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Jahan cruises 2011 new Mekong River Ship

15 Dec 2010

New ship in 2011 on Mekong River

Jayavarman Cruise, the Vietnam-based cruise company which offers luxury Mekong River sailings, is planning to launch its new ship, The Jahan, next year.The new liner will feature 22 cabins, including two 50m² Jacuzzi Suites, as well as a boutique, spa, library with laptops, iPods and DVD players, an observatory, pool deck, gymnasium and steam room.

The 70m-long vessel will operate a series of cruises between Ho Chi Minh City (My Tho) and Siem Reap, complementing the itineraries offered by Jayavarman Cruises

You can find more information about the Jahan here

The newest member of the Mekong River Boat Collection, and a baby brother to the famous Jayavarman, Our new flagship The JAHAN brings river cruising on the Mekong River into a new realm. The singular touches of a luxury boutique hotel, the leisurely pace of a river cruise, and the opportunity to collect new experiences, are the signature style of First Choice.

First boutique style river cruise liner
Distinctive British Indian colonial theme design
Cruise concierge desk and private shore excursions with a tour assistant
Largest balcony staterooms on Indo-china’s waterways 30—50m2
A floating sanctuary for couples and small groups
A floating sanctuary for couples and small groups
Highest staff-cabin

SIGNATURE ACTIVITES

Helping Hands — Healing Hearts
Educational & Lecture-Club: art, social, hu-manitarian, ethnology
Mode of transport: Ox cart, cyclo, sampan, bicycle, dinghy
Khmer cooking class
Early Bird Tai Chi class
Gymnasium, steam bath and pool deck
Pool deck barbeque dinner
Private dinner at the Observatory

Public Guest Areas
– Relaxed Elegance, Colonial Style
―British East India Company‖ colonial theme cruise liner
Lobby Lounge, Reception, Observatory, Boutique, Spa
Wifi library with laptops, Ipods, DVD players, Infomedia-
Kiosk
Pool deck, gymnasium and steam bath
Food & Beverage Outlets:
Private Balcony Prosecco-Breakfast
High Tea at the Observatory
Funnel Bar with Sundowner drinks and snacks a la carte
Viceroy dining hall with Western cuisine, also enjoy Khmer
and Vietnamese specialties
Barbeque at the Pool Deck
Private dinner at the Observatory

Fascinating shore programs of JAHAN cruises

— privatized, or in a small group, allow for the discovery of a more exotic Indo-china. For luxury relaxed adventure’ travelers with a passion to explore the un-known at their own pace, the worlds cultural heritage and hinterland and experi-ence it in rare ways
Discover fascinating Cambodia and Vietnam along the mighty Mekong. "The Lost Civilization" upstream cruise and "Pearl of the Orient" down-stream cruise for 8 days and 7 nights connecting bustling Ho Chi Minh City with Siem Reap, home of the magnifi-cent Angkor Wat temple.

“One of the most alluring aspects of travelling to this region is the fact that we get to see and interact with people who still live accord-ing to their ancient tradi-tions” - Elizabeth Emile

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