National Geographic luxury itinerary

The Jahan December 6-18 2029 Cruise & Offers

Time on land and aboard: The full journey includes hotel stays in Ho Chi Minh City and Siem Reap. Seven nights are spent aboard The Jahan on the Mekong; the dates shown cover the entire land and river itinerary.

Sailing Vietnam and Cambodia’s Mekong River Aboard The Jahan

VoyageJHCAVI-291206 DatesDecember 6-18 2029 Duration12 nights ShipThe Jahan

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The Jahan December 6-18 2029 schematic itinerary route map based on the official National Geographic-Lindblad coordinates
Published route map · My Tho, Vietnam to Kampong Cham, Cambodia · December 6-18 2029 · locally rendered from official itinerary coordinates

Published route, combined without duplicate stops

Destinations & expedition experiences

The official source publishes the ordered day-by-day route but no ship arrival or departure times. No unpublished times or activities have been added.

December 6, 2029 Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City), Vietnam Scheduled destination · Vietnam, Asia, River Cruises
Published date(s)
December 6, 2029
Destination or area
Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City), Vietnam
Itinerary type
Scheduled destination
Published region(s)
Vietnam, Asia, River Cruises
Published flight / transfer guidance
December 6, 2029 — Arrival: Arrive before 3:00 p.m. local time. Confirm travel arrangements with Deluxe Cruises before booking flights.

About Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City), Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City, still widely known as Saigon, provides the urban counterpoint to the Mekong Delta. The Reunification Palace and War Remnants Museum place modern Vietnamese history in context. Water puppetry offers a different way into the city’s culture during the hotel portion of the journey.

December 7, 2029 Saigon Scheduled destination · Vietnam, Asia, River Cruises
Published date(s)
December 7, 2029
Destination or area
Saigon
Itinerary type
Scheduled destination
Published region(s)
Vietnam, Asia, River Cruises

About Saigon

Ho Chi Minh City, still widely known as Saigon, provides the urban counterpoint to the Mekong Delta. The Reunification Palace and War Remnants Museum place modern Vietnamese history in context. Water puppetry offers a different way into the city’s culture during the hotel portion of the journey.

Published expedition experiences

  • Cultural or community visit: A cultural, community, or heritage visit is identified in the published program; access and timing remain locally determined.
December 8, 2029 Saigon / My Tho / Embark Ship Transfer and embarkation stage · Vietnam, Asia, River Cruises
Published date(s)
December 8, 2029
Destination or area
Saigon / My Tho / Embark Ship
Itinerary type
Transfer and embarkation stage
Published region(s)
Vietnam, Asia, River Cruises

About Saigon / My Tho / Embark Ship

My Tho is where this journey meets the Mekong Delta. The road between the waterfront and Ho Chi Minh City passes Vinh Trang Pagoda, whose courtyards and religious architecture offer a quiet contrast to Saigon. This is a transfer between the riverboat and the city hotel, not a night sailing into Saigon.

December 9, 2029 Cai Be / Binh Thanh Island Scheduled destination · Vietnam, Asia, River Cruises
Published date(s)
December 9, 2029
Destination or area
Cai Be / Binh Thanh Island
Itinerary type
Scheduled destination
Published region(s)
Vietnam, Asia, River Cruises

About Cai Be / Binh Thanh Island

Here the smaller delta canals are best understood at the scale of a sampan. At Cai Be, rice becomes sweets in a local workshop; on Binh Thanh Island, families weave mats from rattan. Together these stops show how river transport connects growers and craftspeople with customers beyond their villages.

Published expedition experiences

  • Cultural or community visit: A cultural, community, or heritage visit is identified in the published program; access and timing remain locally determined.
December 10, 2029 Chau Doc Scheduled destination · Vietnam, Asia, River Cruises
Published date(s)
December 10, 2029
Destination or area
Chau Doc
Itinerary type
Scheduled destination
Published region(s)
Vietnam, Asia, River Cruises

About Chau Doc

Fish farming gives Chau Doc’s waterfront its distinctive character. Boats on the Bassac branch of the Mekong pass aquaculture operations before the visit continues into a market filled with delta produce. The contrast between the floating fish farms and the fruit stalls ashore explains why this is such an important trading town.

