Recognized among the world’s leading luxury expedition cruise brands — including Top 3 Best River Cruise Line by Travel + Leisure for three consecutive years and #1 Cruise Line in Cruise Critic’s 2025 Cruiser’s Choice Awards – Aqua Expeditions offers a deeply immersive river expedition experience aboard Aqua Mekong, sailing through Cambodia and Vietnam.
Flowing through a region shaped by more than 2,000 years of human history, the Mekong River reveals Southeast Asia at its most layered and profound. Expert-led excursions include kayaking through floating villages, visiting ancient Buddhist temples, cycling along rice fields, and connecting with local artisans, all guided by highly experienced local naturalists. Year-round itineraries depart from Ho Chi Minh City, Phnom Penh, and Siem Reap, complemented by a 1:1 guest-to-crew ratio, personalized service, and world-class cuisine. During the low-water season, Aqua Mekong is the only luxury Mekong River cruise offering complimentary flight extensions to Siem Reap, providing seamless access to Angkor Wat and surrounding temple complexes.
NEW AQUA MEKONG ITINERARIES
Aqua Mekong introduces new low-water itineraries, traversing lesser-explored stretches of the river and offering deeper cultural and wildlife immersion across Cambodia.
Launching in 2026, Kratie itineraries (4- and 7-night sailings, July–August) explore the Upper Mekong region, including the Kampi River, home to the endangered Irrawaddy dolphin, and Koh Trong Island, where daily life unfolds among fruit orchards and traditional stilt houses. The journey continues to Kampong Cham, with visits to the 12th-century Angkorian temple
Launching in 2027, Phat Sandai itineraries (3-, 4-, and 7-night sailings, December–February) focus on the Tonlé Sap region, with immersive visits to the Phat Sandai floating village, where life exists entirely on water. Guests explore the waterways by kayak, visit a community-led fishery conservation initiative supported by FACT, hike Phnom Neang Kangrey (the “Sleeping Lady”) overlooking Tonlé Sap Lake, and cycle through the biodiversity-rich Phnom Touk Meas area.
EXPERT-LED EXPEDITIONS: THE EXPLORERS CLUB EXCLUSIVES
In collaboration with The Explorers Club, Aqua Expeditions presents an exclusive one-off expedition to the Mekong Delta, enriched by the insights of leading researcher and conservationist Andrés Ruzo. Travelling in his company, guests will benefit from his personal insights and deep knowledge of the region, enriching each moment of the journey.
Andrés Ruzo is a geothermal scientist, conservationist, and educator whose work explores the intersection of geoscience, culture, and conservation. He is the founder of the Boiling River Project, an international non-profit dedicated to protecting culturally significant geothermal systems worldwide. His honours include Explorers Club EC50 Fellow, Rolex Expedition Leader, TED Speaker, and Lowell Thomas Awardee.
The Vietnam & Cambodia Expedition departs 16–23 April 2027, sailing from Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh aboard Aqua Mekong.
