7 nights on the Mekong · Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham · from A$3,111 pp
Charms of the Mekong is a 7-night AmaWaterways river cruise on the Mekong, from Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham, on AmaDara or AmaMaya. There are 82 departures between November 2026 and April 2029, from A$3,111 per person twin share in a Balcony stateroom, cruise only, with port charges and gratuities included.
Seven nights carry you upstream from Ho Chi Minh City toward Siem Reap along the Mekong, the lifeblood of Southeast Asia. Floating villages, ancient Khmer temples, local markets and the lush Cambodian countryside line each day, a route into a world both ancient and alive.
| Length | 7 nights |
|---|---|
| River | Mekong |
| Starts and ends | Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham |
| Countries | Vietnam and Cambodia |
| Ships | AmaDara, AmaMaya |
| Departures | 82, 30 Nov 2026 to 23 Apr 2029 |
| From | A$3,111 pp, Balcony |
Itinerary and fares from AmaWaterways, checked 2 November at 7:29am.
| Day | Where | The day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam | From City Lights to River Life |
| 2 | Cai Be, Vietnam | Sailing the Mekong Delta |
| 3 | Tan Chau, Vietnam | Vibrant Wetlands and Emerald Waterways |
| 4 | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | The Historic Streets of Phnom Penh |
| 5 | Oudong, Cambodia | Sweeping Plains and Timeless Traditions |
| 6 | Koh Oknha Tey, KH, Cambodia | Silk Weaving on the Mekong |
| 7 | Angkor Ban, Cambodia | Village Traditions and Ancient Temples |
| 8 | Kampong Cham, Cambodia | Disembark and Begin your Journey Home |
As published by AmaWaterways. Excursions and timings can change with river levels and local conditions.
Every departure we list, with the lowest fare in each stateroom type, per person for two sharing, in Australian dollars, cruise only, with port charges and gratuities included, as listed by AmaWaterways on 2 November at 7:29am. Press Quote on a date and a specialist confirms what is open and the price for two before you pay.
| Departs | Ship | Window | Balcony | Suite | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Nov 2026Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham | AmaDara | Sold out | A$6,873 | A$9,420 | |
| 14 Dec 2026Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham | AmaDara | Sold out | A$5,824 | A$8,371 | |
| 28 Dec 2026Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham | AmaDara | Sold out | A$6,348 | A$8,895 |
| Departs | Ship | Window | Balcony | Suite | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jan 2027Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham | AmaMaya | Sold out | A$6,926 | A$9,802 | |
| 11 Jan 2027Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham | AmaDara | Sold out | A$6,350 | A$9,226 | |
| 25 Jan 2027Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham | AmaDara | Sold out | A$6,494 | A$9,370 | |
| 1 Feb 2027Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham | AmaMaya | Sold out | A$6,350 | A$9,226 | |
| 8 Feb 2027Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham | AmaDara | Sold out | A$6,206 | A$9,082 | |
| 15 Feb 2027Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham | AmaMaya | Sold out | A$6,782 | A$9,658 | |
| 1 Mar 2027Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham | AmaMaya | Sold out | A$5,919 | A$8,795 | |
| 8 Mar 2027Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham | AmaDara | Sold out | A$5,775 | A$8,651 | |
| 15 Mar 2027Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham | AmaMaya | Sold out | A$6,350 | A$9,226 | |
| 22 Mar 2027Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham | AmaDara | Sold out | A$5,343 | A$8,219 | |
| 29 Mar 2027Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham | AmaMaya | Sold out | A$5,775 | A$8,651 | |
| 5 Apr 2027Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham | AmaDara | Sold out | A$5,055 | A$7,931 | |
| 12 Apr 2027Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham | AmaMaya | Sold out | A$4,561 | A$7,437 | |
| 19 Apr 2027Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham | AmaDara | Sold out | A$5,487 | A$8,363 | |
| 2 Aug 2027Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham | AmaMaya | Sold out | A$3,267 | A$6,143 | |
| 9 Aug 2027Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham | AmaDara | Sold out | A$3,111 | A$5,987 | |
