itinerary
Can Tho - Tra On
Boarding at Can Tho at Ninh Kieu pier. Welcome drink, introduction to the ship and crew, check into the cabins. Departure downstream of the Hau river. Lunch on board while en route.
Turning into Nicolai canal, towards the Mang Thit river. Rest on the upper deck in a scenery of rice fields, sugar cane, and woods on the near banks.
By mid-afternoon, the Bassac casts anchor for a visit on shore: past the first tree line, quiet discovery of the peaceful life in the delta’s countryside, of rice fields, fruit trees and the welcoming inhabitants, or, at your option, a short cycling tour of the surrounding area.
Boarding back, complimentary drink as a welcome back on board. Rest on the deck or around the bar enjoying the sunset.
The Bassac sets anchor just downstream from Tra On for the night.
Tra On - Can Tho
The boat departs at 06:00, as the ship passes by Tra On. The ship then departs towards Can Tho. The breakfast is available at 07:00.
Arrival in Can Tho, transfer onto a local boat to visit the Cai Rang floating market (08:45), then a noodle factory and return to the Ninh Kieu pier.
Please note:
The Bassac offer 1-night Discovery Cruises or 2-night Retreat Cruises itineraries across Mekong Delta. For longer cruises and charter a boat, please contact us for more details.
cabin & Suites
Located on the main and upper deck, the cabins feature soundproofed partitions and double glazing to protect the passengers’ sleep from the noises of the river. All the cabins are air-conditioned and scented by Laurent Séverac, a perfumer in Hanoi, window and en-suite bathroom. The access from the cabins to the outside is immediate.
Each Bassac boat has a different number of cabins.
- The Bassac II comprises 4 twin, 6 double and houses a maximum of 20 passengers
- The Bassac III features 6 twin, 6 double and houses a maximum of 24 passengers.
Cruise Rates & Details
Please find below our cruise rates (rack, before any promotional discount), departures and additional information. You may also like to check actual availability by sending us directly a request at info@amasiatravel.com.
| 2022 – 2023 | |
| Departure until Oct 31, 2022 | |
| 1 or 2 passengers | $267 |
| 3 to 12 passengers | $243 |
| 13 passengers or more | $230 |
| Departure from Nov 01, 2022 until Oct 31, 2023 | |
| 1 or 2 passengers | $274 |
| 3 to 12 passengers | $250 |
| 13 passengers or more | $236 |
- Rates are quoted in USD per person based on double sharing occupancy.
- Rates apply for individual traveller booking only.
- These rates are subject to change depending on the cost of fuel. Amasia Travel reserve the right to change the quoted rates.
- Single cabin supplement: +50% per single occupancy; typ. for an odd number of passengers
- Kids rebate: -50% for kids under 12 years old
- Infants: -100% Free of charge for kids under 2 years old
- Late Booking rebate: -20% for departure within 48 hours of booking. Booking can be declined if there are not enough passengers. And this rebate is not applied to other promotions.$229
- Transportation on board
- Accommodation of each passenger in a twin-share cabin, double- or twin-bedded
- English-speaking host on board and during the visits
- Three meals
- Vietnamese coffee, tea; mineral water
- Two visits on shore or on a small skiff
- Access to all services on board
- Access to and from the board on a longboat
- Road, speedboat transfer, except if specifically mentioned in the booking confirmation
- Bar services
- Personal travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
Departures
Daily: 12:00 PM at Cần Thơ market hall; back at 10:00 AM D+1
boat information
Bassac II
32m long, all wood, two passenger decks; Dining room and bar on the main deck; Lounge cum dining room on the upper deck; Shaded dining area on the rear upper deck; Sundeck on the front upper deck
Ship: Bassac II
Flag: Việt Nam
Class: VR-SII river cruiser
Displacement: 230 metric tons
Registered tonnage: 237 GRT
Length overall: 105′ / 32m
Beam: 25′ / 7.80m
Draft: 4’2″ / 1.30m at half-load
Propulsion: 2 x Cummins 6L, 12l atmospheric engines, 290BHP, 5000 hours per year
Navigation: Can operate by night and in bad weather
Autonomy: 7 days cruise
Bassac III
32.6m long, all wood, two passenger decks; Dining room and bar on the main deck; Lounge cum dining room on the upper deck; bar on the upper deck; Shaded dining area on the rear upper deck; Sundeck on the front upper deck
Ship: Bassac III
Flag: Vietnam
Class: VR-SI river cruiser
Displacement: 230 metric tons
Length overall: 108′ / 33m
Beam: 25′ / 7.80m
Draft: 4’2″ / 1.20m at full load
Propulsion: 2 x Cummins 6L, 12l turbocharged engines, 290BHP, 5000 hours per year
Navigation: Can operate by night and in bad weather
Autonomy: 7 days cruise
