The New RV Mekong Pandaw
Built 2003 in Yangon, Burma refitted 2013
Length: 200ft / 60m
Beam: 36ft / 11m
Draught: 4ft / 1.5m
Berths: 48 pax
Sun deck
- Sundeck bar with complimentary ice cream from sunrise to sunset
- 24hrs hospitality bar
Upper deck
- 8 upper deck premium, 10 upper deck cabins
- Spacious, air-conditioned saloon bar
- Guest relations desk
Main deck
Spa deck
- Single and double massage room with wet area
- Gym with cardio machines and weights
- Relaxation room
- Fair-trade shop
- 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
- Guest relations desk
Accommodation:
- 8 upper deck premium, 10 upper deck, 6 main deck
- 170 square feet, finished in teak and brass
- Panoramic French windows, leading to personal deck space
- New bathrooms with natural stone shower and branded quality fittings
- Kimonos and slippers
- Spa-branded amenities
- Unlimited mineral water
- Free use of mini DVD player on request and selection of DVDs from our library (subject to availability)
- Electric mini safe
- Central AC with individual control
- Imported quality linens with duvet and two kinds of pillows
- Premium mattresses
- Convertible bed configuration
- Welcome flower arrangement and welcome gift
- Make-up mirror
- Multi-configuration plugs
- Generous closet space and under-bed storage
- Hair dryer
- Daily nightly turndown service
- 24h laundry service
- Complimentary evening canapés
- Complimentary postcard mailing
Dining & Wining:
- 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 coffee, water, tea, soft drinks, local beer, local spirits, juices
- 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- and gala dinners
- Spacious, air-conditioned saloon bar with nightly entertainment
- Sundeck bar with complimentary ice cream from sunrise to sunset
- Pool table on sundeck
- 24hrs hospitality bar
- Onboard bakery with daily freshly baked breads and rolls
Spa deck:
- Traditional Southeast Asian spa treatments and therapies
- Aromatherapy, pedicure, manicure
- Single and double massage room with wet area
- Relaxation room
Public spaces:
- Guest relations 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, LSD projector and sound system
- Art gallery featuring local art and artists
- Library with contemporary and classic literature
- Wireless internet in all public areas
Complimentary on Excursions:
- Admissions
- Shoe cleaning after excursions
- Bottled drinking water
- Cold towel service after excursions
- Welcome Drink following excursions
- Maximum 24 guests per guide on all excursions
- Full-size motor coach on all excursions (maximum of 24 passengers per coach)
- Deluxe sampans with cold towel service, fresh fruit, and tea/coffee
- Comfortable “Pandaw Explorer” excursion boat
- 1st aid trained assistant guide to follow all tours and excursions
Safety and security:
- 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)
Pandaw Onboard Staff (providing a 2-to-1 passenger to crew ratio):
- Captain
- First Officer
- Chief Engineer
- 1st Engineer
- Electrician
- Bosun & nautical crew
- Ship manager
- Housekeeping
- Dining
- Bar keeper
- Chefs
- Spa therapist
- Local tour guides