Name: Discover Vietnam & beyond by river and ocean
Brand: Emerald Cruises
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)

Overview

A 12-night Emerald Cruises adventure awaits aboard Emerald Harmony, sailing from Ho Chi Minh City into the heart of Far East and Vietnam. Time ashore in Chợ Gạo, Giêng Island, and Peam Chi Kang is balanced by 2 sea days to settle in and enjoy life aboard the Emerald Harmony. On board, the days at sea pass effortlessly - with Far East and Vietnam's ever-changing coastline stretching out in every direction. With fares from £4,033 per person, this is a wonderful way to experience Far East and Vietnam by sea.

Emerald Cruises

Emerald Cruises offers a modern, relaxed, super-premium all-inclusive cruising experience, with contemporary and elegant ships and bucket-list destinations.

Onboard, guests are able to dine at four all-inclusive and unique outlets, enjoying free-flowing alcoholic beverages at mealtimes. Flexibility is key, with its range of shore excursion packages, and every aspect of the trip is taken care of – including flights and transfers.

Cruise Itinerary

Day 1

Ho Chi Minh City

Once a pivotal market town on the banks of the Saigon River, Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, has blossomed into a high-energy metropolis, merging tradition with modernity. Its tropical climate enhances the lush, green expanses scattered throughout the city, perfect for those who seek respite within vibrant urban confines. The citys streets, a labyrinth of local food vendors, French colonial architecture, and bustling markets, offer an authentic snapshot of Vietnamese life. Intriguingly, its also the motorbike capital of the world, with over 8 million bikes weaving through the citys veins.

Day 2

Ben Tre

Day 3

Sa Déc

Day 3

My An Hung

Day 4

Giêng Island

Day 4

Long An

Day 5

Tân Châu

Day 5

Cambodia’s capital sits at the meeting point of the Mekong and Tonle Sap Rivers. Cruise ships dock close to the Royal Palace, making it easy to explore the heart of Phnom Penh on foot or by tuk-tuk. At its core is the palace complex, home to the Silver Pagoda and murals depicting Cambodian legends. Nearby, the National Museum houses some of the finest Khmer sculptures in the world, including pieces from Angkor Wat.Phnom Penh is a city still grappling with its past. Most cruise itineraries include visits to the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and the Killing Fields at Choeung Ek, sites that provide context on Cambodia’s recent history under the Khmer Rouge. Back in town, you'll discover riverside cafés, markets, rooftop bars and street food stalls.

Days 6-7

Phnom Penh

Day 7

Oudong

Days 7-8

Rokar Koang

Days 8-11

Siem Reap

Day 1

Ho Chi Minh City

Day 2

Ben Tre

Day 3

Sa Déc

Day 3

My An Hung

Day 4

Giêng Island

Day 4

Long An

Day 5

Tân Châu

Day 5

Tân Châu

Days 6-7

Phnom Penh

Day 7

Oudong

Days 7-8

Rokar Koang

Days 8-11

Siem Reap

Passengers

Crew

2019

Launched

73m

Length

11kts

Speed

Decks

Emerald Harmony

Introducing our Emerald Harmony Star-Ship

Specially designed to cruise the Mekong River and dock in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, our superb Star-Ship, Emerald Harmony, features several on board innovations, including a stylish Sun & Pool Deck, Wellness Area and Asian-inspired dining.

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Customer reviews

Reviews

Not 5 star

We didn't get the wow fact I was expecting it was a lovely clean yacht Entertainment was not the best very little of it considering it was almost Christmas. The staff were nice . Breakfast was ok , lunch was nice The evening meals not great . Room was big and clean it was a lovely experience, but for what we paid i would not do it again .

Emerald Cruises Emerald Sakara

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Eastern Europe on the Danube

The arrangements on the first day left a lot to be desired! We had been flown to Bucharest the day before and stayed in a lovely hotel with a large swimming pool. We were told cases to be ready by 7 a.m.and leave at 9.It was a cold,wet day so,after the city tour,we had 2 hours to waste in bad weather. We think the departure from the hotel should have been later(e.g.usual 11 a.m.checkout),done the city tour then gone straight to the ship. On board,the food and wine was good BUT often,if we as two people sat on a table for 4 or 6,we were not served until the table was full! I commented about this and we got better and quicker service for one day then it lapsed again! It was even worse if I sat by myself in the bar as I was then mostly ignored! The ports of call were interesting but mixed weather. The company still keeps calling the cabin!"Panorama Balcony" BUT the dictionary definition of balcony is"external"so an inside balcony with a window to open is NOT a balcony. I queried this with crew but was brushed off!

Emerald Cruises Emerald Luna

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Luxury at every level

We had an amazing cruise through Vietnam and Cambodia on Emerald Harmony. The boat itself is superb,, carrying a maximum of 84 passengers, though a particular cruise only had 54, with 40 crew. That means that passengers really get cared for and within 24 hours all the crew members knew our names and our preferences. The food is superb – fine dining every lunchtime and every evening, accompanied with high-quality wines. and the tourist gave a good balance of the typical things you would expect to see as a tourist (cities, palaces and temples) but also local village life, with the opportunity to meet up close with local people and to see the businesses run from their homes. It was an incredible exposure to culture of that part of the world. Emerald arranged everything superbly and we wouldn’t hesitate to travel with them again.

Emerald Cruises Emerald Harmony

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Very good

Food & crew excellent. A little diasppointed with the lack of daytime cruising. Only fault was with the travel arrangements to Lyon and return from Marseille. on both flights assistance for my wife who has difficulty walking long distances was not organised and on the return flight we were not even allocated seats together.

Emerald Cruises Emerald Liberte

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