Scheduled journeys and departures

Overnight, daily

Join in on the Bassac's regular overnight cruises between Cái Bè and Cần Thơ. It is very easy to join in: just pick your choices and write to us, we shall return to you soon with availabilities and a detailed offer.

You may even join in on a trip departing tomorrow for a discounted price ². Enquire.
On Saturday, March 13th, 2010, we shall have a moonless night.

Every day, departure across the Mekong delta, either way

Join in on one of our short trips, Cần Thơ - Cái Bè and Cái Bè - Cần Thơ any day.

They are our most classic trips, and they sail across the Mekong delta rather than upstream or downstream, so they keep you on smaller riverways, in touch with a constantly evolving scenery. If you are unsure about which itinerary to take, believe us and pick one of these two.

Cần Thơ - Cái Bè

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Cần Thơ, on the first day at noon

• 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.
• Tour near Tra On floating market.
• Turning into Nicolai canal, towards the Mang Thit and Co Chien rivers. Rest on the upper deck in a scenery of rice fields, sugar cane, 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.
• Boarding back, complimentary drink as a welcome back on board. Rest on the deck or around the bar enjoying the sunset.
• The crew will serve dinner while the Bassac is cruising Mang Thit river towards her anchorage point for the night.
• The Bassac sets anchor for the night on river Mang Thit.

Day 2

• 06:30 Departure towards Cai Be. The passengers take their breakfast while enjoying the scenery on the banks.
• The Bassac crosses Co Chien river then branches into Cho Lach canal for 30 minutes through the traffic of sand and rice barges, in a scenery of fruit drying facilities and wooden ship building yards.
• Arrival in Cai Be, check-out and boarding of a local boat for a tour of Cai Be floating market and handicraft.

End of services by mid-morning on shore at Cái Bè.

Please note you will leave the Bassac for good upon boarding the small boat for the last visit.

Cái Bè - Cần Thơ

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Cái Bè, on the first day at noon

• Boarding at Cai Be at noon. Welcome drink, Introduction to the ship and crew, check into the cabins.
• Departure towards Cho Lach on the Tien Giang river.
• Lunch while on route. Rest on the deck.
• The Bassac slips into the Chợ Lách canal, in the middle of the hustle and bustle of the river traffic, between markets and churches, a unique opportunity for a glimpse of the very varied life on the banks as well as on the water.
• Visit of a village on the banks of river Mang Thit, an opportunity to appreciate the way of life and hospitality of the local inhabitants. Visit of the orchard or rice fields nearby.
• Boarding back, complimentary drink as a welcome back on board. Rest on the deck enjoying the sunset. The crew will serve dinner while the Bassac is cruising Mang Thit river.
• The Bassac sets anchor just downstream from the little Tra On floating market, for the night.

Day 2

• You may get up for breakfast as early as 06:30, as the ship is resuming its cruise the Tra On floating market. The ship then departs towards Can Tho.
• Arrival in Cai Rang floating market, check out and transfer onto a local boat to visit the floating market, the nearby arroyos and gardens and return to the Ninh Kieu pier.

End of services by mid-morning on shore at Cần Thơ.

Please note you will leave the Bassac for good upon boarding the small boat for the last visit.

prices

Join in on these trips for $223 per passenger (1 or 2), $204 if you are three or more, or even $184 if you are 13 or more. If you book now to board a trip departing tomorrow or on Sunday, you pay 20% less.

You may also rent a Bassac along these trips, and pay $1429 for the Bassac I or $2057 for a larger one, plus $70 per passenger.

Longer trips, weekly

Between Cái Bè and Cần Thơ

Make the best of the smaller waterways and take a return trip across the delta, Cái Bè - Cần Thơ - Cái Bè, departing every day. The itinerary is retracing its steps, but at different times in the day, and as part of the trip is run at night, there is always something on the way back that you did not see on the way to. A loop also makes the road transfers shorter.

