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
Avalon Saigon is a 36-guest Avalon Waterways river cruise ship, in service since 2018. This page lists 24 upcoming departures across 22 itineraries in Asia, day by day and port by port.
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.
History & sister ships
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Avalon Vista Avalon Waterways · 2012
Avalon Artistry II Avalon Waterways · 2013
Avalon Expression Avalon Waterways · 2013
Avalon Illumination Avalon Waterways · 2014
Avalon Impression Avalon Waterways · 2014
Avalon Poetry II Avalon Waterways · 2014
Avalon Siem Reap Avalon Waterways · 2015
Avalon Tapestry II Avalon Waterways · 2015
Avalon Tranquility II Avalon Waterways · 2015
Where Avalon Saigon sails, month by month
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| Asia | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| From / night | $488 | $654 | $488 | 0 | $440 | $435 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Ports it visits most
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Itineraries & Sailings
From $5,324 · $444/night
Ports of CallHo 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: Nov 23, 2026
2 upcoming departures
From $8,404 · $700/night
Ports of CallSiem Reap, Cambodia, Siem Reap, Siem Reap-Phnom Penh (Embarkation), Wat Hanchey-Angkor Ban +8 more
Next: Nov 30, 2026
1 upcoming departure
From $5,324 · $444/night
Ports of CallSiem Reap, Cambodia, Siem Reap, Siem Reap-Phnom Penh (Embarkation), Wat Hanchey-Angkor Ban +8 more
Next: Mar 8, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $6,804 · $567/night
Ports of CallSiem Reap, Cambodia, Siem Reap, Siem Reap-Phnom Penh (Embarkation), Wat Hanchey-Angkor Ban +8 more
Next: Jan 10, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $6,804 · $567/night
Ports of CallHo 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: Jan 17, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $9,909 · $661/night
Ports of CallNext: Nov 27, 2026
1 upcoming departure
From $6,914 · $461/night
Ports of CallNext: Mar 5, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $6,524 · $435/night
Ports of CallHo Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City Excursion To Cu Chi Tunnels, Ho Chi Minh City (Embarkation) +9 more
Next: Mar 1, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $8,129 · $542/night
Ports of CallHo Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City Excursion To Cu Chi Tunnels, Ho Chi Minh City (Embarkation) +9 more
Next: Jan 17, 2028
1 upcoming departure
All 22 itineraries and their departure dates
- 12 Nights Southeast Asia Cruise 23 Nov 2026, 1 Mar 2027
- 12 Nights Southeast Asia Cruise 30 Nov 2026
- 12 Nights Southeast Asia Cruise 8 Mar 2027
- 12 Nights Southeast Asia Cruise 10 Jan 2028
- 12 Nights Southeast Asia Cruise 17 Jan 2028
- 15 Nights Orient Far East Cruise 27 Nov 2026
- 15 Nights Orient Far East Cruise 5 Mar 2027
- 15 Nights Orient Far East Cruise 1 Mar 2027
- 15 Nights Orient Far East Cruise 17 Jan 2028
- 15 Nights Orient Far East Cruise 7 Jan 2028
- 15 Nights Southeast Asia Cruise 20 Nov 2026, 26 Feb 2027
- 15 Nights Southeast Asia Cruise 8 Mar 2027
- 15 Nights Southeast Asia Cruise 10 Jan 2028
- 15 Nights Southeast Asia Cruise 14 Jan 2028
- 18 Nights Orient Far East Cruise 26 Feb 2027
- 18 Nights Orient Far East Cruise 5 Mar 2027
- 18 Nights Orient Far East Cruise 14 Jan 2028
- 18 Nights Orient Far East Cruise 7 Jan 2028
- 7 Nights Orient Far East Cruise 29 Oct 2026
- 7 Nights Orient Far East Cruise 3 Dec 2026
- 7 Nights Orient Far East Cruise 20 Jan 2028
- 7 Nights Orient Far East Cruise 13 Jan 2028
All Upcoming Departures
Avalon Saigon FAQ
What flag does Avalon Saigon sail under?
Avalon Saigon is registered in Vietnam.
How many passengers does Avalon Saigon hold?
Avalon Saigon carries about 36 guests with roughly 24 crew.
How old is Avalon Saigon?
Avalon Saigon entered service in 2018.