Victoria Mekong Cruise 2020 Brochure

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a i r o t Vic g n o k Me YOUR GUIDE TO THE NEWEST DELUXE SHIP ON THE MEKONG VISIT WENDY WUTOURS.COM.AU OR CALL 1300 727 998

D ISCOV ER TH E M EKON G R I V ER IN S T Y LE Experience authentic Vietnam and Cambodia in real style aboard the newest ship on the Mekong River - our very own Victoria Mekong.

As the only vessel to cruise this part of the delta, Victoria Mekong offers exclusive three and four night itineraries to hand-picked ports along one of the most enchanting stretches of the Mekong. This magical section of the river delivers wonders at every turn, from the lush, green landscapes of Vietnam up to Cambodia’s enchanting capital, Phnom Penh.

From the start, the Victoria Mekong was conceived as a ‘green ship’ by implementing a very high standard of environmental practices including the elimination of plastics, low energy consumption and the use of solar panels.

We invite you to join us on a remarkable journey of discovery and look forward to welcoming you on board soon.

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TH E V IC TOR I A M EKON G

Private Balcony - VIP Suite The Victoria Mekong has been meticulously designed with comfort in mind. Each passenger deck on Victoria Mekong is accessible by an elevator as well as a large staircase.

The River Deck is home to the Bamboo Lobby and its exquisite boutique, the Green Lotus Spa and 17 Deluxe Staterooms.

The Panorama Deck houses 16 Deluxe Staterooms, 2 VIP Suites and our panoramic Claypot Restaurant.

A host of leisure facilities can be found on the Sun Deck, including the Horizon Lounge Bar, the Infinity Swimming Pool and Pool Bar, as well as the Library, Games Room, Movie Room and the Gym.

Green Lotus Spa RIVER DECK

Enjoy a round of mini golf on the Sky Deck or simply take in sweeping, uninterrupted views in every direction from the comfort of your sun lounger.

PANORAMA DECK

BUILT

2019

BREADTH

13.2m

CRUISING SPEED

6 knots

LENGTH

76.8m

DRAFT

10.5m

GUESTS

Maximum 70

CABINS

33 Deluxe Staterooms & 2 VIP Suites

SUN DECK

SKY DECK

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Deluxe Stateroom

S TATEROOM S & SU ITES The beautifully appointed staterooms and VIP Suites are spacious oases of modern tranquillity furnished in natural wood with a muted palette of soothing earth tones. Choose from spacious Deluxe Staterooms (25m2) located on either the River Deck or Panorama Deck and spacious aft-facing VIP Suites (45m2) on the ship’s Panorama Deck.

ALL STATEROOMS AND SUITES FEATURE

VIP Suite

VIP Suite

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Panoramic French window, leading to private balcony

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Bathrooms with rain shower and branded quality fittings

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40” TV in Deluxe Stateroom and 49’’ in the Suites

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Bathrobes and slippers

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Branded amenities

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Refillable aluminum water bottles

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Mini-safe

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Central AC with individual control

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Imported linens with duvet and two kinds of pillows

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Premium mattresses

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Convertible bed configuration

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Welcome flower arrangement and welcome gift

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Multi-configuration plugs & USB ports

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Free Wi-Fi access in rooms

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Generous closet space and under-bed storage

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Hair dryer

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Daily/nightly turndown service

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24h laundry service

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Complimentary evening canapés

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LIFE ON BOA R D Every day brings a new pleasure on board the Victoria Mekong. In fact, in between enjoying delectable dining and breezy afternoon cocktails, to catching a movie, enjoying an indulgent spa treatment, relaxing in the games room or hitting the gym, you’ll wonder how to fit everything in.

Infinity Pool

ON BOARD FACILITIES •

Horizon Lounge Bar, Infinity Pool Bar and Claypot Restaurant

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Infinity Pool

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Library

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Games Room

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Gym

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Movie Room

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Green Lotus Spa with two massage rooms

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Mini Golf

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Relax on the lounge chairs on the Sun Deck

CLAYPOT RESTAUR ANT Located on the Panorama Deck, the Claypot Restaurant offers buffet breakfast, buffet lunch and set menus for dinner, all designed by our executive chef. Meals include free-flow of house wines, local beers and soft drinks.

