IRRAWADDY CRUISE OPTIONS
(3, 4, 7, 10 days/ nights)
Road to Mandalay
The 'Road to Mandalay' cruises the
beautiful Irrawaddy River between
Mandalay and Bagan, and in addition
includes visits to Yangon, Mingun,
and Sagaing. This elegant ship is
run by E & O, the company that owns
the world-renowned Orient Express,
and houses two bars, a formal dining
room, an observation deck, and an
open-air swimming pool. The E & O
will accommodate 118 passengers in a
style reminiscent of the bygone age
of luxury travel by ship. We, in
conjunction with this cruise ship,
arrange pre-and post-cruise
excursions, books the cruise, and
has our local guides meet you for
private land excursions while on the
cruise.
Irrawaddy Flotilla Company
This cruise has 24 twin cabins on
board a colonial river steamer and
operates primarily longer trip
cruises along the mighty Irrawaddy.
The shallow draft ship allows the
vessel to sail in waters that would
be impenetrable to a traditional
boat, providing a more authentic
river experience. All rooms are
comfortably appointed, with
air-conditioning, showers, and
tongue-and-groove paneling that
creates cozy feel. The steamer also
features broad promenade decks with
rattan chairs and marble-top tables,
a perfect spot from which to survey
the river life. Self-serve buffets
are offered for breakfast and lunch,
and dinner is a sit-down affair with
a set menu and waiter service. Shore
excursions allow guests to step off
the vessel and explore small
villages and the countryside to get
a taste of life in Myanmar.
Pandaw 1947
Pandaw 1947 is the best option for a
one- or two-night cruise between
Bagan and Mandalay, though it also
offers longer cruises for those who
wish to take one. The elegant
sailing vessel offers a wonderful
way to float in style. Rooms feature
Burmese teak and rattan furniture,
new air conditioning units, and
Burmese lacquer, paintings, and
statues for decoration. Wide decks
appointed with comfortable lounge
chairs make a lovely spot for river
viewing, and the wood-paneled dining
room has large windows to gaze out
from as you dine. |