Signature highlights
Designed specifically for the Mekong, Avalon Saigon offers an intimate 36-guest experience, spacious 245-square-foot Panorama Suites, forward-facing lounges, and an open-air observation lounge.
Avalon Saigon
About Avalon Saigon
Avalon Saigon is a compact, all-suite Mekong river ship operated by Avalon Waterways on Vietnam-and-Cambodia sailings. It carries a maximum of 36 guests in 18 Panorama Suites, each with a large panoramic window designed to open as an enclosed open-air balcony. The intimate scale, 24-person crew, air-conditioned Panorama Lounge, observation lounge, fitness room, spa treatment room, and regional and Western dining are suited to travelers seeking a quieter alternative to larger river vessels.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Avalon Waterways
- Builder / shipyard
- Hai Minh Shipyard
- Registry / flag
- Vietnam
Onboard Experience
Dining
One spacious Panorama Dining Room serves Eastern and Western cuisine. The onboard bar provides coffee, tea, soft drinks, and local beer or spirits during the day, with additional beverages served with meals.
Entertainment
Facilities include a Panorama Lounge, open-air observation lounge, library, games, onboard movie nights, and included lectures, activities, and entertainment.
Staterooms & suites
The ship has 18 Panorama Suites across two accommodation decks. Every suite is approximately 245 square feet and features a wall-to-wall panoramic window that opens to create an open-air balcony effect.
For families
The ship is designed primarily for adult river cruising and has no dedicated children's facilities or family activity program identified in the reviewed sources.
Pools, spa & wellness
A fitness room and spa treatment room are available onboard. The observation areas and lounges provide additional relaxed space for scenic cruising.
Accessibility
The ship has limited accessibility typical of a small Mekong river vessel. Collapsible wheelchairs are permitted subject to size and safety restrictions; travelers should confirm suitability before booking.
Environmental features
No ship-specific sustainability specification was verified in the reviewed sources.
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Itineraries & Sailings
Ports of Call
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City Excursion To Cu Chi Tunnels, Ho Chi Minh City (Embarkation) +7 more
Next: Oct 12, 2026
3 upcoming departures
Ports of Call
Siem Reap, Cambodia, Siem Reap, Siem Reap-Phnom Penh (Embarkation), Wat Hanchey-Angkor Ban +8 more
Next: Nov 30, 2026
1 upcoming departure
Ports of Call
Siem Reap, Cambodia, Siem Reap, Siem Reap-Phnom Penh (Embarkation), Wat Hanchey-Angkor Ban +8 more
Next: Jan 11, 2027
1 upcoming departure
Ports of Call
Next: Nov 27, 2026
1 upcoming departure
Ports of Call
Hanoi, Vietnam, Hanoi, Hanoi-Ha Long Bay, Ha Long Bay-Hanoi-Siem Reap +11 more
Next: Jan 8, 2027
1 upcoming departure
Ports of Call
Next: Oct 9, 2026
3 upcoming departures
Ports of Call
Ho Chi Minh City (Embarkation), Vinh Long-Cu Lao Gieng, Chau Doc-Long Khanh A-Border Crossing, Cambodia, Phnom Penh +3 more
Next: Aug 20, 2026
2 upcoming departures
Ports of Call
Phnom Penh, Cambodia (Embarkation), Wat Hanchey-Angkor Ban, Kampong Tralach-Konpong Louang-Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh +4 more
Next: Aug 13, 2026
2 upcoming departures
Ports of Call
Ho Chi Minh City (Embarkation), Vinh Long-Cu Lao Gieng, Chau Doc-Long Khanh A-Border Crossing, Cambodia, Phnom Penh +3 more
Next: Sep 3, 2026
1 upcoming departure
Ports of Call
Phnom Penh, Cambodia (Embarkation), Wat Hanchey-Angkor Ban, Kampong Tralach-Konpong Louang-Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh +4 more
Next: Aug 27, 2026
1 upcoming departure