RV Tonle Pandaw
Finished in rich teak and brass, the RV Tonle Pandaw recently went a retrofit in 2025 upgrading the guest accommodations to offer four luxury cabins spanning over 40 square meters. Now sailing along the Classic Mekong route, the ship features a total of X staterooms along with the famous Pandaw upper deck saloon, observation decks, and a formal dining room. This ship is an old favourite and has a glowing ambience complete with a professional spa and library on the lower deck. Despite being one of the larger ships in our fleet, the RV Tonle Pandaw has an ultra-shallow draft of just over a meter and can usually get up river into low water areas when other vessels are stuck well below.
Ship Stats
- Cabins: 24
(19 from Oct 26) - Berths: 48
(38 from Oct 26) - Build 2002 in Yangon, refit 2013
- Length: 180ft / 54.8m
- Beam: 33.13ft / 10.10m
- Draft: 4ft / 1.5m
Accommodation
Stateroom Plan
ACCOMMODATION
- 10 upper deck staterooms and 10 main deck staterooms
As of October 2026: 10 main deck staterooms - 170 square feet, finished in teak and brass
- Panoramic French window
- AC with individual control
- Nespresso coffee machine
- Minibar with free drinks
- Glass bottled water
- Expedition flasks
- Spa-branded amenities
- Electric mini safe
- Kimonos and slippers
- Imported quality linens with duvet and two kind of pillows
- Premium mattresses
- Multi-configuration plugs
- Hair dryer
- Mirror
- Nightly turndown service
- 24h laundry service
- Yoga mats in all cabins
- Complimentary evening canapés
- Note: Suites are Double bed configuration only
- 4 upper deck suite staterooms
As of October 2026: 9 upper deck suite staterooms - 430 square feet (40 square meters), finished in teak and brass
- New bathrooms with natural stone shower and branded quality fittings
- Welcome flower arrangement and welcome gift
- Free Laundry
- Satellite TV
- Butler Service
- Fruit Bowl
WINING & DINING
- Local master chef heading an experienced international culinary team
- Semi-buffet breakfast, Semi-buffet lunch, and seated theme dinners
- Daily lean & light menu options
- Complimentary local mineral water, jugged coffee, teas & tisanes
- Extensive wine list with premium wines
- Series of cultural performances, educational talks, cooking classes, and ship tour
- Welcome drink on arrival
- Welcome cocktail
- Farewell reception
- Theme dinners
- Spacious, air-conditioned saloon bar with nightly entertainment
- Sundeck bar with complimentary ice cream from sunrise to sunset
- 24hrs hospitality bar
- Onboard bakery with daily freshly baked breads and rolls
EXCURSIONS
- Admissions
- Shoe cleaning after excursions
- Bottled drinking water
- We give away aluminium water bottles
- Cold towel service after excursions
- Welcome Drink following excursions
- Full-size motor coach on all excursions
- Deluxe sampans with cold towel service, fresh fruit, and tea/coffee
- 1st aid trained assistant guide to follow all tours and excursions
PUBLIC SPACES
- Guest relation desk
- Largest public space to passenger ratio of any cruise ship in the world
- Shop, supporting fair trade
- Lecture and meeting room with oversized flat screen TV, LCD projector and sound system
- Art gallery featuring local art and artists
- Library with contemporary and classic literature
STAFF
- Captain
- First Officer
- Chief Engineer
- 1st Engineer
- Electrician
- Bosun & nautical crew
- Ship manager
- Housekeeping
- Dining
- Bar keeper
- Chefs
- Spa therapist
- Local tour guides
SAFETY
- All onboard crew is trained and certified as per international marine standards (VIRES)
- Fire alarm system in all cabins, public areas and back areas
- Fire fighting system in all ship areas
- Expert marine superintendant
- 24 hrs watch on duty
- Certified hygiene standards for all areas (Johnson & Diversey)
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