CLASSIC CRUISE ALONG THE RIVER IRRAWADDY

Pandaw Cruises

The Pandaw Concept, as it became known, offered a new travel experience quite unlike other forms of travel: combining an expedition atmosphere with an elegant base afloat. But what made the Pandaw style unique was the ability of these shallow draft ships to penetrate and explore remote areas of the country and enable real cultural exchange between the traveler and the inhabitants of the great river valleys of Myanmar.

A journey on Burma's Irrawaddy River is one of life's great travel experiences. No vessel could be more appropriate for this than a ship of the Pandaw fleet.

The Road to Mandalay

The Road to Mandalay is the most luxurious craft of its kind on the Ayeyarwady River. All 66 cabins aboard the river cruiser are beautifully appointed with air-conditioning, ensuite bathrooms and facilities that guarantee your comfort and add to your pleasure. Besides the 28 superior cabins the ship features 38 more spacious State cabins. Twenty-four hour room service is available. The cruiser has a small on-deck swimming pool and a magnificent canopied observation deck where you can sit in the shade as you take in the sights. It is also a delightful retreat in the cool of the evening.

A journey along the Ayeyarwady River is a voyage of a lifetime. From this mighty river, which runs the length of the country, treasures can be admired which have for so long been hidden from the world’s gaze.

Amara River Cruise

The Amara River Cruise is a traditional Myanmar riverboat traveling along the Ayarwady and Chindwin River. It measures 30 meters / 100 feet in length by 8 meters / 24 feet in width. With a shallow draft of 1 meter/ 3 feet and two Hino engines. It can go as far north as Bamo all year round.

The Amara River Cruise has a total of seven cabins, six standard double and one deluxe double cabin, each with its own bathroom with hot and cold shower. Communal areas include dining room, bar and canopied sundeck.

Cruising  along the Ayeyarwaddy River is possible between Mandalay and Bagan as far south as Pyay and as far north as Bhamo all year round.

Delta Queen

"Delta Queen" cruises overnight from Yangon to Pathein three times per week. The trip is sold in conjunction with transfer by coach to Ngwe Saung Beach. Once in Pathein passengers are transferred to Ngwe Saung by air conditioned coach one and a half hours away. The steel hulled vessel is 148 ft. long with a beam of 28 ft and a draft of 5 ft. Purpose built for plying the waters in the Delta region of the mighty Ayeyarwaddy (Irrawaddy) River. With three decks consisting of 14 comfortable air-conditioned cabins with share shower and toilet facilities. There are 2 triple cabins and 12 twin cabins. The covered dining area is situated on the mid deck in the aft section of the vessel. The Captains Bar and Sundeck are on the upper deck and provide the perfect spot for reclining on a sun lounge, sipping on a long cool cocktail or just passing the time of day as untouched Myanmar passes by.