RV River Kwai Cruise
Cruise company: RV River Kwai Cruise
Cruise type: Midrange, Sharing, 10 cabins
Destinations: Thailand - Thailand
The RV River Kwai opens up an entirely new area for river tourism in Kanchanaburi province west of Bangkok. Every morning and afternoon land excursions are offered to visit attractions along the river including temples, historic sites, Khmer ruins, waterfalls, war cemeteries, hot springs, the bridge on the River Kwai, and local attractions.
Introduction
Built in the colonial style of boats in the Irrawaddi Flotilla, a Burmese operation that began in 1865, the two-deck, open-air RV River Kwai provides visitors to Thailand the opportunity to see the inland regions along the River Kwai from a perspective that few get to experience. On this 156-ton, 120-foot-long boat, the emphasis is on cultural immersion. Lecturers and guides provide background information for the maximum 20 adventurers, who then get to explore the historic sites along the river, from Bangkok (Kanchanaburi) to Daowadung. The boat has only 10 cabins. All are lined with teak and have twin beds, in-suite baths and showers, air conditioning and room safes. All rooms are entered through outside passageways. The second deck consists of the vessel's "public rooms," functioning at once as a dining room, lecture hall, lounge, sun deck and observation platform.
Accommodation
RV River Kwai cruising on the River Kwai. It's the perfect way to see parts of Thailand that are otherwise inaccessible. Featuring modern navigational equipment and an additional pilot boat, it is the only ship able to navigate the 90 degree bends and shallow waters, previously thought to be insurmountable. The ship features only 10 outside facing, teak enhanced cabins with big picture windows and private bathrooms with showers. With an experienced crew of 10 and a multilingual Cruise Director the ship provides superb a la carte meals served al fresco on the sun deck and an amazing itinerary that includes elephant and tiger encounters, swimming under waterfalls and sights that were previously unreachable by any other means of transportation.
Stateroom Cabin size: 12.0 m2
Bed size: Twin size bed
Our staterooms are off a bit of luxury aboard RV River Kwai. As well, the cozy air-condition rooms provide a wonderful retreat from the heat and humidity.
Cabin Amenities (all cabin types)
- Beauty mirror
- Complimentary Drinking Water
- En-suite Bathroom
- Hair-dryer
- Hot water
- In-house Telephone
- Individual controller air-conditioning
- Safety box
- Safety Equipment and Life Vests
- Shower
- Slippers
- Toilet
- Wardrobe
Services & Facilities
General
- Welcome drink
- Air Conditioning
- Breakfast Free Fully Cooked
- Opening windows
- Complementary Water
- Complimentary toiletries
- En suite bathroom
- Free Wi-Fi
- Hot water shower
- Life Jackets
- Original Art Work
- Quality Bedding and Linen
- River views
- Rural views
- Sunset view
- Mountain view
Services
- Baby cot
- Bar
- Cabin Service
- Fresh flower
- Laundry service
- Library
- Restaurant
- Entertainment
- Interpretive and interactive tours
- Outdoor setting
- Terrace Sitting Area
- Cocktail Bar
Dining Room & Bar
You can enjoy a meal at a restaurant serving the guests of Mekong Dawn Cruises, or find a snack in a coffee shop.
Onboard Activities
- Bikes available (free)
Cancellation by Customer:
- More than 65 days prior to departure: 10% of total rate.
- Between 64 and 35 days prior to departure: 30% of total rate.
- Between 34 and 25 days prior to departure: 60% of total rate.
- 25 days to departure day and no show: 100% of total rate.
Children Price & Extra Bed:
- Children of 4 years and older must solely occupy a berth and pay the full rate (same as adults).
- Infants below the age of 4 years may sleep in their parent's cabin without extra charge but parents are to provide own baby food.
- NO triple rooms or extra beds are available.
Shuttle Bus:
- N/A
Check-in
- N/A
Check-out
- N/A
Guide
- English speaking guide on board
Cruise ship name: |
RV River Kwai |
Flag: |
Thai |
Year of construction: |
2002 |
Passengers: |
20 |
Language on board: |
German, English |
Restaurants: |
1 |
Elevator: |
no |
Length: |
36 m / 120 ft |
Speed: |
8 knots |
Shipyard: |
Kanchanaburi |
Number of decks: |
2 |
Crew members approx.: |
10 |
Methods of Payment: |
Thai Baht, no credit cards accepted |
Number of pools: |
- |
Miscellaneous: |
- |
Width: |
7,6 m / 25 ft |
Tonnage: |
155,69 |
Tours of RV River Kwai Cruise
Bangkok - Kanchaburi - Ban Kao - Sai Yok - Sai Yok Yai - Ban Hin Dad - Thong Pha Phum - Kanchanaburi - Bangkok
Bangkok - Kanchaburi - Thong Phap Phum - Ban Hin Dad - Sai Yok Yai - Sai Yok - Ban Kao - Kanchanaburi - Bangkok
Bangkok - Kanchaburi - Ban Kao - Sai Yok - Sai Yok Yai - Ban Hin Dad - Kanchanaburi - Bangkok
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