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Mekong Jewel: ship guide

All-suite Mekong Super Ship for 68 guests with a pool, spa and 924-sq-ft Royal Suites.

Best for: Travelers who want Vietnam and Cambodia on the most spacious all-suite ship on the Mekong, with Angkor Wat and Ha Long Bay included in one fully guided trip. Sails from Ho Chi Minh City in 2026 and 2027.

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68guests at double occupancy

51crew

2020entered service

262 ftlong

34staterooms

About Mekong Jewel

Mekong Jewel debuted in January 2020 as the replacement for Mekong Navigator and is the ship Uniworld calls the most luxurious on the Mekong. She is an all-suite Super Ship of 262 feet, 42 feet wide, carrying 68 guests in 34 suites with a staff of 51, built with sustainable, eco-friendly materials. The smallest suite is 339 square feet, the two Grand Suites are 551 and the two Royal Suites 924, bigger than most European river cabins twice over.

She suits travelers who want Southeast Asia with real comfort. Suites on the Sun Deck and Orchid Deck have private enclosed balconies with floor-to-ceiling windows, while Lotus Deck suites have French balconies; the Royal and Grand Suites have fixed four-poster beds. On board are a swimming pool, a spa with sauna and steam room, a gym, a hair salon and nail bar, two lounges, a library and two dining venues: a main restaurant and an al fresco eatery on the upper deck.

Mekong Jewel sails the Mekong between Vietnam and Cambodia as the heart of the 15-day Timeless Wonders of Vietnam, Cambodia & the Mekong journey from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi, with the cruise from the Mekong Delta to Phnom Penh and on toward Siem Reap for Angkor Wat, then Hanoi and Ha Long Bay. She sails the route in 2026 and 2027; Uniworld has announced a new ship, Mekong Mystique, for 2028. SmartCruiser adds bonus onboard credit on sailings where Uniworld allows it, not available booking direct.

All-suite ship: 30 suites of 339 square feet, two Grand Suites of 551 and two Royal Suites of 924
Private enclosed balconies with floor-to-ceiling windows on the Sun Deck and Orchid Deck suites
Swimming pool on deck for the tropical afternoons between ports
Spa with sauna and steam room, gym, hair salon and nail bar
Two lounges and a library, plus a main restaurant and an al fresco upper-deck eatery
Built in 2020 with sustainable, eco-friendly materials
Gratuities for crew, guides and drivers included throughout the cruise and land program
Cruise portion of the 15-day Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi journey with Angkor Wat and Ha Long Bay

Staterooms and suites

Suite (Lotus Deck)

339 square feet with a French balcony on the lowest guest deck; part of the 30 standard suites, each with a sitting area, generous storage and a marble-finished bathroom.

Suite (Orchid Deck)

339 square feet with a private enclosed balcony with floor-to-ceiling windows on the middle deck; the most popular choice.

Suite (Sun Deck)

339 square feet with a private enclosed balcony on the top guest deck, closest to the pool and al fresco restaurant.

Grand Suite

551 square feet; two Grand Suites with a fixed four-poster bed that cannot be separated, a separate living area and an enclosed balcony.

Royal Suite

924 square feet; two Royal Suites with a fixed four-poster bed, living and dining space and the largest accommodations in Uniworld’s Asian program; Uniworld notes amenities on this chartered ship may differ from its company-owned fleet.

Mekong Jewel deck plans

Deck by deck, straight from our booking engine: the plan, the stateroom categories on that deck and the public rooms. Pick a deck.

Sun Deck

Pool, Outdoor Lounge, Library, Suites/Staterooms.

SUITE SuiteGS Grand SuiteRS Royal SuiteSUITEA Suite ARS Royal SuiteGS Grand Suite

Outdoor LoungeOutdoor Lounge.
LibraryLibrary.

Orchid Deck

Restaurant, Indoor Lounge, Reception, Gift Shop, Suites/Staterooms.

SUITE SuiteSUITEAB Suite AB

RestaurantRestaurant.
Outdoor LoungeOutdoor Lounge.

Lotus Deck

Dining Hall, Suites/Staterooms.

SUITE SuiteSUITEB Suite B

Jasmine Deck

Spa, Sauna & Steam, Salon, Gym, Laundry.

GymGym.

