Aqua Expeditions

Aqua Mekong:

– Year Built: 2014
– Ports of Embarkation: My Tho (Vietnam), Phnom Penh and Siem           Reap (Cambodia)
– Vessel’s Registry: Cambodia
– Type of Vessel: River Expedition Vessel
– Length: 62.4 meters / 205 feet
– Cruising Speed: 12 knots
– Water: Reverse osmosis and UV water treatment plant
– AC: Central air-conditioning throughout
– Laundry: Complimentary service (no dry cleaning on board)
– Internet: Complimentary satellite internet with intermittent                   connection

Aqua Mekong Capacity: 40 passengers

Accommodations and Cabins: Passengers are accommodated in 20 Design Suites:

– First Deck: 10 Design Suites measuring 30 square meters / 322             square feet; 4 with balcony and 6 without balcony.
– Second Deck: 10 Design Suites measuring 30 square meters / 322         square feet; 4 with balcony and 6 without balcony.
– Design Suites with balconies all have panoramic windows, sliding         glass door and an exterior daybed.
– All suites are air conditioned, with en-suite bathroom.

Safety On Board the Aqua Mekong: State of the art safety features include radio communications with separate battery pack, satellite phone, Carley float life rafts, flares and signals, fire extinguishers and smoke detectors in each cabin, automatic defibrillator on board.

Launch Boats for Mekong River Shore Excursions: Four auxiliary aluminum launch boats equipped with two four-stroke low emission engines; constant radio communication with the main vessel. Each boat has a capacity of 10 passengers.

For Aqua Expeditions founder Francesco Galli Zugaro, the ultimate river safari includes the best creatures comforts on board as well as unparalleled experiences with local experts in small groups exploring a destination. True to that vision are the 20 air conditioned Design Suites of the Aqua Mekong, each one a generous 30 square meters (320 square feet), eight with balconies and all created entirely of local materials with the relaxed sophistication and contemporary comforts of a five star resort.

Floor to ceiling panoramic windows allow guests to gaze upon the Mekong from the pillow top California king size bed that can be converted upon request into two full twin beds. More captivating views await on the plush, roomy daybed placed by the window wall or for our eight balcony accommodations, outside along with a romantic table for two. Those who wish to keep up on the world beyond these enthralling riverbanks will appreciate complementary high speed wireless internet.

The sleek bathroom features the latest eco-sensitive technology and an additional Mekong River facing picture window, plus dual sinks, a large walk in shower with rainforest showerhead and bench, professional hairdryer and natural bath amenities.

Four sets of interconnecting suites, with two sets on each deck offer convenience for traveling families. Or for the ultimate luxury, passengers may book these interconnecting accommodations, with one suite configured as a private living room, the other as a bedroom, and separate baths. The result is a private, 60 square meter (640 square foot) floating apartment on the Mekong River.

5 Star Southeast Asia Cuisine
Our on board chefs shop local riverside markets, often with our guests, for the day’s freshest ingredients, from catfish to river prawns, and organic local produce. Coconut, lemongrass, coriander, turmeric are just a few of the most recognizable flavors our guests can expect on Thompson’s ever changing, inventive menus that always remain authentic to our fertile surroundings.

Outdoor Swimming Pool
Southeast Asia is rightly known for its year round humidity and equatorial temperatures, so we designed the Aqua Mekong’s Observation Deck to culminate at the front with an indulgent plunge pool, poised to soak up the ship’s most panoramic vistas of vibrant river life, fringed by coconut palm under an azure sky. Anyone desire a tropical cocktail with that postcard perfect view?  The fully stocked bar is barely more than an arm’s length away.

Spa Treatment
Spa treatments are available throughout the day and evening by appointment. In these two specially designed spa rooms, one single and one double, the Aqua Mekong’s experienced, professionally trained English speaking local therapists perform a full range of holistic, restorative and energizing treatments. The full spa menu has been placed in each Design Suite for the convenience of our guests.