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Aqua Mekong is a small ultra-luxury river cruise ship. It sails between Vietnam and Cambodia with curated shore excursions and fine dining.
Aqua Mekong has Balcony and Non-balcony Suites. They are equally spacious with an elegant Asiatic decor and designer touches.
There is one main Aqua Mekong restaurant, as well as an outdoor BBQ. Each serve very good cuisine, but one is better than the other.
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