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Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) River Cruises

Ho Chi Minh City river cruises start or finish in buzzing Saigon, the southern gateway where most Mekong River cruises begin or end, so your time here bookends the whole journey rather than passing in a blur. It is the natural place to add a night or two either side, and there is plenty to fill them. The colonial core is walkable: the red-brick Notre Dame Cathedral, the ornate Central Post Office, and the grand Reunification Palace all sit within a few streets of each other.

Beyond the architecture, the city rewards the curious. Spend a morning haggling through Ben Thanh Market, take in the sobering history of the War Remnants Museum, or head out to the Cu Chi Tunnels for a half-day before you sail. Saigon is the fast, loud, exhilarating counterpoint to the slow rhythm of the Delta you are about to discover.

Booking it all is the easy part: your UK-based Crui.se concierge negotiates hard on the price and arranges flights, transfers and hotels, so you only have to turn up.

 

River Cruises Visiting Ho Chi Minh City

Browse the Mekong cruises that call at Ho Chi Minh City below, with 2026, 2027 and 2028 departures and our Best Price Guarantee on every sailing.

Deal Of The Week

AmaWaterways
Departure: Jan to Dec
VISITING: Ho Chi Minh City / My Tho Cai Be / Sa Dec Tan Chau / Border Crossing Phnom Penh Oudong / Kampong Tralach / Phnom Penh Oknhatey Village Angkor Ban / Kampong Cham Kampong Cham / Siem Reap
BENEFITS: Free FlightsOverseas TransfersSip & Sail Cocktail Hour
FROM £ 3,136 pp
Save up to 40%
13 Nights

Essential Vietnam and Cambodia

Travelmarvel
Departure: Jan to Nov
VISITING: London (DEPARTURE) Siem Reap (ARRIVAL) Siem Reap Siem Reap, Kampong Cham (EMBARK SHIP) Kampong Cham, Angkor Ban, Kok Oknha Tey Phnom Penh, Oudong, Koh Chen Phnom Penh Phnom Penh, Tan Chau (BORDER CROSSING) Tan Chau, Sa Dec Sa Dec, Cai Be, My Tho My Tho, Cu Chi Tunnels, Ho Chi Minh City (DISEMBARK SHIP) Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City (DEPARTURE) London (ARRIVAL)
FROM £ 4,595 pp
APT Touring
Departure: Jan to Nov
VISITING: London (DEPARTURE) Siem Reap (ARRIVAL) Siem Reap Siem Reap / Kampong Cham / Koh Pen / Angkor Ban (EMBARK) Angkor Ban / Koh Oknha Tey / Phnom Penh Phnom Penh Phnom Penh / Oudong / Koh Chen Phnom Penh / Tan Chau (BORDER CROSSING) Tan Chau / Evergreen Island / Sa Dec Sa Dec / Cai Be / My Tho My Tho / Ho Chi Minh City (DISEMBARK) Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City (DEPARTURE) London (ARRIVAL)
BENEFITS: Free FlightsTaxes & Fees IncludedFree Wi-Fi
FROM £ 5,395 pp
Avalon Waterways
Departure: Jan to Dec
VISITING: Hanoi Hanoi / Ha Long Bay Ha Long Bay / Hanoi / Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City Vinh Long / Cu Lao Gieng Chau Doc / Long Khanh A / Border Crossing – Cambodia Phnom Penh Wat Hanchey / Angkor Ban Konpong Louang / Kampong Tralach Phnom Penh / Siem Reap Siem Reap
BENEFITS: Flights & Transfers Inc.All InclusiveDaily Excursions
FROM £ 4,317 pp
Emerald
Departure: Jan to Dec
VISITING: Hanoi Hanoi – Halong Bay Halong Bay Halong Bay – Hanoi Hanoi – Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City – Embarkation Sail Cho Gao Canal Ben Tre Sa Dec – My An Hung Gieng Island – An Long Tan Chau – Vietnam/Cambodia Border Crossing Phnom Penh Phnom Penh – Angkor Ban Angkor Ban – Peam Chi Korng Peam Chi Korng Disembarkation – Siem Reap Siem Reap Depart Siem Reap
BENEFITS: Flights IncludedFree Drinks & Wi-FiAll Inclusive
FROM £ 5,895 pp
Riviera Travel
Departure: Jan to Mar
VISITING: Ho Chi Minh City Saigon Join the Ship Cai Be Tan Chau Phnom Penh Chong Koh/Oknathey Upper Mekong – Angkor Ban Wat Hanchey – Kampong Cham Kampong Cham – Siem Reap Angkor Wat Free Day of Exploration Depart Cambodia Homeward Bound
BENEFITS: Free FlightsExcursions IncludedDrinks & Wi-Fi Included
FROM £ 3,689 pp
Secure your cabin from £500ppSecure for £500pp
Riviera Travel
Departure: Mar to Apr
VISITING: Travel to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) Arrival in Saigon Saigon Cu Chi Tunnels / Ho Chi Minh City Board the ship Long Xuyen & Tiger Island Phu Tan & Tan Chau Cruise to Phnom Penh Phnom Penh Koh Chen & Koh Dach Angkor Ban & Kampong Cham Kampong Cham and Siem Reap Highlights of Angkor Tonle Sap Lake Journey home Arrive home
BENEFITS: Free FlightsExcursions IncludedDrinks & Wi-Fi Included
FROM £ 6,049 pp
Secure your cabin from £500ppSecure for £500pp
APT Touring
Departure: Jan to Nov
VISITING: London Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Hoi An Hoi An Hoi An, Hue Hue Hue, Hanoi Hanoi Hanoi, Tuan Chau, Embark Ship Ha Long Bay Ha Long Bay Ha Long Bay, Tuan Chau, Disembark Ship, Hanoi, Siem Reap Siem Reap Siem Reap, Kampong Cham, Embark Ship, Koh Pen, Angkor Ban Angkor Ban, Koh Oknha Tey, Phnom Penh Phnom Penh Phnom Penh, Oudong Phnom Penh, Border Crossing, Tan Chau Tan Chau, Evergreen Island, Sa Dec Sa Dec, Cai Be, My Tho My Tho, Disembark Ship, Depart for Ho Chi Minh City
BENEFITS: Free FlightsTaxes & Fees IncludedFree Wi-Fi
FROM £ 8,795 pp
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12 Nights

