Laos Cruise Comparison
9 upcoming sailings from 3 cruise lines
Laos cruise port photos
Created by the Waterways Cruise content team and reviewed and fact-checked by J. Richard, Sr. Cruise Travel Agent and Founder of Waterways Cruise. Published · Last updated · About this page
At a glance: Laos cruises on Waterways Cruise: 9 upcoming sailings from 3 cruise lines (3 river). Lowest starting fares run from $6,295 per person (Emerald Cruises) to $10,190 (Ponant Cruises). Scenic Cruises lists the most sailings (5). 0 sailings start and 0 end in Laos.
Which cruise lines sail to Laos, and how do they compare? This guide sorts the 3 lines with upcoming Laos sailings by kind of cruise, then into ultra-luxury, luxury, premium and contemporary, and shows what each costs to start, how long their sailings run and which ships you would sail on. Every figure comes from the sailings we list today, so it moves as sailings are added and sold.
What counts as a Laos cruise?
A sailing counts as a Laos cruise if it will call at least once at a Laos ship port. That covers river sailings, whether Laos is where the cruise begins, where it ends, or one stop on a longer route.
There are 9 upcoming sailings, and all of them visit Laos as a port of call on a longer route, often alongside Cambodia, Vietnam and Thailand. River sailings call at Luang Prabang and Vientiane on the Mekong.
- Laos cruise
- A sailing that will call at least once at a Laos ship port.
- Starts in Laos
- The first stop is a Laos ship port: 0 sailings.
- Ends in Laos
- The last stop is a Laos ship port: 0 sailings, 0 of which also start there.
- Visits only
- Laos is a port of call on a longer route: 9 sailings.
River cruise lines in Laos (3)
3 river cruise lines have upcoming sailings that call at Laos: 9 in all. The busiest ship ports are Luang Prabang and Vientiane.
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Luxury river cruise lines (2)
Luxury lines sit just below ultra-luxury. Two luxury river lines sail to Laos, with 6 upcoming sailings between them. Scenic Cruises has the most (5). Starting fares begin at $10,190 per person with Ponant Cruises.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scenic Cruises | 5 | On request | 15–27 nights (typically 15) | 1 · Scenic Spirit |
| Ponant Cruises | 1 | $10,190 | 13 nights | 1 · Aqua Mekong |
Premium river cruise lines (1)
Premium lines sit in the middle of the market. One premium river line sails to Laos, with 3 upcoming sailings. Starting fares begin at $6,295 per person with Emerald Cruises.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald Cruises | 3 | $6,295 | 15–23 nights (typically 15) | 1 · Emerald Harmony |
Laos cruise ports
Every Laos ship port with upcoming sailings has its own guide. The number beside each port is how many upcoming sailings call there (sailings, not individual port visits).
River ports (2)
See them all in the Laos cruise port guide, or browse every sailing on the Laos cruises page.
How to choose a Laos cruise line
- Most listed sailings: Scenic Cruises lists the most upcoming Laos sailings (5).
- Lowest starting fare: Emerald Cruises, from $6,295 per person.
- Style: sort by category first. Luxury lines: 2 lines, 6 sailings, from $10,190. Premium lines: 1 line, 3 sailings, from $6,295.
- Kind of cruise: Laos sailings here are river cruises.
- Where you start: if you want Laos as your first or last port, filter the sailings by Starting in or Ending in Laos on the Laos cruises page.
How we calculated these figures
- Upcoming sailing: an itinerary with at least one departure date from today onward, counted once however many departure dates it has. Sailings that have passed drop out each day.
- Laos cruise: a sailing that calls at least once at a Laos ship port. A sailing "starts" or "ends" in Laos when its first or last stop is a Laos ship port.
- Lowest starting fare: the lowest "from" price among that line's upcoming Laos sailings, per person based on double occupancy, in US dollars. Under our Cruise Disclosure, prices include all applicable taxes and fees. Fares still depend on cabin category and date, so treat them as a starting point for comparison, not a quote.
- Typical length: the range covers the middle 80% of that line's sailings (the shortest and longest tenth are left out), and "typically" is the most common length.
- Kinds of cruise: A sailing is in exactly one kind, so the totals by kind add up to the 9 sailings above. Ocean: sailings on ocean-going ships, including expedition ships and ferries. River: sailings on rivers, canals and lakes. A river itinerary that also includes a coastal leg counts as river. A line that sails more than one kind appears in each list, with its sailings split by kind. Totals by kind count each sailing once.
- Style categories: Ultra-luxury, Luxury, Premium and Contemporary are Waterways Cruise's own groupings of cruise lines, not an industry standard.
- Freshness: the sailing data is refreshed daily from the sailings we list; figures here were calculated on .
Frequently asked questions about Laos cruises
Which cruise lines sail to Laos?
3 cruise lines have upcoming Laos sailings on Waterways Cruise: 3 sail river itineraries. Scenic Cruises lists the most sailings (5).
How much does a Laos cruise cost?
Starting fares begin at $6,295 per person, double occupancy, with Emerald Cruises. Fares depend on the line, the cabin and the sailing date, so the best way to see current rates is to request exclusive rates for the dates you want.
Which cruise lines are ultra-luxury and luxury in Laos?
Luxury river lines: Scenic Cruises and Ponant Cruises.
Can you start or end a cruise in Laos?
No. All 9 upcoming sailings visit Laos as a port of call on a longer route.
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Laos cruise port guide →Created by the Waterways Cruise content team and reviewed and fact-checked by J. Richard, Sr. Cruise Travel Agent and Founder of Waterways Cruise.
Published September 9, 2026 · Last updated October 30, 2026
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