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Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City and My Tho are the starting points for Mekong cruises to Cambodia.

3 things to do1 airport connections6 ships

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Peak season: Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar

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Things to do in Ho Chi Minh City

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Getting to your ship

Airport to cruise port

Ho Chi Minh City's river moorings are about 8 km from Tan Son Nhat International, 20 to 40 minutes by taxi in traffic. Many Mekong cruises start with a coach to My Tho, about 2 hours south. River lines usually include or sell a transfer from the airport to the ship; book it with the cruise, since river moorings can change with water levels.

SGN

Tan Son Nhat International Airport

To Ho Chi Minh City · one way

Airport lounges

Verified transfer prices from SGN have not been published yet. Check the transport operator before booking.

Rental cars: Not an option; tourists can't drive with a foreign licence. Use taxis or the line's transfer.

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Arrange your transfer to Ho Chi Minh City

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Safety ashore

Women travelers

Extra caution advised

The advisory reports sexual harassment and assault, including in nightlife areas and transport, and possible difficulties obtaining assistance. Arrange trusted transport and keep the ship return plan clear. Assessment uses country-level government advice; port-specific conditions may differ.

Reviewed 2026-10-25

LGBTQ+ travelers

Routine precautions

UK advice describes Vietnam as generally tolerant and reports no criminal penalties for same-sex activity or changing gender, while same-sex marriage is not legally recognised. Normal personal-security precautions remain necessary. Editorial assessment based on country-level government guidance, not a measured port-specific incident rate.

Reviewed 2026-10-25

Editorial guidance reflects the cited advice and review date. Laws, attitudes and conditions can differ within a destination. No rating guarantees personal safety.

Pick your moment

When to go

  1. Jan: High season
  2. Feb: High season
  3. Mar: High season
  4. Apr: Shoulder season
  5. May: Shoulder season
  6. Jun: Low season
  7. Jul: Low season
  8. Aug: Low season
  9. Sep: Low season
  10. Oct: Shoulder season
  11. Nov: Shoulder season
  12. Dec: High season
● High season○ Shoulder season◌ Low season

The dry season is busiest; high water in the wet season opens more channels.

Who else is in port?

Port crowding index

100 is average. 150 means 50% more ship passenger capacity than this port’s observed hourly average over the past 30 days; 50 means half the average.

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Estimate for tracked catalog ships, based on published passenger capacity, not actual passengers ashore. Port areas are approximate circles around published port coordinates. Only positions reported within an hour at 1 knot or less are counted; ships at anchor may be included. Missing AIS reports and untracked ships can understate crowding. Quiet observed hours count toward the average; collection outages do not.

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Ships sailing from Ho Chi Minh City

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4.0 ★AmaWaterwaysAmaDara2015 · 120 guests · MekongAmaDara is AmaWaterways' all-suite Mekong ship, in service since 2015, carrying 120 guests in 60 staterooms and suites. Her decor mixes French colonial touches with Southeast…3.7 ★Avalon WaterwaysAvalon Saigon2018 · 36 guests · MekongAvalon Saigon is Avalon Waterways' Mekong ship, an all-suite vessel for just 36 guests in 18 Panorama Suites of 245 square feet, built about as long and wide as ships that carry…Emerald Harmony on the Mekong River, January 20253.7 ★Emerald CruisesEmerald Harmony2019 · 84 guests · MekongEmerald Harmony is Emerald's only river ship outside Europe, a 73-metre Star-Ship announced in 2018 and sailing the Mekong since 2019. She carries 84 guests in 42 cabins with a…4.0 ★Scenic Luxury Cruises & ToursScenic Spirit2016 · 68 guests · MekongScenic Spirit is Scenic's Mekong River ship, launched in 2016 as the company's first vessel in Southeast Asia. She is 85 metres long and carries only 68 guests in 34 suites with…4.0 ★Viking River CruisesViking Saigon2022 · 80 guests · MekongViking Saigon is an 80-guest ship designed for the Mekong, added to Viking's fleet in 2022 as a sister to the Viking Tonle. It takes its name from Saigon, the former name of Ho…4.0 ★Viking River CruisesViking Tonle2025 · 80 guests · MekongViking Tonle is an 80-guest ship designed for the Mekong, added to Viking's fleet in 2025 as a sister to the Viking Saigon. Its name is the Khmer word for fresh water. For 2026…

Ships that call at Ho Chi Minh City

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