Aqua Mekong, Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)

The Aqua Mekong by Aqua Expeditions is a 20-suite vessel, the third and latest in the Aqua Expeditions fleet. Introducing a new standard of luxury and sophistication on the river, designed by Vietnam-based British architect David Hodkinson of Noor Design, the boat uses local sustainable materials and artisanal touches to create a floating boutique hotel. Suites feature a California king-sized bed, floor-to-ceiling windows, a large double closet with safety box, chest of drawers, flatscreen television, telephone, an indoor seating area and, for balcony cabins, an outdoor seating area. Bathrooms are spacious with a picture window facing the Mekong, two sinks, walk-in shower with rainforest showerhead and bench. Boat facilities include indoor and outdoor bars, an indoor dining room and outdoor private dining, screening room with theatre-style seating, library / games room, outdoor shaded lounge with day beds, boutique shop, an observation deck with outdoor sunbeds and a top deck exercise room overlooking the river. The luxury spa has two spa treatment rooms, each with two massage beds. The crew consist of 40 personnel, including a cruise director and four English-speaking guides. The infirmary is manned by a paramedic and trained medical staff.