Sunset Cruise på Mekong River fra Phnom Penh

My husband and I cruised for 7 days downstream on the mighty Mekong River from Phnom Penh to Saigon on the riverboat Toum Tiou 11 during our travels last year. This delightful small vessel is owned by the French company Croisi Europe. It has just 14 cabins to accommodate 28 passengers. There was a wide age range of passengers on our cruise, and by the end of it, we had got to know most of them. From the moment we stepped onboard, I felt at home and knew we were going to enjoy our cruise. Without exception, the staff was professional, friendly and super attentive. Our air-conditioned, wood-panelled cabin was more than adequate, with plenty of hanging and storage space. The big surprise was the en-suite. I had expected a small wash cubicle like on most trains. These cabins have a good-sized en-suite with plenty of hot water! A must for me, plus bed lights for night reading! The top deck with bar is a great area to mix, read or just relax. From this deck, one has panoramic views of the surroundings, particularly the spectacular sunrises and sunsets. What to do? As much or as little as you want; although it would be a shame to miss the interesting and varied onshore light activities and excursions on offer to explore the local culture, lifestyle and hospitality and the stunning, lush flora and fauna in the Cambodian and Vietnamese countryside. WOW, so many highlights. I enjoyed the opportunity to stroll and mix with the welcoming locals as they went about their daily lives. My very favourite excursion was exploring the natural beauty and lush wetland of Tra Su Forest in the Mekong Delta by rowing boat. Meals onboard were a choice of delicious, authentic dishes cooked with produce sourced from local markets. We enjoyed the many exotic, tasty flavours of SE Asia. Overall, this cruise was a truly wonderful experience that surpassed my expectations in every way.

I just finished one review and in short: 5 stars are nothing - it is beyond that. The ship, the attention to details, the food and wine waiters, the cabin steward, the cruise manager. I could name them, but I am sure all of us (around 60 people on the boat) would write the same as us: Just outstanding! At least one cruise from Cambodia to Vietnam with stops in between with great guides is worth it in a life time.