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Debuting in January 2020, the Mekong Jewel is the most luxurious ship on the Mekong river. This all-suite Super ShipTM vessel includes two dining venues: one main restaurant and an al fresco eatery on the upper deck. The Mekong Jewel replaces the Mekong Navigator and was constructed with sustainable, eco-friendly materials, and features a swimming pool, spa, sauna and steam room, gym, hair salon, nail bar, two lounges, and a library.
I had served in Viet Nam in 1969-70, so I wanted to return and see the country. We started our trip in Hanoi, so it was very strange to be up where our “enemies” lived. The people were great! The history, as the communist country of Viet Nam depicted, was tainted to make them as being very gracious to our soldiers while they were there in prison at the Hanoi Hilton. Getting past that was doable, but created a scenario of how the communist government of Viet Nam would portray the war. Again, the people of Viet Nam were wonderful, and I believe genuine, in greeting and caring for us as tourist! The Cambodian experience was a real eye opener in that we were able to learn about their history and people, which was an unexpected highlight for us. Most of the crew on our ship, and of course the daily guides that stayed with us while we were in Cambodia were Cambodian. We really recommend seeing and experiencing the people and this country! What a history! It is so sad how China used and corrupted their governments to kill millions of them! Even today China makes their lives harder by controlling the water flow of the Mekong River! So sad!! When we finally arrived into Viet Nam via our fabulous ship, we were obviously on the Mekong River. It was so much larger than I had imagined, and was so much cleaner than what we had experienced with the Yangtze River in China!! Again, the people were very genuine and friendly! We were able to see their homes and life styles along the river, even visiting one of their schools. The Mekong Jewel and staff were fantastic!! Even with the 61 people on the cruise, the staff quickly learned our names, and food and drink favorites. The excursions were educational and usually appropriate in length. All and all, we were very sad to leave the ship and go to Saigon/Ho Chi Minh City, but it to opened our eyes to how the southern Viet Nam was developing their industries and appeared to be healthier than the northern area. We recommend Uniworld and this trip to anyone who is interested in history and Southeast Asia. Well done Uniworld!!
This all-suite Super ShipTM vessel includes two dining venues: one main restaurant and an al fresco eatery on the upper deck.
Every Uniworld cruise is meticulously crafted to be an experience you won’t find anywhere else, filled with moments that are each more breathtaking than the last. We’ve gone the extra mile to ensure our included and optional excursions immerse you in the authentic culture, sights and cuisine of the places you’ll visit.
The Mekong Jewel replaces the Mekong Navigator and was constructed with sustainable, eco-friendly materials, and features a swimming pool, spa, sauna and steam room, gym, hair salon, nail bar, two lounges, and a library.
The Mekong Jewel replaces the Mekong Navigator and was constructed with sustainable, eco-friendly materials, and features a swimming pool, spa, sauna and steam room, gym, hair salon, nail bar, two lounges, and a library.
Please note: This ship does not have facilities onboard to accommodate Kids/Teens.
