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Southeast Asia Cruises
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AdventureSmith’s Southeast Asia cruises explore remote Indonesia and authentic Mekong River, including Ho Chi Minh City, Buddhist temples and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Angkor Wat. Why book your Southeast Asia cruise with us?
Personalized
Work with your dedicated specialist to select, book & prepare for your Southeast Asia cruise.
Insight
Use our insight from traveling in the region to narrow down the best Asia cruises for you.
Active
Bike, kayak, scuba dive, hike, fish, paddleboard & more on our small ship cruises in Southeast Asia.
Value
Even the best luxury cruise in Asia can come with discounts—our experts will secure them.

Best Asia Cruises:
A Mekong River Cruise
Our recommendation for the best Asia cruises? A Mekong River cruise. Sit beside monks at Buddhist temples, visit small rural villages, bike through charming landscapes, float flooded forests by skiff and see modern cities like Ho Chi Minh City. A Mekong River cruise from Cambodia to Vietnam includes a visit to UNESCO World Heritage Site Angkor Wat. Unsure what the best Asia cruises are for you? Ask our experts by phone, email or web form to provide a personalized recommendation from our curated collection of small ship cruises in Southeast Asia.
Best Luxury Cruise in Asia:
A Vietnam River Cruise
Let AdventureSmith’s experts find the best luxury cruise in Asia for you. We often recommend a Vietnam River cruise, for riverboats with designer suites, elegant social areas, five-star regional culinary delights, devoted service, special access to Buddhist temples and top-level guides ready to share their expert knowledge. Travel in opulence on a Vietnam Ricer cruise but enjoy a casual atmosphere along the way. The best luxury cruise in Asia may even mean chartering a ship and/or going your own way with a custom trip—let our team craft a unique itinerary for your ideal group.

“Explore remote Indonesia and authentic Mekong River, including Ho Chi Minh City and Angkor Wat.”
Southeast Asia Small Ship Cruises
Temperature & Rainfall
Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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Avg. High (F) | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 84 | 84 | 86 | 88 | 88 | 88 |
Avg. Low (F) | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 73 |
Avg. Water Temp (F) | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 82 | 84 | 84 |
Avg. Rain |
13.8 | 11 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 16 |
Year-Round Small Ship Cruises in Southeast Asia
Our handpicked selection of the best Asia cruises make small ship travel in Southeast Asia possible every month of the year. However, some itineraries take trade winds and weather patterns into account. Mekong River cruises operate year-round, ensuring that your Vietnam river cruise suits your timeline. Note that the climate data referenced above is for Siem Reap, Cambodia; small ship cruises in Southeast Asia along Indonesia’s open waters are likely to be slightly cooler.