LOS ANGELES — 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, Cambodia and Mỹ Tho, Vietnam as part of Viking’s popular 15-day ‘Magnificent Mekong’ itinerary.

With the 2022-2023 season now underway, regular sailing dates are available through March 2023. The 2023-2024 season begins in July 2023.

Explorer Suite, Viking Saigon – Photo courtesy of VIKING

“The fascinating cultures of Vietnam and Cambodia have always made this region a favourite destination among our guests,” said Torstein Hagen, Chairman of Viking. “We are also pleased to welcome back to Southeast Asia our first guests since early 2020. With arrival of the Viking Saigon, we look forward to introducing even more curious travellers to this iconic waterway in the coming years.”

The Viking Saigon hosts 80 guests in 40 outside staterooms, featuring a Scandinavian design onboard and staterooms with hotel-style beds and floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors with a Veranda or French Balcony. Guests on the three-deck vessel also have access to a spa and fitness centre, an infinity pool and the open-air Sky Bar.

During the ‘Magnificent Mekong’ itinerary, guests will embark on 16 guided tours, enjoy hotels stays in Hanoi, Siem Reap and Ho Chi Minh City, and embark on an eight-day Mekong River voyage. Other highlights include an Apsara dance performance, visits to Angkor Wat and Ta Prohm, and seeing the sights of Phnom Penh by cyclo rickshaw. On the river voyage portion of the itinerary, guests will also discover silk towns, fishing villages, monasteries and floating markets.

From now through Aug. 31, 2022, Viking is offering special savings on select river and ocean voyages, with a limited-time $25 deposit as part of the company’s 25th Anniversary Sale.

For more information call 1-855-VIKING (1-855-884-5464).