Viking’s newest river ship, the Viking Saigon, has begun its inaugural season in Southeast Asia.
Purpose-built for the Mekong River, the 80-guest ship sails between Kampong Cham in Cambodia and Mỹ Tho in Vietnam as part of Viking’s 15-day Magnificent Mekong itinerary.
With the 2022-2023 season now underway, regular sailing dates are available through to March 2023.
“The fascinating cultures of Vietnam and Cambodia have always made this region a favourite destination among our guests,” said Torstein Hagen, chairman of Viking.
“With arrival of the Viking Saigon, we look forward to introducing even more curious travellers to this iconic waterway in the coming years.”
Featuring the clean Scandinavian design for which Viking is known, all 40 outside staterooms have hotel-style beds and floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors with a Veranda or French Balcony. Guests also enjoy a Spa & Fitness Centre, Infinity Pool and open-air Sky Bar on the Upper Deck.
During this 15-day journey, guests explore the cultural treasures of Vietnam and Cambodia with 16 guided tours. Hotel stays in Hanoi, Siem Reap and Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) bracket an eight-day Mekong River voyage.
Viking is currently offering a discount of £750 per person across all 2023 river cruises which includes the Magnificent Mekong itinerary. If guests book a sailing departing in 2023 on this itinerary by 31 December 2022 they will save £750 per person and receive a free Silver Spirits beverage package.