RV The Jayavarman

The Ship

"The Jayavarman" - a floating sanctuary of style and space

Inspired by the golden age cruise liner Normandie, "The Jayavarman" is a 20th century boutique style marvel marries avant-garde French colonial design with enchanting Indochine architecture to perfection.

"The Jayavarman" is Indochina's first of its kind boutique style river cruise liner and offers uncompromising luxury on 800 m² public space including 4 decks.

The guest accommodation consists of 27 expansive and carefully designed staterooms with floor to ceiling panoramic sliding glass doors onto a private French balcony offer privacy and matchless luxury.

Life Aboard

As the sun slowly sets...Step out on to your private balcony...sip on your drink and become part of the river life unfolding around you.

Start your day on the Mekong with Thai Chi lessons on the Sun Deck. Or bathe in the rays of dawn shining through your balcony as you lay in bed. A journey full of reverberating sights, colors and sounds awaits you.

Whether it is a refreshing sundowner drink at the lounge or a pampering time at the "Apsara" beauty salon, this is a time for reflection and relaxation.

When night falls, dancers perform and dinner is served. The ship changes hue at night and the staff emerge the following morning in their exquisite Cambodian traditional outfit.

Staeroom

Superior Stateroom: Located on the Main Deck with a balcony, ensuring light to the cabin all day long. Each Superior Stateroom is individually decorated.

Deluxe Stateroom: Located on the Upper Deck with a balcony. Each Deluxe Stateroom is decorated in a unique Indochine way.

"Bao Dai" Signature Stateroom: Located on the Upper Deck, with its own balcony. The Royal Junior Suite is expansively elegant and designed to perfection. Fusing traditional Vietnamese / French colonial style interior design.

"Jayavarman" Signature Stateroom: Located as well on the Upper Deck, with its own balcony. This Royal Junior Suite has its own unique identity and character. Experience that home away from home satisfaction.

Bar & Restaurant

"Club 1930"

Funnel Lounge & Bar
Enjoy our locally brewed drinks and cocktails, while listening to original, soul soothing music.
"Club 1930": Spacious, airy, while exhibiting pure luxury and timeless decor.

Sun Deck

Unwind and relieve yourself from worldly tensions, by getting a classic Vietnamese massage, as you gaze at the stars, while the South Eastern sun rays create warmth and comfort around you.

"Apsara" Spa

Located on the Main Deck, "Apsara" Beauty and Wellness Spa is all about giving you an upscale South Asian experience, entirely dedicated to your well being.
That Exquisite feeling is guaranteed.

Deck Plan

Sun Deck

1.1 Sun beds
1.2 Massage parlor, shower & day bed
Terrace Deck
2.1 "Indochine" indoor restaurant
2.2 "Club 1930" Funnel Bar & Lounge terrace
2.3 Wheelhouse & observation platform
Upper Deck
3.1 Deluxe Cabins
3.2 Signature Cabins
3.3 "Henry Mouhot" lounge,
observatory & library
3.4 "L'extreme Orient" boutique shop Main Deck
4.1 Superior Cabins & balcony
4.2 "Apsara" Beauty & Wellness Spa
4.3 Crew area

Facts & Figures

Built: 2009
Vessels Registry: Vietnam
Type of Vessel: River and sea going vessel (20 nautical miles)
Length: 58 m
Beam: 11 m
Draft: 1.6 m
Decks: 4 - Main Deck, Upper Deck, Terrace Deck, Sun Deck
Gross tonnage: 700 tons
Cruising speed: 10 nautical knots
Electricity: 220 volts
Engines: 2 Mitsubishi 500 HP Marine Engines
Generator: 2 x 180 KVA Cummins and 1 x 65 KVA Cummins (encapsulated for noise reduction)
Water: Reverse osmosis and UV water treatment plant
Safety: Radio Comm., Radar, GPS, PA system, satellite phone, life jackets, life rafts, fire hydrants, flares and signals; fire extinguishers, and smoke detectors in each cabin.
Crew: 40 (Cambodian hotel staff, Vietnamese crew)
Hull design: Charming replica of the famous 1930s cruise liner "Normandie"
Exterior Design: French colonial / art nouveau
Interior Design: Indochine style / French colonial style with Khmer artifacts
Accommodation: Up to 54 guests
Cabins: 2 Signature Staterooms / 11 Deluxe Staterooms / 14 Superior Staterooms

Amenities at a glance

Private balconies with floor to ceiling sliding doors are a special feature
Stylish bathroom with double vanity and glass shower cabin
Personal mini bar
Safe deposit box In-house phone
In-suite temperature controls
Bath robe, slippers, hair dryer

On board services

Daily newspaper in English and German
24 hours room service
I-Pod rental
Turndown service and daily presents
Laundry service
24 - hour security
IDD at the reception
Doctor on call
Library with books, arts literature, music and games
Boutique shop with magazines, literature, toiletries, travel items, clothes and handicrafts