Bassac Cruise Mekong Delta
Bassac Cruise II & III – Authentic Mekong Delta Overnight Cruise
Step aboard Bassac II & III, two elegant wooden riverboats purpose-built for cruising the enchanting waterways of the Mekong Delta. Designed with both comfort and character in mind, each Bassac cruise offers a refined yet authentic overnight journey through the heart of southern Vietnam.
Onboard, you’ll find air-conditioned cabins with private bathrooms, a panoramic upper deck, and a cozy restaurant serving delicious Vietnamese cuisine. The spacious design ensures privacy and a relaxed atmosphere, making it ideal for couples, solo travelers, or families looking to unwind and connect with nature.
Typical routes run between Cai Be and Can Tho, gliding past lush riverbanks, mangroves, and vibrant floating villages. Along the way, enjoy guided excursions to local markets, rural communities, and craft workshops. As the sun sets over the delta, relax on the deck and soak in the peaceful rhythm of life on the river.
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Introduction
Traditional ship construction
All three Bassac are built of wood according to the tradition of the rice barges of the Mekong delta, with amendments where safety standards require.
Bassac I actually once was a rice barge, which TransMékong bought and overhauled into the cozy cabin cruiser it is today, and although Bassac II and III are entirely new hull designs, more adapted to their present purpose, they were built with the same craftsmanship and according to the same tradition.
Cabins
The cabins feature soundproofed partitions and double glazing to protect the passengers’ sleep from the noises of the river. These partitions are also heat insulated and meant to slow fire in case of an emergency. The access to outside is immediate
We have air-conditioning in all the cabins, with split systems to allow for a quiet night –indeed the boat’s equipment themselves are quiet even though some must run all night long.
Utilities and services on board
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.
Layout principles
The passengers can enjoy privacy on board, as the layout allows the crew to be discreet and offers several living areas so that different groups may make the journey their own.
Wide access to outside while still retaining the capability to serve even in bad weather guarantee a good experience of the Mekong delta.
Their layout and structure make the Bassac quiet enough to allow the passengers to sleep while the ship is under way.
Safety
Safety comes first in the design and operation of the ships. Floatation devices are available for all on board and more, redundant alarm and fire detection as well as redundant fire fighting means are present on all the Bassac.
The handrails all around the ship are sturdy and a mesh of rope prevents any kids from falling.
Upon boarding, the passengers are informed of the areas that are open or off-limits to them, and instructed about emergency situations, how to give the alarm and where to meet
Itinerary
2 DAYS / 1 NIGHT: CAN THO - CAI BE ON BASSAC CRUISE
| Day | Activities | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Can Tho, on the first day at noon (L,D) 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. 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. By mid-afternoon, the Bassac casts anchor for a visit on shore: past the first tree line, quiet discovery of the peaceful life in the delta’s countryside, of rice fields, fruit trees and the welcoming inhabitants, or, at your option, short cycling tour of the surrounding area. 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. The Bassac sets anchor for the night on Mang Thit river. |
Can Tho |
| 2 | Cai Be, End Tour (B) 06:30 Departure towards Cai Be. The passengers take their breakfast while enjoying the scenery on the banks. Arrival near Cai Be, check-out and transfer to a rowing boat for a quiet visit through a small canal. Rendez-vous with a local boat, which will take you to shore for a visit of Cai Be’s 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. The details of the program and the visits may vary depending on logistics or technical constraints. |
Cai Be |
2 DAYS / 1 NIGHT: CAI BE - CAN THO ON BASSAC CRUISE
| Day | Activities | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cai Be, on the first day at noon (L,D) At noon, you’ll board the Bassac Cruise, enjoy a welcome drink, meet the crew, and check into your cabin. The cruise sets off toward Cho Lach along the Tien Giang River, where lunch will be served on board. Relax on the deck as the river scenes unfold. In the afternoon, the Bassac enters the Chợ Lách Canal, weaving through vibrant river life — markets, churches, and daily routines on both land and water. By mid-afternoon, the boat anchors for a guided countryside excursion. Explore peaceful villages, rice fields, fruit orchards, and interact with welcoming locals. A short cycling tour is also available as an option. Return to the boat for a welcome drink. As the sun sets, unwind on deck before enjoying a delicious dinner as the cruise sails along the Mang Thit River. The day ends with the boat anchoring just downstream from Tra On for the night |
