The Mekong, Vietnam, Laos & Cambodia
The Mekong, Vietnam, Laos & Cambodia
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About Hanoi
About Hanoi
About Hanoi
About Luang Prabang
About Luang Prabang
About Luang Prabang
About Luang Prabang
About Siem Reap
About Siem Reap
About Siem Reap
About Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s busy capital, sits at the junction of the Mekong and Tonlé Sap rivers. It was a hub for both the Khmer Empire and French colonialists. On its walkable riverfront, lined with parks, restaurants and bars, are the ornate Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda and the National Museum, displaying artifacts from around the country. At the city’s heart is the massive, art deco Central Market.
About Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s busy capital, sits at the junction of the Mekong and Tonlé Sap rivers. It was a hub for both the Khmer Empire and French colonialists. On its walkable riverfront, lined with parks, restaurants and bars, are the ornate Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda and the National Museum, displaying artifacts from around the country. At the city’s heart is the massive, art deco Central Market.
About Ho Chi Minh City
Romantically referred to by the French as the Pearl of the Orient, Ho Chi Minh City today is a super-charged city of sensory overload. Motorbikes zoom day and night along the wide boulevards, through the narrow back alleys and past vendors pushing handcarts hawking goods of all descriptions. Still called Saigon by most residents, this is Vietnam's largest city and the engine driving the country's current economic resurgence, but despite its frenetic pace, it's a friendlier place than Hanoi and locals will tell you the food—simple, tasty, and incorporating many fresh herbs—is infinitely better than in the capital.This is a city full of surprises. The madness of the city's traffic—witness the oddball things that are transported on the back of motorcycles—is countered by tranquil pagodas, peaceful parks, quirky coffee shops, and whole neighborhoods hidden down tiny alleyways, although some of these quiet spots can be difficult to track down. Life in Ho Chi Minh City is lived in public: on the back of motorcycles, on the sidewalks, and in the parks. Even when its residents are at home, they're still on display. With many living rooms opening onto the street, grandmothers napping, babies being rocked, and food being prepared, are all in full view of passersby.Icons of the past endure in the midst of the city’s headlong rush into capitalism. The Hotel Continental, immortalized in Graham Greene's The Quiet American, continues to stand on the corner of old Indochina's most famous thoroughfare, the rue Catinat, known to American G.I.s during the Vietnam War as Tu Do (Freedom) Street and renamed Dong Khoi (Uprising) Street by the Communists. The city still has its ornate opera house and its old French city hall, the Hôtel de Ville. The broad colonial boulevards leading to the Saigon River and the gracious stucco villas are other remnants of the French colonial presence. Grisly reminders of the more recent past can be seen at the city's war-related museums. Residents, however, prefer to look forward rather than back and are often perplexed by tourists' fascination with a war that ended 40 years ago.The Chinese influence on the country is still very much in evidence in the Cholon district, the city's Chinatown, but the modern office towers and international hotels that mark the skyline symbolize Vietnam's fixation on the future.
About Ho Chi Minh City
Romantically referred to by the French as the Pearl of the Orient, Ho Chi Minh City today is a super-charged city of sensory overload. Motorbikes zoom day and night along the wide boulevards, through the narrow back alleys and past vendors pushing handcarts hawking goods of all descriptions. Still called Saigon by most residents, this is Vietnam's largest city and the engine driving the country's current economic resurgence, but despite its frenetic pace, it's a friendlier place than Hanoi and locals will tell you the food—simple, tasty, and incorporating many fresh herbs—is infinitely better than in the capital.This is a city full of surprises. The madness of the city's traffic—witness the oddball things that are transported on the back of motorcycles—is countered by tranquil pagodas, peaceful parks, quirky coffee shops, and whole neighborhoods hidden down tiny alleyways, although some of these quiet spots can be difficult to track down. Life in Ho Chi Minh City is lived in public: on the back of motorcycles, on the sidewalks, and in the parks. Even when its residents are at home, they're still on display. With many living rooms opening onto the street, grandmothers napping, babies being rocked, and food being prepared, are all in full view of passersby.Icons of the past endure in the midst of the city’s headlong rush into capitalism. The Hotel Continental, immortalized in Graham Greene's The Quiet American, continues to stand on the corner of old Indochina's most famous thoroughfare, the rue Catinat, known to American G.I.s during the Vietnam War as Tu Do (Freedom) Street and renamed Dong Khoi (Uprising) Street by the Communists. The city still has its ornate opera house and its old French city hall, the Hôtel de Ville. The broad colonial boulevards leading to the Saigon River and the gracious stucco villas are other remnants of the French colonial presence. Grisly reminders of the more recent past can be seen at the city's war-related museums. Residents, however, prefer to look forward rather than back and are often perplexed by tourists' fascination with a war that ended 40 years ago.The Chinese influence on the country is still very much in evidence in the Cholon district, the city's Chinatown, but the modern office towers and international hotels that mark the skyline symbolize Vietnam's fixation on the future.
