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Scenic Spirit III September 28-October 11 2028 Cruise & Offers | Scenic Cruises

Luxury Meandering Mekong and Temple Discovery Cruise: Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap

VoyageVIMR280928.19Journey beginsHo Chi Minh City, VietnamJourney endsSiem Reap, CambodiaDatesSeptember 28-October 11 2028Duration14 daysShipScenic Spirit III

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Published cruise sector details

Official ports, codes, and sector times
Official cruise sectorHo Chi Minh City (SGN) to Kampong Cham (KC1)28 September 2028, 15:30 to 8 October 2028, 09:00

Scenic Spirit III. Sector timestamps are reproduced from Scenic; the source does not supply a timezone.

Itinerary at a Glance

September 28-October 11 2028
Day 1 | 28 September 2028Ho Chi Minh City › Mekong CruiseArrival and departure times not published

Welcome to vibrant Vietnam and step into a world of luxury starting with your air-conditioned airport transfer en-route to the Caravelle Hotel Saigon, located downtown in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City. Meet your Tour Director at 12:00 to run through an overview of your upcoming trip and drop off your luggage and passport.

Day 2 | 29 September 2028Cho Gao Canal › Ben TreArrival and departure times not published

This morning, cruise through the bustling Cho Gao Canal, one of the major arterial canals of Vietnam connecting Tien Giang Province in the Mekong Delta with Ho Chi Minh City. You’ll be fascinated watching the heavy commercial traffic navigate this important waterway, where upwards of 1,800 vessels transit each day.

Day 3 | 30 September 2028Sa DecArrival and departure times not published

This morning, board your sampan once again to explore the lively wet market in Sa Dec where you can meet the sellers and marvel at their wares, including live fish, frogs and even snakes. This two-hour exploration will take you deep into the local way of life.

Day 4 | 1 October 2028Gieng Island › Tan ChauArrival and departure times not published

Known as ‘Mango Island’, Cu Lao Gieng is a small island untouched by tourism, located along the upper Mekong River. Travel by local motorcycle rickshaw through the island’s villages to visit families who work in a variety of local industries, including mango farming, boat construction and temple incense sticks.

Day 5 | 2 October 2028Tan Chau and the Border CrossingArrival and departure times not published

Perhaps start the day with some exercise in the on-board gym, an early morning Tai Chi class or relax your muscles in the sauna. Then set off to discover the areas surrounding Tan Chau. Tan Chau and the Border Crossing is a published destination on Luxury Meandering Mekong and Temple Discovery Cruise...

Day 6 | 3 October 2028Border Crossing › Phnom PenhArrival and departure times not published | Scenic cruising

After clearing the border crossing procedure, the morning is at your leisure. Enjoy some solitude in the library and observation lounge, or soak in the scenery from your private balcony whilst cruising upstream from the Vietnamese border to Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia.

Day 7 | 4 October 2028Phnom PenhArrival and departure times not published

After breakfast, it will be time to head out and explore Phnom Penh. Phnom Penh is a published destination on Luxury Meandering Mekong and Temple Discovery Cruise: Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap aboard Scenic Spirit III.

Day 8 | 5 October 2028Phnom Penh › Oudong › Silk IslandArrival and departure times not published

Begin the day sailing to Kampong Tralach. Here, board an Ox Cart ride to a local temple before driving to the ancient capital of Cambodia, Oudong. Here, experience the life of the monks and nuns who reside at the peaceful monastery.

Day 9 | 6 October 2028Angkor BanArrival and departure times not published

This morning is at leisure as you sail to Angkor Ban. This could be the perfect opportunity to enjoy a swim in the pool with a refreshing cocktail. After lunch, you will call at Angkor Ban, a small settlement where time stands still. Explore its historic wooden houses, which date back over 100 years and survived the destruction of the Khmer Rouge.

Day 10 | 7 October 2028Wat Hanchey > Kampong ChamArrival and departure times not published

Today you can meet the novice monks at Wat Hanchey, an ancient hilltop pagoda and monastery overlooking the Mekong. Walk (or drive) to the top and soak in some of the most spectacular elevated views of the cruise.

