![]() ![]() Chanrey Tree in Siem Reap is where you can experience Khmer cuisine at its finest. As such, there are included dining options at top eateries in Siem Reap and Ho Chi Minh City. Parts of the trip are not spent on the cruise, notably two days staying at the world-class Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf and Spa Resort in Siem Reap. Ingredients are picked fresh daily from the local markets by their talented chefs, so it will vary depending on seasonality. Dishes include the likes of yellow lentil soup, beef lok lak (a Cambodian classic) and flambé bananas with rum (it did bring a smile to our faces when it was written as ‘flammable bananas’ on the menu). In the restaurant you’ll find a healthy buffet-style lunch with a mixture of Asian and European-style salads along with varied hot dishes, whilst dinner alternates between a European style four-course dinner and family-style sharing Asian nights. The onboard menu features a mix of Asian and European dishes. But on a Mekong cruise, it isn’t about virtual entertainment, it is about living real-life experiences and the breath-taking views of the local scenery. The TV tended to show what movie was playing upstairs in the lounge area and we were told internet reception would be patchy unless you were on the sun deck (even then it was a lottery). They’ve conveniently separated the toilet and the shower area on opposite sides of the room. All cabins have generous picture windows with four offering mini-terraces. Dark, exotic wood panelling and shuttered doors afford the room a colonial accent on an otherwise modern cruise ship. Image credit: CroisiEuropeĪnother positive is that all cabins offer a private balcony and Indochine II was the first cruise ship sailing on the Mekong to offer this. CabinĪll cabins have a colonial décor and offer a private balcony. It can be an issue when taller ships try to cross local bridges during high tide. Particularly impressive is the relatively low height of the ship meaning it can sail into lesser-known parts of the Tonlé Sap River. On our sailing, there were under 30 passengers, resulting in a very luxurious and attentive experience due to the high staff-to-customer ratio. This intimate, elegant ship was built in 2017 and can accommodate up to 62 passengers in 31 airy, spacious cabins. Indochine II is an intimate and elegant ship which can accommodate up to 62 passengers. CroisiEurope’s refined Indochine II explores two of the countries along this route over a ten-night trip: Cambodia and Vietnam. ![]() The Mekong river spans over six countries and is the world’s largest inland fishery. And unlike European river cruises, it isn’t about pristine scenery but more about experiencing hustle and bustle of the ‘rice bowl’ of Asia. The focus is on your locality, the culture, and the people. Unlike monolithic ocean cruise ships, the focus isn’t on retaining customers on board with blockbuster West End shows and round-the-clock entertainment. A Mekong river cruise is a unique beast even for the most seasoned of travellers. ![]()
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