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Aqua Mekong
Aqua Mekong is a sleek, 40-guest boutique vessel purpose-built for exploring Southeast Asia's storied river, featuring 20 spacious river-facing suites (322 sq. ft.) with floor-to-ceiling windows and contemporary regional design. Unwind by the outdoor plunge pool or in the serene spa, enjoy panoramic views from the top-deck gym, and savor menus crafted by Michelin-starred chef David Thompson in elegant indoor and open-air dining spaces. Intimate lounges, a screening room, and thoughtfully designed terraces create a relaxed, modern atmosphere onboard. A private fleet of tenders grants deeper access to floating villages, temples, and canals along the Cambodian & Vietnamese shores.
Wake up as the sun rises along the horizon of the river Mekong aboard your luxury ship – known for its modern architecture and interior designed by renowned architect, Noor Design. Here, you'll have an opportunity to clear your mind and indulge in the tranquility of your cabin as your ship slowly drifts along the river. After you enjoy the many amenities of your 322 sq. ft. cabin, your first stop will be breakfast, before embarking on the adventures of the day. Once back onboard, you'll have a choice of activities... maybe take a dip in the shaded pool on the top deck... or relax with new friends and a drink in the indoor bar & lounge, where cocktails are crafted by renowned spirit experts and cocktail designers, Proof & Co or perhaps, a fun game of foosball to spark that competitive spirit within you. For dinner, the flavors of Southeast Asia will be present in every bite as you embark on a culinary journey by Michelin-starred chef, David Thompson. If the sky is clear, partake in some stargazing on the top deck before drifting off to sleep, getting ready for the adventures to come.
Ship Facts
| Launch Year | 2014 | ||||||
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| Language | N/A | ||||||
| Gross Tonnage | N/A | ||||||
| Length | 64 | ||||||
| Width | 11.5 | ||||||
| Currency | N/A | ||||||
| Speed | 12 | ||||||
| Capacity | 40 | ||||||
| Crew Count | 40 | ||||||
| Deck Count | 3 | ||||||
| Cabin Count | 20 | ||||||
| Large Cabin Count | 4 | ||||||
| Wheelchair Cabin Count | N/A | ||||||
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Top Deck
- Sundeck
- Gym
- Library & Game Room
- Indoor Lounge & Bar
- Outdoor Lounge
- Plunge Pool
Deck 2
- Dining Area
- Reception
- Boutique
- Lobby Lounge
- Deck Two Suite
Deck 1
- Spa
- Deck One Suite
Dining aboard Aqua Mekong is crafted by Michelin star winning chef, David Thompson, who is world-renowned for mastering the flavors of Southeast Asia. Utilizing the freshest produce and ingredients, your dining experience aboard Aqua Mekong will take you on a journey through the delicious flavors of Vietnam and Cambodia. For guests with dietary restrictions, vegans or vegetarians, Chef Thompson has a crafted a menu tailored for you.
Dining
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Enjoy the many public spaces that Aqua Mekong has to offer including; the Top Deck, Outdoor & Indoor Lounge and Bar, Private Screening Room, Outdoor Plunge Pool, Library & Game Room, Gym and the Spa.
Top Deck
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Games Room
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Indoor Lounge & Bar
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Lobby Lounge
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