Itinerary
Welcome guests at the Saigon lounge. Relax with coffee while staff collects details. Travel 70 kilometers to My Tho to embark on the vessel. Check into your luxurious floating “home” and begin sailing.
Afternoon
Enjoy a lunch buffet as the vessel glides upstream. Get to know fellow travelers and join the official welcome with canapés and prosecco.
Evening
Have dinner as the ship reaches Tan Phong Island near Cai Be and anchors midstream. Enjoy late-night entertainment in the cinema featuring classic movies or documentaries.
Wake early to enjoy the stunning dawn scenery. Energize with a Tai Chi class followed by a lavish breakfast buffet. Take a local boat to the secluded island of Tan Phong.
Afternoon
Visit a workshop in Cai Be to observe rice paper, rice cookies, rice wine, and coconut candy production. Explore Tan Phong Island, visit a local family’s fruit garden, and taste tropical fruits. Experience local life with a buggy ride and visit another family specializing in weaving water hyacinth into crafts. Relax on your private balcony or at the bar as the voyage continues upstream.
Evening
Arrive in the Sa Dec region and anchor near Binh Thanh Island. Stroll through the village to learn about local life and the traditional mat-making process. Meet a local elderly couple who enjoy conversing with visitors. Join a presentation in the lounge about life on the Mekong Delta before dinner.
Disembark and explore Tan Chau town by “xelois” (rickshaws). Observe workshops, street vendors, and local life as you navigate the streets. Visit the local market and mingle with residents during their morning shopping. Explore a Cao Dai temple and meet a priest to learn about Cao Dai beliefs. Visit a local fish farm to gain insight into managing this unique business.
Afternoon
Sail towards the Vietnamese-Cambodian border and enjoy a leisurely cruise through the Cambodian countryside. Relax and unwind on the terrace deck or your private balcony. Option to visit the bridge for stories from the captain or join a culinary workshop to learn about Khmer cuisine.
Evening
Arrive in Phnom Penh (docking mid-stream or at the pier). Enjoy onboard entertainment, socialize in public venues, or relax in your cabin (passengers may not be allowed to go on land due to immigration regulations).
Welcome to Phnom Penh, once known as the Paris of the East, retaining its rustic charm and elegance.
Enjoy your last breakfast aboard the ship before disembarking. Farewell Reflect on the fascinating river cruise and the incredible memories made.
Take friendships and stories of the Mighty Mekong with you.
Tour info
The Heritage Line Jahan Cruise is the luxury Mekong cruise of Heritage Line’s most romantic cruise liner. Considered the brother of The Jayavarman in Heritage Line’s “family” of cruise ships, this magnificent Mekong cruise was named after the Indian emperor Shah Jahan, who ruled the Mughal Empire from 1628 to 1658. A great patron of architecture and the arts, Shah Jahan oversaw the construction of many legendary sites, including India’s dazzling Red Fort and the famed 777 gardens of Kashmir. This cultured monarch is a fitting namesake for The Jahan, which evokes the opulent vessels of British India. No expense has been spared in the interior or exterior decorations, which showcase the talents of local woodworkers, weavers, and artists.
Heritage Line Jahan Cruise offers you a variety of activities to indulge in. You can choose to relax in your luxurious cabins, meet friends in the atmospheric East India Club, soak in the Jacuzzi on the Pool Deck, challenge a new friend to a game of chess in the Observatory Lounge, or enjoy a pampering massage in the Apsara Spa. With three decks, this vessel offers all the amenities of a fine resort, including a fitness center, steam rooms, a range of dining venues, and an excellent spa. Stretching 70 meters/230 feet from bow to stern, The Jahan features 26 beautifully designed cabins on two decks, each with its own private balcony.
Discovering the bygone elegance of travel aboard the majestic Jahan is an absolutely unforgettable experience. Just as Indian art and architecture influenced the Khmer and Cham cultures in the Mekong Delta, the stunning artistry of The Heritage Line Jahan Cruise will inspire you, as will the delta’s vibrant beauty.
The Heritage Line Jahan Cruise is the luxury Mekong cruise of Heritage Line’s most romantic cruise liner. Considered the brother of The Jayavarman in Heritage Line’s “family” of cruise ships, this magnificent Mekong cruise was named after the Indian emperor Shah Jahan, who ruled the Mughal Empire from 1628 to 1658. A great patron of architecture and the arts, Shah Jahan oversaw the construction of many legendary sites, including India’s dazzling Red Fort and the famed 777 gardens of Kashmir. This cultured monarch is a fitting namesake for The Jahan, which evokes the opulent vessels of British India. No expense has been spared in the interior or exterior decorations, which showcase the talents of local woodworkers, weavers, and artists.
