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Heritage Line
Heritage Line designs ships that feel rooted in the rivers they sail, drawing on local craft, art and architecture to create something genuinely of its place.
Aboard the Jayavarman or the Anouvong you find carved timber, colonial echoes and Khmer artistry rather than the gloss of a global brand.
These are intimate, atmospheric vessels built for travellers who care about character and authenticity. Service is gracious, the design romantic, and the sense of arrival complete.
Heritage Line is the cruise if you want the Mekong delivered with soul, beauty and a deep sense of place.
Soul, craft and place
Heritage Line
Heritage Line's distinction lies in ships conceived as floating expressions of the cultures they sail through.
The Jayavarman draws on French-colonial Indochina and Khmer artistry; the Anouvong evokes the spirit of old Laos; the Ylang is a contemporary jewel on the Mekong. Each is richly detailed with local craft, carved timber and original art, designed to feel rooted in place rather than mass-produced.
The ships are deliberately intimate, the atmosphere romantic and unhurried. For travellers who believe the vessel should be every bit as evocative as the destination, few lines anywhere come close to Heritage Line.
"Heritage Line is for the traveller who wants atmosphere, romance and authenticity. If your idea of luxury is an intimate ship that feels deeply rooted in the culture it sails through, Heritage Line enchants."
Cabins on Heritage Line
Heritage Line's cabins are an extension of each ship's character rather than a standard template. Aboard the Jayavarman, French-colonial styling brings dark antique woods, plush fabrics and Indochine detailing; private balconies open onto the passing riverbanks.
Cabins are spacious by Mekong standards, ranging from generous staterooms to expansive signature suites, each finished with regional artwork and craft. Expect en-suite bathrooms, individual climate control and the comforts you would want, delivered with genuine warmth.
These are intimate ships, so the mood is personal and unhurried rather than grand. Your cabin feels less like a hotel room and more like a stylish private retreat steeped in local atmosphere.
What to Expect on a Heritage Line River Cruise
Expect atmosphere above all. These are small, characterful ships, so the feel is intimate, personal and unhurried, more like a stylish private boat than a large vessel.
Days balance cultural excursions ashore with time to soak up the passing riverscape from the deck. Dining blends regional and international flavours, and service is gracious and genuinely warm. Most ships are largely inclusive of meals, excursions and onboard experiences.
The mood is romantic and immersive rather than grand or formal. This is the Mekong delivered with soul, beauty and a sense of place.
Heritage Line Destinations
Heritage Line is a specialist of Southeast Asia's great rivers, and the Mekong is its heartland.
Through Vietnam and Cambodia, its two design-led sister ships, the Jayavarman and The Jahan, carry guests between the delta and the temples of Angkor in real style, each a floating gallery of French-colonial design and Khmer art.
Further north, the boutique Anouvong sails the upper Mekong through Laos, between the Golden Triangle, Luang Prabang and Vientiane. The Mekong is where we send most of our clients, using these atmospheric ships as the heart of a wider Vietnam and Cambodia journey of our own devising.
Hanoi, Ha Long & the Mekong
Hanoi and Halong to the heart of Cambodia - a grand traverse from the Tonkin coast to Angkor.
Begin in Hanoi, then sail the limestone seascape of Halong Bay aboard a Heritage Line ship, before flying south to the temples of Angkor. From Siem Reap, cruise downstream aboard the exquisite Jayavarman, a floating gallery of French-colonial design, through Cambodia and into the Vietnamese delta.
A complete north-to-delta journey, the Mekong cruise at its heart and the land content shaped entirely around you.
Includes Flights, Cruise, Accommodation, Excursions
Vietnam & the Mekong
Hanoi, Hue and Hoi An, then upstream to Angkor - the full sweep of Vietnam and Cambodia.
Travel the length of Vietnam by land, from Hanoi to the imperial city of Hue and lantern-lit Hoi An, before reaching Saigon. From there, cruise upstream aboard The Jahan, opulently styled in the spirit of British India, through the delta and Phnom Penh to the temples of Angkor.
A complete Vietnam-then-Cambodia arc, the upstream cruise its centrepiece, the land journey designed around you.
Includes Flights, Cruise, Accommodation, Excursions
Tonle Sap Crossing
Cruise the Garonne and Dordogne aboard a twin-balcony AmaWaterways ship, deep into Bordeaux wine country. Grand Cru tastings at Saint-Emilion, the wines of the Medoc and Pauillac, the citadel of Blaye, and the markets and chateaux of a region built entirely around the vine.
Includes Flights, Cruise, Accommodation, Excursions
Mekong Serenity Escape
A shorter lower Mekong escape - the heart of Cambodia, between Siem Reap and Phnom Penh.
Spend four nights aboard the Jayavarman or The Jahan on the Serenity itinerary, sailing the quiet Tonle and Mekong rivers between Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. Silk-weaving villages, pre-Angkorian temples, the Cambodian capital and the great Tonle Sap lake, on a cruise made to pair with a wider trip.
A few indulgent days afloat in Cambodia, framed by the bespoke land journey we design around them.
Includes Flights, Cruise, Accommodation, Excursions
Northern Vietnam & Ha Long Bay
Halong and Lan Ha Bay aboard the Ylang - serene days among the limestone islands of Tonkin.
Sail the emerald waters of Halong and quieter Lan Ha Bay aboard the design-led Ylang, Heritage Line's wellness flagship. Kayak among limestone karsts, cycle through Viet Hai village, explore Cat Ba National Park and float past hidden fishing communities, with yoga and tai chi on the sun deck.
Two or three restorative nights on the bay, woven seamlessly into a wider Vietnam journey of your own.
Includes Flights, Cruise, Accommodation, Excursions
Golden Triangle & Upper Mekong
Thailand into Laos - the Golden Triangle and the upper Mekong down to Luang Prabang.
Begin in Bangkok and the northern Thai cities of Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai, then cross into Laos to board the boutique Anouvong. Sail three nights down the timeless upper Mekong through the Golden Triangle, past remote hill-tribe villages, to the UNESCO-listed royal town of Luang Prabang.
An overland-and-river journey through Thailand and Laos, the cruise its tranquil heart, designed around you.
Includes Flights, Cruise, Accommodation, Excursions
Laos in Depth
Laos in full - the upper Mekong from Luang Prabang to Vientiane, and the wild south.
Cruise seven nights aboard the Anouvong from Luang Prabang to Vientiane, deep through gentle, little-visited Laos. Then journey south to Champasak, the Khmer ruins of Wat Phou, and the islands and thundering Khone Phapheng falls of Si Phan Don, where the Mekong is at its widest.
The complete Laos, river and land, for the traveller who wants to go deeper than most ever do.
Includes Flights, Cruise, Accommodation, Excursions
The Grand Mekong - Northern Laos to the Delta
Northern Laos to the delta - a genuine Mekong journey, through Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam.
The ultimate Mekong journey, combining two cruises into one epic passage. Sail the upper river through Laos aboard the Anouvong, then, linked by a tailor-made land journey through Cambodia, board the Jayavarman or The Jahan for the lower Mekong from Angkor to the Vietnamese delta.
A once-in-a-lifetime traverse of the great river's length, designed end to end around you - offered by no one else.
Includes Flights, Cruise, Accommodation, Excursions
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We will tailor your holiday around your preferred river cruise.
