RV Pandaw Mekong |
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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.
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 lower deck) can open. 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.
| The Fleet
RV Indochina Pandaw
Specification:
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Length: 180ft / 55m; Beam: 34ft / 10m; Draught: 3ft / 90cm; Berths: 60 pax on Main and Upper Decks; Decks: 4: Lower, Main, Upper, Bridge; Engines: 2 x 400bhp Cummins inboard propulsion; Built: 2008 in Saigon
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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.
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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.
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Navigation: Navigation lights, ships horn, searchlight, GPS, Radar (where permitted by local authorities).
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Amenities: On board laundry, bakery, fully equipped galley and refrigeration units; air conditioning for all inside areas.
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Water: Treatment plants for desalination, desedimentation and purification using UV and osmosis.
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Sewage: Microbiotic treatment plants.
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Class: VIRES (Vietnam)
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Flag: Country flags in areas of operation.
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Insurance: Ship Owners UK: P&I policies with over USD45 million per vessel.
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Crew: 28 per vessel of mixed Asian nationalities.
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Management: European expatriate experts employed directly by Pandaw Cruises supervising experienced Asian Pursers.
RV Pandaw II:
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Length: 180ft / 55m; Beam: 34ft / 10m; Draught: 3ft / 90cm; Berths: 48 pax; Decks: 3: Main, Upper, Sun; Engines: 2 x 350 bhp Catepillar; Propulsion: Schotel outboard; Built: 2001
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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.
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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.
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Navigation: Navigation lights, ships horn, searchlight, GPS, Radar (where permitted by local authorities).
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Amenities: On board laundry, bakery, fully equipped galley and refrigeration units; air conditioning for all inside areas.
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Water: Treatment plants for desalination, desedimentation and purification using UV and osmosis.
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Sewage: Microbiotic treatment plants.
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Class: Myanmar DMA Inland Water (based on Lloyds Inland Water Class).
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Flag: Country flags in areas of operation.
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Insurance: Ship Owners UK: P&I policies with over USD45 million per vessel.
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Crew: 28 per vessel of mixed Asian nationalities.
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Management: European expatriate experts employed directly by Pandaw Cruises supervising experienced Asian Pursers
RV Mekong Pandaw
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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
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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.
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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.
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Navigation: Navigation lights, ships horn, searchlight, GPS, Radar (where permitted by local authorities).
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Amenities: On board laundry, bakery, fully equipped galley and refrigeration units; air conditioning for all inside areas.
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Water: Treatment plants for desalination, desedimentation and purification using UV and osmosis.
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Sewage: Microbiotic treatment plants.
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Class: Myanmar DMA Inland Water (based on Lloyds Inland Water Class).
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Flag: Country flags in areas of operation.
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Insurance: Ship Owners UK: P&I policies with over USD45 million per vessel.
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Crew: 28 per vessel of mixed Asian nationalities.
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Management: European expatriate experts employed directly by Pandaw Cruises supervising experienced Asian Pursers.
RV Tonle Pandaw
Specification
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Length: 180ft / 55m; Beam: 34ft / 10m; Draught: 3ft / 90cm; Berths: 66 pax; Decks: 3: Main, Upper, Sun; Engines: 2 x 400 bhp Cummins; Propulsion: Schotel outboard; Built: 2002
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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.
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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.
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Navigation: Navigation lights, ships horn, searchlight, GPS, Radar (where permitted by local authorities).
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Amenities: On board laundry, bakery, fully equipped galley and refrigeration units; air conditioning for all inside areas.
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Water: Treatment plants for desalination, desedimentation and purification using UV and osmosis.
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Sewage: Microbiotic treatment plants.
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Class: Myanmar DMA Inland Water (based on Lloyds Inland Water Class).
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Flag: Country flags in areas of operation.
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Insurance: Ship Owners UK: P&I policies with over USD45 million per vessel.
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Crew: 28 per vessel of mixed Asian nationalities.
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Management: European expatriate experts employed directly by Pandaw Cruises supervising experienced Asian Pursers.
RV Orient Pandaw
Specification
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Length: 180ft / 55m; Beam: 34ft / 10m; Draught: 3ft / 90cm; Berths: 60 pax on Main and Upper Decks; Decks: 4: Lower, Main, Upper, Bridge; Engines: 2 x 400bhp Cummins inboard propulsion; Built: 2008 in Saigon
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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.
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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.
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Navigation: Navigation lights, ships horn, searchlight, GPS, Radar (where permitted by local authorities).
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Amenities: On board laundry, bakery, fully equipped galley and refrigeration units; air conditioning for all inside areas.
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Water: Treatment plants for desalination, desedimentation and purification using UV and osmosis.
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Sewage: Microbiotic treatment plants.
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Class: VIRES (Vietnam)
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Flag: Country flags in areas of operation.
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Insurance: Ship Owners UK: P&I policies with over USD45 million per vessel.
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Crew: 28 per vessel of mixed Asian nationalities.
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Management: European expatriate experts employed directly by Pandaw Cruises supervising experienced Asian Pursers.
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Price: Not available in 2011 - 2012
Route: Saigon - My Tho - Cai Be - Cai Be - Sa Dec - Cu Lao Gien - Chau Doc - Border Crossing - Phnom Penh - Tonle River - Kampong Chhnang - Cruising the Mekong River - Wat Hanchey - Chhlong - Kratie and the Dolphin Sanctuary - Sam Bor - Kampong Cham Area - Siem Reap
Duration: 11 Days/10 Nights
Depart from: Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) | |
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Prices: Not available in 2011 - 2012
Route: Siem Reap - Kampong Cham - Chhlong - Kratie and the Doplhin Sanctuary - Sam Bor - Kampong Cham Area - Tonle River - Kampong Chhnang - Phnom Penh - Border Crossing - Chau Doc - Cu Lao Gien - Sa Dec - Cai Be - My Tho - Saigon
Duration: 11 Days/10 Nights
Depart from: Siem Reap | |
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Price: Not available in 2011 - 2012
Route: Saigon - My Tho - Cai Be - Sa Dec - Cu Lao Gien - Chau Doc - Border Crossing - Phnom Penh
Duration: 5 Days/4 Nights
Depart from: Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) | |
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Prices: Not available in 2011 - 2012
Route: Phnom Penh - Cruising the mekong - Boder Crossing - Chau Doc - Cu Lao Gien - Sa Dec - Cai Be - My Tho - Saigon
Duration: 5 Days/4 Nights
Depart from: Phnom Penh (Cambodia) | |
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Price: Not available in 2011 - 2012
Route: Siem Reap - Kampong Cham - Kampong Cham Area - Tonle River - Kampong Chhnang - Phnom Penh
Duration: 5 Days/4 Nights
Depart from: Siem Reap | |
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Prices: From US$ 1130
Route: Saigon - My Tho - Cai Be - Chau Doc - Phnom Penh - Kampong Cham - Tonle River - Tonle Sap - Siem Reap
Duration: 8 Days/7 Nights
Depart from: Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) | |
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Price: From US$ 1330 - US$ 3571
Route: Siem Reap - Tonle Sap - Kampong Chhnang - Kampong Cham - Phnom Penh - Chau Doc - Cai Be - My Tho - Saigon
Duration: 8 Days/7 Nights
Depart from: Siem Reap | |
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