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RV Pandaw II
Overview
Pandaw II was our first ever new build back in 2001. Though our oldest ship she is still young in river terms – her prototype the old Pandaw is now over sixty years old and many ships in this fresh water environment are at least 100 years old. She was built in Rangoon at the Dawbone dockyard, then belonging to the Marine Department. In those days there was no electricity and numerous generators surrounded the growing hull powering the welder’s torches. Timber mills were rare too and great tree trunks would be delivered to the dockside and be cut into planks on the spot. The result was magnificent and still is.
Pandaw II was our first ever new build back in 2001. Though our oldest ship she is still young in river terms – her prototype the old Pandaw is now over sixty years old and many ships in this fresh water environment are at least 100 years old. She was built in Rangoon at the Dawbone dockyard, then belonging to the Marine Department. In those days there was no electricity and numerous generators surrounded the growing hull powering the welder’s torches. Timber mills were rare too and great tree trunks would be delivered to the dockside and be cut into planks on the spot. The result was magnificent and still is.
Pandaw II remains the stately queen of our fleet, if not the river. This is the one ship that has not been fully refitted, partly because the crew have treated her with such love and care that she does not need a refit and partly because she is something of a cult ship with a considerable following and we want to preserve the original Pandaw cabin with their real ship’s berths and the old door and window arrangement rather than the French windows of our other P class ships.
The ship has quality mountain bikes for your independent exploration.
For 2021, the RV Pandaw II was refurbished to add 3 brand new suites, offering private balcony and lounge area for even more space and comfort on your expedition.
Ship Statistics
Ship Statistics
Year Built
2002
Refurbished
Length
196
ft
Width
36
ft
Tonnage
640
Speed
12
Passenger Capacity
48
Crew Size
0
No. of Deck
3
No. of Cabin
48
No. of large Cabin
0
No. of wheelchair Cabin
0
Services & Amenities
Services & Amenities
Local Entertainment
YES
Sun Deck
YES
Bar
YES
Lounge
YES
Facilities
Facilities
Queen or Twin Configuration
YES
Lounge Area
YES
Shower
YES
Toiletries Provided
YES
Safe
YES
Hair Dryer
YES
Desk
YES
Vanity Area
YES
Air Conditioning
YES
Double or Twin Configuration
YES
Observation Saloon
Upper Deck Staterooms
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Gallery
Store
Dining Room
Office
Main Deck Staterooms
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Restaurant (complimentary)
regional
The Pandaw stateroom is the most celebrated feature of our ships, combining splendid colonial-era character with exquisite contemporary comfort.
Finished in brass and teak, the main and upper deck rooms are a spacious 168 square feet (15.6 sqm), with the exception of the Zawgyi Pandaw which is 150 square feet (14 sqm). As the space is much loved by all our passengers, we have ensured that with each ship we build, the stateroom remains essentially the same. Be advised: our cabins do not have mini-bars, satellite TV's, internet access or telephones. Passengers tend to choose Pandaw in order to escape from the tiresome features found in international business hotels.
All our cabins are the same size and all contain Pandaw's signature amenities. Passengers can choose from the Main Deck or Upper Deck.
- Fruit and flowers on arrival
- 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)
Pandaw Suite
Upper Deck
Main Deck
Family Friendly Cruises
From its earliest days, the Pandaw concept has been deeply rooted in cultural and historical expertise, worn lightly. On any Pandaw river expedition, daily briefings are hosted by your purser and guide, which provide a forum to discuss the day's events and plans.
Most sailings will feature at least one cultural performance: in Burma it is the marionette theatre; in Cambodia the Royal Khmer Ballet; in Laos villagers perform a dance on deck.
We also offer a range of onboard activities including: cooking demonstrations, fruit carving, napkin tying and a tour of the working ship.
Themed movie nights are also popular - the film Indochine in Vietnam, The Killing Fields in Cambodia and The Lady in Burma are some of the favourites.
Activities
Sundeck
Saloon Bar
Observation Saloon
No health and fitness options available at the
moment.
