Cruise itinerary
22-Night Mekong Cruise from Kobe
22 nights · Mekong · 16 ports of call
22-night Mekong cruise aboard Emerald Harmony, departing Kobe and calling at Hiroshima, Itsukushima, Himeji, Shimizu, Tokyo and Saigon and 9 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Emerald Harmony
- Cruise line
- Emerald Cruises
- Duration
- 22 nights
- Region
- Mekong · Southeast Asia
- Departs
- Kobe
- Returns
- Siem Reap
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Kobe
A cosmopolitan port city in western Japan, framed by the Rokko mountains and the bay. Known for its prized marbled beef and a hillside foreign quarter of old Western houses, with the hot springs of Arima just over the ridge.
- Kobe beef
- Kitano district
- Arima hot springs
- Day2At sea
- Day3At sea
- Day4
Hiroshima
A river-delta city on Japan's Seto Inland Sea, rebuilt as a place of remembrance and peace. Its central Peace Memorial Park and preserved A-Bomb Dome mark the 1945 event, while the floating shrine of Miyajima lies just offshore.
- Peace Memorial Park
- A-Bomb Dome
- Miyajima shrine
- Day5
Itsukushima
- Day6
Kobe
A cosmopolitan port city in western Japan, framed by the Rokko mountains and the bay. Known for its prized marbled beef and a hillside foreign quarter of old Western houses, with the hot springs of Arima just over the ridge.
- Kobe beef
- Kitano district
- Arima hot springs
- Day7At sea
- Day8At sea
- Day9
Shimizu
A port on Japan's Suruga Bay, long celebrated for its views of Mount Fuji rising across the water. The pine-lined Miho no Matsubara shore and nearby green tea fields draw visitors when the great peak is clear.
- Mount Fuji views
- Miho no Matsubara
- Green tea fields
- Day10
Tokyo
Japan's vast capital on Tokyo Bay, a frequent turnaround for Asian and Pacific cruises. From the harbour, the city offers the temples of Asakusa, the crossing at Shibuya and the imperial palace grounds amid one of the world's largest metropolises.
- Senso-ji Temple
- Shibuya Crossing
- Imperial Palace
- Day11At sea
- Day12At sea
- Day13At sea
- Day14
Saigon
- Day15At sea
- Day16At sea
- Day17
Ben Tre City
- Day18
Chau Doc
- Day19
Cu Lao Gieng Island Vietnam
- Day20
Tân Châu
A riverside town in An Giang Province on the Mekong Delta in southern Vietnam, near the Cambodian border. Tân Châu is known for its silk-weaving tradition, floating fish farms, and as a quiet stop on Mekong river cruises.
- Silk weaving
- Mekong fish farms
- Delta villages
- Day21
Phnom Penh
Cambodia's capital, set where the Mekong and Tonlé Sap rivers meet. Once styled the Pearl of Asia, it keeps grand French-colonial avenues alongside the gilded Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda and the sobering history of the Tuol Sleng museum.
- Royal Palace
- Silver Pagoda
- Mekong riverfront
- Day22
Rokar Koang
- Day23
Siem Reap
The Cambodian town that serves as gateway to the temples of Angkor, the vast Khmer complex set in jungle to the north. Angkor Wat and the stone faces of the Bayon draw visitors, while the town itself centres on river markets and Pub Street.
- Angkor Wat
- Bayon faces
- Ta Prohm
Upcoming departures
- 30 Oct 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
22-Night Mekong Cruise from Kobe FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 22-night Mekong cruise calls at Kobe, Hiroshima, Itsukushima, Himeji, Shimizu, Tokyo, Saigon, Ben Tre City, Sa Déc, Chau Doc, Cu Lao Gieng Island Vietnam, Tân Châu, Phnom Penh, Oudong, Rokar Koang and Siem Reap.
How many days are spent at sea?
9 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Kobe and ends in Siem Reap.
How long is this cruise?
22 nights aboard Emerald Harmony.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 30 Oct 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.