Aqua Expeditions

Daily Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Phnom Penh

   Cambodia

   

   Phnom Penh rises from the confluence of the Mekong, Tonlé Sap, and Bassac rivers with a resilience that makes it one of Southeast Asia's most affecting capitals — a city that endured the Khmer Rouge's "Year Zero" and has re-emerged as a place of broad riverfront boulevards, excellent Khmer cuisine, and a cultural energy that feels earned rather than manufactured. The Royal Palace and its Silver Pagoda, housing a life-size gold Buddha studded with 9,584 diamonds, is the city's architectural centrepiece; the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, a former high school converted to a prison by the Khmer Rouge, is sobering but essential history. November through February offers the most comfortable climate for extended exploration.

2. Day 2

   Tonle Sap

   Cambodia

   

   Tonle Sap is Cambodia's extraordinary seasonal lake that swells to six times its size during the monsoon, sustaining floating villages and one of Earth's most productive freshwater fisheries. Visitors should explore the stilted village of Kampong Khleang by boat, taste fish amok made with the freshest catch, and observe rare waterbirds at Prek Toal sanctuary. September through January offers the highest water levels and most dramatic floating village experience.

3. Day 2

   Koh Chen

   Cambodia

   

   Koh Chen is a Cambodian river island famous for centuries-old silver and copper metalworking, where artisan families craft exquisite vessels using traditional Khmer techniques in riverside workshops. Must-dos include watching craftsmen at work, purchasing handmade silverware, and sampling Mekong fish dishes like amok. November through April offers the most comfortable dry-season conditions.

4. Day 2

   Kampong Chhnang

   Cambodia

   

   Kampong Chhnang is Cambodia's "Port of Pottery," a riverside province where floating villages rise and fall with the Tonle Sap's dramatic seasonal floods and traditional hand-shaped pottery continues an ancient Khmer craft tradition. Must-dos include boat trips through the floating village of Chong Kos, watching potters at Ondong Rossey, and tasting amok fish curry by the river. Visit November through March for cooler weather and easy floating village navigation.

5. Day 3

   Tonle Sap

   Cambodia

   

   Tonle Sap is Cambodia's extraordinary seasonal lake that swells to six times its size during the monsoon, sustaining floating villages and one of Earth's most productive freshwater fisheries. Visitors should explore the stilted village of Kampong Khleang by boat, taste fish amok made with the freshest catch, and observe rare waterbirds at Prek Toal sanctuary. September through January offers the highest water levels and most dramatic floating village experience.

6. Day 3

   Chnok Tru

   Cambodia

   

7. Day 3

   Moat Khla

   Cambodia

   

8. Day 4

   Tonle Sap

   Cambodia

   

   Tonle Sap is Cambodia's extraordinary seasonal lake that swells to six times its size during the monsoon, sustaining floating villages and one of Earth's most productive freshwater fisheries. Visitors should explore the stilted village of Kampong Khleang by boat, taste fish amok made with the freshest catch, and observe rare waterbirds at Prek Toal sanctuary. September through January offers the highest water levels and most dramatic floating village experience.

9. Day 4

   Prek Toal Village

   Cambodia

   

10. Day 4

    Siem Reap

    Cambodia

    

    Siem Reap, the gateway city to the ancient Khmer empire's greatest achievement, is the essential staging post for exploring Angkor — the twelfth-century temple complex whose scale and ambition remain without parallel in human history. Angkor Wat at sunrise, its towers mirrored in the lily-covered moat, is one of the world's most transcendent spectacles; Angkor Thom's enigmatic Bayon, with its serene stone faces emerging from the jungle canopy, is another. The city's Old Market quarter offers silk workshops, street food vendors, and celebrated restaurants serving amok — fish steamed in coconut and lemongrass. November through April brings the driest, most comfortable conditions.

