RV Mekong Prestige II

One of the most popular river cruisers on the Mekong and operated by a French-Vietnamese joint venture, the RV Mekong Prestige II was launched in 2013 and features 32 spacious staterooms.

The décor is a fusion of contemporary Asian design with lots of polished teak, coupled with the intimate ambience and service of a boutique hotel. Just imagine yourself relaxing in the large plunge pool as the busy life of the river slips by or sipping a sundowner on the Sun Deck, leaning over the rail and being part of the ever-changing and fascinating life of the Mekong all around you.

Each stateroom features full-length panoramic sliding glass doors leading to your own private balcony. There is a luxury en-suite bathroom with shower, hairdryer and bathrobes, plus a writing desk, two armchairs with coffee table, personal safe and individually controlled air-conditioning. All staterooms are very spacious at 20 square metres (215 square feet) including the French balcony, and feature twin beds which may be pushed together to create a double bed. You have a choice of Upper Deck staterooms and Main Deck staterooms, as well as a small selection of suites as described below.

Specifications

Size boutique
Style Luxury
Type river
Year of launch 2013
Language English
No. of passengers 64
No. of crew 30
No. of cabins 32

Gratuities

Tips are not charged at a set percentage and are not included in the holiday cost, as we understand that giving a gratuity should be entirely at your discretion.

As a guideline we would recommend giving €8-12 per person per day should you feel that is appropriate. Usually, an envelope is left in your cabin on the final evening, for you to drop off at reception, if you choose to, the following morning. The tips are divided equally between the crew.

Should you also wish to give a gratuity directly to your Riviera Travel Cruise Director and Concierge, this is also at your discretion.

Gratuities

Facilities

Tips are not charged at a set percentage and are not included in the holiday cost, as we understand that giving a gratuity should be entirely at your discretion.

Should you also wish to give a gratuity directly to your Riviera Travel Cruise Director and Concierge, this is also at your discretion.

Children not advised

Not available

Accommodation

Terrace Suites

Terrace suites are 27 square metres (290 square feet) with facilities as the Junior suites and are located on the Upper Deck.

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Junior Suites

Junior suites are 24.9 square metres (268 square feet). Located on the main deck at the bow of the ship there is a larger balcony and the bathroom features a separate bathtub and shower. All other facilities are as the main and upper deck staterooms.

Stats

Staterooms

Main Deck and Upper Deck staterooms are very spacious at 20 square metres (215 square feet), including the French balcony and feature twin beds which may also be pushed together to create a double bed.

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Decks

Sun Deck

Fitness Centre
Plunge Pool
Spa
Bar

Upper Deck

Restaurant
Terrace Suite
Cabins

Main Deck

Junior Suite
Cabins

Dining

Bright and airy restaurant serving traditional Cambodian and Vietnamese cuisine and also a selection of Western dishes and local specialities

Restaurant

The restaurant located on the Upper Deck is bright and airy with fine linen and excellent service, and can accommodate all guests in one sitting.

Food type: Classic

Dining Experience: Complimentary

Entertainment

Local beers and wines served in the comfortable bar and lounge area.

Bar

More information coming soon

Souvenir Shop

Small boutique for you to purchase your special souvenirs

Health and fitness

Small spa and fitness room offering a selection of treatments such as luxurious massage.

Kids and Teens

Please Note: There are no dedicated kids/teens facilities onboard RV Mekong Prestige II

Enrichment

Thanks to the ship’s small size, your shore excursions are far more personal and rewarding.

Excursions

On our river cruises we love to take you right into the heart of each town or city you visit along the way, and during your cruise local guides will offer a variety of guided walking tours, panoramic coach tours and/or visits to museums and local cultural favourites such as a wine tasting in Burgundy and a train journey through the Swiss mountains. You will have a good mix of touring and free time to learn about the history and the little quirks of each place, with plenty of time to explore at your own leisure. Please check the itinerary of the cruise for more specific details.

Useful to know

Disabled Facilities

Our ships are not adapted for wheelchair access; if you are intending to take a wheelchair with you please contact us.

Due to popularity of river cruising when there is more than one ship in port the ships could be moored alongside each other. If our ship happens to be moored away from the landing pier disembarking could involve walking across gang planks and the sun deck of other ships.

River cruises operate with a smaller crew than ocean cruises and do not have the crew available to personally attend to passengers with reduced mobility therefore a travelling companion would need to be able to help with any physical needs.

The itinerary we include with our river cruises involves shore excursions visiting places with cobbled streets which can be on an incline making navigation of these streets difficult for anyone with reduced mobility.

Cruising down the Rhine, Danube or any of the European rivers we offer gives you the opportunity to take in the spectacular scenery and there is a lot to enjoy from the comfort of the ship. If you can’t do many shore excursions, river cruising in Europe can still be very enjoyable and worthwhile, please contact us with any concerns you may have.

Dress Code

There is no requirement to bring formal dress; smart/casual is acceptable for both day and evening as there is no dress code enforced. However men are requested not to wear shorts for dinner or vest tops at any time in the dining room. Men may wish to wear a jacket and tie for dinner. The Captain’s Dinner offers the opportunity, should you wish, for more special attire.

Age Restrictions

For holidays other than cruises, we are unable to accommodate children under 9 years old at the date of departure. For cruises, the minimum age limit is 12 years old at the date of departure. We reserve the right to limit the number of children on any particular cruise. Any minor must be accompanied by and share a cabin with an adult aged 21 or over. If the adult is not the minor’s parent, a “Parental Consent Guardianship Form” must be signed by a parent or legal guardian prior to sailing.

Special Dietary Requirements

We cater for most dietary requirements; please ensure you contact the reservations team when making your booking.

Medical Facilities

If you have any concerns about your health whilst on tour, please see your Cruise Director or Concierge. They will be able to advise you about chemists and availability of doctors, etc. In an emergency you could always phone our emergency number as issued on your itinerary. There are no on-board medical personnel, although specific crew members will have basic first aid training. However, the ship can stop at any time to transfer any passenger requiring emergency medical attention to local medical facilities.

Laundry Service

A limited laundry service is available on board, except on the day of disembarkation. A dry cleaning service is not available.

Smoking and E-Cigarette Policy

Smoking, including e-cigarettes, is not permitted anywhere on board except for designated areas on the sun deck.

More and more countries in Europe are adopting a stricter legislation on smoking in public places. Smoking is not allowed on any public transport and there may be other restrictions in hotels, bars and restaurants.