Emerald Cruises on the Mekong at a glance
Emerald Cruises currently operates 1 river-cruise vessel on the Mekong, with an average passenger count of 84. The line is headquartered in Sydney, Australia and was founded in 2014; A sister brand to Scenic, Emerald Cruises was launched in 2014 to bring contemporary, design-led river cruising to a younger audience. Its Star-Ships are best known for the heated indoor swimming pool at the stern that transforms into a cinema by night, and for the panoramic balcony suites that fill most of the upper two decks.
The Mekong itself flows through China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam over 4350 kilometres. Mekong cruises run between My Tho or Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam and Phnom Penh or Siem Reap in Cambodia, typically as part of a longer fly-cruise package that also includes the temples of Angkor Wat. Ships are smaller and shallower than European vessels, with colonial-era wood detailing and open-air observation decks. Headline destinations served by Emerald Cruises on this river include Ho Chi Minh City, Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Tonlé Sap lake, the Cai Be floating market.
Emerald Cruises ships sailing the Mekong
| Ship | Passengers | Launched |
|---|---|---|
| Emerald Harmony | 84 | 2017 |
Featured itineraries
| Itinerary | Length | Sample ports |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam, Cambodia & the Riches of the Mekong | 11 nights | Ho Chi Minh City · My Tho · Sa Dec · Tan Chau · Phnom Penh · Kampong Cham · Siem Reap |
| Charms of the Mekong | 8 nights | Siem Reap · Phnom Penh · Tan Chau · Sa Dec · Ho Chi Minh City |