THE first sailing of APT’s Mekong Serenity has set out, marking the maiden voyage of the newest ship on the Mekong. The 44-suite Serenity was host to a flurry of excitement, as the first guests, including eight of APT’s top travel advisors, stepped aboard the ship for the 11-day ‘Spiritual...
THE first sailing of APT’s Mekong Serenity has set out, marking the maiden voyage of the newest ship on the Mekong.
The 44-suite Serenity was host to a flurry of excitement, as the first guests, including eight of APT’s top travel advisors, stepped aboard the ship for the 11-day ‘Spiritual Cambodia and The Mekong’ cruise.
Celebrations included a lion and dragon dance – rituals commonly performed to bring good luck and fortune – along with a special welcome happy hour hosted by Chief Executive Officer David Cox.
Serenity will embark on all APT Vietnam & Cambodia itineraries, including the currently sailing 11-day flagship cruise, which includes an in-depth exploration of Siem Reap and the ancient city of Angkor, including a sunrise viewing and tour of Angkor Wat.
Guests can also join the brand-new Serenity for an eight-day cruise featuring lesser-known riverside gems including Koh Pen, Angkor Ban, and Oknha Tey, which provide an insight into rural Cambodia, where a special buddhist blessing ceremony in Oudong is among the highlights.
“What an auspicious occasion to be on board this beautiful ship as she sets sail on her maiden voyage,” Cox said.
“Serenity is the first Asian ship we have built from scratch to our own specifications, and we couldn’t be happier.
“We can’t wait to showcase our brand-new ship to our future travellers and we are sure they will be just as pleased as we are with the contemporary Asian-fusion sophisticated design.”
Pictured enjoying the inaugural cruise are Talysa Herivel (Helloworld Travel Kotara); Kai Floto (Southlands Travel & Cruise); Abbey Alvin (Coopers Travel); Rosy Glisson (Phil Hoffmann Travel Semaphore); APT’s David Cox and Barbara Baron; Karina Isaza (Travel by Wyndham); Kieran MacKenzie (Cruise Travel Centre Green Hills); Brooke Weber (Flight Centre Castle Towers); and Craig Pearce (Figtree Travel). MS
