Summer 2026: Promotions and Special Offers on Mekong Princess

Cruising the Mekong River aboard Mekong Princess is already a journey worth taking: an intimate vessel by design with just 14 suites, a crew that knows your name by the first morning, and a route that moves between Vietnam and Cambodia at exactly the pace the river intended.

For summer 2026, the Mekong Princess makes the decision even easier with a series of special offers for every type of traveler. Here is everything you need to know to plan your summer on the Mekong.

The Case of the Mekong in Summer

When most people think of traveling to Southeast Asia, they think of the dry season: clear skies, dusty roads, and peak everything. But cruise the Mekong in summer, and you find something different.

The green season, running from June to September, transforms the delta in ways that photographs rarely capture:

• Landscapes: Rice paddies reach their most vivid state, stretching to the horizon in deep, saturated green. The river fills to its banks, and everything along it looks washed, fresh, and alive.
• Waterways: Higher water levels open up narrow tributaries and hidden channels that are simply unreachable in the drier months. The delta becomes more interconnected and more explorable.
• Crowds: The floating markets are quieter, the pagodas more peaceful, and local interactions more unhurried. The places you visit offer ample space for exploration.
• Rain: It comes, usually in the late afternoon, and it passes. What it leaves behind is cooler air, a gleaming landscape, and from the comfort of your suite, the sound of rain on the water.

A Day on the Mekong Princess: What to Expect

Mekong Princess runs an 8-day, 7-night itinerary between Ho Chi Minh City and Siem Reap, with reverse-direction departures also available. It is a small vessel, deliberately so (just 14 suites), intimate enough to feel personal, where the crew knows your name before the first morning is over.

Every day is shaped by where the river takes you. Unhurried, but never without something worth seeing. Here is what one day might look like.

- 6.30 am: Early risers find coffee waiting and the morning's newspaper folded nearby. Tai chi on the top deck, for those who want it.

- 8.00 am: Ashore excursion with a guide who knows these streets from the inside.

- 12.00 pm: Lunch on board. A spread of Western and Southeast Asian dishes, sourced fresh from the morning's port.

- 2.00 pm: Wander the city at leisure with guidance from the team, or find your way to the spa and gym on board.

- 4.00 pm: Cocktail hour in the lounge. The kind of social hour that tends to run a little long.

- 7.15 pm: À la carte dinner, with multiple options to choose from, including vegetarian.

- 9.15 pm: Retire to your suite. A film is already playing, handpicked for the evening.

By the third day, the pace has become your own. That is the particular gift of river travel: you do not race through a place. You drift through it, slowly enough to notice things.

Traveling with Family: Slow Down, Together

Traveling with family rather than solo? The Mekong works just as well for groups as it does for one. Days on Mekong Princess bring together shore excursions, meals that everyone looks forward to, engaging moments with local guides, and attentive care from the onboard team. All of this unfolds at a relaxed, unhurried pace, designed for quality time together.

For families with young travelers aged 10 to 18, Mekong Princess is offering 15% off a second suite booked for your young explorers. Separate space, shared experience, and a little more room for everyone.

About Mekong Princess

Mekong Princess is a small-vessel river cruise operating on the lower Mekong River between Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) and Siem Reap (Cambodia), with reverse-direction itineraries also available. The cruise suits travelers looking for an unhurried, intimate, small-group journey through the Mekong Delta, combining river landscapes, traditional communities, and Cambodian heritage sites.

- Route: Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap via the Mekong Delta (or reverse)

- How you get there: By river from Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham, then by motorcoach to Siem Reap (included)

Available itinerary lengths:

• 3 days / 2 nights
• 4 days / 3 nights
• 5 days / 4 nights
• 6 days / 5 nights
• 8 days / 7 nights

Cruise info:

- Vessel: Small and intimate design, boarding 28 guests or less, formatted with attentive, personalized service

- Excursions: Daily shore excursions to floating markets, riverside villages, and temples with English-speaking guides, individual VOX listening devices, and all shore transportation

- Dining: Onboard meals featuring Vietnamese and Cambodian regional cuisine

- Suitable for: Solo travelers, couples, families, and small groups

How to Book

To book a summer 2026 departure on Mekong Princess and confirm which promotions apply to your trip, contact our Mekong River Cruise team directly. Our specialists can advise on available departure dates, cabin categories, and the best rate for your travel plans. Summer cabin inventory is limited, so we recommend inquiring early.