Treasures of the Mekong

Scenic
Departure: Jan to Dec
VISITING: Siem Reap Wat Hanchey / Kampong Cham Kampong Cham / Angkor Ban Angkor Ban / Silk Island / Phnom Penh Phnom Penh Phnom Penh / Border Crossing / Tan Chau Tan Chau Sa Dec / Cai Be Ho Chi Minh City
BENEFITS: Flights IncludedFree ExcursionsButler Service
FROM £ 5,845 pp
Scenic
Departure: Jan to Dec
VISITING: Ho Chi Minh City Cai Be Sa Dec Tan Chau Border Crossing / Phnom Penh Phnom Penh Phnom Penh / Oudong Silk Island / Angkor Ban Wat Hanchey / Kampong Cham Mekong Cruise / Siem Reap Siem Reap
BENEFITS: Flights IncludedFree ExcursionsButler Service
FROM £ 5,545 pp
AmaWaterways
Departure: Jan to Oct
VISITING: Ho Chi Minh City (EMBARK) Mekong Delta Tan Chau Phnom Penh Oudong Oknhatey Angkor Ban Kampong Cham (DISEMBARK)
BENEFITS: Free FlightsOverseas TransfersSip & Sail Cocktail Hour
FROM £ 4,204 pp
APT Touring
Departure: Jan to Nov
VISITING: Siem Reap Siem Reap > Kampong Cham > Embarkation > Koh Pen > Angkor Ban Angkor Ban > Oknha Tey > Phnom Penh Phnom Penh Phnom Penh > Oudoing > Koh Chen > Phnom Penh Phnom Penh > Border Crossing > Tan Chau Tan Chau > Evergreen Island > Sa Dec Sa Dec > Cai Be > My Tho My Tho > Ho Chi Minh City
BENEFITS: Free FlightsTaxes & Fees IncludedFree Wi-Fi
FROM £ 4,295 pp
Emerald
Departure: Jan to Nov
VISITING: Ho Chi Minh City Ben Tre Sa Dec – My An Hung Gieng Island – An Long Tan Chau – Vietnam/Cambodia Border Crossing Phnom Penh Phnom Penh – Oudong – Koh Khsach Krao Koh Khsach Krao Disembarkation – Siem Reap Siem Reap Luang Prabang Luang Prabang / Bangkok
BENEFITS: Flights IncludedFree Drinks & Wi-FiAll Inclusive
FROM £ 7,275 pp
Emerald
Departure: Jan to Nov
VISITING: Hanoi Hanoi / Ha Long Bay Ha Long Bay Halong Bay – Hanoi Hanoi – Danang / Hoi An Hoi An Hoi An – Hue Hue – Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City – Embarkation Ben Tre Sa Dec – My An Hung Gieng Island – An Long Tan Chau – Vietnam/Cambodia Border Crossing Phnom Penh Phnom Penh – Oudong – Koh Khsach Krao Koh Khsach Krao Disembarkation – Siem Reap Siem Reap Luang Prabang Luang Prabang / Bangkok
BENEFITS: Flights IncludedFree Drinks & Wi-FiAll Inclusive
FROM £ 9,045 pp
APT Touring
Departure: Jan to Nov
VISITING: London Arrive Hanoi Hanoi / Mai Chau Mai Chau Mai Chau / Hanoi Hanoi Hanoi (EMBARK) Ha Long Bay Ha Long Bay / Tan Chau / Hanoi / Da Nang / Hoi An (DISEMBARK) Hoi An Hoi An / Hue Hue Hue / Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City / My Tho / Cai Be (EMBARK) Cai Be / Sa Dec / Tan Chau Tan Chau / Evergreen Island / Border Crossing / Phnom Penh Phnom Penh Phnom Penh / Oudong / Koh Chen / Okna Tey Okna Tey / Angkor Ban / Wat Hanchey Wat Hanchey Kampong Cham / Siem Reap (DISEMBARK) Siem Reap Depart Siem Reap
BENEFITS: Free FlightsTaxes & Fees IncludedFree Wi-Fi
FROM £ 11,240 pp
Scenic
Departure: Jan to Dec
