Race upriver by private speedboat to the legendary Cai Be Floating Market, where wooden boats piled with tropical produce have traded at sunrise for centuries. Combine it with a visit to the French-colonial Cai Be Cathedral and a centuries-old merchant's mansion.
What to expect
Your private air-conditioned speedboat whisks you the 20 km upriver to Cai Be in under 30 minutes, arriving as the floating market reaches its bustling peak. Navigate between the laden wooden hulls by smaller rowboat, trading smiles with vendors selling pineapples, durians, and fresh-brewed river coffee. From the water, the pastel spire of Cai Be Cathedral — a miniature echo of Notre-Dame de Paris — rises incongruously above the market chaos. Afterwards, step inside the Cai Cuong Ancient House, a 19th-century Vietnamese-French residence whose lacquered altars and carved hardwood columns are breathtaking.
Good to know
Arrange departure no later than 6:00 AM to catch the market at its most vibrant — activity winds down by 9:00 AM. Pre-book at least 72 hours in advance. The full excursion runs approximately 5–6 hours; confirm your ship's all-aboard time when booking to plan the return leg.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Vinh Long — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.