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HERO ============ -->\n  <header class=\"atm-hero\" role=\"banner\">\n    <div class=\"atm-hero-image\">\n      <img fetchpriority=\"high\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/asiatravelmates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/aqua-mekong-cruise.webp\"\n        alt=\"Aqua Mekong river cruise vessel on the Mekong River at sunset\"\n        width=\"1600\"\n        height=\"900\"\n        loading=\"eager\"\n        fetchpriority=\"high\"\n        decoding=\"async\"\n      >\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"atm-hero-inner\">\n      <div class=\"atm-hero-content\">\n\n        <p class=\"atm-eyebrow\">Asia Travel Mates<\/p>\n\n        <h1>Mekong River Cruises<\/h1>\n\n        <p class=\"atm-hero-intro\">\n          Travel the Mekong by water \u2014 through the floating markets,\n          riverside villages and quiet waterways of southern Vietnam, and\n          on cross-border routes between Vietnam and Cambodia. Compare\n          vessels, itineraries, cabins and durations below.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <ul class=\"atm-hero-nav\" aria-label=\"Mekong section links\">\n          <li><a class=\"atm-hero-nav-primary\" href=\"#featured-cruises\">Featured Cruises<\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"#routes\">Mekong Routes<\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"#itineraries\">Itineraries<\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"#cabins\">Cabins &amp; Suites<\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"#planning\">Planning<\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"#faq\">FAQs<\/a><\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/header>\n\n  <!-- ============ 2. WHY MEKONG ============ -->\n  <section class=\"atm-section atm-section--paper\" id=\"why-mekong\" aria-labelledby=\"why-heading\">\n    <div class=\"atm-section-inner atm-section-inner--narrow\">\n\n      <div class=\"atm-heading-center\">\n        <p class=\"atm-section-label\">Why <a href=\"https:\/\/asiatravelmates.com\/cruises\/ship\/oriental-sails\/\">Cruise<\/a> the Mekong<\/p>\n        <h2 id=\"why-heading\">A Very Different Way to Travel Through Vietnam &amp; Cambodia<\/h2>\n        <p>\n          The Mekong is one of Asia&#8217;s great rivers. A river cruise is the\n          most relaxed and most complete way to see it \u2014 the pace is slow,\n          the scenery changes hour by hour, and every stop is on the\n          riverbank rather than at an airport.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"atm-feature-content\">\n        <ul>\n          <li><strong>Floating markets:<\/strong> Cai Be, Cai Rang, Phong Dien \u2014 among the most active in Vietnam.<\/li>\n          <li><strong>Riverside villages:<\/strong> Fishing communities, rice-paper workshops, and craft villages.<\/li>\n          <li><strong>Cross-border travel:<\/strong> Sail from Vietnam to Cambodia (or reverse) without a flight.<\/li>\n          <li><strong>Slow pace:<\/strong> Long cruising hours, short excursions, and time to simply sit on deck.<\/li>\n          <li><strong>Khmer and Vietnamese culture:<\/strong> Both sides of the river have very different traditions.<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- ============ 3. FEATURED CRUISES ============ -->\n  <section class=\"atm-section atm-section--ivory\" id=\"featured-cruises\" aria-labelledby=\"featured-heading\">\n    <div class=\"atm-section-inner\">\n\n      <div class=\"atm-heading-center\">\n        <p class=\"atm-section-label\">Featured Cruises<\/p>\n        <h2 id=\"featured-heading\">Selected Mekong River Cruise Vessels<\/h2>\n        <p>\n          These are the vessels currently available through Asia Travel\n          Mates. Each cruise profile shows the ship, cabins, facilities,\n          routes and what is included.