Plans are the cruise line’s current drawings as supplied to our booking engine. Layouts change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the exact stateroom when you book.

On board Mekong Jewel

Dining on Mekong Jewel

Main RestaurantIncluded

The main restaurant serves breakfast and lunch buffets and a multi-course dinner mixing Vietnamese, Khmer and Western dishes.

Al fresco eateryIncluded

An open-air restaurant on the upper deck for casual lunches and dinners under the stars as the ship cruises.

LoungesIncluded

Two lounges with bar service for briefings, afternoon tea and evening entertainment, plus a library.

Included beveragesIncluded

Uniworld’s unlimited drinks policy applies with local and imported wine, beer, spirits and soft drinks; the line notes inclusions in Southeast Asia may vary from its European ships.

Room serviceIncluded

In-suite dining is available on request; hours are listed in the daily program.

Entertainment and activities

Swimming pool on the Sun Deck with loungers
Spa treatments, sauna and steam room
Gym plus a hair salon and nail bar
Library and two lounges with local performances, including Khmer dance and Vietnamese music
Included excursions with local experts to Mekong villages, floating markets and Phnom Penh
Hotel stays and guided touring in Ho Chi Minh City, Siem Reap for Angkor Wat, Hanoi and Ha Long Bay included in the program
Gratuities for crew, guides and drivers included during the cruise and land stays

Families and who it suits

Uniworld requires guests in Asia to be at least 5 years old, and travelers under 18 must share a suite with an adult over 21; Mekong Jewel has no Generations family departures and the 15-day program with long travel days suits adults.

Best for: Travelers who want Vietnam and Cambodia on the most spacious all-suite ship on the Mekong, with Angkor Wat and Ha Long Bay included in one fully guided trip.

Sails from: Ho Chi Minh City · Regions: Mekong

Mekong Jewel questions we answer every day

How big is Mekong Jewel?

Mekong Jewel is 262 feet long and 42 feet wide, carrying 68 guests in 34 suites with a staff of 51. She debuted in January 2020 as an all-suite Super Ship built from sustainable materials, with a pool, spa, sauna and steam room, gym, hair salon, nail bar, two lounges, a library, a main restaurant and an al fresco eatery on the upper deck.

Where does Mekong Jewel sail in 2026 and 2027?

She cruises the Mekong between Vietnam and Cambodia as the river portion of the 15-day Timeless Wonders of Vietnam, Cambodia & the Mekong journey, which runs from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi or in reverse. The program includes the Mekong Delta, Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Angkor Wat, Hanoi and an overnight on Ha Long Bay. Uniworld has announced a new ship, Mekong Mystique, for 2028.

Which suites are best on Mekong Jewel?

Every suite is at least 339 square feet. Orchid Deck and Sun Deck suites have private enclosed balconies with floor-to-ceiling windows, while Lotus Deck suites have French balconies, so the upper decks are the ones to book. The two 551-square-foot Grand Suites and two 924-square-foot Royal Suites add living space, but both have fixed four-poster beds that cannot be split into twins.

What is included on Mekong Jewel?

All meals, drinks, guided excursions, hotel stays in Ho Chi Minh City, Siem Reap and Hanoi, the Ha Long Bay overnight, internal flights within the program and gratuities for ship crew, local experts and drivers during the cruise and land stays. Uniworld notes some inclusions in Southeast Asia differ from its European ships. SmartCruiser adds bonus onboard credit on sailings where Uniworld allows it, not available booking direct.

Does Mekong Jewel have a pool?

Yes. There is a swimming pool on deck, which matters in the Mekong heat, plus a spa with sauna and steam room, a gym, and a hair salon and nail bar. Uniworld built her to replace the older Mekong Navigator with a higher standard of comfort, and the all-suite layout gives every guest at least 339 square feet.

Is Mekong Jewel suitable for families?

Uniworld admits guests aged 5 and over in Asia but offers few activities for children, and Mekong Jewel is not part of the Generations family program. With 15 days of flights, temples and long touring days, the program is best suited to adult travelers and multi-generational groups with older teens who can handle the pace.

Facts checked against Uniworld: Mekong Jewel, Uniworld: All-inclusive luxury, Uniworld: FAQ (age policy and gratuities) on October 14, 2026. Ship details change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the current layout when you book.

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