In 2003, with the Mekong Pandaw, we were the first ship to attempt this extraordinary journey in its entirety surmounting complex bureaucratic and navigational obstacles. In 2004 we brought the former Pandaw III now renamed the Tonle Pandaw over from Myanmar to join the Mekong Pandaw. The two Pandaws explore two countries, two cultures and two ways of life linked by one great river. This is the only luxury cruises vacation on the Mekong River.

A shipping link between Saigon and Angkor is immensely practical for the traveller as it makes it possible to connect three important destinations on one trip with easy plane connections at either end: Saigon the exotic Frenchified former capital of South Vietnam, Phnom Penh, the quaint Cambodian capital, and the stupendous World Heritage monuments at Angkor. One need no longer check in and out of hotels and endure bumpy roads to visit these magnificent places. In our Land Tour Section you will see that we have selected the most fitting hotel partners in both Saigon and Angkor.

When sailing our passengers sit on deck and become absorbed by great panoramas as they unfold about them. Spellbound, one cannot help but to meditate upon the unceasing human and wildlife activity of these teaming water worlds.

Deck Plan - RV Mekong Pandaw

Select a stateroom using the deck plan below. Click once to select a stateroom for two people, again for single occupancy and once more to clear your selection. Your choice will be reflected in the pricing table below the deck plan:

Length: 200ft / 60m

Beam: 36ft / 11m

Draught: 4ft / 1.5m

Berths: 64 pax

Decks: 4: Lower, Main, Upper, Sun

Engines: 2 x 550bhp Isuzu

Propulsion: Inboard system

Built: 2003

Comms: Cell phones, Sat phones (where permitted by local authorities) VHF and SSB radio, internal phone system, PA system and tannoy system for navigation purposes.

Safety: Smoke detectors in all cabins and public places, emergency lighting and generator, fire pump, hydrants and hoses, fire extinguishers, life jackets for all on board and life rafts.

Navigation: Navigation lights, ships horn, searchlight, GPS, Radar (where permitted by local authorities).

Amenities: On board laundry, bakery, fully equipped galley and refrigeration units; air conditioning for all inside areas.

Water: Treatment plants for desalination, desedimentation and purification using UV and osmosis.

Sewage: Microbiotic treatment plants.

Class: Myanmar DMA Inland Water (based on Lloyds Inland Water Class).

Flag: Country flags in areas of operation.

Insurance: Ship Owners UK: P&I policies with over USD45 million per vessel.

Crew: 28 per vessel of mixed Asian nationalities.

Management: European expatriate experts employed directly by Pandaw Cruises supervising experienced Asian Pursers.

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