Pandaw Myanmar
Cruise company: Irrawaddy Flotilla Company Ltd
Cruise type: Luxury, Sharing, 24 cabins
Destinations: Myanmar - Myanmar
The situation in Burma has deteriorated rapidly to the point where we are now looking at long-term impacts on the country and the local people. After much deliberation and discussion with our team on the ground, we have come to the difficult decision to cancel all of our scheduled departures in Burma for the foreseeable future, returning only once the situation is settled.
To register your interest for this expedition once we return to Burma please send your request to us by mail, we will contact you to discuss your arrangements when travel to Burma is possible again.
Pandaw has 12 beautifully crafted Pandaw ships in operation that they built ourselves in Myanmar. Each ship, hand finished in brass and teak by traditional craftsmen, are in themselves objects of great beauty. The secret of our success is that on our ships, whilst luxury and comfort are discreetly present, it is the colonial character and friendly atmosphere that predominate. All our Pandaws have ultra shallow drafts and can travel to remote areas, which would be unreachable by other vessels, let alone overland.
Sailing on a Pandaw is essentially an outdoor experience. Whilst the staterooms are very comfortable and roomy, passengers prefer to spend their time sitting outside, on the promenade decks or on the vast observation deck above. Unlike other cruise ships, every window (except port holes on the lower deck) can open. When sailing our passengers sit on deck and become absorbed by great panoramas as they unfold around them. Spellbound, one cannot help but to meditate upon the unceasing human and wildlife activity of these teaming water worlds.
Accommodation
Finished in brass and teak, the main and upper deck rooms are very spacious at 168 square feet (15.6 sqm). Much loved by all our passengers we have ensured that with each ship we build the stateroom remains the same. Our cabins do not have mini-bars, satellite TV’s, internet or phones. Pandaw passengers usually want to escape from the tiresome features found in international business hotels. Many passengers describe life on board a Pandaw more like being a guest on a private motor yacht than a cruise ship. Where we go and what we see is intrepid in extreme. What you come back to is a floating base of discreet comfort, caring service and all the good things one looks for in life.
- 16 upper deck, 8 main deck staterooms
- 170 square feet, finished in teak and brass
- Kimonos and slippers
- Spa-branded amenities
- Unlimited mineral water
- Electric mini safe
- Central AC with individual control
- Imported quality linens with duvet and two kind of pillows
- Premium mattresses
- Welcome flower arrangement and welcome gift
- Mirror
- Multi-configuration plugs
- Generous closet space and under-bed storage
- Hair dryer
- Daily nightly turndown service
- 24h laundry service
- Complimentary evening canapés
Services & Facilities
General
- 24-hour Security
- Boutique Library
- Conference & meeting facilities
- Doctor on call
- Gymnasium
- Newspapers and magazines
- Observatory
- Reception
- Safety box at reception
- Tender for sightseeing
- Theme Cruise
Services
- Bar
- Beauty Services and Massage
- Boutique shop
- Fresh flower
- IDD at the reception
- Laundry service
- Library
- Restaurant
Dining Room & Bar
The Pandaw dining rooms are designed to open up along the sides and only at night do we close them up and use air conditioning. We know our passengers want fresh air not chilled air. The new Katha Pandaw, designed according to feedback from our passengers, has no formal dining room but rather open air dining on deck. We offer a great choice of local cuisine and exotic foods. We source supplies as locally as possible, given environmental health regulations. Breakfast is a buffet whilst lunch has a buffet soup, salad and dessert table with the main course served at the table and dinner is served at the tables. Passengers who do not like hot or spicy foods are offered European alternatives and vegetarians are well catered for. Special diets may be catered for by prior agreement. Our chefs know that the majority of passengers want to eat the best of each country they pass through.
Onboard Activities
- Spa & Massage
- Cooking,
- Fruit carving and napkin arrangement demonstrations;
- Exploring local markets with our chefs;
- Talks from our on board guides;
- Film presentations, with documentaries on local history and culture as well as movies;
- Tours of the working ship and many other activities.
