RIVER CRUISES

This section is including the information of river cruises in Myanmar. There are still other charter boats between Mandalay and Bagan which are pleasant for tourists. For more information to fit with your program, please contact us.
 

Road To Mandalay “Orient Express”

Schedule: Yangon / Mandalay / Bagan

The luxury river cruise ship has been created by Venice-Simplon-Orient-Express from the former MS Nederland. Since 1995 this totally refurbished ship sails between Mandalay and Bagan. The ship has a swimming pool, a large sun deck, a spacious observation lounge with large windows in addition to the excellent cabin facilities, a restaurant able to accommodate all passengers in one sitting and satellite communications. Consultant designers were appointed to devise new internal and external decorative schemes in sympathy with the vessels new role and the “Orient-Express” brand.

The Road to Mandalay can accommodate a maximum of 110 passengers in 3 different cabin types. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have en suite shower and WC facilities. Each cabin has a personal safe, telephone and satellite TV with in-house video. Sockets are suitable for 2-pin round plugs (220 volts). Hair dryers are available in.

Buffet lunches are served on the observation deck or in the restaurant and at dinner attentive waiters serve you delicious courses created by our experienced chefs. The air-conditioned Observation Lounge on the main deck is a comfortable retreat during the heat of the day and the focus for the local on-board entertainment in the evenings. There is a boutique on board with a full range of gifts designed exclusively for the Road to Mandalay. The atmosphere everywhere on board is informal and friendly.

For more details, please contact us.

RV Pandaw II, Operated by the Irrawaddy Flotilla Company

Schedule: Mandalay / Bagan / Chindwin Cruise and Bhamo Cruise

RV Pandaw II is an enlarged newly built version of the Pandaw 1947 (formerly Pandaw I), with 2 accommodation decks and an observation deck above. She was introduced into service in October 2001. The colonial design favored by the first Irrawaddy Flotilla Company was faithfully reproduced to create the same atmosphere of the ever popular Pandaw I. All 22 cabins reflect the generous size and original style of Pandaw I and also open onto the teak promenade decks that run around the ship. Facilities such as dining room, saloon etc. are the same as on Pandaw I. All cabins are fully air conditioned with full amenities such as shower, toilet, bathrobe and mini safe. The Observation deck is the perfect spot to be while cruising, a bar serves refreshing drinks. For a pre or after dinner cocktail, an air conditioned saloon with a colonial atmosphere provides the perfect setting.

Every effort will be made to ensure that the published itinerary is followed as closely as possible, however, given uncertain river and other local conditions, all schedules and itineraries are subject to alterations and delays at short notice.

For more details, please contact us.

RV Pandaw (1947)

Schedule: Mandalay / Bagan, Chindwin Cruise and Bhamo Cruise

A journey on Burma's Irrawaddy River is one of life's great travel experiences. No vessel could be more appropriate for this than the RV Pandaw 1947, OPERATED BY AYRAVATA CRUISES.

Originally built in Scotland in 1947, the Pandaw 1947, formerly known as Pandaw I, is since January 2004 operated by Ayravata Cruises.

The RV Pandaw 1947 is 150 feet long and was powered by a stern paddle, now replaced by modern engines. Up till 1997 she still carried local cargo and passengers. Conserving many original features, 16 comfortable staterooms with air-con and en suite shower rooms have been added. Finished in local hardwoods and furnished with period pieces, the vessel offers true Asian charm combined with a Mediterranean touch. The style is highlighted by old pictures of Mandalay, a collection of contemporary abstract paintings and magazine cover reproductions of the 50's and 60's. Promenade decks enable passengers to sit outside their cabins in teak chairs. Accessories such as designer ashtrays, lacquer ware, mats and many other items have been added to create a cosy atmosphere of a floating boutique hotel.

All cabins are air-conditioned and are 14 x 12 feet in size containing a shower room with hot and cold water. Interior walls are finished with hard wood tongue and groove panelling and on the upper deck the original teak decking was retained. Beds are traditional teak ship cots with brass marine fittings. Local hand-woven fabrics are used for the curtains, bed covers and cushions; there are no mini-bars or TVs! Cabin windows have insect netting fixed so windows may be kept open at night in preference to the air-con.

The old first class 'saloon' on the upper deck over the bow has been preserved as the Observation Lounge with a cocktail bar. The dining room is conceived as an extension of the open deck space with fold back doors to allow the breeze to pass through.

