According to the magazine, these Vietnamese cruises offer far more than the comforts of floating accommodations. From the serene waters of the Mekong Delta to the dramatic limestone landscapes of Northern Vietnam, each cruise is described as a "moving masterpiece"—where culture, art, and national identity come alive through every detail, meal, sound, and curated experience.

The five Vietnamese cruises honoured are Victoria Mekong - An Ecological Journey in the Spirit of the Delta; Heritage Line - Indochine Nostalgia on the Water; Heritage Cruises - A Floating Legacy in the Bay; Mekong Princess - Intimate Luxury at Its Finest; and Emperor Cruises Ha Long - A Royal Legend at Sea.

Vietnam’s inclusion alongside global cruise giants such as Aqua Expeditions, Avalon Waterways, and Uniworld marks a significant milestone, underscoring the country's growing influence in the world of luxury river cruising.

The Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific is an annual celebration of the travel experiences and brands that go beyond mere opulence - those that leave a lasting emotional impression on travelers and redefine the meaning of luxury.

Red River named among world's top eight greatest river cruises

VOV.VN -Deborah Stone and Nick Dalton, co-authors of the book The World’s Great River Journeys, have named Vietnam's Red River among the eight unmissable river trips worldwide during a discussion with the UK's Daily Mail newspaper.