Pandaw to Cruise Burma’s Deep South and Remote Mergui Archipelago

Pandaw, a luxury river cruise operator, has launched 4 new reconnaissance voyages exploring Burma’s Deep South and remote Mergui Archipelago.

The sailings will depart in February and March 2016 aboard the MY Drenec, a high-class expedition ship with only 5 cabins (each with private bathroom) including a spacious upper deck owner’s suite.

The MY Drenec was completely refitted and beautifully upgraded in 2012 with the interior designed by Sophie Bouakel-Kastelein. She is ideal for sailing Myanmar’s (formerly known as Burma) undiscovered coastal waters, and carries her own dinghy, snorkelling equipment and even some water skis! A knowledgeable expat expedition director leads each cruise.

Pandaw’s new coastal voyages will explore the southern region of Myanmar between a small Mon town of Thanbyuzayat and southernmost town of Victoria Point (Kawthaung). The region was closed to tourism until mid-2013 and there is still little tourism infrastructure in the town and cities, but now it is possible to explore the undiscovered old colonial ports and the incredibly beautiful and little known Mergui Archipelago with its thousand tropical islands, stunning white beaches and sea gypsy inhabitants.

Pandaw’s itinerary also visits charming Moulmein and includes a stop at Kyaiktiyo Pagoda famous for its Golden Rock.

Hugh Clayson, Pandaw’s Commercial Director said, "Pandaw clients will be one of the first to discover one of the world's most beautiful, remote and undiscovered regions aboard the very comfortable and well-equipped expedition ship, the MY Drenec."

Departure Dates

5 February & 4 March 2016 – Victoria Point to Rangoon
12 February & 11 March 2016 – Rangoon to Victoria Point

Prices start from 11 days from US$4,950 per person sharing a main deck cabin.

The price includes the 7-night cruise on a full board basis, all excursions, entrances, transfers, soft drinks, tea/coffee, on board facilities of the MY Drenec, services of an expedition director. Not included in the price are international flights, visa costs, port dues (US$ 290 per person), alcoholic drinks, and tips.