Cruise itinerary
17-Night Asia Cruise from Ho Chi Minh City
17 nights · Asia · 16 ports of call
17-night Asia cruise aboard Scenic Spirit, departing Ho Chi Minh City and calling at Mekong River Vietnam/Cambodia, Cái Bè, Sa Déc, Tân Châu, Border Crossing and Phnom Penh and 9 more.
- Free advisor
- No booking fees
- 10,000+ sailings
At a glance
- Ship
- Scenic Spirit
- Cruise line
- Scenic
- Duration
- 17 nights
- Region
- Asia · Mekong
- Departs
- Ho Chi Minh City
- Returns
- Bangkok
How NestCruise works:we're advisor-led, not a booking engine. No fares are listed and there are no booking fees — tell an advisor your dates and party and they price your exact Scenic Spirit sailing, typically within 24 hours.
Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam's largest city, still widely called Saigon, set on a river in the Mekong Delta region. French-era landmarks like the Notre-Dame basilica and Central Post Office sit amid motorbike-filled streets, with the Cu Chi tunnels reachable on a day trip.
- Notre-Dame Basilica
- Ben Thanh Market
- Cu Chi Tunnels
- Day2
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam's largest city, still widely called Saigon, set on a river in the Mekong Delta region. French-era landmarks like the Notre-Dame basilica and Central Post Office sit amid motorbike-filled streets, with the Cu Chi tunnels reachable on a day trip.
- Notre-Dame Basilica
- Ben Thanh Market
- Cu Chi Tunnels
- Day3
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam's largest city, still widely called Saigon, set on a river in the Mekong Delta region. French-era landmarks like the Notre-Dame basilica and Central Post Office sit amid motorbike-filled streets, with the Cu Chi tunnels reachable on a day trip.
- Notre-Dame Basilica
- Ben Thanh Market
- Cu Chi Tunnels
Mekong River Vietnam/Cambodia
- Day4
Cái Bè
Sa Déc
- Day5
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
Border Crossing
- Day6
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
- Day7
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
Oudong
- Day8
Koh Dach Island, Phnom Penh
Angkor Ban
- Day9
Kampong Cham
A riverside provincial town on the Mekong in eastern Cambodia, long a trading and rubber-growing hub. Nearby stand the hilltop temples of Phnom Pros and Phnom Srei and the early Angkorian shrine of Wat Nokor.
- Wat Nokor
- Bamboo bridge
- Mekong riverfront
Kampong Cham
A riverside provincial town on the Mekong in eastern Cambodia, long a trading and rubber-growing hub. Nearby stand the hilltop temples of Phnom Pros and Phnom Srei and the early Angkorian shrine of Wat Nokor.
- Wat Nokor
- Bamboo bridge
- Mekong riverfront
- Day10
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
- Day11
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
- Day12
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
- Day13
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
Luang Prabang
- Day14
Luang Prabang
- Day15
Luang Prabang
- Day16
Luang Prabang
Vang Vieng
- Day17
Vang Vieng
Vientiane
- Day18
Vientiane
Bangkok
Thailand's sprawling capital on the Chao Phraya River, reached by ship via the Gulf ports. Glittering temples such as the Grand Palace and Wat Arun rise among the canals, street-food stalls and frantic markets of one of Southeast Asia's largest cities.
- Grand Palace
- Wat Arun
- Chao Phraya River
Upcoming departures
- 27 Sep 2026
- 25 Oct 2026
- 22 Nov 2026
- 24 Jan 2027
- 21 Feb 2027
- 7 Mar 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
17-Night Asia Cruise from Ho Chi Minh City FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 17-night Asia cruise calls at Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong River Vietnam/Cambodia, Cái Bè, Sa Déc, Tân Châu, Border Crossing, Phnom Penh, Oudong, Koh Dach Island, Phnom Penh, Angkor Ban, Kampong Cham, Siem Reap, Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng, Vientiane and Bangkok.
How many days are spent at sea?
This is a port-intensive itinerary with no full days at sea.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Ho Chi Minh City and ends in Bangkok.
How long is this cruise?
17 nights aboard Scenic Spirit.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 27 Sep 2026, 25 Oct 2026, 22 Nov 2026 and 24 Jan 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.