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Avalon Saigon
Avalon Saigon is a Avalon Waterways cruise ship, in service since 2018. She carries 36 guests with a crew of 24. She sails Mekong itineraries.
About Avalon Saigon
Avalon Saigon is Avalon Waterways' Mekong ship, an all-suite vessel for just 36 guests in 18 Panorama Suites of 245 square feet, built about as long and wide as ships that carry twice as many. Her interiors mix colonial-era touches with modern fittings, and guests gather in an air-conditioned Panorama Lounge or an open-air observation lounge at the bow. She sails Mekong Discovery cruises between Phnom Penh and Ho Chi Minh City, sold alone or with Siem Reap, Hanoi, Ha Long Bay or Bangkok, and TravelAge West named her best new river cruise ship in 2019.
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Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews.
Deck plans
Where she sails
Home port: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Flying in for your cruise?
Avalon Saigon sails from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The airport is Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN), with 3 lounges to wait in before you board.
- Le Saigonnais Business LoungeSGN Terminal 1 (Domestic)2.4 ★
- Rose Business LoungeSGN Terminal 2 (International)not yet rated
- SH Premium LoungeSGN Terminal 3 (Domestic)not yet rated
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Avalon Saigon?
Avalon Saigon is operated by Avalon Waterways.
How big is Avalon Saigon?
Avalon Saigon measures 59 metres in length.
How many passengers does Avalon Saigon carry?
Avalon Saigon carries 36 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 24 (about 1.5 guests per crew member).
When did Avalon Saigon enter service?
Avalon Saigon entered service in 2018.
Where does Avalon Saigon sail?
Avalon Saigon sails Mekong itineraries. Her home port is Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Which airport should I fly into for Avalon Saigon?
Avalon Saigon sails from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Fly into Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN), which has 3 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for Avalon Saigon?
Avalon Waterways publishes the deck plans for Avalon Saigon; this page links to Deck plans.
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