We also offer regular extensions to our classic overnight trip across the Mekong, exploring Thốt Nốt, North of Cần Thơ and providing you with a glimpse of yet another ambiance: larger rivers and more floating fish farms. Join in on Cái Bè - Cần Thơ - Cần Thơ, departing on Wednesdays and Thursdays, or Cần Thơ - Cần Thơ - Cái Bè, departing on Thursdays and Fridays.

Cái Bè - Cần Thơ - Cái Bè

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Cái Bè, on the first day at noon

• Boarding at Cai Be at noon. Welcome drink, Introduction to the ship and crew, check into the cabins.
• Departure towards Cho Lach on the Tien Giang river.
• Lunch while on route. Rest on the deck.
• The Bassac slips into the Chợ Lách canal, in the middle of the hustle and bustle of the river traffic, between markets and churches, a unique opportunity for a glimpse of the very varied life on the banks as well as on the water.
• Visit of a village on the banks of river Mang Thit, an opportunity to appreciate the way of life and hospitality of the local inhabitants. Visit of the orchard or rice fields nearby.
• Boarding back, complimentary drink as a welcome back on board. Rest on the deck enjoying the sunset. The crew will serve dinner while the Bassac is cruising Mang Thit river.
• The Bassac sets anchor just downstream from the little Tra On floating market, for the night.

Day 2

• You may get up for breakfast as early as 06:30, as the ship is resuming its cruise the Tra On floating market. The ship then departs towards Can Tho.
• Arrival in Cai Rang floating market, transfer onto a local boat to visit the floating market, the nearby arroyos and gardens and return to the Ninh Kieu pier by mid-morning.
• Boarding at Can Tho at Ninh Kieu pier. Welcome drink, departure downstream of the Hau river. Lunch on board while en route.
• Tour near Tra On floating market.
• Turning into Nicolai canal, towards the Mang Thit and Co Chien rivers. Rest on the upper deck in a scenery of rice fields, sugar cane, 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.
• Boarding back, complimentary drink as a welcome back on board. Rest on the deck or around the bar enjoying the sunset.
• The crew will serve dinner while the Bassac is cruising Mang Thit river towards her anchorage point for the night.
• The Bassac sets anchor for the night on river Mang Thit.

Day 3

• 06:30 Departure towards Cai Be. The passengers take their breakfast while enjoying the scenery on the banks.
• The Bassac crosses Co Chien river then branches into Cho Lach canal for 30 minutes through the traffic of sand and rice barges, in a scenery of fruit drying facilities and wooden ship building yards.
• Arrival in Cai Be, check-out and boarding of a local boat for a tour of Cai Be floating market and handicraft.

End of services by mid-morning on shore at Cái Bè.

Please note you will leave the Bassac for good upon boarding the small boat for the last visit.

Cái Bè - Cần Thơ - Thốt Nốt - Cần Thơ

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Cái Bè, on the first day at noon

• Boarding at Cai Be at noon. Welcome drink, Introduction to the ship and crew, check into the cabins.
• Departure towards Cho Lach on the Tien Giang river.
• Lunch while on route. Rest on the deck.
• The Bassac slips into the Chợ Lách canal, in the middle of the hustle and bustle of the river traffic, between markets and churches, a unique opportunity for a glimpse of the very varied life on the banks as well as on the water.
• Visit of a village on the banks of river Mang Thit, an opportunity to appreciate the way of life and hospitality of the local inhabitants. Visit of the orchard or rice fields nearby.
• Boarding back, complimentary drink as a welcome back on board. Rest on the deck enjoying the sunset. The crew will serve dinner while the Bassac is cruising Mang Thit river.
• The Bassac sets anchor just downstream from the little Tra On floating market, for the night.

