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Wendy Wu unveils itineraries for new river cruise ship
Wendy Wu Tours has announced its new Asia river cruise ship, the Victoria Mekong, will sail four new groups and two new private tours through Vietnam and Cambodia when it makes its debut at the end of this year.
The ship, boasting a signature cocktail pool and pool bar, an Asia-themed bar and lounge and restaurant with locally inspired menus, will have 33 cabins plus two suites, all with private balconies.
Global sales director John Warr said: "The Victoria Mekong is a very exciting addition to our portfolio, filling what is a huge gap in the market. The ship has all the deluxe facilities of a 5-star standard ship with the price of a 4-star cruise offering the utmost in comfort for customers."
With the arrival of the Victoria Mekong, Wendy Wu will sail for the first time from the much quieter port at Can Tho Pier to Phnom Penh. Most other cruises sail from My Tho, which is more crowded, it said.
"This route also allows Victoria Mekong to explore the off the beaten track areas and to experience more unique offshore excursions along the Mekong Delta," added the operator.
The new tours include a 14-day ‘A Mekong Experience’, which includes a sunset cruise on the moat of Angkor Thom plus a cycle tour of Phnom Penh; a 17-day ‘Classic Mekong’, which includes Tai Chi lessons on Halong Bay as well as an opportunity to learn ancient farming techniques in Hoi An.
Two longer group tours have been added including a 22-day ‘Mekong Explorer’ and 23-day ‘Inspiring Indochina’, both of which include a cycle tour of Hanoi’s Old Quarter and a night at Cambodia’s famous Phare Circus. Two new private tours have been added to the portfolio, a 12-day ‘Mekong Impressions’ and a 19-day ‘Mekong Discovery’ .
Agents booking any of the new Victoria Mekong tours before the end of April will receive double incentives, said the operator.
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