Lotus Cruises

Lotus Cruises invite you on a luxurious cultural adventure navigating through magnificent remnants of former civilisations in the Mekong Delta. A carefully tailored itinerary ensure a deep insight into Vietnamese and Cambodian culture. With an authentic approach to luxury river travel, their boutique ships offer romantic French colonial décor inspired by the spirited heritage of the region combined with elegant spacious suites with full modern facilities.

mekong navigator

The Mekong Navigator is an elegant boutique river ship with 34 tastefully appointed suites, an atmospheric dining room and array of spacious areas to relax including a library and internet lounge, a glorious sun deck and a fitness centre with spa. A voyage on The Mekong Navigator will immerse you in the glamour and romance of a golden era combined with modern comforts and the warmth of gracious service for which this region is so widely known. Every detail on board has been carefully selected with the sophisticated traveller in mind.

The ship embodies the grace and style of the French colonial era while incorporating modern conveniences and luxuries that rival the finest hotels in Asia. Each indulgently furnished suite provides individual climate control, flat-screen televisions with a select range of movies, spa-quality robes, slippers and bath amenities, daily housekeeping with turndown service, fine bed linens, premium mattresses, duvets and a pillow menu. Housekeeping pay meticulous attention to every detail and comfort for our guests.

mekong jewel

Added in 2020 to our boutique river ship collection is the Mekong Jewel which redefines elegance and luxury for the sophisticated traveller with 34 indulgently glamorous suites with private balcony and onboard facilities. It sets new standards in all aspects of elite river cruising including the 360-degree experience of panoramic views. The Mekong Jewel embodies the atmosphere of a luxury boutique hotel, offering all home comforts with 5-star luxury amenities and attention to every opulent detail.

The Mekong Jewel features an expansive sundeck with jet pool, Moonstone library with spirited tales of ancient Indochina, a choice of cosmopolitan dining areas with spectacular vistas along the Mekong as well as state of the art fitness centre, infrared sauna and relaxing La Vie spa and hair salon. Sunset cocktails at Emerald sky bar create a wonderful ambience as tales of the day’s discoveries are shared among guests. The carefully crafted shore itinerary by our own guide, the cultural entertainment provided on board and our all-inclusive approach assure your discovery of the Mekong Delta will be a memorable experience.

mekong Discovery

The recent launch of the Mekong Discovery is an invitation to experience Southeast Asia in a more intimate way for just 37 guests. This elegant vessel is designed to provide travellers with a truly immersive experience of the majestic Mekong, seamlessly blending cultural exploration with refined and modern facilities onboard. At 64m long and a cruising speed of 10 knots, she was specifically designed with a low draft of 1.6m allowing guests to conveniently embark directly in Ho Chi Minh City centre and enjoy a scenic cruise on the Saigon River before navigating through the Mekong River and Tonle Lake to Siem Reap.

Each of the nineteen spacious suites have a private balcony offering uninterrupted views of the stunning landscapes that unfold along the way and 2 Prestige Suites offer complimentary butler service. Other modern facilities include a panoramic dining roomwhere chef serves authentic regional dishes made with locally sourced ingredients, luxurious spa, boutique, lounge, library and sundeck with a pool and mini golf.

Vietnam and Cambodia

A journey of truly memorable experiences reflecting the people and history along the Mekong. Ancient temples of Angkor Wat, the spectacular Royal Palace in Phnom Penh, a water blessing by the monks of Wat Arang and the French architecture of the Opera House in Ho Chi Minh City are only a few highlights in a diverse and comprehensive itinerary which also includes sampan visits to rural riverine villages and colourful city markets. Guests will discover the incredible natural beauty of Vietnam and Cambodia on this magnificent river cruise experience with Lotus. Explore the cultural beauty of Cambodia and Vietnam on a 7 night, 4 night or 3 night river cruise.