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"atm-grid atm-grid--3\">\n\n        <a class=\"atm-cruise-card\" href=\"https:\/\/asiatravelmates.com\/cruises\/mekong-river-cruises\/aqua-mekong\/\">\n          <div class=\"atm-cruise-card__image\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\"\n              src=\"https:\/\/asiatravelmates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/aqua-mekong-cruise.webp\"\n              alt=\"Aqua Mekong cruise vessel on the Mekong River\"\n              width=\"1200\"\n              height=\"742\"\n              loading=\"lazy\"\n              decoding=\"async\"\n            >\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"atm-cruise-card__body\">\n            <h3>Aqua Mekong<\/h3>\n            <p>A high-end river cruise on the Mekong between Vietnam and Cambodia. All-suite vessel with contemporary design and a strong focus on cuisine.<\/p>\n            <p class=\"atm-cruise-card__meta\">\n              <strong>Route:<\/strong> Vietnam \u2194 Cambodia<br>\n              <strong>Style:<\/strong> Boutique \u00b7 All-suite<br>\n              <strong>Duration:<\/strong> 3 \u2013 7 nights\n            <\/p>\n            <span class=\"atm-inline-cta\">View Aqua Mekong<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/a>\n\n        <a class=\"atm-cruise-card\" href=\"https:\/\/asiatravelmates.com\/cruises\/mekong-river-cruises\/mekong-princess\/\">\n          <div class=\"atm-cruise-card__image\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\"\n              src=\"https:\/\/asiatravelmates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mekong-Princess-Cruise.webp\"\n              alt=\"Mekong Princess cruise vessel on the Mekong River\"\n              width=\"1200\"\n              height=\"742\"\n              loading=\"lazy\"\n              decoding=\"async\"\n            >\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"atm-cruise-card__body\">\n            <h3>Mekong Princess<\/h3>\n            <p>A small, elegant river vessel offering a more intimate Mekong cruising experience on cross-border and Vietnam-only routes.<\/p>\n            <p class=\"atm-cruise-card__meta\">\n              <strong>Route:<\/strong> Vietnam \u00b7 Cambodia<br>\n              <strong>Style:<\/strong> Boutique<br>\n              <strong>Duration:<\/strong> 3 \u2013 5 nights\n            <\/p>\n            <span class=\"atm-inline-cta\">View Mekong Princess<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/a>\n\n        <a class=\"atm-cruise-card\" href=\"https:\/\/asiatravelmates.com\/cruises\/mekong-river-cruises\/jayavarman\/\">\n          <div class=\"atm-cruise-card__image\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\"\n              src=\"https:\/\/asiatravelmates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Jayavarman-Cruise.webp\"\n              alt=\"Jayavarman cruise vessel on the Mekong River\"\n              width=\"1200\"\n              height=\"742\"\n              loading=\"lazy\"\n              decoding=\"async\"\n            >\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"atm-cruise-card__body\">\n            <h3>Jayavarman<\/h3>\n            <p>A classic Vietnam\u2013Cambodia river cruise vessel with a heritage-inspired interior and multi-day routes along the Mekong.<\/p>\n            <p class=\"atm-cruise-card__meta\">\n              <strong>Route:<\/strong> Vietnam \u2194 Cambodia<br>\n              <strong>Style:<\/strong> Heritage \u00b7 River<br>\n              <strong>Duration:<\/strong> 4 \u2013 8 nights\n            <\/p>\n            <span class=\"atm-inline-cta\">View Jayavarman<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/a>\n\n        <a class=\"atm-cruise-card\" href=\"https:\/\/asiatravelmates.com\/cruises\/mekong-river-cruises\/the-jahan\/\">\n          <div class=\"atm-cruise-card__image\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\"\n              src=\"https:\/\/asiatravelmates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Jahan-Cruise.webp\"\n              alt=\"The Jahan cruise vessel on the Mekong River\"\n              width=\"1200\"\n              height=\"742\"\n              loading=\"lazy\"\n              decoding=\"async\"\n            >\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"atm-cruise-card__body\">\n            <h3>The Jahan<\/h3>\n            <p>A larger premium river vessel with colonial-inspired design, sailing the Mekong on multi-day itineraries.