Cabin Categories

Deck One Suite

Suite

322 sq ftMax 2D1

<p><b>Suite Dimensions:</b></p><p>322 sq. ft. (30 sq. m.)</p><p><b>Private Balcony:</b></p><p>No</p><p><b>Beds:</b></p><p>Premium California King size beds, twin bed configuration available. Dimensions: California King size bed: 2.1m (w) x 2m (l), Single Twin Size bed: 1.05m (w) x 2m (l)</p><p><b>Stateroom Furnishings:</b></p><p>California Kind size bed or two twin beds, Nightstand, Coffee Table, 2 Lounge Chairs, Lamp</p><p><b>Private Bathroom:</b></p><p>Yes, with shower</p><p><b>Bathroom Amenities:</b></p><p>Dual sinks and spacious walk-in shower plus overhead rainshower; Pampering natural organic hair and bath amenities</p><p><b>Stateroom Amenities:</b></p><p>Large double closets with chest of drawers and electronic safe; Music docking station; Professional hairdryer</p>

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Deck One Suite

Suite

322 sq ftMax 2DOS

<p><b>Suite Dimensions:</b></p><p>322 sq. ft. (30 sq. m.)</p><p><b>Private Balcony:</b></p><p>No</p><p><b>Beds:</b></p><p>Premium California King size beds, twin bed configuration available. Dimensions: California King size bed: 2.1m (w) x 2m (l), Single Twin Size bed: 1.05m (w) x 2m (l)</p><p><b>Stateroom Furnishings:</b></p><p>California Kind size bed or two twin beds, Nightstand, Coffee Table, 2 Lounge Chairs, Lamp</p><p><b>Private Bathroom:</b></p><p>Yes, with shower</p><p><b>Bathroom Amenities:</b></p><p>Dual sinks and spacious walk-in shower plus overhead rainshower; Pampering natural organic hair and bath amenities</p><p><b>Stateroom Amenities:</b></p><p>Large double closets with chest of drawers and electronic safe; Music docking station; Professional hairdryer</p>

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Deck Two Suite

Suite

322 sq ftMax 2DTS

<p><b>Suite Dimensions:</b></p><p>322 sq. ft. (30 sq. m.)</p><p><b>Private Balcony:</b></p><p>No</p><p><b>Beds:</b></p><p>Premium California King size beds, twin bed configuration available. Dimensions: California King size bed: 2.1m (w) x 2m (l), Single Twin Size bed: 1.05m (w) x 2m (l)</p><p><b>Stateroom Furnishings:</b></p><p>California Kind size bed or two twin beds, Nightstand, Coffee Table, 2 Lounge Chairs, Lamp</p><p><b>Private Bathroom:</b></p><p>Yes, with shower</p><p><b>Bathroom Amenities:</b></p><p>Dual sinks and spacious walk-in shower plus overhead rainshower; Pampering natural organic hair and bath amenities</p><p><b>Stateroom Amenities:</b></p><p>Large double closets with chest of drawers and electronic safe; Music docking station; Professional hairdryer</p>

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Deck Two Suite

Suite

322 sq ftMax 2D2

<p><b>Suite Dimensions:</b></p><p>322 sq. ft. (30 sq. m.)</p><p><b>Private Balcony:</b></p><p>No</p><p><b>Beds:</b></p><p>Premium California King size beds, twin bed configuration available. Dimensions: California King size bed: 2.1m (w) x 2m (l), Single Twin Size bed: 1.05m (w) x 2m (l)</p><p><b>Stateroom Furnishings:</b></p><p>California Kind size bed or two twin beds, Nightstand, Coffee Table, 2 Lounge Chairs, Lamp</p><p><b>Private Bathroom:</b></p><p>Yes, with shower</p><p><b>Bathroom Amenities:</b></p><p>Dual sinks and spacious walk-in shower plus overhead rainshower; Pampering natural organic hair and bath amenities</p><p><b>Stateroom Amenities:</b></p><p>Large double closets with chest of drawers and electronic safe; Music docking station; Professional hairdryer</p>

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