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Bassac Mekong Cruise

Dock: Ninh Kieu pier, Can Tho
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Overview

The three Bassac vessels are crafted from wood in the tradition of the Mekong Delta’s iconic rice barges, adapted to meet modern safety standards while preserving their authentic charm.

Bassac I was once an original rice barge, later purchased and transformed by TransMékong into the cozy and comfortable cruiser it is today. Bassac II and Bassac III, though built from entirely new hull designs tailored for cruising, still embody the same craftsmanship and timeless traditions. Together, they offer travelers an authentic yet refined way to explore the waterways of the Mekong Delta.

Cruise Information

  • Year built:
  • No. of Cabins: 12
  • Cruise Type: Wooden Ship
  • Itinerary: Can Tho - Cai Be

Room Types/ Room Rates for 2026 & 2027

Superior

15.0 m2
Double/Twin bed
  • Free cancellation
  • All board - meals included
 1 May 30 Sep. 1 Jan. 30 Apr. & 1 Oct. 31Dec.

Cruise Itinerary

Pick up at 08:00 AM from your hotel in Saigon and drive to Can Tho. Boarding at Can Tho at Ninh Kieu pier. Welcome drink, introduction to the ship and crew, check into the cabins. Departure downstream of the Hau river. Lunch on board while en route. Tour near Tra On floating market. Turning into Nicolai canal, towards the Mang Thit and Co Chien rivers. Rest on the upper deck in a scenery of rice fields, sugar cane, woods on the near banks. Visit of a village on the banks of river Mang Thit, an opportunity to appreciate the way of life and hospitality of the local inhabitants. Visit of the orchard or rice fields nearby. Boarding back, complimentary drink as a welcome back on board. Rest on the deck or around the bar enjoying the sunset. The crew will serve dinner while the Bassac is cruising Mang Thit river towards her anchorage point for the night. The Bassac sets anchor for the night on river Mang Thit.

06:30 Departure towards Cai Be. The passengers take their breakfast while enjoying the scenery on the banks. The Bassac crosses Co Chien river then branches into Cho Lach canal for 30 minutes through the traffic of sand and rice barges, in a scenery of fruit drying facilities and wooden ship building yards. Arrival in Cai Be, check-out and boarding of a local boat for a tour of Cai Be floating market and handicraft. End of services by mid-morning on shore at Cái Bè. Please note you will leave the Bassac for good upon boarding the small boat for the last visit, typically about 8:30.

Basaac Cruise-Mekong

Services & Facilities

Services

The Bassac all offer 24-hour power and air-conditioning in cabins fitted with fire detection and fire fighting. A bathroom en suite with every cabin offers hot and cold water all the time.

The galley is suitable to serve refined meals and uphold the best sanitary standards, even for groups of up to twice the bedding capacity of the ship.

Activities on Board

Activities on Request

  • Birthday / Wedding anniversary/ Honeymoon

Departure Info

  • Transportation on board;
  • Accommodation of each passenger in a twin-share cabin, double- or twin-bedded;
  • Three meals;
  • Vietnamese coffee, tea; mineral water;
  • Two visits on shore or on a small skiff;
  • Access to all services on board;
  • Access to and from the board on a longboat;
  • Road, speedboat transfer, except if specifically mentioned in the booking confirmation;
  • Bar services;
  • Personal travel insurance;
  • Tips and gratuities.
  • More than 30 days prior to check-in: free of charge
  • From 30 to 7 days prior to check-in: 10% of total rates
  • From 6 to 3 days prior to check in: 50% of total rates.
  • Less than 3 days prior to check-in: 100% of total rates.
  • No-Show: 100% of total rates.
  • Cancellation notice must be in written form and send to us via email. Refund will be processed between 5-7 business days.
  • The FOC rate for children under 5 years old is applicable for 1 (one) child sharing a cabin with 2 (two) adults. Only 1 (one) child under 5 years old traveling with two (2) adults is allowed for FOC per cabin.
  • Children from 5-11 will pay extra charge 75% of adult rate.
  • Children 12 and above must pay full fare as adult.