<\/p>\n            <p class=\"atm-cruise-card__meta\">\n              <strong>Route:<\/strong> Vietnam \u2194 Cambodia<br>\n              <strong>Style:<\/strong> Premium \u00b7 Colonial<br>\n              <strong>Duration:<\/strong> 4 \u2013 8 nights\n            <\/p>\n            <span class=\"atm-inline-cta\">View The Jahan<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/a>\n\n        <a class=\"atm-cruise-card\" href=\"https:\/\/asiatravelmates.com\/cruises\/mekong-river-cruises\/victoria\/\">\n          <div class=\"atm-cruise-card__image\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\"\n              src=\"https:\/\/asiatravelmates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/victoria-chau-doc-hotel.webp\"\n              alt=\"Victoria Mekong river cruise vessel\"\n              width=\"1200\"\n              height=\"742\"\n              loading=\"lazy\"\n              decoding=\"async\"\n            >\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"atm-cruise-card__body\">\n            <h3>Victoria Mekong<\/h3>\n            <p>A mid-range river cruise vessel connecting the Mekong Delta with Phnom Penh and Siem Reap.<\/p>\n            <p class=\"atm-cruise-card__meta\">\n              <strong>Route:<\/strong> Vietnam \u2194 Cambodia<br>\n              <strong>Style:<\/strong> Mid-range \u00b7 River<br>\n              <strong>Duration:<\/strong> 3 \u2013 7 nights\n            <\/p>\n            <span class=\"atm-inline-cta\">View Victoria Mekong<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/a>\n\n        <a class=\"atm-cruise-card\" href=\"https:\/\/asiatravelmates.com\/custom-my-journey\/\">\n          <div class=\"atm-cruise-card__image\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\"\n              src=\"https:\/\/asiatravelmates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/mekong-river-sunset-journey.webp\"\n              alt=\"Sunset over the Mekong River\"\n              width=\"1200\"\n              height=\"742\"\n              loading=\"lazy\"\n              decoding=\"async\"\n            >\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"atm-cruise-card__body\">\n            <h3>Looking for something else?<\/h3>\n            <p>We can recommend vessels based on your dates, group size and preferred style \u2014 including private charters on request.<\/p>\n            <p class=\"atm-cruise-card__meta\">\n              <strong>Best for:<\/strong> Custom river journeys<br>\n              <strong>Style:<\/strong> Private \u00b7 Group\n            <\/p>\n            <span class=\"atm-inline-cta\">Discuss your Mekong cruise<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/a>\n\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- ============ 4. MEKONG ROUTES ============ -->\n  <section class=\"atm-section atm-section--paper\" id=\"routes\" aria-labelledby=\"routes-heading\">\n    <div class=\"atm-section-inner\">\n\n      <div class=\"atm-heading-center\">\n        <p class=\"atm-section-label\">Routes<\/p>\n        <h2 id=\"routes-heading\">Mekong Cruise Routes<\/h2>\n        <p>\n          Mekong cruises are usually defined by their route \u2014 how far\n          along the river they travel, and whether they cross between\n          Vietnam and Cambodia. These are the most common.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"atm-grid atm-grid--3\">\n\n        <a class=\"atm-card\" href=\"https:\/\/asiatravelmates.com\/cruises\/mekong-river-cruises\/routes\/vietnam-delta\/\">\n          <h3>Vietnam Mekong Delta<\/h3>\n          <p>Short river cruises within Vietnam \u2014 Cai Be, Can Tho, Chau Doc and surrounding waterways. Ideal for travellers already in Saigon.