Published expedition experiences

  • Cultural or community visit: A cultural, community, or heritage visit is identified in the published program; access and timing remain locally determined.
December 11, 2029 Phnom Penh, Cambodia Scheduled destination · Vietnam, Asia, River Cruises
Published date(s)
December 11, 2029
Destination or area
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Itinerary type
Scheduled destination
Published region(s)
Vietnam, Asia, River Cruises

About Phnom Penh, Cambodia

In Cambodia’s capital, the Royal Palace and the National Museum introduce the royal and artistic traditions that shaped the city. Tuol Sleng offers a more difficult encounter with the Khmer Rouge period. Allow space for both experiences: the meanings of Phnom Penh’s public buildings extend far beyond their façades.

Published expedition experiences

  • Cultural or community visit: A cultural, community, or heritage visit is identified in the published program; access and timing remain locally determined.
December 12, 2029 Cruising the River / Kampong Leaeng Scenic cruising · Vietnam, Asia, River Cruises
Published date(s)
December 12, 2029
Destination or area
Cruising the River / Kampong Leaeng
Itinerary type
Scenic cruising
Published region(s)
Vietnam, Asia, River Cruises

About Cruising the River / Kampong Leaeng

A passage on the Tonle Sap River leads to Kampong Leaeng, where the shore visit turns from the sweep of the river to work done by hand. Clay pots take shape in local households, while a farm visit traces palm sugar from the tree to the finished ingredient.

Published expedition experiences

  • Expert-led interpretation: Expert-led interpretation is referenced in the published program and is delivered according to the expedition plan.
December 13, 2029 Kampong Tralach / Prek Bang Kong Scheduled destination · Vietnam, Asia, River Cruises
Published date(s)
December 13, 2029
Destination or area
Kampong Tralach / Prek Bang Kong
Itinerary type
Scheduled destination
Published region(s)
Vietnam, Asia, River Cruises

About Kampong Tralach / Prek Bang Kong

The rice fields around Kampong Tralach lead to the Green School, where language and computer classes serve the local community. At Prek Bang Kong the focus shifts to silk weaving. The contrast is worth noticing: one visit looks at the skills children are learning today, the other at knowledge passed down through families.

Published expedition experiences

  • Cultural or community visit: A cultural, community, or heritage visit is identified in the published program; access and timing remain locally determined.
December 14, 2029 Angkor Ban / Kampong Cham Scheduled destination · Vietnam, Asia, River Cruises
Published date(s)
December 14, 2029
Destination or area
Angkor Ban / Kampong Cham
Itinerary type
Scheduled destination
Published region(s)
Vietnam, Asia, River Cruises

About Angkor Ban / Kampong Cham

Angkor Ban preserves wooden Khmer houses alongside a village temple. Farther along the river, Kampong Cham offers a different encounter with Cambodia’s religious heritage: at Wat Nokor an older stone sanctuary sits within a working pagoda. Look for the changes in material and carving between the two structures.

Published expedition experiences

  • Cultural or community visit: A cultural, community, or heritage visit is identified in the published program; access and timing remain locally determined.
December 15, 2029 Steung Trang / Disembark Ship / Siem Reap / Angkor Transfer and embarkation stage · Vietnam, Asia, River Cruises
Published date(s)
December 15, 2029
Destination or area
Steung Trang / Disembark Ship / Siem Reap / Angkor
Itinerary type
Transfer and embarkation stage
Published region(s)
Vietnam, Asia, River Cruises

About Steung Trang / Disembark Ship / Siem Reap / Angkor

Steung Trang links the Cambodian river journey with the overland road to Siem Reap. The Jahan uses this landing for the transfer between the boat and the Angkor hotel stay. When planning luggage and flights, distinguish this river stop from Siem Reap, the gateway for the temple visits.

