Avalon Saigon

About Avalon Saigon

Avalon Saigon belongs to Avalon Waterways's Mekong series and entered service in 2018. Built to navigate the lock systems and bridge clearances of European waterways, she measures roughly 76 metres in length and accommodates up to 36 guests in 18 staterooms across 3 passenger decks.

Avalon Waterways introduced the Suite Ship concept in 2011 — a vessel where every standard cabin was reimagined as an open-air suite with the bed turned to face an eleven-foot panoramic window. The fleet sails the Rhine, Danube, Seine, Rhône-Saône, Douro, Po, Mekong, Irrawaddy and Galápagos. Avalon Saigon reflects that brand DNA — from the design of her public spaces to the inclusions in her base fare.

The ship's typical home waters are the Mekong, where she runs 2 distinct itineraries during the operating season. Repositioning sailings, themed wine cruises and Christmas-market voyages may be added in autumn and early winter.

Cabin categories

The following stateroom and suite categories are offered onboard. Square-foot figures are quoted from the operator's published deck plans and exclude balcony floor space.

Deck plan

Avalon Saigon is laid out across 3 passenger decks plus the open-air sun deck. Public spaces, cabins and crew areas are arranged in the configuration described below.

Onboard amenities

• Sun deck with shaded lounge area
• Panoramic lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows
• Main restaurant serving open-seating regional cuisine
• Casual bistro for breakfast, lunch and late-night snacks
• Reception with 24-hour staff and concierge service
• Lift between most passenger decks
• Complimentary onboard Wi-Fi throughout the ship
• Hair salon and small fitness room

Featured itineraries

The voyages below are representative of those Avalon Saigon sails during her primary season. Exact ports, departure dates and durations vary by year — consult the operator for current schedules.

Sister ships in the Avalon Waterways fleet