Quick answer
The Mekong through Cambodia and Vietnam, the Yangtze's Three Gorges, and Myanmar's Irrawaddy — village life and temples from the deck. Typical trips are 3–14 nights from about US$150–900 per person per night. Culture travellers, photographers and repeat Asia visitors.
- Typical length
- 3–14 nights
- Price guide
- ≈ US$150–≈ US$900 pp/night
- Ship size
- 20–700 guests
- Who it suits
- Culture travellers, photographers and repeat Asia visitors.
- Dress code
- Light, breathable clothing; modest wear for temples and pagodas.
- Usually included
- Cabin, meals, most guided excursions. Drinks inclusions vary by line.
- Lines on our list
- 11
11 asian river cruise lines
Aqua Expeditions
Luxury small-ship expeditions on the Mekong, the Peruvian Amazon, Indonesia and the Galápagos, with chef-designed…
Belmond Road to Mandalay
Luxury Irrawaddy river cruises between Mandalay and Bagan. Check current operating status and travel advisories for Myanmar before…
Sanctuary Ananda
Boutique Irrawaddy ship from A&K's Sanctuary brand. Check current operating status for…
Heritage Line
Vietnamese boutique line with Indochine-style ships on the Mekong and luxury cruises in Ha Long and Lan Ha…
Mekong Kingdoms
Boutique cruises on the upper Mekong in Laos and the Golden…
Scenic Spirit (Mekong)
Scenic's all-inclusive luxury ship on the Mekong between Cambodia and…
Century Cruises
Yangtze line with some of the newest and largest river ships on the Three Gorges…
Pandaw
Colonial-style teak river ships on the Mekong and Asia's lesser-known rivers, carrying 20–60…
President Cruises
Yangtze river cruise operator sailing the Three Gorges with larger modern…
Victoria Cruises
Long-running Yangtze operator sailing the Three Gorges between Chongqing and…
Yangtze Gold Cruises
Five-star Yangtze ships on the Chongqing–Yichang Three Gorges…
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Frequently asked questions
What is a asian river cruise?
The Mekong through Cambodia and Vietnam, the Yangtze's Three Gorges, and Myanmar's Irrawaddy — village life and temples from the deck.
How much does a asian river cruise cost?
Roughly US$150–900 per person per night, depending on line, ship, cabin and season.
Which asian river cruise lines are best?
It depends on who is travelling. Popular choices include Aqua Expeditions, Belmond Road to Mandalay, Sanctuary Ananda, Heritage Line, Mekong Kingdoms. Use Cruise Match to rank them for you.
What is included?
Cabin, meals, most guided excursions. Drinks inclusions vary by line.