Cruise the mystical Mekong in luxury and take in the wonders of Vietnam and Cambodia onboard Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection’s stunning new ship, the River Saigon, which will make its maiden voyage in January 2012.

For 2012 Uniworld has expanded its Asia program to include Vietnam and Cambodia, complementing its rich China offering, and will launch the purpose-built River Saigon which is set to raise the bar for luxury cruising in South-East Asia. The addition sees Uniworld feature eight, carefully-crafted itineraries for 2012 spanning Vietnam, Cambodia and China, including two new programs onboard River Saigon.

The introduction of Vietnam and Cambodia is a response to the growing fascination in these culturally and historically-rich destinations and their popularity among travellers.

River Saigon offers travellers a unique, luxurious and hassle-free way to cruise the Mekong River and experience the untouched beauty of these destinations. Whether you’re sitting back and enjoying the view of quaint riverside fishing villages and rolling hillsides from the comfort of your private balcony, or exploring legendary Angkor Wat, floating markets or Vietnam’s bustling cities as part of a number of exciting shore excursions, Uniworld ensures every guest experiences the very best of the destinations visited in total comfort.

The River Saigon offers an intimate cruise experience with just 30 riverview staterooms meaning there are never more than 60 guests on board. Each deluxe stateroom is a generous 15.6 square metres and features French-doors which open onto an outside sitting area, allowing for sweeping views of the river. Guests are also treated to the finest linens, a pillow menu, individual climate control, bottled water, robes, slippers and luxurious bath and body products.

The ship’s public areas add another level of luxury with a spacious sun deck, a separate lounge with library, massage room, boutique and a panoramic, fine-dining restaurant inviting indulgence of the highest order.