Pandaw
Asia river cruise specialists — Mekong, Irrawaddy, Brahmaputra
Scottish-founded (1995) and headquartered in Yangon, Pandaw operates a fleet of replica colonial-style steamers on Asia's great rivers — the Mekong (Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos), Irrawaddy (Myanmar, where Pandaw began), Brahmaputra (India), Ganges (India), and the new Halong Bay junks. The most authentically-Asian river cruise specialist in the region.
Where Pandaw sails from
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Why a Pandaw voyage?
Six reasons we recommend this line to the right kind of traveller.
The Asia river-cruise authority
Pandaw has been operating Asian rivers continuously since 1995 — 30 years of supplier relationships, local crew development, and depth knowledge that newer Asian river entrants can't match. If you want river cruising in Asia, Pandaw is the specialist.
Authentic colonial-style ships
Pandaw's ships are replica two-deck colonial steamers — teak decks, fan-cooled lounges, atmospheric on a sunset Mekong evening. Quietly comfortable rather than ostentatiously luxurious. Air-conditioning in cabins, ceiling fans in common spaces.
Small ships reach where larger can't
Most Pandaw ships carry 32-56 guests, with shallow drafts that reach upstream regions inaccessible to larger river vessels. Means itineraries can include genuine off-the-beaten-track villages and tributaries.
Strong local crew and shore programme
Pandaw's onboard crew is local (Burmese, Cambodian, Vietnamese, Indian depending on river), with English-speaking cruise directors and shore guides. Excursions emphasise village life, markets, temples and rural cultural exchange.
Might not be for you if…
No cruise line is for everyone. Here's where Pandaw might not fit. We'll point you elsewhere if so.
You want European-level luxury
Pandaw ships are comfortable but not lavish. Cabins are simple (air-conditioned, fan-equipped), bathrooms basic but clean. For luxury Mekong cruising, AmaWaterways AmaDara is a higher-spec alternative.
You want a vibrant night scene
Asian river cruising is quiet — early dinners, sundowner cocktails, early to bed for the next morning's village excursion. The pace matches the rivers.
You don't like village-and-temple excursions
Pandaw itineraries are built around village life, Buddhist temples, riverside markets and cultural exchange. If your interests are more architectural-monumental, the Asian rivers may not suit.
Meet the Pandaw ships
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What you actually do all day
What's included in your fare
Every Pandaw fare bakes these in.
All meals
Authentic regional cuisines, no surcharges
Drinks with meals
Wine, beer, soft drinks; local spirits often included too
Daily excursions
Village visits, temple tours, market walks with local guides
Cultural programme
Local performers, language lessons, regional cooking demos
Good to know
Quick answers about Pandaw
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