Vietnam & Cambodia

Vietnam & Cambodia Cruises

Vietnam & Cambodia

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Discover the spirit of Vietnam and Cambodia

Vietnam and Cambodia are majestic countries brimming with a complex culture and extreme landscapes. From the great towering limestone islands of Halong Bay to the majestic, awe-inspiring Angkor Wat in Siem Reap. Both have the mighty Mekong river running through the heart of them.

The Mekong River runs from China through Burma, Laos, Thailand and Cambodia before emptying in the delta of Vietnam. It carves its way through stunning backdrops, past riverside towns and villages, through the remote jungle and vibrant cities.

If you choose to set sail on a Mekong River cruise with Pandaw you are promised a truly unforgettable experience. The Pandaw fleet is designed to allow you peace and serenity as well as open spaces to enjoy native talks, dances and demonstrations, and also a beautiful setting to dine. Imagine sitting down to eat whilst freshwater dolphins play in the water beside you.

The landscapes of both Cambodia and Vietnam are breathtaking; our cruises pass through a richly varying riverscape from the vast Mekong Delta with floating markets, bustling trading towns and vibrant river life to the silence of the Cambodian Mekong river with its delightful rural life. The people of the Mekong River will excite and intrigue. They are warm and welcoming and the passion they have about their lives and history is admirable. They are willing to teach you as much as you’re willing to learn.

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Classic Mekong
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The original and best cruise on the Mekong

7 Nights
Saigon - Siem Reap
RV Bassac Pandaw, RV Indochina Pandaw, RV Mekong Pandaw, RV Tonle Pandaw
Mekong RiverTonle River

Halong Bay and Red River
Save up to 10% and No Single Supplement on selected dates

Discover the best of Northern Vietnam

10 Nights
Halong Bay - Viet Tri
RV Angkor Pandaw
Halong Bay & The Red River

Deeper and Further on the Mekong River
New ten night Mekong itinerary
Save up to 10% and No Single Supplement on selected dates

Explore the Mekong further

10 Nights
Saigon - Siem Reap
RV Mekong Pandaw
Mekong RiverTonle River

Rivers of

Vietnam & Cambodia

Mekong River

Mekong River

The Mekong River is the 12th largest river in the world flowing 4, 350km from SW China to discharge into the sea through a vast delta in Vietnam....

Halong Bay & The Red River

Halong Bay & The Red River

The Song Hong or Red River rises deep in the Yunnan mountains of south-west China to flow 714 miles (1, 149km) across Northern Vietnam to discha....

Tonle River

Tonle River

The Tonle River is the Mekong's main tributary that flows down from the Tonle Sap or "Great Lake" in central Cambodia. That giant body of water ....

Our Fleet In

Vietnam & Cambodia

The RV Angkor Pandaw Ship

RV Angkor Pandaw

Sister to the Katha and from the same yard delivered in 2013, the only difference with the Katha is an enclosed air conditioned dining room insi....

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The RV Bassac Pandaw Ship

RV Bassac Pandaw

The third of these rather grand Vietnamese sisters, along with the Orient and Indochina. She is a good looker, and turns many a head as she plou....

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The RV Indochina Pandaw Ship

RV Indochina Pandaw

Sister to the Orient and Bassac, the IP was built in Vietnam in 2009 and transferred over to Burma in 2011. The ship has quality mountain bikes ....

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The RV Mekong Pandaw Ship

RV Mekong Pandaw

Built in Rangoon in 2002 she was sailed round to Saigon under her own power and many a drama described in Paul Strachan’s Pandaw Story. This shi....

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The RV Tonle Pandaw Ship

RV Tonle Pandaw

Finished in rich teak and brass, the RV Tonle Pandaw recently went a retrofit in 2025 upgrading the guest accommodations to offer four luxury ca....

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River Stops In

Vietnam & Cambodia

Phnom Penh View

Phnom Penh

One thing that so many people love about going on a river cruise is that they get the opportunity to explore places they otherwise wouldn’t.

Saigon View

Saigon

Saigon is one of the key cities in Vietnam, and it’s probably a place many people find the time to visit when they’re making the most of a Mekong River Cruise .

Siem Reap View

Siem Reap

With unparalleled views of the Angkor monuments, Siem Reap has become increasingly popular in recent years. Known as the gateway to the ruins of Angkor, Siem Reap is now one of...

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We loved every bit of the trip

Heather Foster & Chris Currey

Hello from Australia

We filled in Evaluation Forms before we ended our trip, but we wanted to give you a greater level of feedback than was possible on the form.

We loved every bit of the trip. We thought 10 days was a good amount of time for that itinerary. The excursions were excellent, of high interest, especially Mai Chau. The purser, Saroun warned people that some might be worried about the length of the excursion. As a result many people did not join it. Those who did found the travel no problem at all. Perhaps more information, and pictures, or a video of Mai Chau could be shown to show people the aim of the excursion, to show that it was worthwhile. In the extremely hot weather we found that the itinerary of (in most cases) one excursion a day and a half day on board was very appropriate.

We especially want to mention some staff: Peter was an excellent Purser. Always attentive, helpful, calm and able to quietly solve problems. We hope the management of Pandaw understands his great potential.

The kitchen and restaurant staff were all outstanding. One of us has a special diet and it was catered for in an outstanding fashion, actually better than on any previous Pandaw trips we have taken (this was our 4th trip). The housekeeping was also exemplary.

We would particularly like to recommend the local guides, Duoc and Vu. We found them charming, knowledgeable and very alert to passengers’ requirements. They had to deal with two or three difficult passengers and this they did most graciously. We hope we meet them again on future trips.

We hope this feedback is useful to you,
best wishes
Heather Foster and Chris Currey

I would recommend Pandaw cruises to anyone, and hope to do more trips in the near future

Catherine Joyce & Ross Gordon

I would like to say how much we enjoyed our Irrawaddy River trip departing Yangon on 2 August. This was our second Pandaw cruise, and once again we were treated like royalty. The crew go out of their way to provide the best care and entertainment, while the guide ensures that it is a learning and rewarding experience. I would recommend Pandaw cruises to anyone, and hope to do more trips in the near future.

The cruise was fabulous

Ed Barry

Hi Angela,

Just let you know the return journey went very well. I was a little worried but all was well.

The cruise was fabulous and I documented it on Facebook for friends. They said I should do travel documentaries! Anyway,needless to say I think you may have some future cruisers.

I can't praise the crew highly enough. One charming waitress almost gave her sole attention,she is delightful. The purser was excellent. They were all great

Thanks
Ed Barry

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