The Heart of Cambodia & Vietnam (Northbound)

Avalon Waterways

On Board Avalon Saigon

Departure Date: 1 January 1970

Duration: Nights

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Itinerary

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Romantically referred to by the French as the Pearl of the Orient, Ho Chi Minh City today is a super-charged city of sensory overload. Motorbikes zoom day and night along the wide boulevards, through the narrow back alleys and past vendors pushing handcarts hawking goods of all descriptions. Still called Saigon by most residents, this is Vietnam's largest city and the engine driving the country's current economic resurgence, but despite its frenetic pace, it's a friendlier place than Hanoi and locals will tell you the food—simple, tasty, and incorporating many fresh herbs—is infinitely better than in the capital.This is a city full of surprises. The madness of the city's traffic—witness the oddball things that are transported on the back of motorcycles—is countered by tranquil pagodas, peaceful parks, quirky coffee shops, and whole neighborhoods hidden down tiny alleyways, although some of these quiet spots can be difficult to track down. Life in Ho Chi Minh City is lived in public: on the back of motorcycles, on the sidewalks, and in the parks. Even when its residents are at home, they're still on display. With many living rooms opening onto the street, grandmothers napping, babies being rocked, and food being prepared, are all in full view of passersby.Icons of the past endure in the midst of the city’s headlong rush into capitalism. The Hotel Continental, immortalized in Graham Greene's The Quiet American, continues to stand on the corner of old Indochina's most famous thoroughfare, the rue Catinat, known to American G.I.s during the Vietnam War as Tu Do (Freedom) Street and renamed Dong Khoi (Uprising) Street by the Communists. The city still has its ornate opera house and its old French city hall, the Hôtel de Ville. The broad colonial boulevards leading to the Saigon River and the gracious stucco villas are other remnants of the French colonial presence. Grisly reminders of the more recent past can be seen at the city's war-related museums. Residents, however, prefer to look forward rather than back and are often perplexed by tourists' fascination with a war that ended 40 years ago.The Chinese influence on the country is still very much in evidence in the Cholon district, the city's Chinatown, but the modern office towers and international hotels that mark the skyline symbolize Vietnam's fixation on the future.
Day 2 - Vinh Long - Vietnam
Day 3 - Châu Đốc - Vietnam
Day 4 - Phnom Penh - Cambodia
Day 5 - Phnom Penh - Cambodia
Day 6 - Angkor Ban - Cambodia
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Dining Options

With Avalon, every dining experience brings your destination to life. They start with fresh, quality ingredients and delectable recipes that are crafted by their culinary experts. Try authentic dishes from Vietnam and Cambodia — or more familiar Western alternatives.

Entertainment

Avalon allow travellers from the ages of 8 and over although there are no children’s facilities on-board.


Accommodation and Deck plan

Designed with you in mind, the well-appointed Avalon Suites each feature an expansive 245 square feet of living space, and attractive decor that exudes the charm and grace of Southeast Asia. 

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Comfort Collection BedsEgyptian super-combed cotton linensSoft & firm pillowsChoice of bed configurationNightly turn-down serviceBedside tables with reading lamps14' Wall-to-Wall Panoramic window measuring that opens...

  • Comfort Collection Beds

  • Egyptian super-combed cotton linens
  • Soft & firm pillows
  • Choice of bed configuration
  • Nightly turn-down service
  • Bedside tables with reading lamps
  • 14' Wall-to-Wall Panoramic window measuring that opens to create a large Open-Air Balcony
  • Large private bathroom featuring full shower with glass door, hairdryer, and premium L'Occitane bath amenities
  • Spacious closets with shelves for ample storage
  • Easy under-bed luggage storage
  • Alarm clock
  • Writing desk/vanity with mirror & comfortable chair
  • In-house telephone
  • Bathrobes & slippers
  • Complimentary water
  • In-room safe
  • Individual climate control
  • One King-Sized Bed or Two Twins
  • USB Ports

Facilities
King or Twin Configuration,Shower,Toiletries Provided,Room Service Available,Paid Mini Bar,Safe,Hair Dryer,Desk
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Comfort Collection BedsEgyptian super-combed cotton linensSoft & firm pillowsChoice of bed configurationNightly turn-down serviceBedside tables with reading lamps14' Wall-to-Wall Panoramic window measuring that opens...