VISITING: Hanoi Hanoi / Halong Bay Cruise Halong Bay Cruise Halong Bay Cruise / Hanoi Hanoi / Hoi An Hoi An Hoi An / Hue Hue / Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City Cai Be / Sa Dec Tan Chau / Border Crossing Phnom Penh Phnom Penh / Oudong Silk Island / Angkor Ban Wat Hanchey / Kampong Cham Siem Reap
BENEFITS: Flights IncludedFree ExcursionsButler Service
FROM £ 10,865 pp
Scenic
Departure: Jan to Nov
VISITING: Ho Chi Minh City Cai Be / Sa Dec Tan Chau / Border Crossing Phnom Penh Phnom Penh / Oudong Silk Island / Angkor Ban Wat Hanchey / Kampong Cham Siem Reap Siem Reap / Luang Prabang Luang Prabang Luang Prabang / Vang Vieng Vang Vieng / Vientiane Vientiane / Bangkok
BENEFITS: Flights IncludedFree ExcursionsButler Service
FROM £ 11,225 pp
Emerald
Departure: Jan to Dec
VISITING: Siem Reap Siem Reap / Peam Chi Korng Angkor Ban / Phnom Penh Phnom Penh Phnom Penh / Crossing Vietnam-Cambodia Border Tan Chau An Long / Gieng Island My An Hung / Sa Dec Ben Tre Cho Gao canal / Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City
BENEFITS: Flights IncludedFree Drinks & Wi-FiAll Inclusive
FROM £ 4,745 pp
Scenic
Departure: Jan to Nov
VISITING: Hanoi Hanoi / Halong Bay Cruise Halong Bay Cruise Halong Bay Cruise / Hanoi Hanoi / Hoi An Hoi An Hoi An / Hue Hue / Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City / Mekong Cruise Cai Be / Sa Dec Tan Chau / Border Crossing Phnom Penh Phnom Penh / Oudong Silk Island / Angkor Ban Wat Hanchey / Kampong Cham Mekong Cruise / Siem Reap Siem Reap Siem Reap / Luang Prabang Luang Prabang Luang Prabang / Bangkok
BENEFITS: Flights IncludedFree ExcursionsButler Service
FROM £ 14,070 pp
Emerald
Departure: Jan to Dec
VISITING: Phnom Penh – Koh Khsach Krao Oudong – Phnom Penh Phnom Penh Cross Vietnam/Cambodia Border – Tan Chau – An Long Gieng Island – My An Hung Sa Dec – Cai Be My Tho – Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City
BENEFITS: Flights IncludedFree Drinks & Wi-FiAll Inclusive
FROM £ 4,795 pp
Viking
Departure: Jan to Dec
VISITING: Hanoi Hanoi / Siem Reap Siem Reap Kampong Cham Phnom Penh Mekong River (scenic sailing) Tan Chau Sa Ðéc & Cái Bè Ho Chi Minh City
BENEFITS: Free FlightsDaily ExcursionsTaxes & Fees Included
FROM £ 5,990 pp
Travelmarvel
Departure: Jan to Nov
VISITING: London Hanoi Hanoi, Tuan Chau, Embark Ship, Halong Bay Ha Long Bay Halong Bay, Disembark Ship, Tuan Chau, Hanoi, Siem Reap Siem Reap Siem Reap, Kampong Cham, Embark Ship, Angkor Ban Angkor Ban, Oknha Tey Oknha Tey, Oudong, Koh Chen, Phnom Penh Phnom Penh Phnom Penh, Border Crossing, Tan Chau Tan Chau, Sa Dec Sa Dec, Cai Be, My Tho My Tho, Disembark Ship, Cu Chi Tunnels, Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City Depart Ho Chi Minh City
FROM £ 5,445 pp
Emerald
Departure: Jan to Dec
VISITING: Hanoi Hanoi / Ha Long Bay Ha Long Bay Halong Bay – Hanoi Hanoi – Danang / Hoi An Hoi An Hoi An – Hue Hue – Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City – Embarkation Ben Tre Sa Dec – My An Hung Gieng Island – An Long Tan Chau – Vietnam/Cambodia Border Crossing Phnom Penh Phnom Penh – Oudong – Koh Khsach Krao Koh Khsach Krao Disembarkation – Siem Reap Siem Reap Depart Siem Reap