The dining room is spacious, lined with large bay windows, with a terrace for alfresco dining and a live kitchen for an interactive dining experience.

Claypot Restaurant

HORIZON LOUNGE BAR & INFINITY POOL BAR Located on the Sun Deck, the Horizon Lounge Bar and the Infinity Pool Bar offer free-flow local beers and soft drinks.

Cocktails, wine and spirits are available on request. The Horizon Lounge Bar is the perfect place to curl up with a book and a cappuccino or a glass of wine.

Sun Deck

ENTERTAINMENT ON BOARD Every day features a variety of activities: “Đờn ca tài tử” (traditional Mekong Delta music) performance, an acrobatic Lion dance, lectures, movies, a cocktail competition and many other exciting activities to keep guests entertained. In Phnom Penh, enjoy a troupe of local dancers performing exquisite Apsara dances. On board facilities include a Movie Room, a Library and Games Room, a Gym and a Mini Golf on the Sky Deck.

Apsara Dance

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I M M ERS I V E S HOR E E XCU RS ION S I M M ERS I V E S HOR E E XCU RS ION S

FLOATING MARKET

SWEET ISLAND

When cruising upstream, you will visit the colourful Long Xuyen’s floating market by sampan and learn about the multi cultures of the Mekong at the An Giang Museum with fascinating exhibits on Vietnamese, Chinese, Khmer and Cham cultures.

Cruising downstream you will visit Vam Nao to see clay pots traditionally made. Explore Tan Loc Island also called ‘Sweet Island’ which is famous for its orchards. Sample plum wine at a local distillery.

TIGER ISLAND

LE LONGANIER RESTAUR ANT

Your island visit will immerse you in truly authentic cultural experiences. Meet local people still practicing traditional handicrafts: net weavers, wood carvers, incense makers & traditional silk fabrication, in the only remaining Silk Village in Tan Chau.

For guests joining the transfer between Can Tho and Ho Chi Minh City, we include an en-route lunch stop at the exquisite colonial-style Le Longanier Restaurant, nestled in tropical gardens near Cai Be, by the river. The restaurant specializes in Mekong-style cuisine combining fresh herbs, local vegetables and fruit, local fish. A unique experience of the Mekong Delta lifestyle before the transfer by road to Ho Chi Minh City.

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A G R EEN S H IP FOR A G R EEN ER M EKON G

PLASTIC FREE

WATER GENERATOR

PLASTIC FREE All efforts are made to eliminate plastic from the ship including complimentary refillable bottles in the cabins with water stations located on each deck. Waste bins are lined with washable inserts (no plastic bin bags), no plastic straws and no plastic bags or containers used for food delivery. Our aim is to become 100% plastic free.

FRESH WATER SYSTEM The ship is equipped with a fresh water generator that processes river water into both fresh water and drinkable water. In the first phase, the river water is processed through water purification equipment before being stored in the main fresh water tanks to service the entire vessel. In the second phase, the fresh water passes through the Reverse Osmosis

SOLAR PANELS

WATER TREATMENT

and UV Sterilizer Unit before being pumped into the water filling stations.

HOT WATER SYSTEM - SOLAR PANELS The ship is equipped with two hot water heating systems. Solar panels located on the ship’s rooftop deck contribute to a third hot water system.

SPEED There is a proven link between energy consumption and the speed of a ship. Victoria Mekong navigates at a leisurely pace, 6 knots/hour on average, contributing to low energy consumption and low impact on the river banks.

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HOW W ILL YOU E X PER IENC E TH E V IC TOR I A M EKON G? Cruises can be enjoyed as part of our fully inclusive group tours, private tours, a standalone experience or as part of a wonderful extended tour to Vietnam & Cambodia.

We’ve taken the Victoria Mekong’s innovative 3 or 4 night itineraries and built them into 4 group tours with a maximum of 18 guests per group, plus private tour options. Ranging from

an introductory tour of the wonders of southern Vietnam and Cambodia to an in-depth journey thorough Indochina, each itinerary offers the perfect showcase for the treasures of this delightful region.

Take a look at our most popular tours or call our travel experts to help you plan your tailor-made Victoria Mekong holiday.