Cancellation by Customer:
- Before 60 days: 50% of the cruise price
- 30 to 59 days: 75% of the cruise price
- Less than 30 days: 100% of the cruise price
Children Price & Extra Bed:
- Free of charge for children below 5 years old, in parents' room and using existing bedding.
- Baby cots are available.
- Children above 5 years old must occupy a separate bed and pay full rate (Single or double occupancy).
- Extra bed supplement is 70% off on regular cruise price.
Shuttle Bus:
- N/A
Check-in
- In the afternoon
Check-out
- In the morning
Guide
- Free English speaking guide on board
Specifications |
Pandaw II |
RV Katha |
RV Zawgyi |
RV Kalay |
RV Kalaw |
RV Kindat |
RV Orient |
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Building materials |
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Operated since |
2002 |
2011 |
2014 |
2013 |
2014 |
2014 |
2008 |
Length |
60 m |
40 m |
40.58 m |
28.70 m |
57 m |
57 m |
55 m |
Width |
11 m |
8.8 m |
8.03 m |
6.72 m |
8.8 m |
8.8 m |
10 m |
Height |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Depth |
1.9 m |
0.9 m |
0.8 m |
0.98 m |
0.9 m |
0.9 m |
0.9 m |
Dining Room |
yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
yes |
Bar/ Sundeck |
yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
yes |
Massage cabin |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Berths |
48 pax |
32 pax |
20 pax |
10 pax |
40 pax |
36 pax |
60 pax on Main and Upper Decks |
Decks |
Main, Upper, Sun |
Main, Upper, Sun |
Main, Upper, Sun |
Main, Upper, Sun |
Main, Upper, Sun |
Main, Upper, Sun |
Lower, Main, Upper, Bridge |
Engines |
2 x 350 bhp Catepillar |
2 x 550bhp Isuzu |
2 x 400 bhp Cummins |
2 x 400bhp Cummins inboard propulsion |
2 x 400 bhp Cummins |
2 x 400 bhp Cummins |
2 x 400bhp Cummins inboard propulsion |
Crew |
28 per vessel of mixed Asian nationalities. |
28 per vessel of mixed Asian nationalities. Management |
28 per vessel of mixed Asian nationalities. |
28 per vessel of mixed Asian nationalities |
28 per vessel of mixed Asian nationalities |
28 per vessel of mixed Asian nationalities |
28 per vessel of mixed Asian nationalities |
Tours of Pandaw Myanmar
Mandalay - Yandabo - Pagan - Magwe - Minhla - Prome - KaukTaung - Danupyu - Twante
Prome - Thayetmyo - Magwe - Sale - Tan-Chi-Taung - Pagan - Yandabo - Mandalay - Mingun -
Mandalay - Kyauk-myoung - Khan-nyat - Katha - Kyun Daw - Defile - Tagaung - Mingun - Ava - Pagan
Pagan - Yandabo - Amarapura - Kyauk-myoung - Khan-nyat - Katha - Kyun Daw - Defile - Tagaung - Mingun - Mandalay
Homalin - Toungdoot - Sitthaung - Mawlaik - Mingkin - Monywa - Phowin Taung - Monywa
Monywa - Phowin Taung - Cruising - Mingkin - Mawlaik - Sitthaung - Toungdoot - Homalin
Mandalay - Mingun - Kyauk-myoung - Ava - Yandabo - Pakokku - Pagan
Pagan - Pakokku - Yandabo - Ava - Mingun. - Mandalay -
Mandalay - Ava - Yandabo - Pakokku - Pagan
Pagan - Pakokku - Yandabo - Ava - Mandalay
Kalewa - Kindat - Sittaung - Khamti - Homalin
Homalin - Khamti - Sittaung - Kindat - Kalewa
Rangoon - Bassein - Rangoon
Prome - Minhla Forts and Magwe - Sale Monasteries - Pagan - Yandabo - Mandalay and Amarapura - Tagaung Ancient City and Tigyang Hill - Katha - Mandalay
Monywa - Phowin Taung - Kyauk Ka Village - Kanee - Mingkin - Kalewa - Mawlaik - Kalewa - Mandalay - Kyauk - Myoung - Khanyat - Katha - Kyunt Daw island - Tahaung - Mingun - Ava - Bagan
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