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The Bassac take you
into the greener areas of the Mekong
delta, overnight on the river and into
the middle of the life about the river.
The Mystic Sampans take you to the
floating market with a breakfast, or to
a daytime excursion.
We offer a truly authentic discovery of
the Mekong delta and a cruise in
comfort. Without
compromising on your comfort, be it
accommodation or cuisine, you will be
able to get a glimpse of the tremendous
activity of the floating markets, of the
peaceful life in the countryside and of
the bountiful nature in the delta,
earning it to be called the rice bowl of
Vietnam.
Traditional
ship construction
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 cabin
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. The cabins
are scented by Laurent Séverac, perfumer
in Hanoi. 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. Our crew
are discreet and caring, and their
professionalism translates into simple
and personalized attention. The visits
we offer are typically strolls into the
real delta landscape, as far away as
possible from the touristic areas.
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Utilities and services
on board
The Bassac all offer 24-hour power and
air-conditioning in cabins fitted with fire
detection and fire fighting. A bathroom en
suite with every cabin offers hot and cold
water all the time.
The galley is suitable to
serve refined meals and uphold the best
sanitary standards, even for groups of up to
twice the bedding capacity of the ship.
Layout principles
The passengers can enjoy privacy on
board, as the layout allows the crew to be
discreet and offers several living areas so
that different groups may make the journey
their own.
Wide access to outside
while still retaining the capability to
serve even in bad weather guarantee a good
experience of the Mekong delta.
Their layout and
structure make the Bassac quiet enough to
allow the passengers to sleep while the ship
is under way.
Safety
Safety comes first in the design and
operation of the ships. Floatation devices
are available for all on board and more,
redundant alarm and fire detection as well
as redundant fire fighting means are present
on all the Bassac.
The handrails all around the ship are
sturdy and a mesh of rope prevents any kids
from falling.
Upon boarding, the
passengers are informed of the areas that
are open or off-limits to them, and
instructed about emergency situations, how
to give the alarm and where to meet.
Bassac I
The original Bassac, built in the hull of a
rice transporting barge, is a cozy ship
sized right for a family excursion or a
group of friends, who will love to
appropriate it for the duration of their
journey. Bassac I is a green ship. It treats
its waste water and recycles the waste heat
from the engine. It is qualified as a
first-class river vessel VR-SI.
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Maximum 12 passengers
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2 Double, with
private access and en suite bathroom
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4 Twin, slightly
smaller, with private access and en
suite bathroom
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24m long, all wood,
two passenger decks
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Dining room and bar
on the main deck
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Sundeck at the front
upper deck
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Dining area at the
rear upper deck
Bassac II
The Bassac II was designed in-house to meet
the demands of river discovery cruises. It
harbors redundant propulsion and power
generator; river water and waste water
treatment, and a professional galley. The
Bassac II is registered to navigate into
Cambodia.
With a large covered upper deck, a lounge
and wide gangways, it is comfortable and can
host a meal for the passengers of two ships.
Access on board is broad and steady, and
elderly or partly disabled passengers are
safe.
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Maximum 24 passengers
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6 Twin, main deck,
with private access and en suite
bathroom
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2 Double, main deck,
with private access and en suite
bathroom
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2 Double, upper deck,
with en suite bathroom
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2 Double, work deck,
50% larger, with en suite bathroom
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32m long, all wood,
three passenger decks
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Dining room and bar
on the main deck
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Lounge cum dining
room on the upper deck
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Shaded dining area on
the rear upper deck
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Sundeck on the front
upper deck
Bassac III
The Bassac III was designed in-house and
built very similar to the Bassac II, with
its lot of small improvements, of which a
bar in the rear upper deck.
With a large covered upper deck, a panoramic
lounge and wide gangways, it is comfortable
and can host a meal for the passengers of
two ships. Access on board is broad and
steady, and elderly or partly disabled
passengers are safe.
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Maximum 24 passengers
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6 Twin, main deck,
with private access and en suite
bathroom
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2 Double, main deck,
with private access and en suite
bathroom
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4 Double, upper deck,
with en suite bathroom
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32.6m long, all wood,
two passenger decks
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Dining room and bar
on the main deck
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Lounge cum dining
room on the upper deck
bar on the upper deck
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Shaded dining area on
the rear upper deck
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Sundeck on the front
upper deck
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Daily departure programme across the Mekong
Delta
They are our most classic trips,
and they sail across the Mekong delta rather than
upstream or downstream, so they keep you on smaller
river ways, in touch with a constantly evolving
scenery. If you are unsure about which itinerary to
take, believe us and pick one of these two. |
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Weekly Longer Trip between Cai Be and Can Tho
Make the best of the smaller waterways and take a
return trip across the delta,
Cai Be - Can Tho - Cai Be (3 days and 2 nights),
departing every day. The itinerary is retracing its
steps, but at different times in the day, and as
part of the trip is run at night, there is always
something on the way back that you did not see on
the way to. A loop also makes the road transfers
shorter.
We also offer regular extensions to our classic
overnight trip across the Mekong, exploring Thốt Nốt,
North of Cần Thơ and providing you with a glimpse of
yet another ambiance: larger rivers and more
floating fish farms. Join in on
Cai Be - Can Tho - Can Tho (3 days and 2
nights), departing on Wednesdays and
Thursdays, or
Can Tho - Can Tho - Cai Be (3 days and 2 nights),
departing on Thursdays and Fridays. |
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Cai Be - Can Tho - Chau Doc (3 days),
departing on Fridays, is a superb two-night
journey that will take you to the heart of the
Mekong delta and to the Cambodian frontier. It
is possible to connect to Cambodia with a
speedboat. We can make the arrangements for you.
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You may also take the long
loop from
Can Tho to Cai Be (3 days),
Can Tho - Chau Doc - Cai Be (3 days),
departing on Saturdays, with visits of the
Muslim Chàm minority and a stop at a 6th Century
Franciscan monastery. A unique insight into the
variety of the sceneries in the delta.
- Or if you prefer to plan your discovery of
the Mekong delta from the wider to the more
intimate, or are coming from Cambodia, join in
on
Chau Doc - Cai Be - Can Tho (3 days and 2
nights), departing on Sundays, which
will take you from the largest Hậu Giang river
through Sa Dec and Cai Be, then into the smaller
waterways of Vinh Long to Can Tho, ending at the
Cai Rang floating market.
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Round tour of the Delta
Loop the great loop along
Cai Be - Can Tho - Chau Doc - Cai Be (4 days and 3
nights), departing on Fridays, and discover
many facets of life on the Mekong delta, from
smaller rivers across the fertile lands downstream
through the powerful Mekong and entire villages of
floating fish farms, to a 6th century Franciscan
monastery still living its secluded life of an
island. |
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