Shompoo cruise
Cruise company: Shompoo cruise
Cruise type: Cheap, Sharing
Destinations: Laos - Laos
The company owns three luxury traditional slow-boats full of charm. Until now, the only ways to navigate on the Mekong River between Houay Xay - border city of Thailand next to Chiang Rai or Chiang Mai and Luang Prabang, are taking a public slow boat with a basic comfort or privatizing an expensive boat. Thanks to the 10-year tourism experience in tourism of the team, Shompoo Cruise has acquired a know-how leading to an unforgettable two-day joining boat trip with reasonable fares. The team, composed of 3 devoted and motivated people, wants to share during the cruises, their passion and interests in this legendary river.
Introduction
Our boats are specially made for cruising in the Mekong. 35-meters long, they are equipped with 200 horsepower engines. The hulls are made of steel and passenger decks onboard are made of precious local woods (rosewood and teak). With a sun deck lounge area in the front, a 10 table and 40 seat areas in the middle, and a bar and sitting area in the back, you will certainly enjoy a very comfortable and relaxing time during the cruise. With a different lunch served onboard each day of your journey, you will experience and discover authentic Lao cuisine. The crew, formed by an experienced captain, an engineer, a cook, a waiter and an English speaking tour guide, does its best to make this Mekong cruise unique.
Accommodation
There is no accommodation on board - this is provided in Pakbeng - but each boat is comfortable and provides a tasty breakfast and Laos’s lunch, with excellent views out of the Mekong and the thriving communities that depend on it. The Shompoo is also a viable option if you’re interested in travelling between Laos and Thailand by boat.
The crew and all the management team of SHOMPOO CRUISE also develop small projects in the villages you may visit on the course of your cruise. We try to help village (especially schools and young students) providing pencils, pens, books, soap, school uniforms, shoes and others useful materials they really need. For more information, please refer to the Help to Villagers page.
Services & Facilities
General
- 24-hour Security
- Boutique Library
- Newspapers and magazines
- Reception
- Rowing boat
- Safety box at reception
- Tender for sightseeing
Services
- Bar
- Beauty Services and Massage
- Cabin Service (Snack Meals)
- IDD at the reception
- Laundry service
- Library
- Restaurant
Dining Room & Bar
- A 10 tables and 40 seats restaurant in the middle, and a Bar and sitting area in the back serving Lao cuisine
Onboard Activities
- Fishing
Cancellation by Customer:
- Between 30 and 15 days prior to departure: 50% of contract rate
- Less than 15 days prior to departure: 100% of contract rate
Children Price & Extra Bed:
- Free of charge for children under 6 years old.
- Between 6 and 12 years old, we charge 50% of the normal rate.
- Over 13 years old, full rate is applied.
Shuttle Bus:
- Transfer in Luang Prabang from your hotel to SHOMPOO CRUISE boat pier and vice-versa. (only applicable for joinning cruise*)
Check-in
- N/A
Check-out
- N/A
Guide
- English speaking guide on board
Specifications |
Shompoo Cruise |
---|---|
Building materials |
The hulls are made of steel and passenger decks onboard are made of precious local woods (rosewood and teak) |
Operated since |
2010 |
Length |
200 |
Width |
N/A |
Height |
N/A |
Depth |
N/A |
Engines | 200 horsepower engines |
Dining Room |
Open lounge space, a bar and a restaurant serving fine cuisine |
Bar/ Sundeck |
Sundeck salon lounge area in the front, a 10 tables and 40 seats restaurant in the middle, and a Bar and sitting area in the back |
Massage cabin |
N/A |
Capacity | Max 32 pax |
Tours of Shompoo cruise
Houay Xay - Pakbeng - Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang - Pakbeng - Houay Xay
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