Meandering Majestic Mekong from Ho Chi Minh City

9 nights Aug 30, 2026

The Meandering Majestic Mekong from Ho Chi Minh City is a 9-night Europe cruise aboard Emerald Xara, operated by Emerald Yacht Cruises. Departing Ho Chi Minh City on August 30, 2026, the voyage visits 5 ports. Fares start from $3,291 per person.

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Itinerary

Day 1 Aug 30, 2026 Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City is a vibrant port of call for MSC cruise liners on MSC Grand Voyages cruise itineraries. It’s a fury of sights and sounds, and the crucible in which Vietnam’s rallying fortunes are boiling. Few corners of the city afford respite from the cacophony of construction work casting up new office blocks and hotels with logic-defying speed. An increasing number of cars and minibuses jostle with an organic mass of state-of-the-art Honda SUVs, choking the tree-lined streets and boulevards. Amid this melee, the local people go about their daily life: smartly dressed schoolkids wander past streetside baguette-sellers; women shoppers ride motorbikes clad in gangster-style bandanas to protect their skin from the sun and dust; while teenagers in designer jeans chirrup into mobile phones. MSC Cruises shore excursions can be a clever option to see much of Ho Chi Minh City’s fun that derives from the simple pleasure of absorbing its flurry of activity – something best done from the seat of a cyclo or a roadside café. To blink is to miss some new and singular sight, be it a motorbike stacked high with piglets bound for the market, or a boy on a bicycle rapping out a staccato tattoo on pieces of bamboo to advertise noodles for sale. For some visitors, the American war is their primary frame of reference and such historical hot spots as the Reunification Palace rank highly on their itineraries. In addition, ostentatious reminders of French rule abound, among them such memorable buildings as Notre Dame Cathedral and the grandiose Hotel de Ville – but even these look spanking-new when compared to gloriously musty edifices like Quan Am Pagoda and the Jade Emperor Pagoda, just a couple of the many captivating places of worship across the city. And don’t miss Ben Thanh Market, the teeming Vietnamese market par excellence, check the city’s pulse here on an early morning stroll. Go to Ho Chi Minh City Cruises visiting Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City photo — Day 1 Aug 30, 2026 Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City is a vibrant port of call for MSC cruise liners on MSC Grand Voyages cruise itineraries. It’s a fury of sights and sounds, and the crucible in which Vietnam’s rallying fortunes are boiling. Few corners of the city afford respite from the cacophony of construction work casting up new office blocks and hotels with logic-defying speed. An increasing number of cars and minibuses jostle with an organic mass of state-of-the-art Honda SUVs, choking the tree-lined streets and boulevards. Amid this melee, the local people go about their daily life: smartly dressed schoolkids wander past streetside baguette-sellers; women shoppers ride motorbikes clad in gangster-style bandanas to protect their skin from the sun and dust; while teenagers in designer jeans chirrup into mobile phones. MSC Cruises shore excursions can be a clever option to see much of Ho Chi Minh City’s fun that derives from the simple pleasure of absorbing its flurry of activity – something best done from the seat of a cyclo or a roadside café. To blink is to miss some new and singular sight, be it a motorbike stacked high with piglets bound for the market, or a boy on a bicycle rapping out a staccato tattoo on pieces of bamboo to advertise noodles for sale. For some visitors, the American war is their primary frame of reference and such historical hot spots as the Reunification Palace rank highly on their itineraries. In addition, ostentatious reminders of French rule abound, among them such memorable buildings as Notre Dame Cathedral and the grandiose Hotel de Ville – but even these look spanking-new when compared to gloriously musty edifices like Quan Am Pagoda and the Jade Emperor Pagoda, just a couple of the many captivating places of worship across the city. And don’t miss Ben Thanh Market, the teeming Vietnamese market par excellence, check the city’s pulse here on an early morning stroll. Go to Ho Chi Minh City Cruises visiting Ho Chi Minh City

Day 3 Sep 1, 2026 Tan Chau Tân Châu is a town of An Giang Province in the Mekong Delta region of Vietnam. As of 2009 the town had a population of 184,129. The town covers an area of 175.68 km². It is famous for Tân Châu silk with the famous product Lãnh Mỹ A, whose black colour comes from the Diospyros mollis's fruit. Go to Tan Chau Cruises visiting Tan Chau