BENEFITS: Flights IncludedFree Drinks & Wi-FiAll Inclusive
FROM £ 6,145 pp
Avalon Waterways
Departure: Jan to Nov
VISITING: Ho Chi Minh City (EMBARK) Vinh Long / Cu Lao Gieng Chau Doc / Long Khanh A / Border Crossing / Cambodia Phnom Penh Wat Hanchey / Angkor Ban Konpong Louang / Kampong Tralach Phnom Penh (DISEMBARK)
BENEFITS: Flights & Transfers Inc.All InclusiveDaily Excursions
FROM £ 2,769 pp
APT Touring
Departure: Jan to Nov
VISITING: London (DEPARTURE) Hanoi (ARRIVAL) Hanoi Hanoi / Tuan Chau / Ha Long Bay (EMBARK) Ha Long Bay Ha Long Bay / Tuan Chau / Hanoi / Siem Reap (DISEMBARK) Siem Reap Siem Reap / Kampong Cham / Koh Pen / Angkor Ban (EMBARK) Angkor Ban / Oknha Tey / Phnom Penh Phnom Penh Phnom Penh / Oudong / Koh Chen Phnom Penh / Tan Chau (BORDER CROSSING) Tan Chau / Evergreen Island / Sa Dec Sa Dec / Cai Be / My Tho My Tho / Ho Chi Minh City (DISEMBARK) Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City (DEPARTURE) London (ARRIVAL)
BENEFITS: Free FlightsTaxes & Fees IncludedFree Wi-Fi
FROM £ 7,295 pp
Travelmarvel
Departure: Jul to Nov
VISITING: London (DEPARTURE) Hanoi Hanoi / Ha Long Bay (EMBARK*) Ha Long Bay Hoi An (DISEMBARK*) Hoi An Hoi An / Hue Hue / Ho Chi Minh City Cu Chi Tunnels / Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City / My Tho (EMBARK) Cai Be / Sa Dec Tan Chau (Border Crossing) Phnom Penh Oudong / Koh Chen Okna Tey Angkor Ban / Koh Pen Kampong Cham / Siem Reap / Angkor (DISEMBARK) Angkor / Siem Reap Siem Reap (DEPARTURE) London
FROM £ 6,695 pp
Emerald
Departure: Jan to Dec
VISITING: Ho Chi Minh City Sail Cho Gao Canal Ben Tre Sa Dec / My An Hung Geing Island / An Long Tan Chau / Vietnam / Cambodia Border Crossing Phnom Penh Phnom Penh / Angkor Ban Angkor Ban / Peam Chi Korng Peam Chi Korng Disembarkation to Phnom Penh
BENEFITS: Flights IncludedFree Drinks & Wi-FiAll Inclusive
FROM £ 4,595 pp
Scenic
Departure: Jan to Dec
VISITING: Hanoi (hotel-stay) Hanoi > Halong Bay Halong Bay Halong Bay > Hanoi (hotel-stay) Hanoi > Ho Chi Minh City (hotel-stay) Ho Chi Minh City (hotel-stay) Ho Chi Minh City > Mekong Cruise Cai Be > Sa Dec Tan Chau (Border Crossing) Phnom Penh Phnom Penh > Oudong Silk Island > Angkor Ban Wat Hanchey > Kampong Cham Mekong Cruise > Siem Reap (hotel-stay) Siem Reap (hotel-stay)
BENEFITS: Flights IncludedFree ExcursionsButler Service
FROM £ 9,450 pp
Uniworld
Departure: Jan to Dec
VISITING: Saigon Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City – My Tho – Tien Loi (Ben Tre) Tien Loi (Ben Tre) – Vinh Long – Sa Dec Sa Dec, Gieng Island, Hong Ngu Hong Ngu – Phnom Penh Phnom Penh Phnom Penh – Angkor Ban Angkor Ban – Wat Hanchey- Kampong Cham Kampong Cham – Siem Reap Siem Reap Siem Reap – Hanoi Hanoi
BENEFITS: 5★ Boutique ShipsButler ServiceFree Transfers
FROM £ 5,549 pp
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Ho Chi Minh City River Cruise Reviews