| 16 Aug 2027Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham | AmaMaya | Sold out | A$4,055 | A$6,931 | |
| 30 Aug 2027Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham | AmaMaya | Sold out | A$3,543 | A$6,419 | |
| 6 Sept 2027Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham | AmaDara | Sold out | A$3,987 | A$6,863 | |
| 13 Sept 2027Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham | AmaMaya | Sold out | A$4,131 | A$7,007 | |
| 20 Sept 2027Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham | AmaDara | Sold out | A$4,275 | A$7,151 | |
| 27 Sept 2027Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham | AmaMaya | Sold out | A$3,195 | A$6,071 | |
| 4 Oct 2027Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham | AmaDara | Sold out | A$4,919 | A$7,795 | |
| 18 Oct 2027Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham | AmaDara | Sold out | A$5,169 | A$8,045 | |
| 1 Nov 2027Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham | AmaDara | Sold out | A$5,712 | A$8,588 | |
| 15 Nov 2027Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham | AmaDara | Sold out | A$5,062 | A$7,938 | |
| 22 Nov 2027Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham | AmaMaya | Sold out | A$5,062 | A$7,938 | |
| 29 Nov 2027Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham | AmaDara | Sold out | A$5,062 | A$7,938 | |
| 6 Dec 2027Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham | AmaMaya | Sold out | A$5,062 | A$7,938 | |
| 13 Dec 2027Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham | AmaDara | Sold out | A$4,562 | A$7,438 | |
| 20 Dec 2027Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham | AmaMaya | Sold out | A$5,312 | A$8,188 | |
| 27 Dec 2027Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham | AmaDara | Sold out | A$4,562 | A$7,438 |
| Departs | Ship | Window | Balcony | Suite | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Jan 2028Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham | AmaMaya | Sold out | A$5,856 | A$8,732 | |
| 10 Jan 2028Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham | AmaDara | Sold out | A$5,856 | A$8,732 | |
| 24 Jan 2028Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham | AmaDara | Sold out | A$5,856 | A$8,732 | |
| 31 Jan 2028Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham | AmaMaya | Sold out | A$5,856 | A$8,732 | |
| 7 Feb 2028Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham | AmaDara | Sold out | A$5,856 | A$8,732 | |
| 28 Feb 2028Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham | AmaMaya | Sold out | A$5,856 | A$8,732 | |
| 6 Mar 2028Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham | AmaDara | Sold out | A$5,856 | A$8,732 | |
| 13 Mar 2028Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham | AmaMaya | Sold out | A$5,856 | A$8,732 | |
| 3 Apr 2028Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham | AmaDara | Sold out | A$5,569 | A$8,445 | |
| 10 Apr 2028Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham | AmaMaya | Sold out | A$5,281 | A$8,157 | |
| 17 Apr 2028Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham | AmaDara | Sold out | A$4,993 | A$7,869 | |
| 14 Aug 2028Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham | AmaDara | Sold out | A$3,224 | A$6,388 | |
| 21 Aug 2028Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham | AmaMaya | Sold out | A$3,368 | A$6,532 | |
| 28 Aug 2028Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham | AmaDara | Sold out | A$3,512 | A$6,676 | |
| 4 Sept 2028Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham | AmaMaya | Sold out | A$3,656 | A$6,820 | |
| 11 Sept 2028Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham | AmaDara | Sold out | A$3,800 | A$6,964 | |
| 18 Sept 2028Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham | AmaMaya | Sold out | A$3,944 | A$7,108 | |
| 25 Sept 2028Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham | AmaDara | Sold out | A$4,088 | A$7,252 | |
| 2 Oct 2028Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham | AmaMaya | Sold out | A$5,281 | A$8,445 | |
| 9 Oct 2028Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham | AmaDara | Sold out | A$5,425 | A$8,589 | |
| 16 Oct 2028Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham | AmaMaya | Sold out | A$5,425 | A$8,589 | |
| 23 Oct 2028Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham | AmaDara | Sold out | A$5,425 | A$8,589 | |