Published expedition experiences

  • Cultural or community visit: A cultural, community, or heritage visit is identified in the published program; access and timing remain locally determined.
December 16–17, 2029 Angkor / Siem Reap Scheduled destination · Vietnam, Asia, River Cruises
Published date(s)
December 16–17, 2029
Destination or area
Angkor / Siem Reap
Itinerary type
Scheduled destination
Published region(s)
Vietnam, Asia, River Cruises

About Angkor / Siem Reap

Angkor rewards looking closely as well as taking in the scale of the temples. At Angkor Wat, carved galleries tell stories below the towers; at Angkor Thom, the monumental faces of the Bayon give the city a different presence. Siem Reap serves as the land base for this part of the expedition.

Published expedition experiences

  • Cultural or community visit: A cultural, community, or heritage visit is identified in the published program; access and timing remain locally determined.
December 18, 2029 Siem Reap Scheduled destination · Vietnam, Asia, River Cruises
Published date(s)
December 18, 2029
Destination or area
Siem Reap
Itinerary type
Scheduled destination
Published region(s)
Vietnam, Asia, River Cruises
Published flight / transfer guidance
December 18, 2029 — Departure: Anytime. Confirm travel arrangements with Deluxe Cruises before booking flights.

About Siem Reap

Siem Reap is the hotel base for Angkor, not an embarkation port for The Jahan. Staying here gives travellers time to explore Khmer temple architecture beyond a single excursion from the ship. Check the direction of your departure: the Cambodia hotel stay comes at opposite ends of the two published routes.

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The Jahan December 6-18 2029: is Voyage JHCAVI-291206 right for you?

The December 6-18 2029 Sailing Vietnam and Cambodia’s Mekong River Aboard The Jahan program spans 13 days / 12 nights and includes travel aboard The Jahan. Its published destinations and travel stages include Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City), Saigon, Saigon / My Tho / Embark Ship, and Cai Be / Binh Thanh Island. Voyage JHCAVI-291206 appears in the cruise schedule information reviewed for this page. Include this voyage number when requesting availability, accommodation options and a personalized quote. Compare the day-by-day program above with your available travel dates, allowing for any listed hotel stays, flights, and transfers as well as time aboard. Ask Deluxe Cruises to confirm the exact departure, cabin options, included arrangements, and current availability before booking.

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What is included and not included on The Jahan Voyage JHCAVI-291206?

For the December 6-18, 2029 Sailing Vietnam and Cambodia’s Mekong River Aboard The Jahan sailing aboard The Jahan: This is a mixed fleet of owned and partner expedition vessels, so included dining, equipment, activities, transfers and personal services are specific to the selected ship and voyage. The current verified ship mapping does not establish one complete inclusion and exclusion schedule for this vessel, and another vessel's benefits are not applied here. The exact fare and booking confirmation control.

What bed is provided for a child or third guest on The Jahan Voyage JHCAVI-291206?

For the December 6-18, 2029 Sailing Vietnam and Cambodia’s Mekong River Aboard The Jahan sailing aboard The Jahan: Cabin layouts, primary beds, occupancy and connecting options are specific to this vessel and category. The current verified mapping does not name a child or third-guest sleeping surface for this ship, so no sofa bed, rollaway, Pullman or berth is assumed without the exact deck plan and booking confirmation. Deluxe Cruises will confirm the exact room and occupancy before booking.

Are shore excursions included on The Jahan Voyage JHCAVI-291206, and can Deluxe Cruises help with alternatives?

For the December 6-18, 2029 Sailing Vietnam and Cambodia’s Mekong River Aboard The Jahan sailing aboard The Jahan: Landings and expedition activities depend on this vessel, destination, weather, operating conditions and participant requirements. The current verified record does not establish that every named activity is fare-included, so the exact expedition program controls. If a preferred shore experience is not included, Deluxe Cruises can compare independent alternatives and check whether a lower price or better value is available than booking through the cruise line. Availability and savings vary and are confirmed before purchase.

How does Internet and Wi-Fi work aboard The Jahan for Voyage JHCAVI-291206?

For the December 6-18, 2029 Sailing Vietnam and Cambodia’s Mekong River Aboard The Jahan sailing aboard The Jahan: Wi-Fi equipment, allowance, device rules and availability vary across the owned and partner fleet. A ship-specific entitlement is not safely verified for this vessel, so Deluxe Cruises will confirm it for the exact departure. The exact booking confirmation controls.

