Avalon Saigon

Avalon Saigon at a glance

Avalon Saigon is an Avalon Waterways river ship purpose-built for the Mekong, sailing between Cambodia and Vietnam. Current departures leave from Ho Chi Minh City and Phnom Penh on itineraries of up to seven nights through South East Asia — one of the world’s most rewarding river journeys.

• Cruise line: Avalon Waterways
• Primary region: South East Asia — the Mekong River
• Departure ports: Phnom Penh, Cambodia; Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
• Cabin type: Suite A with panoramic open-air windows
• Max itinerary length: 7 nights

Cabins on Avalon Saigon

Avalon Saigon’s Suite A is a 22.8 m² cabin designed entirely around the river view. The defining feature is a 14-foot panoramic window that opens fully, transforming your room into a private open-air balcony — you are not looking at the Mekong through glass, you are out in it, without leaving your cabin. Each suite sleeps two.

For a full breakdown of layouts and deck positions, the Avalon Saigon cabins and deck plans page has everything you need before you decide.

Where Avalon Saigon sails

All sailings operate in South East Asia along the Mekong River, connecting the cultures of Cambodia and Vietnam. Departure ports are Phnom Penh in Cambodia and Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam — cities with their own deep histories worth time before or after the cruise itself.

Because every sailing on Avalon Saigon requires a flight from Australia, this cruise naturally sits at the centre of a longer holiday. That is precisely how we build it: flights out, a night or two in port at either end, transfers between airport and ship, and the cruise itself — one booking, one point of contact.

Booking Avalon Saigon with Cruise1st

Cruise1st backs every booking with its Best Price Guarantee — the brand’s own named promise, applying site-wide. That means you can book with confidence rather than spending weeks checking whether the fare will drop.

Every sailing on Avalon Saigon departs from Cambodia or Vietnam, so every booking involves an international flight from Australia. Our Cruise1st Packages exist exactly for trips like this: we combine the cruise with return flights, hotels in Phnom Penh or Ho Chi Minh City and airport-to-ship transfers into a single holiday at a single price. Nothing falls through the gaps between separate bookings.

If you prefer to talk through your options before committing, our Australian cruise experts are available seven days a week — call us and you will reach a local specialist, not a call centre overseas, who can walk you through cabin grades, fare inclusions and what each itinerary actually covers on the water.

Common questions about Avalon Saigon

Which cabin grade is available on Avalon Saigon?

The ship offers Suite A, a 22.8 m² stateroom sleeping two. Its headline feature is a 14-foot panoramic window that opens fully to become an open-air balcony, giving you unobstructed, open-air access to the river from inside your cabin. See dimensions and deck positions on the cabins and deck plans page.

Do I need to fly to join Avalon Saigon?

Yes — all current sailings depart from Phnom Penh in Cambodia or Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam, so an international flight from Australia is required for every itinerary. Cruise1st can package the flights, pre- or post-cruise hotel nights and transfers together with the cruise fare so everything is confirmed in one place.

How long are the itineraries?

Current sailings run up to seven nights, operating in the South East Asia region along the Mekong. Departures are available from late September 2026 onwards. Check the live search results for exact dates and availability, as the schedule updates regularly.

Which cruise line operates Avalon Saigon?

Avalon Saigon is operated by Avalon Waterways, a specialist in river cruising. Their Mekong sailings are their programme in this part of the world — the ship is built for this river specifically.

What is the current fare for Avalon Saigon sailings?

Fares start from A$5,199pp* for departures from late September 2026. Prices vary by cabin, travel date and fare type — our cruise experts can walk you through the options and make sure you’re matched to the right inclusions for your trip.

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