Bassac Mekong Delta Cruise 2Days - 1Night

Posted By : UkAnnie
We did this one night cruise on the Mekong River as part of a tour of Vietnam. It was very well organised and very enjoyable. There were only 8 cabins I think so we got to know the other people on the boat which is always interesting. The food was excellent and we had been pre warned that the cabins were very small so glad we just put some overnight things in a small bag so we didn’t need to open our cases. The cabins whilst tiny had everything we needed inc air conditioning which we weren’t expecting on a wooden boat and a tiny bathroom with a hand held shower . The first afternoon we went ashore to visit a village which to be honest wasn’t that great as it was really just a walk . The following morning after breakfast you vacate your cabin and disembark onto a smaller boat which takes you up to the floating market which was interesting to see but much smaller than it used to be we were told. We found learning about life on the Mekong Delta very interesting and the scenery was beautiful. One night was just enough to get a flavour of the area.
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Posted On : 2024-05-20 13:21:15

Posted By : Practised_traveller
We spent one night aboard the Bassac 3 and couldn’t have been happier with the experience. An interesting voyage that gives you a feeling for nature and rural life along the Hau river as the Bassac (a boat built in the style of a traditional rice barge) gently cruises along. The captain did a great job navigating us through the river traffic, the crew are all charming and professional, the en-suite cabins very well equipped, comfortable and kept at a wonderful temperature, and the food outstanding. I have no idea how they can produce such sophisticated, fresh and tasty meals onboard a vessel of this size. Outings included an hour-long cycle ride through countryside and small villages, with a stop at a local family’s garden to cool down and taste fresh fruit. The following day, we took a speedboat to the wholesale floating market (Cai Be), which was as authentic as it gets. Hurry up and book before these traditions disappear, it will not be long before floating markets - if they exist - will become mere tourist attractions. We also visited the home of a local bamboo basket-weaving family, which gave us an insight on how laborious and time-consuming this work is. We never felt under pressure to buy anything, if anything it was clear the whole thing was not designed with that in mind. Drinks onboard were charged separately but were very reasonably priced. Thank you Bassac 3 captain and crew, you have been amazing and gave us wonderful lasting memories.
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Posted On : 2024-04-27 03:18:44

Posted By : 800antoniad
This was a great river cruise with friendly, attentive and informative staff. My mum and I (aged 75 & 40) ended our trip around Vietnam with this 1 night River Cruise. It was extremely peaceful time and the food delicious!

12 cabins on the boat in total but there were only 6 of us on our trip which was perfect. The cabins are small but comfortable with air conditioning, bathroom and shower.

We enjoyed both excursions and learnt a lot about village/town life in the Mekong region.
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Posted On : 2024-04-14 04:31:25

Posted By : Kerema664
Superb cruise on the Mekong, traveling through the delta via a multitude of arms and canals.
The boat is nicely decorated, all in wood. The cabins are pleasant, the crew takes great care and the meals are delicious.
To recommend
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Posted On : 2024-04-09 11:49:34

Posted By : TallPaulLondon
We had a great 22 hours on the vessel seeing the heartland of Vietnam.

The crew were great and very friendly, they spoke excellent English and French The food and beverages were good quality and the slow pace of life was reflected on board, it certainly less frantic compared to Ho Chi Minh City.

The cabins are small, however absolutely fine for one night. They are en-suite and are very clean.
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Posted On : 2024-04-03 10:17:52

Posted By : 876PeterL876
Unlike another earlier reviewer, we are currently having a totally enjoyable experience since this cruise started earlier today. The crew are wonderful , food is good( lunch included coconut prawns,calamari, catfish and beef stir fry) and the vessel is beautiful and totally different experience to the the rubbish- strewn Halong Bay, full of too many brightly lit and often noisy cruise boats.
This is a working,living waterway- it is NOT a "Heart of Darkness " jungle experience. It is also not a flora,fauna or wildlife experience.
We have just seen a glorious sunset before we have cocktails and dinner( soup,spring rolls,pork/ sea bass , banana and chocolate pancakes) 😋
Yes accommodation is smaller than some other cruise boats but it is beautifully fitted out in wood. Perfectly adequate bathroom for 1 night.Cabins have a/c and comfortable double or single beds.
Just had a 6 km cycle around a local village guided by a local lady and fruit and tea at a local house.
For us this is about seeing life on the waterways of the delta and the ways that locals live their lives and interact with the delta.
We will have a wonderful 22 hours on Bassic 2 and enjoy the whole experience - priceless !
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Posted On : 2024-03-18 09:47:44

Posted By : Bootneck40F
Distinctly average. An expensive way to sit on a cramped boat while eating poor food, all the while looking at the banks of what is effectively a canal. Why not head up river to see some birdlife, flora and fauna, instead of the detritus of the Mekong Estuary. The bike ride was enjoyable, but we simply followed a local lady on a 7km route. No commentary.

The room was extremely cramped, which I had read about beforehand, but beware, the walls between the cabins are extremely thin so you can hear EVERYTHING! My wife and I were kept awake all night by a German lady coughing next door.

I was asked my dietary requirements, which were then ignored!

Very, very poor value for money compared to the Ha Long Bay experience. Perhaps my own fault as I booked it through a travel agent and didn’t do enough research myself. Shame, we were very much looking forward to it. We couldn’t wait to get off the boat after 22 hours.
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Posted On : 2024-03-16 01:29:45

Posted By : rebeccacV6715CM
It was a nice view of Megon Delta but it's over price of what you get compare with the cruise you will take in Halong Bay. The cabin and bathroom were too small, you only have air conditioning in your room. It 's too hot to sit outside to enjoy the view during the day time. The food was just standard Vietnamese dishes nothing special. The staff was just doing their job. We even in the tour cycle around without any staff instruction only cycling.
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Posted On : 2024-03-15 00:11:50

Posted By : thesens-Guernsey
Booked as part of Trailfinders trip - so no choice

Mediocre cruise - small boat - very basic facilities - toilet has a smell - limited deck seating

Expected to cruise along huge Mekong river towards the delta, enjoy the open vista, cool breeze & serenity

In practice, we sailed 5% on Mekong, 95% along a canal between 2 streams of Mekong

That meant, sailing 10 metres from either bank, watching scooters, clothes wash line, fish market, soup kitchen, disco lights, neon signs, stray dogs, plastic junk on bank, communist party propaganda on loud speakers - you get the picture
Might as well call it Mekong village walking tour rather than this pathetic hype

Good dinner on boat - despicable alcohol

Wish I had researched this - and said NO

Expensive waste of a day
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Posted On : 2024-03-14 05:39:09

Posted By : sopz1
Perfect size boat - 16 cabins -, reconstruction of an old boat, with careful decor, simple and elegant down to the small details. Attentive staff, delicious cuisine. Very interesting excursions, without tourist trap visits. And this calm on the Mekong! A treat from start to finish.
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Posted On : 2024-03-08 23:36:38