Tan Chau photo — Day 3 Sep 1, 2026 Tan Chau Tân Châu is a town of An Giang Province in the Mekong Delta region of Vietnam. As of 2009 the town had a population of 184,129. The town covers an area of 175.68 km². It is famous for Tân Châu silk with the famous product Lãnh Mỹ A, whose black colour comes from the Diospyros mollis's fruit. Go to Tan Chau Cruises visiting Tan Chau

Day 4 Sep 2, 2026 Phnom Penh Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s busy capital, sits at the junction of the Mekong and Tonlé Sap rivers. It was a hub for both the Khmer Empire and French colonialists. On its walkable riverfront, lined with parks, restaurants and bars, are the ornate Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda and the National Museum, displaying artifacts from around the country. At the city’s heart is the massive, art deco Central Market. Go to Phnom Penh Cruises visiting Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh photo — Day 4 Sep 2, 2026 Phnom Penh Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s busy capital, sits at the junction of the Mekong and Tonlé Sap rivers. It was a hub for both the Khmer Empire and French colonialists. On its walkable riverfront, lined with parks, restaurants and bars, are the ornate Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda and the National Museum, displaying artifacts from around the country. At the city’s heart is the massive, art deco Central Market. Go to Phnom Penh Cruises visiting Phnom Penh

Pricing

Lowest fare we've tracked over the observed 83-day span: $3,291 · range $3,291–$3,762

Lower than 100% of peers This longer-duration sailing's from-price per night is lower than 100% of comparable sailings.

same cruise line, destination, and duration · from-price per night · as of Jun 22, 2026 · Broader cohort: same cruise line and duration, compared by from-price per night.

Current prices

Per person · 2 guests · incl. taxes & fees

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Oceanview

from $3,291

$365 / night

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Oceanview Stateroom

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from $3,291

$365 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Oceanview Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $6,540

$726 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Balcony

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Suite

from $3,762

$418 / night

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Balcony Suite

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Available

from $3,762

$418 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Balcony Suite

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from $4,165

$462 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Panorama Balcony Suite

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from $4,674

$519 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Deluxe Balcony Suite

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from $4,868

$540 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Owner's Suite

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from $5,942

$660 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Balcony Suite

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from $7,530

$836 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Balcony Suite

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from $8,380

$931 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Panorama Balcony Suite

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from $9,450

$1,050 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Deluxe Balcony Suite

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from $9,860

$1,095 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Owner's Suite

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from $12,120

$1,346 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Prices verified Jun 18, 2026

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Price history

30 days

Cabin grades

Oceanview

Lowest Oceanview $3,291 D Oceanview Stateroom $3,291

Suite

Lowest Suite $3,762 A Balcony Suite $4,165 AP Panorama Balcony Suite $4,674 B Balcony Suite $3,762 S Deluxe Balcony Suite $4,868 SA Owner's Suite $5,942

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Name	Supplier code	Type
Oceanview Stateroom	D	Oceanview
Emerald Stateroom	E	Oceanview
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Balcony Suite	A	Suite
Balcony Suite	AB	Suite
Panorama Balcony Suite	AP	Suite
Balcony Suite	B	Suite
Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite	C	Suite
Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite	P	Suite
Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite	R	Suite
Deluxe Balcony Suite	S	Suite
Owner's Suite	SA	Suite
Terrace Suite	T	Suite
Yacht Suite	Y	Suite

Ship

Your ship Emerald Xara 5★ **5,755** GT **128** guests Built **2015** The 2028-built superyacht Emerald Xara features 64 passenger cabins, 4 dining venues, a wellness complex (gym, 3 saunas, spa with 3 massage rooms), an aft Marina Platform (for watersports), and a Marina Deck with a sundeck served by the Marina Lounge & Bar. The yacht is equipped with 3 tender boats, 2 lifeboats, 2 Zodiacs (RIBs), an infinity swimming pool, and a Pool Deck with an infinity spa pool, sunbathing area, and bar. Additional venues include the Amici Bar Lounge (main lounge), Observation Lounge (bow-facing indoor lounge), Aqua Café (outdoor bar lounge), Sky Bar (outdoor poolside bar), and a Medical Center (Infirmary/Hospital). The vessel has 7 decks, 6 of which are passenger-accessible, with cabins located on 4 decks. Two midship elevators (lifts) provide access between all decks. Emerald Xara’s sisterships of the same class/design are Kaia (2026) and Raiya (2027). Go to Emerald Xara Cruises on Emerald Xara

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