Sprawled over 320 square feet, there is plenty of room for the California king bed (which can be reconfigured into two twin beds), facing the floor-to-ceiling windows. The bathrooms also boast windows and are well-stocked with fragrant toiletries. All cabins are air conditioned and connected to high speed WiFi. Four sets of suites are interconnecting, catering to families and groups, with eight boasting private balconies.

Keen shoppers will be delighted by the range of treasures on offer in the on-board souvenir shop. Sourced from local artisans, they are handcrafted and authentic and will make for wonderful gifts or mementos of a memorable adventure.

Bookworms will be delighted by the extensive range of reading materials including classic stories from the region, maps and historic and up-to-date periodicals, all available for perusal in the ship’s library, which also contains the Mekong’s only foosball table.

After a long day of exploring, guests may wish to take a refreshing dip in the palm-fringed plunge pool on the ship’s top deck; surrounded by comfortable loungers, and a rooftop cocktail bar within easy reach, it’s the perfect place to relax.

In the cozy screening room on the observation deck, movie-lovers can sit back and enjoy a classic film set in the region, from ‘Good Morning Vietnam’ to ‘The Quiet American’, there’s something for everyone.

Pleasure-seekers can relax and unwind in the Aqua Mekong’s spa with a range of traditional treatments are available, from Khmer massage to Vietnamese aromatherapy, all massages and facials are performed with natural, local concoctions.

Under the tutelage of acclaimed executive chef David Thompson, the team on board the Aqua Mekong scour the riverside markets, often alongside the guests, to find the freshest seafood and produce to create the delicious, innovative dishes on the rotating menu.