{"id":3105,"date":"2026-06-11T12:27:44","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T03:27:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/news\/victoria-mekong-cruise\/"},"modified":"2026-06-20T21:10:17","modified_gmt":"2026-06-20T12:10:17","slug":"victoria-mekong-cruise","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/en\/news\/victoria-mekong-cruise\/","title":{"rendered":"A new luxury vessel \"Victoria Mekong II\" on the Mekong River \u2014 a new choice for an elegant delta cruise"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A new option joins Mekong Delta river voyages: a luxury cruise ship<strong>Victoria Mekong Cruise II<\/strong>has<strong>Launching in November 2026<\/strong>, the ship will debut on the Mekong River route linking Vietnam and Cambodia. Its 38 staterooms all come with private balconies, giving a new face to elegant voyages through the delta.<\/p>\n<p>Cross-border cruises are on offer, including an eight-day route between Ho Chi Minh City and Siem Reap.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"index_1\"><strong>Victoria Mekong II launches in November 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Victoria Mekong Cruise II is a luxury vessel that sails the Mekong River between Vietnam and Cambodia. Set to launch in November 2026, it will feature a total of 38 staterooms across three decks: 14 on the River Deck, 12 on the Panorama Deck, and 10 deluxe cabins on the Sun Deck, plus two 45-square-meter VIP suites on the Panorama Deck. Every room comes with a private balcony and bathroom.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"index_2\"><strong>A cross-border Mekong route<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The routes on offer include an eight-day, seven-night trip between Ho Chi Minh City and Siem Reap, and a four-day, three-night trip between Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. Sailing upriver from Vietnam into Cambodia, it\u2019s a voyage that lets you savor both countries\u2019 deltas and cultures. With a roomy itinerary, you can spend your time in luxury with the Mekong River as the main attraction.<\/p>\n<div class=\"p-blogParts post_content\" data-partsid=\"3234\">\n<style>.vghc{display:flex;gap:24px;align-items:center;border:2px solid #cdcdcd;border-radius:8px;background:#fbfbfb;background-image:linear-gradient(#ededed 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,#ededed 1px,transparent 1px);background-size:22px 22px;padding:24px 26px;margin:32px 0;}.vghc-text{flex:1 1 auto;min-width:0}.vghc-banner{flex:0 0 300px;text-align:center}.vghc-banner img{max-width:100%;height:auto}.vghc-label{color:#d6453f;font-weight:800;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:.02em;margin:0 0 8px}.vghc-head{font-size:21px;font-weight:800;line-height:1.5;color:#1c1c1c;margin:0 0 11px}.vghc-desc{font-size:15px;line-height:1.85;color:#555;margin:0 0 14px}.vghc-cta{font-size:14.5px;font-weight:800;color:#1f8a5f}.vghc-adlbl{font-size:11px;color:#aaa;margin:0 0 4px}@media(max-width:600px){.vghc{flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch;gap:14px;padding:20px}.vghc-banner{flex:none}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"vghc\">\n<div class=\"vghc-text\">\n<div class=\"vghc-label\">Local tours and experiences \"KKday\"<\/div>\n<div class=\"vghc-head\">Booking local tours in Japanese in advance is reassuring<\/div>\n<div class=\"vghc-desc\">Popular activities can be full if booked same-day. 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Every cabin has a balcony, so you can enjoy the passing Mekong scenery right from your room. Combine that with shore excursions and the journey itself becomes the point of the trip. The operator also emphasizes a sustainable approach, from eco-conscious operations to support for local communities.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"index_5\"><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Victoria Mekong II is a luxury Mekong River vessel launching in November 2026. With all 38 cabins featuring balconies, it links Ho Chi Minh City and Siem Reap across the border. If you\u2019re looking for a leisurely voyage through the delta, it\u2019s a new option worth watching.<\/p>\n<div class=\"p-blogParts post_content\" data-partsid=\"3234\">\n<style>.vghc{display:flex;gap:24px;align-items:center;border:2px solid #cdcdcd;border-radius:8px;background:#fbfbfb;background-image:linear-gradient(#ededed 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,#ededed 1px,transparent 1px);background-size:22px 22px;padding:24px 26px;margin:32px 0;}.vghc-text{flex:1 1 auto;min-width:0}.vghc-banner{flex:0 0 300px;text-align:center}.vghc-banner img{max-width:100%;height:auto}.vghc-label{color:#d6453f;font-weight:800;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:.02em;margin:0 0 8px}.vghc-head{font-size:21px;font-weight:800;line-height:1.5;color:#1c1c1c;margin:0 0 11px}.vghc-desc{font-size:15px;line-height:1.85;color:#555;margin:0 0 14px}.vghc-cta{font-size:14.5px;font-weight:800;color:#1f8a5f}.vghc-adlbl{font-size:11px;color:#aaa;margin:0 0 4px}@media(max-width:600px){.vghc{flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch;gap:14px;padding:20px}.vghc-banner{flex:none}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"vghc\">\n<div class=\"vghc-text\">\n<div class=\"vghc-label\">Local tours and experiences \"KKday\"<\/div>\n<div class=\"vghc-head\">Booking local tours in Japanese in advance is reassuring<\/div>\n<div class=\"vghc-desc\">Popular activities can be full if booked same-day. 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