Cai Be |
| 2 | Can Tho, end tour (B) The boat departs at 6:00AM then cruises towards Can Tho. The breakfast is available at 7:00AM. Arrival in Cần Thơ, transfer onto a local boat to visit the Cai Rang floating market, then a small bamboo basket workshop and return to the Ninh Kieu pier by mid-morning. End of services by mid-morning on shore in Can Tho. Please note you will leave the Bassac for good upon boarding the small boat for the last visit, typically about 8:30. |
Can Tho |
2 DAYS / 1 NIGHT: CAN THO LOOP ON BASSAC CRUISE
| Day | Activities | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Can Tho, on the first day at noon (L,D) 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. 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. By mid-afternoon, the Bassac casts anchor for a visit on shore: past the first tree line, quiet discovery of the peaceful life in the delta’s countryside, of rice fields, fruit trees and the welcoming inhabitants, or, at your option, short cycling tour of the surrounding area. 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. The Bassac sets anchor just downstream from Tra On for the night. |
Can Tho |
| 2 | Can Tho, end tour (B) The boat departs at 06:00AM then cruises towards Can Tho. The breakfast is available at 7:00AM. Arrival in Cần Thơ, transfer onto a local boat to visit the Cai Rang floating market, then a small bamboo basket workshop and return to the Ninh Kieu pier by mid-morning. End of services by mid-morning on shore at Cần Thơ. |
Can Tho |
3 DAYS / 2 NIGHT: CAN THO - CAI BE ON BASSAC CRUISE
| Day | Activities | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Can Tho, on the first day at noon (L,D) 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. 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. By mid-afternoon, the Bassac casts anchor for a visit on shore: past the first tree line, quiet discovery of the peaceful life in the delta’s countryside, of rice fields, fruit trees and the welcoming inhabitants, or, at your option, short cycling tour of the surrounding area. 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. The Bassac sets anchor just downstream from Tra On for the night. |
Can Tho |
| 2 | Can Tho – Mang Thit (B/ L/ D) The boat departs at 06:00AM then cruises towards Can Tho. The breakfast is available at 7:00AM. Arrival in Cần Thơ, transfer onto a local boat to visit the Cai Rang floating market, then a small bamboo basket workshop and return to the Ninh Kieu pier by mid-morning. Boarding at Ninh Kieu pier. Welcome drink, departure downstream of the Hau river. Lunch on board while en route. 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. By mid-afternoon, the Bassac casts anchor for a visit on shore: past the first tree line, quiet discovery of the peaceful life in the delta’s countryside, of rice fields, fruit trees and the welcoming inhabitants, or, at your option, short cycling tour of the surrounding area. 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. The Bassac sets anchor for the night on Mang Thit river |
Can Tho |
| 3 | Can Tho – Cai Be (B) The boat departs at 6:00AM then cruises towards Cai Be. The breakfast is available at 7:00AM. 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, transfer to a rowing boat for a quiet visit through a small canal if the tide allows. Rendez-vous with a local boat, which will take you to shore for a visit of Cai Be’s handicraft. End of services by mid-morning on shore at Cai Be |
Cai Be |
3 DAYS / 2 NIGHT: CAI BE - CAN THO ON BASSAC CRUISE
| Day | Activities | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cai Be, on the first day at noon (L,D) At noon, you’ll board the Bassac Cruise, enjoy a welcome drink, meet the crew, and check into your cabin. The cruise sets off toward Cho Lach along the Tien Giang River, where lunch will be served on board. Relax on the deck as the river scenes unfold. In the afternoon, the Bassac enters the Chợ Lách Canal, weaving through vibrant river life — markets, churches, and daily routines on both land and water. By mid-afternoon, the boat anchors for a guided countryside excursion. Explore peaceful villages, rice fields, fruit orchards, and interact with welcoming locals. A short cycling tour is also available as an option. Return to the boat for a welcome drink. As the sun sets, unwind on deck before enjoying a delicious dinner as the cruise sails along the Mang Thit River. The day ends with the boat anchoring just downstream from Tra On for the night. |
Cai Be |
