Pandaw is the leading river cruise company in Asia
PANDAW IS THE LEADING RIVER CRUISE COMPANY IN ASIA
Luxury small ship river cruises in Asia
For more than 30 years, Pandaw has been the leader in luxury river cruising across Southeast Asia. Our fleet of 13 hand-crafted ships sails through six countries, featuring a limited number of cabins to ensure an intimate setting and attentive, personalized service. Designed with shallow drafts, our ships can access remote and less-traveled waterways that are beyond the reach of larger vessels, giving guests a deeper and more authentic travel experience.
Our Destinations
India
Sailing four routes in India, guests can choose their adventure exploring either the Brahmaputra, Hooghly, Ganges, or Kerala Backwaters.
Vietnam & Cambodia
Choose between our most popular route, along the Mekong from Saigon to Siem Reap, or go deeper into Vietnam through Halong Bay and the Red River.
Laos
Sail the Upper Mekong from Vientiane to the Golden Triangle, uncovering cliffs, caves, and riverside villages rarely seen by outsiders.
Burma
Following UK FCO advisories, Pandaw sail two ships in Myanmar’s Irrawaddy Delta and do not purchase from military-owned businesses.
Combo Expeditions
Looking for a longer itinerary? Consider a combination expedition with back-to-back cruising spanning 14 to 21 nights.
River Cruise Offers
Enjoy Southeast Asia in luxury aboard a Pandaw ship with our wide range of exclusive offers.
Land & River Tours
Our river adventures plus specially crafted land excursions pre and post-cruise.
Single Traveller
Pandaw offers cabins with no single supplement on a wide selection of river cruise expeditions and departure dates
Under 18's Go Free
Share an educational adventure during school holidays with your children.
Pandaw operate their own luxury small ship river cruise expeditions on the Mekong River through Vietnam and Cambodia; the Red River and Halong Bay in Vietnam; Laos & Thailand on the Upper Mekong; India on the Ganges River and the Brahmaputra River.
Celebrating 30 Years
2025 is the 160th anniversary of the Irrawaddy Flotilla Company and the 30th since its revival by historian Paul Strachan in 1995. Pandaw pioneered river cruising in Asia and today has 16 owned ships operating on the rivers of Asia.
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