<\/p>\n          <p class=\"atm-card-meta\"><strong>Start:<\/strong> Saigon or Can Tho<br><strong>Duration:<\/strong> 2 \u2013 3 nights<\/p>\n          <span class=\"atm-card-tag\">Vietnam only<\/span>\n          <span class=\"atm-inline-cta\">View Vietnam Delta cruises<\/span>\n        <\/a>\n\n        <a class=\"atm-card\" href=\"https:\/\/asiatravelmates.com\/cruises\/mekong-river-cruises\/routes\/saigon-phnom-penh\/\">\n          <h3>Saigon \u2192 Phnom Penh<\/h3>\n          <p>A classic cross-border route along the Mekong. Passes Chau Doc and the Vietnam\u2013Cambodia border before arriving in Phnom Penh.<\/p>\n          <p class=\"atm-card-meta\"><strong>Start:<\/strong> Saigon<br><strong>End:<\/strong> Phnom Penh<br><strong>Duration:<\/strong> 3 \u2013 5 nights<\/p>\n          <span class=\"atm-card-tag\">Cross-border<\/span>\n          <span class=\"atm-inline-cta\">View Saigon\u2013Phnom Penh<\/span>\n        <\/a>\n\n        <a class=\"atm-card\" href=\"https:\/\/asiatravelmates.com\/cruises\/mekong-river-cruises\/routes\/phnom-penh-saigon\/\">\n          <h3>Phnom Penh \u2192 Saigon<\/h3>\n          <p>The reverse routing, useful for travellers starting in Cambodia and ending in Vietnam.<\/p>\n          <p class=\"atm-card-meta\"><strong>Start:<\/strong> Phnom Penh<br><strong>End:<\/strong> Saigon<br><strong>Duration:<\/strong> 3 \u2013 5 nights<\/p>\n          <span class=\"atm-card-tag\">Cross-border<\/span>\n          <span class=\"atm-inline-cta\">View Phnom Penh\u2013Saigon<\/span>\n        <\/a>\n\n        <a class=\"atm-card\" href=\"https:\/\/asiatravelmates.com\/cruises\/mekong-river-cruises\/routes\/siem-reap\/\">\n          <h3>Siem Reap Routes<\/h3>\n          <p>Longer itineraries that continue past Phnom Penh to Siem Reap (for Angkor) or begin there. Typically 7+ nights.<\/p>\n          <p class=\"atm-card-meta\"><strong>Start\/End:<\/strong> Siem Reap \u00b7 Saigon<br><strong>Duration:<\/strong> 7 \u2013 8 nights<\/p>\n          <span class=\"atm-card-tag\">Extended<\/span>\n          <span class=\"atm-inline-cta\">View Siem Reap routes<\/span>\n        <\/a>\n\n        <a class=\"atm-card\" href=\"https:\/\/asiatravelmates.com\/cruises\/mekong-river-cruises\/routes\/cambodia-only\/\">\n          <h3>Cambodia-only Routes<\/h3>\n          <p>Selected cruises operate entirely within Cambodia \u2014 Phnom Penh, Tonle Sap and Siem Reap.<\/p>\n          <p class=\"atm-card-meta\"><strong>Start:<\/strong> Phnom Penh or Siem Reap<br><strong>Duration:<\/strong> 3 \u2013 5 nights<\/p>\n          <span class=\"atm-card-tag\">Cambodia only<\/span>\n          <span class=\"atm-inline-cta\">View Cambodia routes<\/span>\n        <\/a>\n\n        <a class=\"atm-card\" href=\"https:\/\/asiatravelmates.com\/custom-my-journey\/\">\n          <h3>Custom Mekong Routes<\/h3>\n          <p>We can combine a Mekong cruise with land travel in Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos \u2014 including custom start and end points.<\/p>\n          <p class=\"atm-card-meta\"><strong>Style:<\/strong> Tailored<br><strong>Best for:<\/strong> Complex or long journeys<\/p>\n          <span class=\"atm-card-tag\">Custom<\/span>\n          <span class=\"atm-inline-cta\">Discuss a custom route<\/span>\n        <\/a>\n\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- ============ 5. ITINERARIES ============ -->\n  <section class=\"atm-section atm-section--ivory\" id=\"itineraries\" aria-labelledby=\"itineraries-heading\">\n    <div class=\"atm-section-inner\">\n\n      <div class=\"atm-heading-center\">\n        <p class=\"atm-section-label\">Itineraries<\/p>\n        <h2 id=\"itineraries-heading\">Mekong Cruise Itineraries<\/h2>\n        <p>\n          Each itinerary page shows the full day-by-day schedule \u2014\n          activities, excursions, meals, and the ports you visit.