Overview
RV Mekong Pandaw Cruise Shipe was built in Rangoon in 2002 and refited in 2013 she was sailed round to Saigon under her own power and many a drama described in Paul Strachan’s Pandaw Story. This ship was designed specially for the Mekong and unlike our other P class ships does not have a flying bridge. The reason was so she could get under a road bridge. She did actually scrape under on her maiden but it was so scary that Paul Strachan, then standing on the bridge, never dared attempt it again. As a result, we ended up with this incredible 750 square meter teak deck that even has a full size billiard table.
The MP as she is affectionately known is our most spacious ship with wider promenades, a larger dining hall and more public space per passenger than any known ship afloat. Seriously!
In 2012 she was refitted and lower deck cabins removed in favour of a professional spa, gym, library lounge and office. She is quite justifiably the most splendid ship on the Mekong and the envy of anything that floats by.
The ship has quality mountain bikes for your independent exploration.
ACCOMMODATION
18 upper deck, 6 main deck staterooms
170 square feet, finished in teak and brass
Panoramic French window, leading to personal deck space
New bathrooms with natural stone shower and branded quality fittings
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- 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
ON EXCURSIONS
Admissions
Shoe cleaning after excursions
Bottled drinking water
We give away aluminium water bottles
Cold towel service after excursions
Refreshing drink following excursions
Full-size motor coach on all excursions
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 & 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)
ONBOARD STAFF
Captain
First Officer
Chief Engineer
1st Engineer
Electrician
Bosun & nautical crew
Ship manager
Housekeeping
Dining
Bar keeper
Chefs
Spa therapist
Local tour guides
PUBLIC SPACES
Guest relation desk
Largest public space to passenger ratio of any cruise ship in the world
Shop, supp