Experience genuine value on our fully inclusive group tours

TOUR INCLUSIONS

Return international economy-class airfares + current taxes

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All meals

Sightseeing with expert guides

All accommodation

All transportation

Visa fees for Australian passports

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A MEKONG EXPERIENCE Saigon | 4-night Mekong cruise | Phnom Penh | Siem Reap

Angkor Wat, Cambodia

13 DAY FULLY

INCLUSIVE TOUR

FROM $5,370pp TWIN SHARE

ALL MEALS

FLIGHT INCLUSIVE

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS •

Spend four nights on the Victoria Mekong cruise

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Explore Phnom Penh by cyclo

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Reflect at The Killing Fields

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Be inspired by spectacular Angkor temples

Meet local people

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CL ASSIC MEKONG Siem Reap | Phnom Penh | 3-night Mekong cruise | Saigon | Hoi An | Hanoi | Halong Bay

Halong Bay, Vietnam

18 DAY FULLY

INCLUSIVE TOUR

FROM $6,340pp TWIN SHARE

ALL MEALS

FLIGHT INCLUSIVE

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS •

See local life on Tonle Sap

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Spend three nights on the Victoria Mekong cruise

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Wander charming Hoi An

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Watch the sunrise on Halong Bay

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Hanoi, Vietnam

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MEKONG EXPLORER Hanoi | Halong Bay | Hue | Hoi An | Saigon | 4-night Mekong cruise | Phnom Penh | Siem Reap

Golden Bridge, Vietnam

21 DAY FULLY

INCLUSIVE TOUR

FROM $7,290pp TWIN SHARE

ALL MEALS

FLIGHT INCLUSIVE

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS •

Dine like a royal in Hue

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Learn ancient farming techniques in Hoi An

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Spend four nights on the Victoria Mekong cruise

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Drift along Angkor Thom’s moat

Wood Carvers, Tiger Island

INSPIRING INDOCHINA Luang Prabang | Hanoi | Halong Bay | Hue | Hoi An | Saigon | 4-night Mekong cruise | Phnom Penh | Siem Reap

Angkor Temple, Cambodia

23 DAY FULLY

INCLUSIVE TOUR

FROM $9,070pp TWIN SHARE

ALL MEALS

FLIGHT INCLUSIVE

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS •

Experience a Takbat ceremony in Luang Prabang

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Wake to a Halong Bay sunrise

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Stroll through Hoi An

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Spend four nights on the Victoria Mekong cruise

Cao Dai Temple, Vietnam

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Mekong Delta, Vietnam

PR I VATE TOU RS Enjoy one of our ready-made itineraries with the benefit of your own personal guide on one of our private tours, ideal for those who enjoy a degree of independence and flexibility. These special tours are designed to offer a personal touch with the assurance that all arrangements are taken care of. All of our group tours can be organised on a private basis, and often the difference in price is far lower than you might expect.

Note: cruise portion based on sailing with other guests.

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Notre Dame Cathedral, Saigon, Vietnam

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MEKONG IMPRESSIONS Siem Reap | Phnom Penh | 3-night Mekong cruise | Saigon

Saigon, Vietnam

12 DAY

PRIVATE TOUR

FROM $5,480pp TWIN SHARE

MOST MEALS

FLIGHT INCLUSIVE

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS •

Spend three nights on the Victoria Mekong Cruise

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See local life on Tonle Sap Lake

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Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels

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Enjoy Saigon’s ‘Noir. Dining in the Dark’

Prepare traditional Cambodian dishes

MEKONG DISCOVERY Siem Reap | Phnom Penh | 3-night Mekong cruise | Saigon | Danang | Hoi An | Hue | Hanoi | Halong Bay

Hoi An, Vietnam

19 DAY

PRIVATE TOUR

FROM $7,470pp TWIN SHARE

MOST MEALS

FLIGHT INCLUSIVE

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS •

Be awed by the incredible Angkor Wat

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Saigon’s architectural treasures and Cu Chi Tunnels

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Spend three nights on the Victoria Mekong cruise

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Immerse yourself in Hanoi’s Old Quarter

Angkor Wat, Cambodia

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Details in this brochure are correct at the time of printing (Feb 20) and may be subject to change. All prices are based on twin share. Single supplements apply. Contact Wendy Wu Tours for the latest pricing and details. ATAS A10517