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"atm-grid atm-grid--2\">\n\n        <a class=\"atm-card\" href=\"https:\/\/asiatravelmates.com\/cruises\/itineraries\/mekong-saigon-phnom-penh-4-days\/\">\n          <h3>Saigon \u2192 Phnom Penh \u00b7 4 Days<\/h3>\n          <p>A short cross-border river journey from Saigon to Phnom Penh \u2014 perfect as an add-on to a Vietnam or Cambodia trip.<\/p>\n          <p class=\"atm-card-meta\">\n            <strong>Duration:<\/strong> 4 days \/ 3 nights<br>\n            <strong>Route:<\/strong> Saigon \u2192 Phnom Penh\n          <\/p>\n          <span class=\"atm-card-tag\">Cross-border<\/span>\n          <span class=\"atm-inline-cta\">View itinerary<\/span>\n        <\/a>\n\n        <a class=\"atm-card\" href=\"https:\/\/asiatravelmates.com\/cruises\/itineraries\/mekong-saigon-siem-reap-8-days\/\">\n          <h3>Saigon \u2192 Siem Reap \u00b7 8 Days<\/h3>\n          <p>A full Mekong journey connecting Vietnam and Cambodia \u2014 Saigon, Chau Doc, Phnom Penh, Tonle Sap and Siem Reap.<\/p>\n          <p class=\"atm-card-meta\">\n            <strong>Duration:<\/strong> 8 days \/ 7 nights<br>\n            <strong>Route:<\/strong> Saigon \u2192 Siem Reap\n          <\/p>\n          <span class=\"atm-card-tag\">Extended journey<\/span>\n          <span class=\"atm-inline-cta\">View itinerary<\/span>\n        <\/a>\n\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div style=\"text-align:center; margin-top: 32px;\">\n        <a class=\"atm-inline-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/asiatravelmates.com\/cruises\/itineraries\/\">View all cruise itineraries<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- ============ 6. CABINS & SUITES ============ -->\n  <section class=\"atm-section atm-section--paper\" id=\"cabins\" aria-labelledby=\"cabins-heading\">\n    <div class=\"atm-section-inner\">\n\n      <div class=\"atm-heading-center\">\n        <p class=\"atm-section-label\">Accommodation<\/p>\n        <h2 id=\"cabins-heading\">Mekong Cruise Cabins &amp; Suites<\/h2>\n        <p>\n          Mekong river cruises typically offer larger cabins than bay\n          cruises, and often a wider range of suite categories.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"atm-grid atm-grid--4\">\n\n        <a class=\"atm-card\" href=\"https:\/\/asiatravelmates.com\/cruises\/rooms\/deluxe\/\">\n          <h3>Deluxe Cabins<\/h3>\n          <p>Standard cabins with private bathroom, A\/C and windows or small balcony.<\/p>\n        <\/a>\n\n        <a class=\"atm-card\" href=\"https:\/\/asiatravelmates.com\/cruises\/rooms\/balcony\/\">\n          <h3>Balcony Cabins<\/h3>\n          <p>Cabins with a private outdoor balcony \u2014 a common category on Mekong vessels.<\/p>\n        <\/a>\n\n        <a class=\"atm-card\" href=\"https:\/\/asiatravelmates.com\/cruises\/rooms\/junior-suite\/\">\n          <h3>Junior Suites<\/h3>\n          <p>Larger cabins with a separate sitting area \u2014 good for couples and longer cruises.<\/p>\n        <\/a>\n\n        <a class=\"atm-card\" href=\"https:\/\/asiatravelmates.com\/cruises\/rooms\/suite\/\">\n          <h3>Suites<\/h3>\n          <p>The largest cabins, often with a private terrace or panoramic windows.<\/p>\n        <\/a>\n\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div style=\"text-align:center; margin-top: 32px;\">\n        <a class=\"atm-inline-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/asiatravelmates.com\/cruises\/rooms\/\">View all cabin categories<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- ============ 7. DURATION GUIDE ============ -->\n  <section class=\"atm-section atm-section--ivory\" id=\"duration\" aria-labelledby=\"duration-heading\">\n    <div class=\"atm-section-inner atm-section-inner--narrow\">\n\n      <div class=\"atm-heading-center\">\n        <p class=\"atm-section-label\">By Duration<\/p>\n        <h2 id=\"duration-heading\">How Long Should You Cruise the Mekong?