What are The Jahan's verified headline statistics?
48Guests
24Cabins
3Decks
What clothes should I bring for this December itinerary?

Deluxe Cruises packing guidance for this December river or warm-region itinerary

  • Pack lightweight, breathable, modest clothing, sun protection, and a light layer for air-conditioned interiors or cooler mornings.
  • Bring comfortable closed walking shoes for touring, plus a compact rain layer and any destination-specific health supplies recommended by your clinician.
  • Respect local dress requirements at religious and cultural sites; the final voyage documents and destination advisories should guide the last check.

National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions dress guidance

  • Expedition dress is casual and comfortable; no formal outfit is required.
  • Published guidance recommends casual trousers, fleeces or sweaters, sturdy rubber-soled shoes for the ship and destination-appropriate layers and outerwear.
  • Packing requirements differ substantially by climate and activity, so use the exact expedition's pre-departure materials.

Packing suggestions are Deluxe Cruises editorial guidance; the cruise line's final documents and the weather forecast control the last check.

What services and amenities are available aboard The Jahan?
  • The fleet includes owned expedition ships and diverse partner sailing, yacht and river vessels, so dining, lounges, libraries, observation areas, wellness facilities and included services are ship-specific.
  • General expedition material describes exploration tools such as kayaks, paddleboards and underwater imaging, with warm-region vessels sometimes carrying wetsuits, snorkelling or diving equipment.
  • Never promise a particular exploration tool, marina, spa, gym or dining venue without checking the selected ship and voyage.

Venues, hours, inclusions, equipment, and operating conditions can vary by ship and sailing. Deluxe Cruises will reconfirm the details for this departure.

What fitness, sports, or wellness facilities does The Jahan have?
  • Fitness, exercise and wellness facilities vary by ship; there is no verified line-wide gym or spa specification for this mixed fleet.
  • Expedition activity can include guided walks, hikes, kayaking, paddleboarding, snorkelling and Zodiac or small-boat operations when the selected ship, destination, weather and guest ability permit.
  • The expedition team and captain determine whether an activity or landing can operate safely.

Class schedules, age rules, treatment access, operating hours, and equipment availability are confirmed for the exact ship and voyage.

What accommodation features and services can The Jahan guests expect?
  • Cabin categories, layouts, windows, balconies, occupancy, connecting options, accessible features and suite benefits are highly ship-specific.
  • Use the current official ship guide and deck information for the exact vessel; do not transfer cabin features between owned and partner vessels.
  • The verified ship mapping provides published cabin totals only, not a promise that every cabin has the same amenities.

Review the exact room or suite number, category, deck position, layout, and benefits for Voyage JHCAVI-291206 before reserving.

Can children and babies sail aboard The Jahan?
  • The minimum age is 6 months on most itineraries.
  • A minimum age of 4 years applies to published Antarctica, Falklands and South Georgia, Patagonia, Northwest Passage and Canadian Arctic, Greenland and Iceland combination, Svalbard and Norway-Svalbard, and Baffin Island itineraries.
  • Ship-specific minimums override the general rule: Connect, Evolve and Sea Cloud II require age 1; The Jahan requires age 5; Delfin II, Delfin III and Oberoi Philae require age 7; Charaidew II requires age 18.
  • Every child must travel with a parent or legal guardian. Exact family programming and activity participation vary by voyage and ship.
  • A guest who will enter the 24th week of pregnancy on embarkation or at any point during the expedition cannot sail.
  • A doctor's waiver does not override the published pregnancy threshold.

For Voyage JHCAVI-291206: do not assume a supervised program, babysitting, crib, or child-specific service unless it is confirmed for this sailing.