Day 2

• You may get up for breakfast as early as 06:30, as the ship is resuming its cruise the Tra On floating market. The ship then departs towards Can Tho.
• Arrival in Cai Rang floating market, transfer onto a local boat to visit the floating market, the nearby arroyos and gardens and return to the Ninh Kieu pier by mid-morning.
• Boarding back at Ninh Kieu pier. Welcome drink. Departure upstream of the Hau river. Lunch on board while en route.
• Upon arrival at Thot Not, transfer on the longboat to take some walks at the bamboo village in Thot Not.
• Boarding back at dusk, rest on the deck for the sunset while taking somes drinks at the bar.
• The dinner is served on board. The Bassac takes the way back to Can Tho and casts anchor near Can Tho for the night.

Day 3

• Breakfast is available from 06:30, while the ship is cruising towards Can Tho city.
• Arrival in Cai Rang floating market, check out and transfer onto a local boat to visit the floating market, the nearby arroyos and gardens and return to the Ninh Kieu pier.
• Arrival at Ninh Kieu, Can Tho, late morning.

End of services by mid-morning on shore at Cần Thơ.

Please note you will leave the Bassac for good upon boarding the small boat for the last visit.

Cần Thơ - Thốt Nốt - Cần Thơ - Cái Bè

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Cần Thơ, on the first day at noon

• Boarding at Can Tho at Ninh Kieu pier. Welcome drink, introduction to the ship and crew, check into the cabins. Departure upstream of the Hau river. Lunch on board while en route.
• Upon arrival at Thot Not, transfer on the longboat to take some walks at the bamboo village in Thot Not.
• Boarding back at dusk, rest on the deck for the sunset while taking somes drinks at the bar.
• The dinner is served on board. The Bassac takes the way back to Can Tho and casts anchor near Can Tho for the night.

Day 2

• Breakfast is available from 06:30, while the ship is cruising towards Can Tho city.
• Arrival in Cai Rang floating market, transfer onto a local boat to visit the floating market, the nearby arroyos and gardens and return to the Ninh Kieu pier.
• Arrival at Ninh Kieu, Can Tho, late morning.
• Boarding at Can Tho at Ninh Kieu pier. Welcome drink, departure downstream of the Hau river. Lunch on board while en route.
• Tour near Tra On floating market.
• Turning into Nicolai canal, towards the Mang Thit and Co Chien rivers. Rest on the upper deck in a scenery of rice fields, sugar cane, 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.
• Boarding back, complimentary drink as a welcome back on board. Rest on the deck or around the bar enjoying the sunset.
• The crew will serve dinner while the Bassac is cruising Mang Thit river towards her anchorage point for the night.
• The Bassac sets anchor for the night on river Mang Thit.

Day 3

• 06:30 Departure towards Cai Be. The passengers take their breakfast while enjoying the scenery on the banks.
• The Bassac crosses Co Chien river then branches into Cho Lach canal for 30 minutes through the traffic of sand and rice barges, in a scenery of fruit drying facilities and wooden ship building yards.
• Arrival in Cai Be, check-out and boarding of a local boat for a tour of Cai Be floating market and handicraft.

End of services by mid-morning on shore at Cái Bè.

Please note you will leave the Bassac for good upon boarding the small boat for the last visit.

prices

Join in for two nights on these trips for $446 per passenger (1 or 2), $408 if you are three or more, or even $368 if you are 13 or more. If you book now to board tomorrow or on Sunday, you pay 20% less.

You may also rent a Bassac along these trips, and pay $2634 for the Bassac I or $3782 for a larger Bassac II or III, plus $138 per passenger.

The loop North: connecting with Cambodia

We operate a long loop from Cần Thơ North to Châu Đốc departing every Saturday, so we offer some opportunities for longer trips, and the opportunity to connect with Cambodia.

Connecting to or from Cambodia? We can help you arrange the speedboat.

Cái Bè - Cần Thơ - Châu Đốc, departing on Fridays, is a superb two-night journey that will take you to the heart of the Mekong delta and to the Cambodian frontier. It is possible to connect to Cambodia with a speedboat. We can make the arrangements for you.

You may also take the long loop from Cần Thơ to Cái Bè, Cần Thơ - Châu Đốc - Cái Bè, departing on Saturdays, with visits of the Muslim Chàm minority and a stop at a XIXth Century franciscan monastery. A unique insight into the variety of the sceneries in the delta.

