South East Asia
River Cruises
Discover the enchanting waterways of Cambodia and Vietnam on a luxurious 5-star river cruise.
From sightseeing in vibrant towns including Siem Reap and Ho Chi Minh City, to immersing yourself in the history of Phnom Penh, there are many incredible things to experience during your river cruise and land journey.
It’s more than river cruising, it’s an immersive journey through the Mekong. Uncover daily life in these unique cultures, in ultra-luxury.
Scenic river cruises are meticulously designed, exceptionally luxurious and truly all-inclusive. Enjoy a premium experience, combined with Scenic’s signature first-class service.
With a maximum of 68 guests and an abundance of space, Scenic Spirit offers 5-star ultra-luxury and represents a stylish connection between local traditions and modern innovation. With an almost 1:1 crew-to-guest ratio you can expect impeccable service, world-class dining and a river cruise tailored to your preferences. Our dedicated crew are the finest in the industry and employed directly by Scenic, going to the Nth Degree to ensure your needs are met.
Featuring the largest lead-in suites on the Mekong, our ships offer luxury suites with unparalleled attention to detail. You can take in the picturesque views in full, wide-angle splendour from your signature Scenic Sun Lounge and wake up refreshed after resting on your ergonomic Scenic Slumber Bed in your separate bedroom.
With Scenic you can enjoy the option of either a 7 night or 9 night Mekong cruise on selected itineraries. Explore the same destinations but at a slower pace on our 9 night cruises, allowing you more time to relax and discover the history, culture and cuisine of this legendary waterway on board the 5-star Scenic Spirit. 9 night cruises are seasonal and available on selected itineraries between July-October and December. See individual itinerary pages or the latest brochure for more information.
Whether you prefer a fine dining experience with a 10-course degustation, a relaxed restaurant setting offering a delicious à la carte menu or dining in the privacy of your suite, you’ll find delectable options to suit your tastes and mood on Scenic Spirit. Each meal on board is curated by Scenic’s creative chefs as a tribute to the spectacular regions you pass though. Premium international beverages^ including wine, beer, cocktails, spirits, as well as fresh juices, are included and available all day, every day.
Personalise your river cruise and pursue your own interests as you set off on unique excursions in South East Asia. Scenic’s extensive list of Freechoice excursions offer an Active, Moderate or Relaxed pace so you can choose activities best suited to you. Whether it’s discovering the stories of the Vietnamese history or enjoying a food tour though Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi on the back of a vintage Vespa, the choice is yours.
Enjoy the wonders of South East Asia through an exciting river cruise and Land Journey, designed to showcase the best of your destination. Personalise your trip with the experiences to match your interests and pace. Go behind the scenes with Scenic Enrich to enjoy private access to iconic locations including the spectacular Angkor Temple Gala Dinner illuminated by twilight, when extending to Siem Reap.
Scenic is the only river cruise company in South East Asia that designs, builds, owns and operates to European safety standards. Our incredible ship in this region includes marine panelling for noise reduction, high-end water purification systems and a guest elevator.
Discover which journey best matches your interests. You can seamlessly couple your ultra-luxury river cruise on Scenic Spirit, with luxury land journeys through the treasures of Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos, to explore more of this captivating region.
Explore our itineraries below and discover the remarkable destinations that await you.
Our South East Asia cruise seasons run from July - November the following year.
2027 season dates coming soon.
Continue your exploration and be immersed in even more of South East Asia by adding an extension, hotel stay or stopover to your journey. Choose to add on hotel accommodation before or after your tour or one of our journey extensions to further explore the rich traditions and vibrant culture of South East Asia.
Discover the options available to you to seamlessly add to your Scenic river cruise.
Enjoy a 9 night cruise for the price of 7 with Super Earlybird savings of up to $4,500 per person*.
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