How does The Jahan handle special needs, medical arrangements, and accessibility?
  • Guests must provide their own wheelchair or mobility aids and declare all mobility and medical equipment at least 30 days before departure.
  • Motorised wheelchairs and other motorised assistive devices are not permitted; a manual wheelchair may be no wider than 24 inches.
  • Crew are not obligated to lift or push mobility devices or provide personal care, so a guest who needs help with daily activities must travel with a capable companion.
  • Access to rigid inflatable boats, small boats, remote landings, gangways and individual ports cannot be guaranteed.
  • The captain and expedition team retain the final operational and safety decision.
  • All fleet vessels publish defibrillators and emergency equipment, but complex care requires shoreside facilities and the presence of an onboard health provider varies by ship.
  • Owned vessels published with a health provider are National Geographic Endurance, Resolution, Explorer, Orion, Venture, Quest, Sea Bird, Sea Lion, Endeavour II, Islander II and Gemini; National Geographic Delfina is published without one.
  • Partner vessels published with a health provider are Sea Cloud II, Delfin II and Delfin III. Charaidew II, Aqua Blu, Connect, Evolve, Lord of the Glens, Oberoi Philae, Sun Goddess and The Jahan are published without one.
  • The current official health FAQ does not state Greg Mortimer's provider status, so it must be confirmed for the voyage.
  • Guests requiring hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis are not accepted. Personal oxygen concentrators may be permitted, but liquid oxygen and cylinders are not; guests may bring their own CPAP equipment.

Important: access varies by accommodation, gangway, pier, tender, shore transport, and operating conditions. Document needs when requesting the booking and reconfirm them before travel.

What is the smoking policy aboard The Jahan?
  • Smoking and vaping are permitted only in designated outdoor areas.
  • Follow the selected vessel's posted locations and crew directions because this is a mixed owned and partner fleet.

Designated locations and onboard rules can change. Follow the policy, posted signs, and crew instructions in force for the voyage.

How can I find the best cruise airfare for The Jahan Voyage JHCAVI-291206?

For flights to My Tho, Vietnam before this The Jahan cruise and home from Kampong Cham, Cambodia after Voyage JHCAVI-291206, compare schedules, fare rules, baggage allowances, connection times, and change options—not airfare alone. Visit the Deluxe Cruises Cruise Airfare page to explore flight options designed around your cruise and potential ways to save money. Airfares and savings vary, and Deluxe Cruises will help confirm suitable travel dates and connection time before booking.

Where can I review cruise travel insurance information?

Visit the Deluxe Cruises Cruise Travel Insurance page to prepare for a quote and compare optional protection with Travel Insured.

You can also search the Deluxe Cruises Cruise-Line Travel Insurance Directory for cruise-line-specific plan companies, insurer or administrator contacts, available policy-document links, and published pre-existing-condition purchase guidance. Plan terms and availability can change; the policy or certificate issued for your state controls.

How do I create a MyLEX Guest Portal account and connect The Jahan Voyage JHCAVI-291206 after booking with Deluxe Cruises?

Before you begin: After Deluxe Cruises confirms The Jahan Voyage JHCAVI-291206 and the required deposit is recorded, Lindblad Expeditions sends personalized MyLEX access information. Use Lindblad's booking number—not a Deluxe Cruises invoice, receipt, or payment reference.

  1. Step 1 — Find the MyLEX message: Use the personalized account information sent for the confirmed reservation, or open MyLEX from Lindblad Expeditions' official website.
  2. Step 2 — Create or open the account: Register with the guest email address and a password, or sign in with the existing email and password. Use Reset Password if Lindblad credentials already exist.
  3. Step 3 — Add the booking: After login, open Your Booking, enter the Lindblad booking number in Add A Booking, and select Add.
  4. Step 4 — Match the departure: Choose the correct departure date and expedition name from the list and confirm them. The booking should then appear in the account.
  5. Step 5 — Review and prepare: Open The Jahan Voyage JHCAVI-291206 and select Review or Prepare to access the expedition guide, invoices, forms, flight questionnaire, travel documents, packing information, and other released planning materials.

If the booking cannot be added, recheck the Lindblad booking number, departure date, expedition name, and account email. Then contact Deluxe Cruises so your advisor can verify the reservation record with Lindblad Expeditions.

MyLEX content and forms are released according to the booking and departure stage. Deluxe Cruises remains your travel advisor for changes or assistance. Keep your MyLEX password private; Deluxe Cruises does not need it.

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