River Vessel La Marguerite raises the bar in river cruising in the Mekong Delta. La Marguerite offers unparalleled cruise experience, top notch excursions along the Mekong Delta between Saigon and Siem Reap. La Marguerite is the first river vessel of esteemed Indochina Sails cruise company where its reputation is derived from endorsements from its customers. World Class paired gourmet dining experience adds sparks to its river cruise while its carefully researched excursions to cultural destinations allows for passion revival for its travelers.
The concept
A holistic and creative cruise is perfect for connoisseurs, family vacation, friendship bond building, RV La Marguerite also stimulates the mind and enriches your physical well being. RV La Marguerite’s unique concept sets it apart from the rest. This 8 days – 7 nights cruise offers you a distinctive way of experiencing the Mekong through the passion of Marguerite Duras. The guided tours to historic and cultural sites, local attractions, museums and galleries are developed to enrich your personal experience, making you alive with passion and inspiration.
Overview
- Length : 71.6m
- Main length: 65.6m
- Width: 12.5 m
- Depth: 1.8 m
Cabins
- Free Board: 1.5 m
- Air Draft: 9.65 m
- Engines: 2 x 700 h/p (Yanmar)
- Generator: 2 x 320 Kva Cat (USA)
- Crew: 38 (International)
- Passenger cabins: 46
- Passenger berths: 92
- Registry : VIRES S1
- Home port: Saigon
- Build in Vietnam: July 2009
- Ship Design: Colonial
- Interior Design: Boutique
Restaurant
Mekong Restaurant: With attention-grabbing and legendary dishes stealing the limelight, it's easy to forget that the restaurant is a fine-dining establishment that also offers international cuisine from French, traditional and Vietnamese-Cambodia fusion where service is of the utmost importance. The restaurant is also a showcase for Marguerite Duras' passion for exploring multi sensory dining, and the effects of smell, taste and texture and sound on the palate, senses, memory and emotions. A gourmet wine list to pair with your culinary journey.
Saigon Lounge: Indulge in a splendid afternoons and evenings with a variety of soothing and relaxing chill out music. The Saigon Lounge gently sets the mood for sophisticated tastes and discerning palates.
The Panoramic Lounge is set right in front of the vessel and one could see the panoramic views of the Mekong River thus allowing the travelers to revel in the beauty of the countryside.The Panoramic Lounge allows one to quieten the mind, and opens all the five senses necessary for the reviving the passion for everyday living.
Sundeck
Pool where you'll find refreshing and invigorating concoctions and snacks that are created and served using the freshest ingredients that are made from scratch daily. You can sip to your heart's content with relaxing views of the Mekong Delta.
Mekong Deck (Lower Deck): 8 Staterooms each measuring 19.7m2 (212 sq. ft) with fixed window, no balcony Business Center
Tonle Deck (Main deck): 16 Staterooms each measuring 19.7m2 (212 sq. ft) with fixed window and balcony Mekong Restaurant measuring 196m2 Gift Shop at Reception Area
Saigon Deck (Upper deck): 14 Staterooms each measuring 19.7m2 (212 sq. ft) with fixed window and balcony Saigon Lounge, Panoramic Lounge measuring 230m2.
Sadeck Deck (Sun deck): 6 Sadec Suites each measuring 26.4m2 2 Indochina Suites each measuring 41.2m2 Sundeck Bar & Whirlpool measuring 275m2
Special Event
Extra Service
The spa onboard RV La Marguerite is a sanctuary - a refuge from the hurried pace of modern life with its pristine and exquisitely colonial and Zen vibe, an ideal environment in which to explore the remarkable restorative powers of quiet repose, personal attention and total indulgence on the mind, on the body, and on the soul.
Smoke detectors are placed in all cabins and public places through RV La Marguerite. Emergency lighting and generator, fire hydrants and fire hoses, fire extinguishers and life jackets are carefully selected for your comfort and safety.
RV La Marguerite follows strict control of food handling related to the receipt, storage, processing, display, packaging & transportation are strictly adhered to for your total enjoyment and safety.All crew members of the RV La Marguerite are trained in both emergency and non-emergency First Aid.
River Vessel La Marguerite raises the bar in river cruising in the Mekong Delta. La Marguerite offers unparalleled cruise experience, top notch excursions along the Mekong Delta between Saigon and Siem Reap. La Marguerite is the first river vessel of esteemed Indochina Sails cruise company where its reputation is derived
The great lake dominates Cambodia and is over 150 Km in length. Here bird life is profuse, and from the middle of the lake one cannot even see the shores. There is a great stillness and tranquility as we pass floating fishing
River Vessel La Marguerite raises the bar in river cruising in the Mekong Delta. La Marguerite offers unparalleled cruise experience, top notch excursions along the Mekong Delta between Saigon and Siem Reap. La Marguerite is the first river vessel of esteemed Indochina Sails cruise company where its reputation is derived
Our guide made the trip for us special by his sweet spirit - Mary Davis ( usa )
" We had a wonderful time..thank you for putting the tour together for us. Tran was the BEST ever. He made the trip for us special by his sweet spirit throughout our days together.
We had a great Easter, an hour after our return I was with three of our grandchildren...
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The tour was wonderful - Bruce Lebish ( )
" Dear Chinh Giang,
Overall, the tour was wonderful and your organization took care of every detail. Sorry we weren't able to meet you as we were very happy with your performance organizing this trip for us just the way we wanted. However, I do have some feedback, please read below:
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All very good - Carol Houser ( usa )
" Sorry I couldn't reply sooner I was traveling. The trip to Vietnam and Cambodia was great the hotels were all very good and the transportation was fine the drivers were all very good. The guides were all very professional and very helpful however, their English really needs improvement. The guide...
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I thoroughly enjoyed the holiday package - Ms. Banafsheh Sadeghi ( USA )
" Hello Giang.
I thoroughly enjoyed the holiday package and would recommend your company /tours. All vehicles and guides were fine and helpful.
All hotels had wifi which was awesome.
Some feedback by city:
1. Hanoi - hotel was too far from city center . I would find a hotel in a...
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All guides have been excellent - Mr Peter and Mrs. Christina ( Australia )
" Good Morning all. We have a lovely room at Phu Quoc Island. Our balcony looks straight at sand and sea. We are having a happy time.
Our guides, Mr. Tien in Hanoi, Mr.Howe in Hue - Hoian and Mr Genter in Siem Riep have been excellent. They are very nice...
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Valuable & Worth your money
We arrange the best local restaurants available in each place in the tour. You don't have to worry about menu because your meals are the best
Simply the Best Meals
We arrange the best local restaurants available in each place in the tour
Quality Transportation Service
Our vehicles are in new condition, well-maintained with professional safe drivers - all are air-conditioned
We are around you
We always keep a close and regular contact with you and your guides to make sure you're happy with our services.
Experts speak your languages
Professional English-speaking local guides with their vast knowledge and experience of the local culture and history