<\/h2>\n        <p>\n          Mekong cruises typically start at 2\u20133 nights and run up to 8.\n          The right duration depends on how much of the river you want to\n          see and whether you plan to cross the border.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"atm-table-wrap\">\n        <table class=\"atm-table\">\n          <thead>\n            <tr>\n              <th scope=\"col\">Duration<\/th>\n              <th scope=\"col\">Best suited to<\/th>\n            <\/tr>\n          <\/thead>\n          <tbody>\n            <tr><td><strong>2 \u2013 3 nights<\/strong><\/td><td>A short taste of the Mekong Delta within Vietnam<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><td><strong>4 \u2013 5 nights<\/strong><\/td><td>Crossing between Saigon and Phnom Penh one way<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><td><strong>7 \u2013 8 nights<\/strong><\/td><td>The full Saigon \u2194 Siem Reap river journey<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><td><strong>8+ nights<\/strong><\/td><td>Extended combinations with land travel in Cambodia or Laos<\/td><\/tr>\n          <\/tbody>\n        <\/table>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- ============ 8. WHAT TO EXPECT ============ -->\n  <section class=\"atm-section atm-section--paper\" id=\"expect\" aria-labelledby=\"expect-heading\">\n    <div class=\"atm-section-inner\">\n\n      <div class=\"atm-heading-center\">\n        <p class=\"atm-section-label\">On Board<\/p>\n        <h2 id=\"expect-heading\">What to Expect on a Mekong Cruise<\/h2>\n        <p>\n          Mekong river cruises differ from Halong Bay cruises \u2014 the pace\n          is slower, the days are longer, and the focus is on the\n          riverbank rather than the water itself.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"atm-grid atm-grid--2\">\n\n        <div class=\"atm-card\">\n          <h3>Long Cruising Days<\/h3>\n          <p>Expect several hours of cruising per day, often with a morning and afternoon excursion. Time on deck is a feature, not a gap between activities.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"atm-card\">\n          <h3>Excursions Ashore<\/h3>\n          <p>Typical stops include floating markets, fishing villages, rice-paper workshops, temples and small towns. Excursions are usually on foot or by small boat.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"atm-card\">\n          <h3>Dining<\/h3>\n          <p>Most meals are included. Expect Vietnamese and Cambodian dishes at lunch and dinner, and western options at breakfast. Vegetarian and dietary requests are usually accommodated with notice.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"atm-card\">\n          <h3>Cabins &amp; Comfort<\/h3>\n          <p>Mekong cabins tend to be larger than Halong Bay cabins. Balcony and suite categories are common. Many vessels have a spa, gym or library.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- ============ 9. PLANNING ============ -->\n  <section class=\"atm-section atm-section--ivory\" id=\"planning\" aria-labelledby=\"planning-heading\">\n    <div class=\"atm-section-inner\">\n\n      <div class=\"atm-heading-center\">\n        <p class=\"atm-section-label\">Planning<\/p>\n        <h2 id=\"planning-heading\">Planning Your Mekong Cruise<\/h2>\n        <p>Practical information to arrange the trip around the cruise itself.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"atm-grid atm-grid--3\">\n\n        <div class=\"atm-card\">\n          <h3>When to Cruise the Mekong<\/h3>\n          <p>November to April is the dry season \u2014 cooler, drier and clearer. May to October is the wet season, greener and with occasional short, heavy rain.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"atm-card\">\n          <h3>Where Cruises Start &amp; End<\/h3>\n          <p>Vietnam-based cruises usually start in Saigon, Can Tho or Chau Doc. Cambodia-based cruises start in Phnom Penh or Siem Reap. Cross-border cruises link both sides.