Day 11 | 8 October 2028Kampong Cham to Siem ReapArrival and departure times not published

After disembarkation this morning your journey moves to Siem Reap via Kampong Thom and the ancient Angkorian bridge at Kampong Kdei, with a stop at a traditional stone cutters’ village along the way. Check in to the historic Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor in Siem Reap for a three-night Scenic Special Stay.

Day 12 | 9 October 2028Siem ReapArrival and departure times not published

The second day of your Siem Reap exploration starts with a delicious champagne buffet breakfast at the hotel. Siem Reap is a published destination on Luxury Meandering Mekong and Temple Discovery Cruise: Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap aboard Scenic Spirit III.

Day 13 | 10 October 2028Siem ReapArrival and departure times not published

Siem Reap is a published destination on Luxury Meandering Mekong and Temple Discovery Cruise: Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap aboard Scenic Spirit III. It provides the setting for this stage of the journey; arrival, departure, berthing and excursion details are displayed only when they appear in the stored Scenic schedule, and final operating information should be reconfirmed before sailing.

Day 14 | 11 October 2028Depart Siem ReapArrival and departure times not published

It is time to bid farewell to your fellow travellers and Scenic team as you get ready to depart Cambodia for your homeland or extended travels. Transfer to the airport and leave with a full camera and stunning memories to treasure. Rivers and waterways are subject to variations in water levels.

Schedule source status: Scenic publishes the complete day-by-day itinerary text in its official catalog, but daily arrival and departure times are not included. No times have been estimated. Daily port-call times and dock, anchor, or tender status were not published in the audited catalog. All available itinerary information is presented on DeluxeCruises.com.

A closer look at this sailing

Luxury Meandering Mekong and Temple Discovery Cruise: Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap aboard Scenic Spirit III

On September 28-October 11 2028, Scenic Spirit III follows official voyage VIMR280928.19 from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Siem Reap, Cambodia over 14 days. Its published progression includes Ho Chi Minh City › Mekong Cruise, Cho Gao Canal › Ben Tre, Sa Dec, Gieng Island › Tan Chau, Tan Chau and the Border Crossing.

Embark on a slower ten-night cruise of contrasts as you gain a deeper understanding of life along the Mekong River in southern Vietnam through to the Angkor temples in Siem Reap.

Scenic's official catalog provides 14 day-by-day entries for this departure but does not publish daily arrival and departure times. Those times remain explicitly unpublished here rather than being estimated.

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Scenic Spirit III | Voyage VIMR280928.19 | September 28-October 11, 2028 | 14 days Luxury Meandering Mekong and Temple Discovery Cruise: Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap
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Luxury cruise planning summary

Scenic Spirit III September 28-October 11 2028: is Voyage VIMR280928.19 right for you?

This 14-day voyage aboard Scenic Spirit III sails Luxury Meandering Mekong and Temple Discovery Cruise: Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap, with calls including Ho Chi Minh City › Mekong Cruise, Cho Gao Canal › Ben Tre, Sa Dec, and Gieng Island › Tan Chau. Voyage VIMR280928.19 matches the latest verified voyage-search dataset used by this website. Before reserving, ask Deluxe Cruises to compare accommodations, deck location, inclusions, current availability, and any family, medical, dietary, or accessibility arrangements for this exact departure.

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What is included and not included on Scenic Spirit III Voyage VIMR280928.19?

For the September 28-October 11, 2028 Luxury Meandering Mekong and Temple Discovery Cruise: Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap sailing aboard Scenic Spirit III: Scenic River publishes meals, selected beverages, butler service, gratuities, complimentary Wi-Fi and the applicable Scenic Freechoice and Scenic Enrich experiences. Transfers and land components must follow the exact itinerary, while personal services and optional experiences can cost extra. The exact fare and booking confirmation control.

What bed is provided for a child or third guest on Scenic Spirit III Voyage VIMR280928.19?

For the September 28-October 11, 2028 Luxury Meandering Mekong and Temple Discovery Cruise: Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap sailing aboard Scenic Spirit III: River-suite occupancy and primary beds vary by ship and category, and a universal current child policy is not safely verified for Scenic river cruises. The extra sleeping surface is not named by the current record, so Deluxe Cruises will obtain written sailing-specific confirmation before booking. Deluxe Cruises will confirm the exact room and occupancy before booking.

