APT has
confirmed
that
the
maiden
voyage
of
its
hotly-anticipated
newbuild
ship
on
Asia’s
Mekong
River,
the Mekong
Serenity,
is
underway,
as
she
makes
her
first
sailing
of
the
luxury
15-day Vietnam
&
Cambodia
Highlights river
cruise
from
Hanoi
to
Siem
Reap.
To
celebrate,
APT
&
Travelmarvel
has
launched
a
new Vietnam
&
Cambodia
Winter
Sale, allowing
guests
to
secure
a
Q4
2023
or
Q1
2024
Mekong
adventure
with
a
low
deposit
of
just
£99,
and
outstanding
introductory
savings
on
all
December
to
February
departures,
when
booked
before
30
November
2023*.
The
Winter
Sale
deals
include:
–
The
12
January
2024 departure
of
APT’s
15-day
luxury,
five-star Vietnam
&
Cambodia
Highlights river
cruise,
from
Ho
Chi
Minh
City
to
Siem
Reap,
which costs
from
£4,995
per
person, saving
£2,050
per
person.
The
price
includes
return
flights,
seven-nights
of
accommodation
aboard
the
new Mekong
Serenity,
luxury
hotel
accommodation,
luxury
dining
with
31
meals
and
onboard
beverages,
unique
cultural
experiences
in
up
to
11
destinations,
the
services
of
an
APT
Cruise
Director
and
expert
local
guides.
Highlights
include
a
special
sunrise
experience
at
Angkor
Wat,
dining
at
Vietnam
House
in
Ho
Chi
Minh
City,
and
experiencing
a
traditional
Buddhist
blessing
ceremony
at
a
monastery
in
Oudong.
The
20
January
2024 departure
of
APT
Travelmarvel’s
14-day,
flexible,
four-star Essential
Vietnam
&
Cambodia river
cruise,
from
Ho
Chi
Minh
City
to
Siem
Reap,
which costs
from
£3,195
per
person, saving
£2,000.
The
price
includes
return
flights,
seven
nights
aboard
the RV
Apsara,
which
has
moved
from
APT
to
sail
under
the
Travelmarvel
banner
and
offer
a
five-star
ship
at
a
four-star
price;
hotel
accommodation;
27
meals
and
select
complimentary
beverages
served
with
lunch
and
dinner
on
board;
the
services
of
a
Travelmarvel
Cruise
Director
and
expert
local
guides.
Highlights
of
the
trip
include
meeting
with
underprivileged
children
at
Opportunities
of
Development
thru
Art
(ODA)
in
Siem
Reap
and
getting
a
glimpse
into
the
organisation
that
supports
them
by
providing
a
creative,
educative
and
loving
environment;
a
tuk
tuk
ride
in
Koh
Pen;
and
seeing
an
authentic
Apsara
dance
performance.
About
Mekong
Serenity:Luxuriously
spacious, Mekong
Serenity has
been
custom-built
for
the
brand,
with
a
maximum
capacity
of
88
guests
and
some
of
the
largest
entry-level
suites
of
any
vessel
cruising
the
Mekong
River.
On
this
maiden
voyage,
APT’s
guests
can
soak
in
panoramic
views
of
the
bustling
life
along
the
Mekong
from
the
ship’s
spacious
Sun
Deck,
recharge
after
a
day’s
exploring
in
the
Serenity
Spa
and
Wellness
Centre
or
take
a
dip
in
the
onboard
swimming
pool.
Onboard
dining
options
include
the
Horizon
Bar
&
Grill,
and
the
Indochine
restaurant,
which
serves
an
authentic
taste
of
Vietnam
with
a
special
five-course
menu.
The
Harmony
Lounge
and
Bar
offers
nightly
entertainment
such
as
Apsara
dance
performances.