Avalon Siem Reap

RV Avalon Siem Reap cruises on the Mekong River in Cambodia and Vietnam, departing from homeports Saigon and Hanoi (Vietnam), as well as from Siem Reap (Cambodia). Fly-cruise packages are also available from Bangkok (Thailand). The vessel's sisterships are Avalon Saigon (2018, Mekong) and Avalon Myanmar (2015, Irrawaddy).

Avalon Siem Reap is part of the Avalon Waterways "Suite Ships" fleet of newbuilds. The ship is owned by Pandaw River Expeditions and exclusively chartered by Avalon Waterways. Designed for the Mekong, the vessel combines modern features with colonial charm reflecting the culture of Cambodia and Vietnam. Despite accommodating a small number of guests, Avalon Siem Reap was purposely built as long and wide as other vessels that carry twice as many passengers, ensuring a spacious and uncrowded experience.

Specifically designed for Mekong River cruising, Avalon Siem Reap features all "French Balcony" staterooms in two suite categories, based on deck location. All suites offer large floor-to-ceiling and wall-to-wall windows. The ship’s smaller size allows her to cruise the full length of the Mekong between Siem Reap and Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City), eliminating long overland travel segments common with other cruises.

Similar Mekong River cruise itineraries in Cambodia and Vietnam are offered by other major lines such as Viking Mekong, AmaLotus and AmaDara (AmaWaterways), River Orchid (Uniworld), Scenic Spirit, La Marguerite (Travelmarvel), and Indochine and Indochine II (CroisiEurope).

Cabins

Avalon Siem Reap has a total of 18 cabins, all of which are Avalon Suites with French Balconies, divided into 2 categories.

Cabin Types, Sizes, and Categories (high to low):

• All staterooms feature two twin beds convertible to a king-size bed, three-door closets with shelves, private bathroom (with glass-door shower, hairdryer, bathrobes, and slippers), vanity/writing desk, private French balcony (floor-to-ceiling sliding doors with wall-to-wall windows), individual climate control, minibar, safe, deluxe pillow menu, and complimentary bottled water.
• Maximum occupancy per cabin is two guests.
• Suite size: 245 ft² / 23 m².

All cabins feature open-air balconies with floor-to-ceiling and wall-to-wall windows (4.3 m / 14 ft wide), retractable screen systems, and sliding doors (2.7 m / 9 ft opening). Each balcony includes a seating area with a loveseat, low table, and chair. Custom-made Comfort Collection Beds are a hallmark of the Avalon Waterways Mekong cruising experience.

Shipboard Facilities

The ship offers numerous areas to relax, including an open-air observation lounge, spacious dining room, and air-conditioned Panorama Lounge. Avalon Siem Reap's smaller size allows her to be the only boat capable of cruising the full route from Siem Reap to Saigon, removing the need for lengthy bus transfers.

Dining options include the Siem Reap restaurant (main dining room). Other onboard facilities include the Panorama Lounge & Bar, an outdoor Observation Lounge, Library, Spa (massage room), Gym, and Sky Deck with shaded seating and loungers.

Avalon Siem Reap cruise packages are inclusive of Wi-Fi Internet, room service, all Vietnam-Cambodia tours and excursions (led by expert local guides), internal flights within Burma, motorcoach transfers, live evening entertainment (featuring local performers), daily enrichment lectures, and complimentary bottled water (replenished daily and also provided during all land excursions).

River cruise fares aboard Avalon Siem Reap are per person based on double occupancy. These are indicative rates and may vary depending on booking date, promotional offers, group discounts, or last-minute deals.

Avalon Waterways offers USA flights-inclusive packages on Avalon Siem Reap cruises, which include discounted airfare and complimentary airport transfers. Cruises operate along the Mekong River between Cambodia and Vietnam.

River Cruise Itineraries

Below is a list of all Avalon Siem Reap itineraries officially announced by Avalon Waterways:

• The "FASCINATING VIETNAM, CAMBODIA AND THE MEKONG RIVER" itinerary includes twenty variations, depending on the departure port (Cambodia or Vietnam) and river direction (northbound or southbound).
• Optional extensions include the Halong Bay cruise package and a Bangkok-to-Laos flight connection for the Luang Prabang cruise extension.
• Northbound cruises from Saigon to Siem Reap and southbound from Siem Reap to Saigon are 8 days in length (7 days of sailing). These include embarkation in Saigon, a rare feature among luxury Mekong River cruise itineraries.

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