Jahan
Intimate ship Bliss scored
he riverboat Jahan is appointed in grand style, with large, gracious staterooms and luxurious touches. Built in 2011 from the ground up, it is without question the finest ship on Southeast Asia's Mekong River. Every cabin has a private balcony and the ship’s…
- 48guests
- 950gross tons
- 2cruises now
- $14,500fares from
At a glance
Jahan is an intimate-size cruise ship operated by Lindblad Expeditions, in service since 2011. It carries 48 guests and 40 crew (1.2 guests per crew member) at 950 gross tons. It ties with 1 other ship as the 13th largest of 16 Lindblad Expeditions ships by guest capacity. On Cruiseable's Bliss scale it scores highest for adventure & nature, cultural and romantic (10/10) and lowest for party (3/10). It is rated 4 out of 5 by Cruiseable. It has 2 cruises on sale, with lead fares from $14,500.
Builder's plate
Specs
- Guests
- 48
- Crew
- 40
- Gross tons
- 950
- Decks
- 4
- Length
- 230 ft
- Beam
- 41 ft
- Maiden voyage
- 2011
- Space ratio
- 1.2
- Gross tons per guest
- Guests per crew
- 1.2
- Mph
- 14
Bliss scores
What Jahan is best at
Ten dimensions scored by our editors on a 10-point scale. The Cruiseable app ranks every cruise against the mix you care about.
- Active 9.0
- Adventure and nature 10.0
- Cultural 10.0
- Dining 5.0
- Entertainment 4.0
- Family friendly 6.0
- Party 3.0
- Romantic 10.0
- Spa and fitness 4.0
- Staterooms 8.0
Our review
Jahan: Cruise the Mekong River in style
The riverboat Jahan is appointed in grand style, with large, gracious staterooms and luxurious touches. Built in 2011 from the ground up, it is the finest ship on Southeast Asia's Mekong River, with a relaxed elegance in the ship’s public spaces and in the accommodations.
Jahan, chartered by Lindblad Expeditions, accommodates 48 guests in 24 cabins, including two suites. Every cabin on the ship has a balcony, and the suites each have a private Jacuzzi. At 230 feet long with four decks, she is an expansive ship with public areas where passengers can gather to watch life along the riverbank, with everyone sharing in the experience.
Where Jahan sails
Jahan sails up and down the Mekong River between Cambodia and Vietnam.
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On board Jahan
Jahan's public spaces include a covered, open-air observatory, open bow and small pool on the top deck. The dining room easily accommodates all guests at once for a single seating, and the large lounge is the heart of the ship, where passengers and crew gather each evening for a tradition called Recap. While the ship is upscale, life aboard is casual in every regard, and there is no need for formal clothing. And you’ll find shipboard services like laundry make packing and traveling more convenient.
Dining: A taste of the region
Meal are a voyage of discovery — a window on the region you’re exploring. The menu is international, with a focus on outstanding Vietnamese and Cambodian cuisines. All food served aboard is fresh, local and delicious, and there is a broad range of daily choices. Breakfast and lunch are generally buffet service, while the dining room accommodates all guests at a single seating.
During lunch and dinner your expedition leader, cultural experts and any guest speakers aboard will join you for meals, and during breakfast they often sit together to plan the logistics of the exciting day ahead.
Cabins
Every cabin is air-conditioned with a thermostat. Cabins feature a mix of twin- and queen-size beds; mention your preference at booking. In every room you’ll find modern, stylish facilities, including a minibar with refrigerator. Soft-hued woods and colonial-style furnishings offer an ageless feel, a time that harks back to the golden age of ship travel.
Bedding is luxurious cotton, and when you return from exploring you’ll find an attentive hotel staff has made up your room. Each cabin bathroom is stocked with shampoo, shower gel and lotion. Hair dryers are also available. If you would like your suitcase to be stored for you, simply let one of the hotel staff know. Reusable water bottles are available, and a pitcher of water is placed in your cabin each day.
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Inside and out
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The Jahan was designed for sailings on the Mekong River to Vietnam and Cambodia. Unlike European river ships, The Jahan offers guests cabins and suites with real private balconies. Suites have a private Jacuzzi. 
The Jahan was specially designed for sailings on the Mekong River to Vietnam and Cambodia. 
Category 2 cabins aboard The Jahan are on the upper deck. They come with a glass door private balcony and king-size bed. 
Head to Jahan's soothing Aspara Spa for your choice of several spa treatments. 
The Jahan sails down the Mekong River on a Lindblad Expeditions tour.
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