The Bassac offer short-to-medium-range discovery cruises in charming, authentic river cabin cruisers.

All three Bassac are built of wood according to the tradition of the rice barges of the Mekong delta, with amendments where safety standards require.

Bassac I actually once was a rice barge, which we bought and overhauled into the cozy cabin cruiser it is today, and although Bassac II and III are entirely new hull designs, more adapted to their present purpose, they were built with the same craftsmanship and according to the same tradition.

 

The cabins feature soundproofed partitions and double glazing to protect the passengers' sleep from the noises of the river. These partitions are also heat insulated and meant to slow fire in case of an emergency. The access to outside is immediate.

We have air-conditioning in all the cabins, with split systems to allow for a quiet night - indeed the boat's equipment themselves are quiet even though some must run all night long.

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Day 1: Cai Be

• 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 en 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: Can Tho

• 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, typically about 8: 30.

Prices quoted in US$ nett per person
Cabin		Joining boat				Single
		2 Pax	4 Pax		6 Pax up
Double/ Twin		US$ 315	US$ 295		US$ 285	US$ 115

Inclusion:

• Transportation on board
• Accommodation of each passenger in a twin-share cabin, double- or twin-bedded.
• Meals served onboard
• Vietnamese coffee, tea; mineral water
• Visits on shore or on a small skiff
• Access to all services on board
• Access to and from the board on a longboat
• All taxes are included

Exclusion:

• Private transfer around Saigon
• Bar services
• Travel insurance
• Visas and visa fees
• Tips and gratuities