Viking has announced it will launch a new ship for its popular Magnificent Mekong cruise-tour.

Currently under construction, the 80-guest Viking Saigon℠ is scheduled to debut for the 30 August 2021 cruise-tour departure; the river cruise portion of the itinerary sails between Kampong Cham, Cambodia and Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam.

“For many of our guests, Vietnam and Cambodia remain top destinations because of their significance in world history,” said Torstein Hagen, Chairman of Viking. 

“We have led the river cruise industry with our fleet development and experiences that bring travellers closer to the cultures of the world for more than two decades. This will be the most modern vessel on the Mekong and will feel like 'home' to our loyal Viking guests who are familiar with the comfortable design of our ships,” he concluded.

Viking Saigon

Purpose-built for the Mekong River, the new Viking Saigon will host 80 guests in 40 outside staterooms. Featuring the clean Scandinavian design for which Viking is known, all staterooms will have hotel-style beds and floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors with a Veranda or French Balcony. Guests on the three-deck Viking Saigon will also enjoy a Spa & Fitness Center, Infinity Pool and open-air Sky Bar on the Upper Deck.

Magnificent Mekong

During this 15-day journey from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City or v.v. guests will 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 cruise on this unique cruise-tour itinerary, during which guests can enjoy shopping in Old Hanoi's markets; exploring the Khmer temple complex of Angkor Wat; visiting Ta Prohm, where jungle vines embrace ancient ruins; and seeing the sights of Phnom Penh by cyclo rickshaw. On the river cruise portion of the itinerary, guests can discover silk towns, fishing villages, monasteries and floating markets.

Pricing starts at AUD$8,695 pp departing 30 August 2021, including flight credits of up to $1,000 per couple and backed by Viking's Risk-Free Guarantee, allowing guests the freedom to change their plans 24 hours before departure, when booked by 31 July 2020*.

For additional information, visit your local travel agent, vikingcruises.com.au or phone Viking on 138 747 (AU) / 0800 447 913 (NZ).

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About Viking: Viking's commitment to its family of guests and staff is that their safety and wellbeing is always its number one priority. That's why Viking was the first cruise line to temporarily suspend operations on 12 March, and why it will only return to sail once again when it is safe to do so. In the meantime, the cruise line continues to plan new itineraries, open up new destinations and build new ships, so that when guests are ready to travel again, they will have more choice than ever before. With small and spacious ships on the rivers, oceans and from 2022, expeditions, Viking delivers a safe and comfortable experience. Sleek and modern, the award-winning fleet boasts all-outside staterooms, wide corridors and plenty of space. No crowds, no queues, no inside staterooms and no kids is just the beginning.

*Terms and conditions apply. Priced are AUD. Valid for new bookings only. Flight credits will be applied towards flights booked by Viking and with Viking's choice of airline from major gateway cities in Australia and New Zealand. Offer ends 31 July 2020. Visit https://www.vikingcruises.com.au/cruisedeals.html for complete terms and conditions.

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