If you have clients looking to cruise the Mekong in 2021 and 2022 you can now book one of Emerald Waterways ‘ vibrant Southeast Asia itineraries on the majestic Mekong River, travelling through Vietnam and Cambodia on the stunning contemporary Emerald Star-Ship, Emerald Harmony.
To accompany the new 2021 & 2022 Vietnam, Cambodia & Mekong River Cruising brochure launch, this month Emerald Waterways is offering a saving of up to £1,500 per couple, plus receive a complimentary Premium Drinks Package, entitling guests to unlimited on-board drinks*. New bookings paid in full by 31 October 2020 will also enjoy an additional Early Payment Discount of £250 per couple. The guests can be confident of full flexibility with the booking with the Emerald Cruises ‘Book with Confidence’ assurance.
Guests can choose the 15-day Majestic Mekong river cruise from £3,020 per person (based on 7 April 2021 departure) calling at Siem Reap, Kampong Tralach, Prek’kdam, Phnom Penh, Hong Ngu, Long Khanh, An Long, My An Hung, Sa Dec and My Tho before arriving in Ho Chi Minh City where guests disembark for the flight home.
The trip includes a fascinating journey to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed site Angkor Wat, a traditional Buddhist Monk blessing, and a tour of the Cu Chi Tunnels. In Phnom Penh, guests are invited to a family-owned silk-producing factory and can attend a scarf-weaving workshop in Long Khan Island. This is all through EmeraldPLUS and included excursion programmes, giving guests even more opportunities to enjoy each destination and gain new experiences.
Or for guests that want to discover more, choose the 19-day Treasures & Temples of Vietnam & Cambodia itinerary (prices start from £4,120 per person based on 07 May 2021 departure) or the 23-day Grand Tour of Vietnam and Cambodia (prices start from £4,570 per person based on 27 April 2021 departure) which both include the 15-day Majestic Mekong itinerary, with additional destinations and excursions.
Joseph Grimley, Emerald Waterways director of trade sales said: “One year after Emerald Harmony’s inaugural sailing, we are pleased to launch the 2022 booking dates for the three itineraries through Indochina’s Vietnam and Cambodia. Coupled with the Emerald Waterways Book with Confidence assurance, these long-term date releases will allow our valued agent partners to book their clients holidays with total with peace of mind.”
The Emerald Harmony Star-Ship has been custom designed to cruise in to the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, the dynamic Vietnamese city, offering river access into the heart of the city.
On all three itineraries, guests will be interested to note that Emerald Harmony has removed all single-use plastic. Initiatives include providing all guests with a complementary metal water bottle to refill from water stations on the Star-Ship. Other initiatives are also in place such as glass water bottles in the cabins, using bamboo and paper straws in the Reflections Restaurant & Horizon Bar and cabin toiletry miniatures replaced with refillable dispensers.
Prices for the 15-day Majestic Mekong river cruise include return economy flights and airport transfers, 30 meals including 12 breakfasts, 9 lunches and 9 dinners, 11 included excursions, 6 EmeraldPLUS activities (exclusive highlights to Emerald Waterways) and all tipping and gratuities.