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"atm-card\">\n          <h3>How to Reach the Start Point<\/h3>\n          <p>Saigon, Phnom Penh and Siem Reap all have international airports. Can Tho and Chau Doc are reached by road from Saigon (3\u20134 hours).<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"atm-card\">\n          <h3>What to Pack<\/h3>\n          <p>Light clothing, a sun hat, comfortable walking shoes, insect repellent, sun protection and any personal medication. Bring a small day bag for excursions.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"atm-card\">\n          <h3>What Is Usually Included?<\/h3>\n          <p>Cabin, all meals, guided excursions, onboard activities and \u2014 on most vessels \u2014 local drinks. Onboard purchases and gratuities are typically extra.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"atm-card\">\n          <h3>What Is Usually Not Included?<\/h3>\n          <p>International flights, visa fees, travel insurance, spa treatments, premium drinks and tips. Always check the individual cruise profile.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"atm-card\">\n          <h3>Border Crossings<\/h3>\n          <p>Cross-border Mekong cruises handle the border crossing on the river. A valid passport and, in some cases, an e-visa for Cambodia are required \u2014 we will confirm.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"atm-card\">\n          <h3>Booking Timeline<\/h3>\n          <p>Mekong vessels are smaller than Halong Bay boats, so peak-season dates sell out early. Booking 3\u20136 months in advance is usual for premium categories.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"atm-card\">\n          <h3>Weather &amp; Water Levels<\/h3>\n          <p>Extremely high or low water levels can occasionally affect routes, especially on the Tonle Sap. Operators adjust itineraries for safety.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- ============ 10. COMBINE WITH LAND ============ -->\n  <section class=\"atm-section atm-section--paper\" id=\"combine\" aria-labelledby=\"combine-heading\">\n    <div class=\"atm-section-inner\">\n\n      <div class=\"atm-heading-center\">\n        <p class=\"atm-section-label\">Combine<\/p>\n        <h2 id=\"combine-heading\">Combine a Mekong Cruise with a Vietnam Journey<\/h2>\n        <p>\n          A Mekong cruise is often the centrepiece of a longer Vietnam or\n          Vietnam\u2013Cambodia trip. These are the combinations we arrange\n          most often.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"atm-grid atm-grid--3\">\n\n        <a class=\"atm-card\" href=\"https:\/\/asiatravelmates.com\/vietnam-tours\/saigon-mekong-cruise\/\">\n          <h3>Ho Chi Minh City + Mekong Cruise<\/h3>\n          <p>Saigon with a short Mekong Delta cruise \u2014 the easiest way to include the Mekong in a Vietnam trip.<\/p>\n        <\/a>\n\n        <a class=\"atm-card\" href=\"https:\/\/asiatravelmates.com\/vietnam-tours\/saigon-mekong-cambodia\/\">\n          <h3>Vietnam + Mekong + Cambodia<\/h3>\n          <p>Saigon, the Mekong Delta, the crossing to Phnom Penh, and Siem Reap for Angkor \u2014 a classic Indochina combination.<\/p>\n        <\/a>\n\n        <a class=\"atm-card\" href=\"https:\/\/asiatravelmates.com\/vietnam-tours\/vietnam-highlights-mekong\/\">\n          <h3>Vietnam Highlights + Mekong<\/h3>\n          <p>Combine the north (Hanoi, Halong Bay) with the south (Saigon, Mekong Delta) on a single Vietnam journey.<\/p>\n        <\/a>\n\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- ============ 11. 