Or if you prefer to plan your discovery of the Mekong delta from the wider to the more intimate, or are coming from Cambodia, join in on Châu Đốc - Cái Bè - Cần Thơ, departing on Sundays, which will take you from the largest Hậu Giang river through Sa Đéc and Cái Bè, then into the smaller waterways of Vĩnh Long to Cần Thơ, ending at the Cái Răng floating market.

Cái Bè - Cần Thơ - Châu Đốc

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Cái Bè, on the first day at noon

• Boarding at Cai Be at noon. Welcome drink, Introduction to the ship and crew, check into the cabins.
• Departure towards Cho Lach on the Tien Giang river.
• Lunch while on route. Rest on the deck.
• The Bassac slips into the Chợ Lách canal, in the middle of the hustle and bustle of the river traffic, between markets and churches, a unique opportunity for a glimpse of the very varied life on the banks as well as on the water.
• Visit of a village on the banks of river Mang Thit, an opportunity to appreciate the way of life and hospitality of the local inhabitants. Visit of the orchard or rice fields nearby.
• Boarding back, complimentary drink as a welcome back on board. Rest on the deck enjoying the sunset. The crew will serve dinner while the Bassac is cruising Mang Thit river.
• The Bassac sets anchor just downstream from the little Tra On floating market, for the night.

Day 2

• You may get up for breakfast as early as 06:30, as the ship is resuming its cruise the Tra On floating market. The ship then departs towards Can Tho.
• Arrival in Cai Rang floating market, transfer onto a local boat to visit the floating market, the nearby arroyos and gardens and return to the Ninh Kieu pier by mid-morning.
• Boarding back, welcome drink and departure towards upstream river Bassac. Lunch is served on board while en route.
• Upon arrival at Thot Not, transfer on the longboat for a visit of a bamboo-knitting village near the Thot Not bird park, at the time the egrets return home from a day out.
• Boarding back before dusk, a welcome drink and the dinner are served on board while en route.
• Rest on the deck before the night. The Bassac drops anchor upstream of Long Xuyen for the night.

Day 3

• Breakfast is served from 6:30 AM, as the Bassac is on its way upstream the river towards Châu Đốc.
• Upon arrival to Chau Doc, check-out and transfer onto a local boat for the visit of a village of the Muslim Cham minority, then final disembarkment.

End of services by mid-morning on shore at Châu Đốc.

Please note you will leave the Bassac for good upon boarding the small boat for the last visit.

Cần Thơ - Châu Đốc - Cái Bè

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Cần Thơ, on the first day at noon

• Boarding at Can Tho at noon. Welcome drink, introduction to the ship and crew, check-in into the cabins. Departure towards upstream on the Bassac river. Lunch is served on board while en route.
• Upon arrival at Thot Not, transfer on the longboat for a visit of a bamboo-knitting village near the Thot Not bird park, at the time the egrets return home from a day out.
• Boarding back before dusk, a welcome drink and the dinner are served on board while en route.
• Rest on the deck before the night. The Bassac drops anchor upstream of Long Xuyen for the night.

Day 2

• Breakfast is served from 6:30 AM, as the Bassac is on its way upstream the river towards Châu Đốc.
• Upon arrival in Chau Doc, transfer onto a local boat for the visit of a village of the Muslim Cham minority.
• Boarding at noon at the Chau Doc pier, welcome drink.
• Departure downstream on the Bassac river, as the crew serves lunch.
• We connect through river Vam Nao and around the district of Cho Moi to the First River.
• Mid-afternoon, we sail along a small tributary to Song Ho. Exploratory visit at Cho Moi: Village and old churches.
• Boarding back at dusk, welcome drink. Dinner is served en route.
• the Bassac drops anchor on the way in view of the My Thuan bridge for the night.