  • Comfort Collection Beds

  • Egyptian super-combed cotton linens
  • Soft & firm pillows
  • Choice of bed configuration
  • Nightly turn-down service
  • Bedside tables with reading lamps
  • 14' Wall-to-Wall Panoramic window measuring that opens to create a large Open-Air Balcony
  • Large private bathroom featuring full shower with glass door, hairdryer, and premium L'Occitane bath amenities
  • Spacious closets with shelves for ample storage
  • Easy under-bed luggage storage
  • Alarm clock
  • Writing desk/vanity with mirror & comfortable chair
  • In-house telephone
  • Bathrobes & slippers
  • Complimentary water
  • In-room safe
  • Individual climate control
  • One King-Sized Bed or Two Twins
  • USB Ports

Facilities
King or Twin Configuration,Shower,Toiletries Provided,Room Service Available,Paid Mini Bar,TV,Safe,Hair Dryer,Desk
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Other Information

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Avalon Waterways makes reasonable attempts to accommodate the special needs of disabled and mobility impaired travellers but is not responsible in the event it is unable to do so. Because we cannot provide individual assistance to travellers in many situations, and most of our transportation services are not equipped with wheelchair ramps, we recommend that you view our terms and conditions for details and contact us to learn more.

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We know that some travelers may have specific dietary requests. Unfortunately, dietary requirements cannot be guaranteed on our vacations. We make our best effort to accommodate your requests, but our vessels, as well as hotels and restaurants, may not be able to manage specific diet requirements. Dietary requirements should be advised at time of booking and we ask that you also discuss these with your Hotel Manager upon embarkation.

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Avalon Waterways have found over the years that cruising holidays are not ideal for young children. For this reason, they do not take bookings for children under 8 years of age and there are no special arrangements or activities for children on board.

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Here, There & Every-WEAR … What to Wear on an Avalon Cruise?

Aboard Avalon Waterways, our job is to make you feel Home “Suite” Home as you wind and bend your way through the world’s most beautiful landscapes. Here, we trade formality for friendly; white gloves for welcomes and suits and gowns for suites and get-up-and-go! Comfort is the only code we go by for cruise attire.

With Avalon, your days are filled with exciting excursions and soaking up picture-perfect landscapes, so dress for enjoyment and practicality. Because weather can be unpredictable, layers are always recommended when out and about. Consider packing a small backpack or handbag for jackets and sweaters. And, of course, bring your favourite, most comfortable, walking or athletic shoes to keep your feet happy and your heart pumping.

Dinner attire on board is casual with typical guests donning open-neck shirts and slacks, skirts and dresses. Gentlemen who enjoy feeling sporty in sports coats, are welcome to pack them but they are not required. Some guests do prefer to dress up for celebratory evenings onboard including the Captain’s Reception or Farewell Dinner.

On our Mekong, Ganges, Amazon, and Galápagos cruises, we recommend that guests forgo dressier attire completely due to warm, humid climates.

In short, wear exactly what suits you – and the discoveries you make onboard and off – best!

Additional notes to consider:

  • While Avalon isn’t interested in cramping your style with a dress code, some excursions may require one (no knees or shoulders in some holy places; or no shorts during some evening events in ports-of-call, for instance).
  • In addition, for your comfort and that of your fellow cruisers, we do request that shorts not be worn in the Dining Room or Panorama Lounge in the evenings, and if you fancy a dip in the whirlpool, bathing suits are worn only on the Sky Deck.
  • If you’re feeling fit for fun, we also want you to know that an Adventure Host will be your guide, at the ready for fitness activities, on all European cruises. Your host will not only lead daily workouts but can also help you pave your own path to wellness with biking, hiking and other, on-your-own adventures. Dress for your own fitness success!

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Avalon is committed to minimizing its impact on the environment and to reducing its dependence on non-renewable resources. In this endeavor, we have implemented policies to support this mission and are working carefully to enhance our products with this mission and our values combined. We are committed to complying with all relevant legislation and/or regulations.

Avalon maintains a policy of "Leave Only Footprints and Take Only Photos." Our staff and major service providers strive to ensure that no removal of any natural or cultural artifacts or materials occurs to ensure each environment looks and functions the same before and after our visit. Our cruise directors educate passengers on our "do no harm" code of conduct to ensure passenger compliance.

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All rooms on the ships are air conditioned and heated. All ships have individual controls in the staterooms.
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Laundry service is available on board for a modest fee. Check the price list in your stateroom. Clothes cannot be dry cleaned on board. For safety reasons, we ask that passengers do not iron their clothes in the staterooms as this is a safety hazard. Onboard laundry service will press your clothes for a fee. Laundry service is not available in the Galápagos.
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Your Cruise Summary
Avalon Saigon – Avalon Waterways
1 January 1970 – Nights