Viking Saigon

Viking Saigon

Take a cyclo rickshaw to explore Phnom Penh. Visit silk towns and fishing villages in Vietnam and Cambodia. Shop Old Hanoi's markets and unveil the cultural treasures of the Mekong River on a Viking Saigon cruise. Part of Viking River Cruises' Asian fleet, this ship was named for Vietnam's former capital city. Built specifically to navigate the Mekong, Viking Saigon offers spacious, elegant accommodations with breathtaking river views, luxury amenities, delicious cuisine, and excellent services so that you can enjoy true cultural enrichment!

Magnificent Mekong

Viking Saigon takes you on a 15-day cruise to Vietnam and Cambodia with 16 guided tours that are true highlights of your Asian journey. In-depth port talks are offered the night before you arrive so you can better understand your destination. These talks can help you immerse in new cultures and decide what landmarks to see. Prepare to stroll along the historic streets of Hanoi, savor delicious street food, try egg coffee, discover UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and enjoy the many hidden gems of Southeast Asia. Additionally, for-fee excursions are available if you prefer a more intimate and specialized experience. All excursions are led by local English-speaking guides who are more than happy to answer your questions. Keeping in line with The Viking Way, you can expect excursions that take you one step further, balancing usual excursion activities with rare, once-in-a-lifetime possibilities. Onboard entertainment goes hand-in-hand with the regions you visit. You will discover the opportunity to learn everywhere you turn. From a curated library to engaging guest lectures to tastings and beyond, there’s always a chance to try something new.

Dining Options

Dining onboard Viking Saigon takes you right back to the places you’re exploring through carefully prepared regional cuisine. The main dining room has a simple yet elegant design, offering an open-seating dining experience for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Dinner is especially noteworthy, featuring an expansive menu of appetizers, entrees, and desserts. There is also an always-available option if you don’t prefer the main entrees. Alternatively, you can dine at the Sky Bar, which offers a small buffet of familiar items like salads, sandwiches, burgers, and pasta. House wine, beer, and soft drinks come complimentary with lunch and dinner. You can always find light snacks being served in the Lounge!

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Ship Highlights

Fitness Center, Spa, Pool

Viking Saigon’s Upper Deck is a spacious area that features a state-of-the-art Fitness Center, Spa, and a Pool. The Deck also offers breathtaking 360-degree sunrise and sunset views, passing Mekong scenery, and the Sky Bar. There’s nothing more romantic than sharing a casual lunch or dinner at the Sky Bar with the water beside you, the warm pink sun accentuating the mood as you toast to new adventures.

Fine Dining

Satisfying your appetite for adventure is quite easy (and literal) on a Viking Saigon cruise. Experiencing Asian specialties that are adapted to your tastes has never been easier. Viking’s expert chefs leave no detail behind as they put their skills to work, serving you some of the finest cuisine you can find on a river ship. You will discover handcrafted dishes freshly prepared with seasonal vegetables sourced right from the port. Homemade soups prepared from scratch and garnished with vibrant accents. Breakfast options include pastries, cereals, meats, eggs, fruit, and cheese. A typical lunch onboard Viking Saigon consists of creamy soups and garden-fresh salads. Don’t fill up too much because dinner is a gourmet five-course meal showcasing regional specialties. Adventure does not end once you get back on the ship! Complement your meal perfectly with regional wine pairings that will truly embody you wherever you are visiting.

Cultural Highlights

Viking Saigon provides you with the perfect balance of on- and off-shore activities, making your time with Viking an immersive learning experience. Shore excursions take you one step deeper, allowing you to see what life is like as a local. For instance, you can take a beautiful sunrise hot balloon ride over Angkor Wat or a jeep ride through Cambodia villages. You can take a cooking class, enjoy a night tuk-tuk ride through Phnom Penh, shop at local markets, and enjoy other special activities that will highlight the best of every destination.

Back onboard, you can discover even more ways to enhance your culture curriculum. Dig deeper into your destination through a series of onboard multimedia talks to learn more about the history and culture of where you’ve been, and where you’re going. Some of the things you can learn include keywords and phrases of local languages, wines and cuisine of the region, stories about locals who became famous, the history of local landmarks or organizations, and much more!

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