will be advised at time of booking.
Any changes to the package itinerary may results in price changes.
Please check with your RAC travel consultant for details.
RAC Travel general terms and conditions apply.