Day 3

• Breakfast is available from 6:30 on.
• The Bassac sets sail after sunrise towards Cai Be, through sceneries of sweet water mangroves on river My Tho.
• Arrival in Cai Be, check-out and boarding of a local boat for a tour of Cai Be floating market and handicraft.

End of services by mid-morning on shore at Cái Bè.

Please note you will leave the Bassac for good upon boarding the small boat for the last visit.

Châu Đốc - Cái Bè - Cần Thơ

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Châu Đốc, on the first day at noon

• Boarding at the Chau Doc pier, welcome drink, introduction to the ship and crew, check into your cabin.
• Departure downstream on the Bassac river, as the crew serves lunch.
• We connect through river Vam Nao and around the district of Cho Moi to the First River.
• Mid-afternoon, we sail along a small tributary to Song Ho. Exploratory visit at Cho Moi: Village and old churches.
• Boarding back at dusk, welcome drink. Dinner is served en route.
• the Bassac drops anchor on the way in view of the My Thuan bridge for the night.

Day 2

• Breakfast is available from 6:30 on.
• The Bassac sets sail after sunrise towards Cai Be, through sceneries of sweet water mangroves on river My Tho.
• Arrival in Cai Be, transfer to a local boat for a tour of Cai Be floating market and handicraft.
• Boarding at Cai Be at noon. Welcome drink, departure towards Cho Lach on the Tien Giang river.
• Lunch while on route. Rest on the deck.
• The Bassac slips into the Chợ Lách canal, in the middle of the hustle and bustle of the river traffic, between markets and churches, a unique opportunity for a glimpse of the very varied life on the banks as well as on the water.
• Visit of a village on the banks of river Mang Thit, an opportunity to appreciate the way of life and hospitality of the local inhabitants. Visit of the orchard or rice fields nearby.
• Boarding back, complimentary drink as a welcome back on board. Rest on the deck enjoying the sunset. The crew will serve dinner while the Bassac is cruising Mang Thit river.
• The Bassac sets anchor just downstream from the little Tra On floating market, for the night.

Day 3

• You may get up for breakfast as early as 06:30, as the ship is resuming its cruise the Tra On floating market. The ship then departs towards Can Tho.
• Arrival in Cai Rang floating market, check out and transfer onto a local boat to visit the floating market, the nearby arroyos and gardens and return to the Ninh Kieu pier.

End of services by mid-morning on shore at Cần Thơ.

Please note you will leave the Bassac for good upon boarding the small boat for the last visit.

prices

Join in for two nights on these trips for $446 per passenger (1 or 2), $408 if you are three or more, or even $368 if you are 13 or more. If you book now to board tomorrow or on Sunday, you pay 20% less.

You may also rent a Bassac along these trips, and pay $2634 for the Bassac I or $3782 for a larger Bassac II or III, plus $138 per passenger.

Round tour of the delta: 4 days, 3 nights

Loop the great loop along Cái Bè - Cần Thơ - Châu Đốc - Cái Bè, departing on Fridays, and discover many facets of life on the Mekong delta, from smaller rivers across the fertile lands downstream through the powerful Mekong and entire villages of floating fish farms, to a XIXth century Franciscan monastery still living its secluded life of an island.

Cái Bè - Cần Thơ - Châu Đốc - Cái Bè

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Cái Bè, on the first day at noon

• Boarding at Cai Be at noon. Welcome drink, Introduction to the ship and crew, check into the cabins.
• Departure towards Cho Lach on the Tien Giang river.
• Lunch while on route. Rest on the deck.
• The Bassac slips into the Chợ Lách canal, in the middle of the hustle and bustle of the river traffic, between markets and churches, a unique opportunity for a glimpse of the very varied life on the banks as well as on the water.
• Visit of a village on the banks of river Mang Thit, an opportunity to appreciate the way of life and hospitality of the local inhabitants. Visit of the orchard or rice fields nearby.
• Boarding back, complimentary drink as a welcome back on board. Rest on the deck enjoying the sunset. The crew will serve dinner while the Bassac is cruising Mang Thit river.
• The Bassac sets anchor just downstream from the little Tra On floating market, for the night.