NEW! DESCRIPTION OF RV PAUKAN

RV Paukan is the latest luxury river cruiser of the Ayravata Cruises fleet, which operate the popular Pandaw 1947 cruise ship in Myanmar.

RV PAUKAN is a cruising boutique hotel with 29 cabins and maximum carrying capacity of 55 guests.

There are 3 decks, upper, main and lower. 10 double and 4 twin deluxe cabins (21 sqm) as well as 2 suites (40 sqm) are located on the upper deck. The main deck is home to 10 superior twin rooms (15 sqm) and the lower deck 3 standard single cabins (10 sqm).

RV Paukan is a newly built replica of old steamers that used to navigate on the Burmese rivers during the colonial era. The ship is equipped with all modern amenities and safety devices to meet international standards. The comfortable and spacious cabins are tastefully decorated in Burmese style with a modern, western touch including individually controlled air-conditioning and private bathrooms with hot and cold showers. Large windows that can be opened are a feature of every cabin (except lower deck single cabins which have a bulk head only).

RV Paukan facilities include a dining room, a lounge bar with a small library, massage therapy rooms as well as a lecture theatre with a capacity for 35 passengers and equipped with LCD projector and LCD TV. The sun deck with deck chairs is a prominent feature of the ship.

RV Paukan came into service in November 2007 and ply the Bagan to Mandalay route on the Irrawaddy River.

She is also available for charters.

For more details, please contact us.

Amara River Curise 

Schedule: Mandalay / Bagan, Mandalay / Bhamo Cruise  

The Amara River Cruise is a traditional Myanmar riverboat travelling along the Ayeyarwaddy River. It is made of teak wood and was completely refurbished by local craftsmen in 2003. It is 30 meters / 100 feet long and with a shallow draft of 1 meter / 3 feet and two Japan made 180hp Hino engines it can go as far north as Bhamo. The Amara River Cruise has a total of seven cabins, each with their own bathroom with hot and cold shower. Communal areas, bar and canopied sun deck. Electricity is provided by a generator and battery 24 hours a day. Safety is provided by smoke detectors in all cabins, emergency lighting, fire extinguishers, life jackets and a dinghy. Amenities include on-board laundry, fully equipped kitchen and refrigerators. All bed linen and towels as well as dining service and bar equipment are provided. You will be taken care of by our friendly and hospitable staff and be able to relax and enjoy the personal atmosphere on board.

For more details, please contact us.

Malikha River Cruise

Schedule: Mandalay / Bagan & Sittwe / Mrauk U  

Malikha river ships are designed with a variety of features and intimate amenities to make you feel as convenient as home, while experiencing locals' routine and lives.

Travel from one exciting destination to the next in the comfort of exquisitely upholstered chairs and sofas, while you enjoy expansive views of the ever-changing scenery and while sipping your favorite beer or cold drinks.

Malikha river cruise arrange chartered cruise upon request for Bhamo, Katha, Mingun and others.

For more details, please contact us.

The RV Shwe Keinnery

Schedule: Bagan / Mandalay

The RV Shwe Keinnery 1, 2 and 3 are operating between Mandalay and Bagan.

For more details, please contact us.

R.V. Mahaythi

Schedule: Yangon / Pathien & Yangon / Twante

'RV Mahaythi I' is almost totally constructed from Thingan wood and furbished with Golden Teaks. Upper deck includes an air-conditioned lounge and dining area that is inspired by turn of the century colonial architecture. It can accommodate up to 20 clients for dinning. Below deck could also accommodate 4 to 10 passengers in the relaxation style.

‘RV Mahaythi II’ is almost totally constructed with Golden Teaks. Upper Deck includes dining lounge area for 70-90 passengers day trips and dinner cruises that is inspired by turn of the century traditional architecture. Below deck will have 5 bed rooms to accommodate 10 passengers for overnight trips which consist of 1 Double bed room with air-con and bath room attached and 4 Twin bed rooms with air-con & bath room attached.

Both vessels are serving the day trips to Twante, sunset and dinner cruises along Yangon River, trip between Yangon and capital of Ayarwaddy Delta - Pathein (Ngwe Saung Beach) and Meinmahla Kyun(Island) wild life Sanctuary.

For more details, please contact us.