| 6 Nov 2028Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham | AmaDara | Sold out | A$5,425 | A$8,589 | |
| 13 Nov 2028Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham | AmaMaya | Sold out | A$5,425 | A$8,589 | |
| 20 Nov 2028Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham | AmaDara | Sold out | A$5,425 | A$8,589 | |
| 27 Nov 2028Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham | AmaMaya | Sold out | A$5,425 | A$8,589 | |
| 4 Dec 2028Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham | AmaDara | Sold out | A$5,425 | A$8,589 | |
| 11 Dec 2028Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham | AmaMaya | Sold out | A$5,425 | A$8,589 | |
| 18 Dec 2028Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham | AmaDara | Sold out | A$5,425 | A$8,589 | |
| 25 Dec 2028Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham | AmaMaya | Sold out | A$5,425 | A$8,589 |
| Departs | Ship | Window | Balcony | Suite | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2029Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham | AmaDara | Sold out | A$6,277 | A$9,796 | |
| 8 Jan 2029Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham | AmaMaya | Sold out | A$6,277 | A$9,796 | |
| 15 Jan 2029Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham | AmaDara | Sold out | A$6,277 | A$9,796 | |
| 22 Jan 2029Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham | AmaMaya | Sold out | A$6,277 | A$9,796 | |
| 29 Jan 2029Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham | AmaDara | Sold out | A$6,277 | A$9,796 | |
| 5 Feb 2029Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham | AmaMaya | Sold out | A$6,277 | A$9,796 | |
| 12 Feb 2029Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham | AmaDara | Sold out | A$6,277 | A$9,796 | |
| 19 Feb 2029Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham | AmaMaya | Sold out | A$6,277 | A$9,796 | |
| 26 Feb 2029Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham | AmaDara | Sold out | A$6,277 | A$9,796 | |
| 5 Mar 2029Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham | AmaMaya | Sold out | A$6,277 | A$9,796 | |
| 12 Mar 2029Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham | AmaDara | Sold out | A$6,277 | A$9,796 | |
| 19 Mar 2029Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham | AmaMaya | Sold out | A$6,277 | A$9,796 | |
| 26 Mar 2029Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham | AmaDara | Sold out | A$6,277 | A$9,796 | |
| 2 Apr 2029Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham | AmaMaya | Sold out | A$6,117 | A$9,636 | |
| 9 Apr 2029Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham | AmaDara | Sold out | A$5,957 | A$9,476 | |
| 16 Apr 2029Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham | AmaMaya | Sold out | A$5,797 | A$9,316 | |
| 23 Apr 2029Ho Chi Minh City to Kampong Cham | AmaDara | Sold out | A$5,637 | A$9,156 |
The lowest fare in each stateroom type across the departures above, per person twin share. Each type has several categories by deck and size; we quote the one you prefer.
AmaWaterways covers the dining, the guided excursions and the bikes. Drinks come with lunch and dinner and at the nightly cocktail hour, rather than all day.
From A$3,111 per person, twin share (A$6,222 for two), in a Balcony stateroom. By stateroom type: Balcony from A$3,111, Suite from A$5,987. Fares are in Australian dollars, cruise only, with port charges and gratuities included, as listed by AmaWaterways on 2 November at 7:29am. They differ by date, so the table of departures above has each one.
82 times between 30 Nov 2026 and 23 Apr 2029: 3 departures in 2026, 32 departures in 2027, 30 departures in 2028, 17 departures in 2029.
It starts in Ho Chi Minh City and finishes in Kampong Cham.
AmaDara and AmaMaya, depending on the date. Every AmaWaterways ship is small, most carrying fewer than 200 guests, with twin-balcony staterooms above the Window category.
All meals on board, with wine, beer and soft drinks at lunch and dinner, guided excursions in most places you stop, Wi-Fi, port charges and gratuities. Flights, travel insurance, visas and premium drinks are extra.
Choose a date in the table and press Quote, or send the form with any date. A AmaWaterways specialist replies with the staterooms open on your date and the price for two in Australian dollars, before you pay anything. Or call us on 1300 214 840.
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