| 2 | Cai Be – Can Tho – Mang Thit (B/ L/ D) The cruise sets sail at 6:00 AM toward Can Tho, with breakfast served onboard at 7:00 AM. Upon arrival in Can Tho, transfer to a smaller local boat to explore the famous Cai Rang Floating Market, followed by a visit to a traditional bamboo basket workshop. By mid-morning, return to Ninh Kieu Pier. Re-board the Bassac Cruise at Ninh Kieu. Enjoy a welcome drink as the boat begins its downstream journey along the Hau River. Lunch is served as the cruise continues through the Nicolai Canal and into the Mang Thit and Co Chien Rivers. Enjoy peaceful views of rice fields, sugarcane plantations, and riverbank life from the deck. In the mid-afternoon, the boat anchors for a shore excursion. Choose to explore local villages on foot or opt for a brief cycling tour through fruit orchards and rural scenery. Return to the boat for a refreshing drink and unwind on the deck as the sun sets. Dinner is served while cruising along the Mang Thit River. The boat anchors near Tra On for the night. |
Can Tho |
| 3 | Cai Be – Can Tho (B) The Bassac Cruise sets sail early at 6:00 AM, continuing toward Can Tho. Enjoy breakfast onboard at 7:00 AM as the Mekong scenery passes by. Upon arrival in Can Tho, transfer to a smaller boat to visit the bustling Cai Rang Floating Market, followed by a stop at a local bamboo basket workshop. Return to Ninh Kieu Pier by mid-morning. |
Can Tho |
3 DAYS / 2 NIGHT: CAN THO LOOP ON BASSAC CRUISE
| Day | Activities | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Can Tho, on the first day at noon (L,D) 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. 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. By mid-afternoon, the Bassac casts anchor for a visit on shore: past the first tree line, quiet discovery of the peaceful life in the delta’s countryside, of rice fields, fruit trees and the welcoming inhabitants, or, at your option, short cycling tour of the surrounding area. 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. The Bassac sets anchor for the night on Mang Thit river |
Can Tho |
| 2 | Can Tho – Cai Be (B/ L/ D) The boat departs at 6:00AM then cruises towards Cai Be. The breakfast is available at 7:00AM. 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, transfer to a rowing boat for a quiet visit through a small canal if the tide allows. Rendez-vous with a local boat, which will take you to shore for a visit of Cai Be’s handicraft. Boarding at Cai Be at noon. Welcome drink, departure towards Cho Lach on the Tien Giang river. Lunch while en route. Rest on the deck. The Bassac slips into the Chợ Lách canal, in the middle of the hustle and bustle of the river traffic, between markets and churches, a unique opportunity for a glimpse of the very varied life on the banks as well as on the water. By mid-afternoon, the Bassac casts anchor for a visit on shore: past the first tree line, quiet discovery of the peaceful life in the delta’s countryside, of rice fields, fruit trees and the welcoming inhabitants, or, at your option, short cycling tour of the surrounding area. Boarding back, complimentary drink as a welcome back on board. Rest on the deck enjoying the sunset. The crew will serve dinner while the Bassac is cruising Mang Thit river. The Bassac sets anchor just downstream from Tra On for the night. |
Cai Be |
| 3 | Cai Be- Can Tho (B) The Bassac Cruise sets sail early at 6:00 AM, continuing toward Can Tho. Enjoy breakfast onboard at 7:00 AM as the Mekong scenery passes by. Upon arrival in Can Tho, transfer to a smaller boat to visit the bustling Cai Rang Floating Market, followed by a stop at a local bamboo basket workshop. Return to Ninh Kieu Pier by mid-morning. |
Can Tho |
Tour details
PACKAGE PRICE PER PERSON (USD)
| Number of passenger | 1 – 2 pax | 3 – 12 pax | 13 pax & above |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rate/person | USD 205 | USD 192 | USD 182 |
| Single supplement | +50% | ||
NOTE
- The quotation does not include surcharges on Vietnamese Lunar New Year (17th-20th Feb 2026), Christmas (24th Dec) and New Year Eve (31th Dec)
- Child policy: Age of children based on date of birth, please contact for more information.
- Extra charge: please contact for more information.
- Charter: please contact for more information.
TRIP INCLUDED
- Accommodation of each passenger in a twin-share cabin, double- or twin-bedded except where other accommodation arrangements are mentioned in the booking slip
- 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
- All taxes are included
TRIP EXCLUDED
- Land transportation from Ho Chi Minh City and back (please contact us for book private transportation)
- Bar services
- Travel insurance
- Visas and visa fees
- Tips and gratuities
- Bank transfer fees & credit card service fees
- Other not mentioned above
ATTENTION
What to bring: Original passport, sun glasses, some cash in Vietnamese Dong / USD for personal expenses
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