Saponnika - Charter your own private boat!
Quick Facts
| Shipping Line: | private vessel. owned by Mr. Roberto Knusel |
| Built in: | 2007 |
| No. of Cabins: | 3 |
| Length: | 18 meters |
| Width: | 3.5 meters |
| Cruise Speed: | 8 knots (15 km/h) |
| Board Languages: | English, German, French, Italian, Spanish |
Boat Description
Explore the Mekong and Tonle Sap’s water world with your private ship! The Saponnika and Captain Roberto Knüsel give you the opportunity to create your own itinerary off the “beaten tracks”. Share this experience with up to 3 friends! The Saponnika was built in 2007 and is based in Phnom Penh. The ship comes with 3 cabins, one kitchen with dining table, one shower / toilet for guests and one for staff and a small sun deck. You will be taken care of by the Captain Roberto Knüsel and his two staff. Stop at small islands, go for bicycle rides (2 bikes available on the boat), stop at local markets and go shopping for your lunch / dinner (full board is included). There is also a small boat on board for adventure trips. Stop where you like and how long you like. Captain Knüsel knows the Cambodian waters and will be more then happy to arrange the perfect trip for you!
About the Captain & the crew
From left to right: Mr. Dee, Captain Roberto Knuesel and Mr. Meas
Your Captain Mr. Roberto Knüsel is a Swiss citizen and 55 years old. He built the Sopannika in 2007 and spends 4 months a year on his boat. He used to be a relief worker in different countries around the globe for several years. He loves the Mekong River, to travel, to cook and to camp.·Feed back of one of his guests: The Captain admires Cambodian people and their culture and he likes to introduce his passengers to the local handicrafts and to the beauty of this country. Together with his crew he offers much more than an accommodation on a ship, if you like, he will be your guide and facilitator.·Captain·Knüsels personal tip: explore the Mekong River until Kratie and meet the Irrawaddy Dolphins! En route you will pass beautiful landscapes and river side forests. This trip can not be done by a big cruise ship.
Cabin Description
The cabins come with one double bed, one closet, mosquito net, a fan and 220vlt outlet. The ship has one shared shower / toilet for all guests.
Full board is included. the staff knows how to prepare Khmer and Western dishes.
Lolei Special
Bookable exclusively through Lolei Travel!
The Swiss Captain Knüsel speaks English, German, French, Italien and Spanish.
Cruise Programs, Prices & Departure Dates
| All rates are in U.S. Dollars per private charter boat / October to January |
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Rate per day (minimum of 3 days / 2 nights) | Rate per boat | ||||
| 1 person in 1 cabin per day | 300.00 | |||||
| 2 persons in 1 cabin per day | 325.00 | |||||
| 2 persons in 2 cabins single use per day | 400.00 | |||||
| 3 persons in 2 cabins per day | 425.00 | |||||
| 4 persons in 2 cabins per day | 450.00 | |||||
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Rate for 7 days / 6 nights | Rate per boat | ||||
| 1 person in 1 cabin | 1750.00 | |||||
| 2 persons in 1 cabin | 1925.00 | |||||
| 2 persons in 2 cabins single use | 2400.00 | |||||
| 3 persons in 2 cabins | 2575.00 | |||||
| 4 persons in 2 cabins | 2750.00 | |||||
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Rate for 14 days / 13 nights | Rate per boat | ||||
| 1 person in 1 cabin | 2660.00 | |||||
| 2 persons in 1 cabin | 3010.00 | |||||
| 2 persons in 2 cabins single use | 3360.00 | |||||
| 3 persons in 2 cabins | 3710.00 | |||||
| 4 persons in 2 cabins | 4060.00 | |||||
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The Saponnika is based in Phnom Penh. Following fees apply for each pick up / drop off other than Phnom Penh. Discounts apply on charter bookings of more than 7 days |
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| Pick up / drop off at Kaom Som Nor Border to Vietnam | 200.00 | |||||
| Pick up / drop off at Kratie | 500.00 | |||||
| Pick up / drop off at Siem Reap | 500.00 | |||||
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Services
| Included | Not included | |
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Notes
The charter is available from October to January.
Children are welcome but must wear a life jacket at all time.
Minimum charter of 3 days / 2 nights is required.
It is not possible to cross the border into Vietnam.