Day 2

• You may get up for breakfast as early as 06:30, as the ship is resuming its cruise the Tra On floating market. The ship then departs towards Can Tho.
• Arrival in Cai Rang floating market, transfer onto a local boat to visit the floating market, the nearby arroyos and gardens and return to the Ninh Kieu pier by mid-morning.
• Boarding back, welcome drink and departure towards upstream river Bassac. Lunch is served on board while en route.
• Upon arrival at Thot Not, transfer on the longboat for a visit of a bamboo-knitting village near the Thot Not bird park, at the time the egrets return home from a day out.
• Boarding back before dusk, a welcome drink and the dinner are served on board while en route.
• Rest on the deck before the night. The Bassac drops anchor upstream of Long Xuyen for the night.

Day 3

• Breakfast is served from 6:30 AM, as the Bassac is on its way upstream the river towards Châu Đốc.
• Upon arrival in Chau Doc, transfer onto a local boat for the visit of a village of the Muslim Cham minority.
• Boarding at noon at the Chau Doc pier, welcome drink.
• Departure downstream on the Bassac river, as the crew serves lunch.
• We connect through river Vam Nao and around the district of Cho Moi to the First River.
• Mid-afternoon, we sail along a small tributary to Song Ho. Exploratory visit at Cho Moi: Village and old churches.
• Boarding back at dusk, welcome drink. Dinner is served en route.
• the Bassac drops anchor on the way in view of the My Thuan bridge for the night.

Day 4

• Breakfast is available from 6:30 on.
• The Bassac sets sail after sunrise towards Cai Be, through sceneries of sweet water mangroves on river My Tho.
• Arrival in Cai Be, check-out and boarding of a local boat for a tour of Cai Be floating market and handicraft.

End of services by mid-morning on shore at Cái Bè.

Please note you will leave the Bassac for good upon boarding the small boat for the last visit.

prices

Join in for two nights on these trips for $669 per passenger (1 or 2), $612 if you are three or more, or even $552 if you are 13 or more. If you book now to board tomorrow or on Sunday, you pay 20% less.

You may also rent a Bassac along these trips, and pay $3951 for the Bassac I or $5673 for a larger Bassac II or III, plus $207 per passenger.

Chartering a Bassac

Private trips

Make your journey on the Bassac a private experience.

Privatize a whole ship for your party along any scheduled overnight trip and pay only $1429 plus $69 per passenger (Bassac I). For a party of 10, you pay only $2119 and for a party of 24, $3713 on board Bassac II or III, that is $154.71 per passenger.

Chartering to wherever you want

Chartering gives you the freedom to take your party wherever you want, and spend the time cruising your preferred places.

Affordable: It is easy and affordable to charter a Bassac, and with our smaller and larger ships we can offer affordable trips to the smaller groups as well as host a party of up to 24 passengers on board one ship, or more on several ships.

You can design your own trip on our programs page.
Pick your daily ports of call and assess the possibility and the budget to go.

Make sure you always tell us where you want to go so we help you devise the cruise of your dreams.

Connecting with Cambodia

Itinerary	Length	Offered	Description
Cái Bè - Vĩnh Xương in 3 nights	3 nights	charter any day	The best experience of connecting to Cambodia: The boat first takes the passengers across the Delta to Cần Thơ, upstream the Bassac to Châu Đốc, and then through the Tân Châu canal, a very different delta again, with wide open rice fields, high banks and wooden ship yards. The trip ends right at the frontier for a connection with Phnom Penh, just 3 hours away on board a speedboat (not incl.).
Vĩnh Xương - Cái Bè	1 night	charter any day	The shortest connection from Cambodia: the Bassac picks your passengers up right at the frontier and brings them to Cái Bè, just 2 hours away from Hochiminh City. On the way, the boat gets into smaller rivers and stops for a visit of a XIXth century franciscan monastery.

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