“We are regular European visitors, but we wanted to see things from a different perspective, and this cruise really did not disappoint. There is the option to do all the usual touristy things, but we did sneak some chillout days on the boat and just stayed put. The views are incredible and especially through the Rhine Gorge, it’s such an atmospheric river, it’s hard to tear yourself away from the water. Of course, the cuisine and service were a big part– they were both excellent!”

Ben and Daisy, Blackheath, London

“This is our fourth Rhine cruise; we just can’t stop coming back because we love the atmosphere of the river, and on every cruise, we see something different and visit new locations. If you haven’t travelled by water, then you’re missing a trick – the river is never the same any two days in a row and has a mystery and drama all its own. The boat facilities are very luxurious, and the staff helpful and attentive. We really rate these cruises, there’s something for everyone.”

Simon and Sarah, Manchester

“This cruise was a surprise gift for my husband, a wine buff and keen sailor, and it lived up to all my expectations. There is so much to see and do, but if you want to sit on deck and enjoy the views and a drink, there’s no pressure to sightsee. The boat is the most amazing location to come back to, very well equipped and incredibly private because it sits on the water. For wine enthusiasts, this is definitely one to pick with incredible vintages on the menu every night.”

Michelle, Bristol

“We were worried that we might be a bit young for the cruising set, but there was a real mix of ages on board and a great vibe. We are keen train travellers, so this was a first for us. We thought we might feel a bit restricted, but there are loads of opportunities to disembark and lots to explore, which you can do free range or follow guided tours with experts – we did a mixture of the two. The quality of accommodation and service on board easily match a five-star hotel with the beauty of a constantly changing view. Try it, you won’t be disappointed.”

Bella and Stephen, Edinburgh

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