Mekong Jewel

Sails from My Tho, Vietnam · Fly into SGN

Editorial score

4.0/ 5

6 of 6 metrics scored

Page updated October 2026

About Mekong Jewel

Mekong Jewel is a Uniworld Boutique River Cruises cruise ship, in service since 2020. She carries 68 guests with a crew of 51. She sails Mekong itineraries. We rate her 4.0 out of 5.

Mekong Jewel is an all-suite river ship for 68 guests, 262 feet (80 m) long, that began sailing for Uniworld in January 2020 as the replacement for the Mekong Navigator. Uniworld says it was built with sustainable, low-impact materials. Its 34 suites start at 339 square feet, and the two Royal Suites on the top deck measure 924 square feet. Facilities include a pool, spa, sauna and steam room, gym, salon, two lounges and a library, with a main restaurant and an open-air eatery on the upper deck. It carries the river section of the 15-day Timeless Wonders of Vietnam, Cambodia & the Mekong tour, between My Tho in Vietnam and Kampong Cham in Cambodia.

Ship facts

Guests: 68; Crew 51 · 1:1.3
Entered service: 2020; Maiden voyage January 2020
Length: 80 m; Shorter than 91% of 575 ships
Decks: 4

Ratings

How she ranks

Cabins: 5/5, fleet average 5.0
Dining: 5/5, fleet average 5.0
Entertainment: 3/5, fleet average 3.0
Service: 5/5, fleet average 5.0
Pools & decks: 3/5, fleet average 3.0
Value: 3/5, fleet average 3.0

Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews. Ticks mark the Uniworld Boutique River Cruises fleet average across 17 rated ships in service.

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Official deck plans

Deck plans on uniworld.com

Where she sails

MekongVietnam and Cambodia

Home port: My Tho, Vietnam.

Flying in for your cruise?

Mekong Jewel sails from My Tho, Vietnam. The airport is Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN), with 3 lounges to wait in before you board.

All 3 lounges at Tan Son Nhat International Airport on Lounge Frog Every ship sailing from My Tho, Vietnam

Quick answers

Which cruise line operates Mekong Jewel?

Mekong Jewel is operated by Uniworld Boutique River Cruises.

How big is Mekong Jewel?

Mekong Jewel measures 80 metres in length, with 4 decks.

How many passengers does Mekong Jewel carry?

Mekong Jewel carries 68 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 51 (about 1.3 guests per crew member).

When did Mekong Jewel enter service?

Mekong Jewel entered service in 2020.

Where does Mekong Jewel sail?

Mekong Jewel sails Mekong itineraries. Her home port is My Tho, Vietnam.

Which airport should I fly into for Mekong Jewel?

Mekong Jewel sails from My Tho, Vietnam. Fly into Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN), which has 3 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.

Where can I find the deck plans for Mekong Jewel?

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises publishes the deck plans for Mekong Jewel; this page links to Deck plans.

How is Mekong Jewel rated?

Cruise Frog rates Mekong Jewel 4.0 out of 5 overall, the average of 6 editorial scores. She scores best on cabins (5/5) and lowest on value (3/5).

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