At a Glance
Aqua Expeditions began with small-boat luxury cruises on the Peruvian Amazon but in the years since, the company has gone global, also offering voyages in Indonesia and the Galápagos Islands and, aboard the Aqua Mekong, in Cambodia and Vietnam. This dedicated 20-cabin vessel, the first five star boat on the Mekong, features cabins with floor-to-ceiling windows (some suites have balconies), lush furnishings, California king beds and the ability to interconnect with other suites for families or friends traveling together. Meals highlight the best of Cambodian and Vietnamese cuisine and are crafted with ingredients sourced from along the Mekong. Off the boat, guests can enjoy such activities as cycling along remote country roads or kayaking to meet silk weavers with guides who grew up along the river.
**The Standout:**The seven-night itinerary from Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh (or the reverse) Don’t Miss: Adding on a few days to see Angkor Archaeological Park, just outside Siem Reap. Aqua Mekong begins and ends itineraries in Phnom Penh (but in high-water season, the boat goes into Tonle Sap Lake, even closer to Siem Reap).
Indagare Loves
- The sleek architecture and design of the Aqua Mekong, which has floor-to-ceiling windows, ideal to take in views of the river
- Off-boat expeditions like bicycling in rice fields
- The onboard pool, ideal for cooling off post expedition, and top-deck lounge space
Who Should Stay
Families, couples or solo travelers looking to explore Vietnam or Cambodia
Written by Indagare