Heritage Line Jahan Cruise offers you a variety of activities to indulge in. You can choose to relax in your luxurious cabins, meet friends in the atmospheric East India Club, soak in the Jacuzzi on the Pool Deck, challenge a new friend to a game of chess in the Observatory Lounge, or enjoy a pampering massage in the Apsara Spa. With three decks, this vessel offers all the amenities of a fine resort, including a fitness center, steam rooms, a range of dining venues, and an excellent spa. Stretching 70 meters/230 feet from bow to stern, The Jahan features 26 beautifully designed cabins on two decks, each with its own private balcony.
Discovering the bygone elegance of travel aboard the majestic Jahan is an absolutely unforgettable experience. Just as Indian art and architecture influenced the Khmer and Cham cultures in the Mekong Delta, the stunning artistry of The Heritage Line Jahan Cruise will inspire you, as will the delta’s vibrant beauty.
Important notes
Low water season:
- The water level goes down and is very low in Tonle Sap, so the Ships have to dock in Kampong Cham, where the embarkation and disembarkation will take place. It takes 4.5 hours for our coaches to transfer to the meeting point in Siem Reap (Victoria Angkor Resort & Spa).
- For downstream (REP-SGN), we will meet at 08:00 a.m. for the check-in formality.
- For upstream (SGN-REP), the coaches will drop you off around 13:30 p.m. at Victoria Angkor Resort & Spa.
- The low water season is approximately from January to the middle of September.
High water season:
- The Heritage Line Jahan could cruise along in Tonle Sap and dock near Siem Reap pier. It just takes 45 minutes for our coaches to transfer to the meeting point (Victoria Angkor Resort & Spa). The embarkation and disembarkation of the Ship will take place near Siem Reap pier.
- For downstream (REP-SGN) we will meet at noon (12:00 pm) at the meeting point for check-in formality.
- For upstream (SGN-REP) the coaches will drop you off around 10:00 am at Victoria Angkor Resort & Spa.
- High water season is approximate from the middle of September to the end of December.
- High water and low water season just make itinerary timing schedule changeable in Siem Reap, there will be no changes at other destinations.
Stateroom
Cabin Amenities:
- Individually controlled air conditioner,
- Cabinet
- Minibar
- Safety box
- Writing and make-up table
- Chair
- Sofa lounge
- Balcony with two chairs and a table
- Bathroom with walk-in shower
- Bathrobe
- Bathroom amenities
- Sandals
- Sun hat
- Hairdryer
- Tea and coffee
- Facility
- Illy-espresso machine
- Plug-in music station with a loudspeaker
- In-house phone
- Luggage rack.
Feet Launch
- Number of boats: 01
- Number of cabins: 26
- Length: 70m
- Width: 5m
- Height: 9m
- Number of decks: 03
Facilities:
- British-Indian Colonial design theme
- 26 Staterooms and Suites (four-room categories)
- Viceroy Dining Hall
- East India Club
- The Raj of India Lobby Lounge
- Observatory Lounge
- Apsara Spa
- Gym and steam bath
- Terrace deck with pool
Food & Dining
Besides a broad choice of international and fusion dishes, Heritage Line Jahan Cruise also offers you many varied flavors of Khmer and Vietnamese cuisine. Our talented chefs skillfully prepare these delectable creations using locally sourced ingredients, some even collected by our guests during excursions.
Start your day onboard the Heritage Line Jahan Cruise with a lavish breakfast buffet. Enjoy made-to-order eggs, fluffy waffles, Vietnamese classics like “Pho” soup, and an array of freshly baked pastries and succulent fruits.
For lunch, treat yourself to a buffet-style feast that showcases a wide selection of delectable dishes. From vibrant salads to flavorful mains, our offerings cater to all tastes, allowing you to embark on a culinary adventure and savor a variety of expertly crafted flavors.
As evening descends, this luxury Mekong Cruise invites you to a dinner experience that is tailored to your preferences. Choose from our thoughtfully curated menu, brimming with an array of enticing options.
Activities
- Onboard barbecue event
- Apsara dance & local music performances
- Bonfire sandbank cocktail events
- Tai Chi classes
- Professional lectures
- Vietnamese & Khmer cooking class
- High tea
- Balcony breakfast
- Evening cinema
- Cyclo rides
- Oxcart explorations
- Local school visit
- Monk blessing
- Local encounters and artisanry
- Board games
- Public Wi-Fi (subject to mobile network availability)
- Library
- Boutique shop
- Steam bath
- Observatory lounging
- Private dining (Suites only).
Inclusive on our rate:
- Port tax surcharge: 65 USD per person
- Group shore-excursions
- Entrance fees
- Transportation
- Tour guide services (English speaking)
- Taxes, fuel, river pilots, port dues
- Transfers in Saigon and Siem Reap from/to the meeting point to/from embarkation/disembarkation point or vice versa
- Meals are included full board
- Drinking water, coffee/tea (from jug) is included all day
- Fruit juices are included in addition during breakfast.
Exclusive of:
- Crew gratuities (8 USD – 10 USD per passenger per day are recommended)
- Cambodian Visa (available on Upstream cruise only/37 USD)