Emerald Cruises has announced they are taking bookings for the 2021-2022 Mekong River cruise season. Mekong River sailings through Cambodia and Vietnam take place aboard the line’s newest Star-Ship, Emerald Harmony. Launched in 2019, this ship carries just 84 guests and boasts a design which, unlike many similar-sized Mekong river ships, can sail all the way through to Ho Chi Minh City.

Emerald Harmony. Photo courtesy of Emerald Cruises
Guests booking any 2021-2022 Mekong River cruise and tour itinerary of 13 days or longer will receive their choice of $2,000 savings per couple or free, round trip air to Asia, while those booking the eight-day river cruise will receive $1,500 savings per couple or round trip air for just $295. Offer is good on bookings made by December 31, 2020. Additionally, guests paying in full within fourteen days of booking will receive an early payment savings of $400 per person. Early payment discount expires September 30, 2020. All bookings include a complimentary Deposit Protection Plan, allowing guests to book with confidence in the event plans change.
Emerald Cruises offers four itineraries on Emerald Harmony. The eight-day Majestic Mekong Cruise sails between Prek’kdam and Ho Chi Minh City, while 13-day Majestic Mekong Discoverer Cruise sails between Ho Chi Minh City and Siem Reap with time on land to explore Angkor Wat; the 17-day Treasures & Temples of Vietnam & Cambodia river cruise and tour adds stops in Hanoi and Halong Bay in the north, and the 21-day Grand Tour of Vietnam & Cambodia river cruise and tour includes stops at Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hoi An, Hue and Siem Reap.
No matter which itinerary guests opt for, they will pay a visit to the busy metropolis of Ho Chi Minh City, a city that continues to modernize while maintaining traditional roots. Emerald Harmony’s clever design allows it to sail to the center of Ho Chi Minh City, meaning guests will disembark in the center of the action rather than needing to be coached in from outside the city.
With only 84 guests in 42 staterooms and suites, Emerald Harmony offers an intimate sailing experience on the Mekong. The ship features spacious cabins, including 32 Panorama Balcony Suites with drop-down windows measuring 273-square feet; four 398-square-foot Grand Balcony Suites; and two 450-square-foot Owner’s Suites boasting wrap-around terraces with private hot tubs. The ship also features a pool located on the ship’s aft, an Asian-themed Horizon Bar & Lounge, and a 2:1 guest to crew ratio. The menu in the main dining venue, Reflections Restaurant, will serve a locally-inspired menu showcasing native cuisine from the region. Featuring dark wooden tones and muted colors, the Lotus Lounge, situated at the front of the Vista Deck, is a new and quiet spot for guests to relax and watch the horizon unfold as the ship sails.
What is the pricing on the Mekong River Cruise for 2021? Party of two.