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FAQ ============ -->\n  <section class=\"atm-section atm-section--paper\" id=\"faq\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-heading\">\n    <div class=\"atm-section-inner atm-section-inner--narrow\">\n\n      <div class=\"atm-heading-center\">\n        <p class=\"atm-section-label\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/p>\n        <h2 id=\"faq-heading\">Mekong River Cruise FAQs<\/h2>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <details class=\"atm-faq-item\" open>\n        <summary>What are the main Mekong cruise routes?<\/summary>\n        <p>The most common routes are: short Vietnam Delta cruises (2\u20133 nights from Saigon or Can Tho), one-way cross-border routes (Saigon \u2194 Phnom Penh, 4\u20135 nights), and full Saigon \u2194 Siem Reap journeys (7\u20138 nights). Cambodia-only routes between Phnom Penh and Siem Reap are also available.<\/p>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <details class=\"atm-faq-item\">\n        <summary>Where do Mekong cruises start and end?<\/summary>\n        <p>Vietnam-based cruises start in Saigon, Can Tho or Chau Doc. Cambodia-based cruises start in Phnom Penh or Siem Reap. Cross-border cruises start on one side and end on the other \u2014 either direction.<\/p>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <details class=\"atm-faq-item\">\n        <summary>How long should I cruise the Mekong?<\/summary>\n        <p>2\u20133 nights for a short Delta experience, 4\u20135 nights for a one-way cross-border crossing, or 7\u20138 nights for the full Saigon \u2194 Siem Reap river journey. Longer combinations with land travel extend beyond that.<\/p>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <details class=\"atm-faq-item\">\n        <summary>Are meals and drinks included?<\/summary>\n        <p>Meals are included on all Mekong river cruises \u2014 breakfast, lunch and dinner. Local drinks are typically included on most vessels; premium wines, spirits and spa treatments are usually charged separately. Confirm on the individual cruise profile.<\/p>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <details class=\"atm-faq-item\">\n        <summary>Do I need a visa to cross between Vietnam and Cambodia?<\/summary>\n        <p>Most nationalities need a visa (or e-visa) for both Vietnam and Cambodia. If you are taking a cross-border cruise, the operator will usually help with the crossing, but you must have the correct documentation before boarding. We can advise on current requirements.<\/p>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <details class=\"atm-faq-item\">\n        <summary>What is the best time to cruise the Mekong?<\/summary>\n        <p>November to April is the dry season \u2014 cooler, drier and clearer, and generally the most comfortable period. May to October is the wet season, greener and with occasional short, heavy rain.<\/p>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <details class=\"atm-faq-item\">\n        <summary>What is the difference between a Mekong cruise and a Halong Bay cruise?<\/summary>\n        <p>Halong Bay cruises are shorter (typically 2\u20133 days) and focus on the bay&#8217;s karst scenery and short excursions. Mekong cruises are longer (3\u20138 nights), travel a much greater distance, and focus on the riverbank \u2014 villages, markets, and the crossing between countries. Cabins are also generally larger on Mekong vessels.<\/p>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <details class=\"atm-faq-item\">\n        <summary>Can I combine a Mekong cruise with Angkor Wat?<\/summary>\n        <p>Yes. Several cross-border routes continue from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap via the Tonle Sap, giving you direct access to Angkor Wat. This is one of the most popular combinations.<\/p>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <details class=\"atm-faq-item\">\n        <summary>What happens if weather or water levels affect the itinerary?<\/summary>\n        <p>Extremely high or low water levels, especially on the Tonle Sap, can occasionally affect routes. Operators adjust the itinerary for safety and comfort. 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