Are shore excursions included on Scenic Spirit III Voyage VIMR280928.19, and can Deluxe Cruises help with alternatives?

For the September 28-October 11, 2028 Luxury Meandering Mekong and Temple Discovery Cruise: Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap sailing aboard Scenic Spirit III: Applicable Scenic Freechoice excursions and Scenic Enrich experiences are published as included on Scenic River voyages. Capacity, local conditions, participant rules, optional experiences and the exact itinerary still control. 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 Scenic Spirit III for Voyage VIMR280928.19?

For the September 28-October 11, 2028 Luxury Meandering Mekong and Temple Discovery Cruise: Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap sailing aboard Scenic Spirit III: Complimentary Wi-Fi is published for Scenic Ocean and River cruises. Satellite or regional coverage, allowances, device rules and uninterrupted performance can vary, so the exact departure terms must be confirmed. The exact booking confirmation controls.

What are Scenic Spirit III's verified headline statistics?
2028Planned inaugural season
MekongRiver
What clothes should I bring for this September itinerary?

Deluxe Cruises packing guidance for this September 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.

Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours dress guidance

  • Southeast Asia river ships: casual dress is accepted day and evening, while temple visits require shoulders and knees to be covered.

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 Scenic Spirit III?
  • A current ship-specific facilities list was not safely verified for this vessel; exact venues, services, and inclusions must be reconfirmed for the sailing.

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 Scenic Spirit III have?
  • River fitness rooms, pools, e-bikes and wellness facilities vary by ship. Salt Therapy Lounges are not fleetwide, and e-bikes are route- and ship-dependent.

Exercise-space availability, deck access, operating hours, and equipment are confirmed for the exact ship and voyage.

What accommodation features and services can Scenic Spirit III guests expect?
  • European Space-Ships publish Standard, Balcony, Junior and Royal categories. Scenic Sun Lounges apply to selected balcony and suite categories rather than every room, while butler service is published for every suite.

Review the exact room or suite number, category, deck position, layout, and benefits for Voyage VIMR280928.19 before reserving.

Can children and babies sail aboard Scenic Spirit III?
  • A current universal infant, child and childcare rule for Scenic river cruises was not verified; mark it unknown and obtain written sailing-specific confirmation.
  • A generic older passenger-ticket wording uses a different sixth-month expression, and a current universal river rule was not verified. Use the voyage contract and obtain written confirmation.

For Voyage VIMR280928.19: do not assume a supervised program, babysitting, crib, or child-specific service unless it is confirmed for this sailing.

How does Scenic Spirit III handle special needs, medical arrangements, and accessibility?
  • Notify Scenic at booking and when circumstances change. A guest who needs personal care or substantial assistance must travel with a capable companion.
  • River ships can have incomplete elevator coverage, narrow doors and corridors, changing gangways and coaches that cannot carry wheelchairs. Accessible rooms must be requested and confirmed before booking.
  • Scenic river ships do not carry a doctor. Crew have first-aid capability and arrange shoreside assistance at the next suitable port.
  • Guests must carry adequate medication and insurance and should never treat shipboard care as equivalent to a shoreside hospital.

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 Scenic Spirit III?
  • The current official FAQ pages reviewed did not expose a reliable ship-by-ship smoking-location answer.
  • Do not publish an exact indoor or outdoor smoking-area claim for Scenic ocean or river ships until the selected voyage's current official documentation or onboard plan confirms it.

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 Scenic Spirit III Voyage VIMR280928.19?

For flights to Ho Chi Minh City before this Scenic Spirit III cruise and home from Siem Reap after Voyage VIMR280928.19, 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.

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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.

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  1. Step 1 — Open Manage Booking: Choose Manage Booking or Trip Personaliser from Scenic's official website.
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If Scenic does not recognize Scenic Spirit III Voyage VIMR280928.19, recheck the booking number and surname exactly as shown on the Scenic confirmation. Then contact Deluxe Cruises so your advisor can verify the booking record with Scenic.

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