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RV Zawgyi Pandaw

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Overview


We acquired this Z craft in 2008 and fitted her out as a floating clinic as part of the Cyclone Nargis relief effort.


We acquired this Z craft in 2008 and fitted her out as a floating clinic as part of the Cyclone Nargis relief effort. Returned to us by the NGO she lay redundant for some time then in 2014 the ship yard building the Kha Byoo got into difficulties and this ship was going to be late. We mobilised our Mandalay build team and in a matter of four weeks had built an entirely new superstructure with six small but very comfy cabins and the vessel was able to operate and no passengers turned away.

In 2015 we added an upper deck with further cabins and a flexible bistro area in addition to the observation saloon on the main deck. The Zawgyi wins the prize for the shallowest draft in the fleet at 2.5ft and therefore we have her deployed on the treacherous Chindwin River niftily negotiating treacherous shoals.

The ship has quality mountain bikes for your independent exploration.

Ship Statistics
Year Built 2014
Refurbished
Length 131 ft
Width 26 ft
Tonnage 440
Speed 12
Passenger Capacity 20
Crew Size 0
No. of Deck 3
No. of Cabin 10
No. of large Cabin 0
No. of wheelchair Cabin 0
Services & Amenities
Sun Deck YES
Local Entertainment YES
Bar YES
Facilities
Double or Twin Configuration YES
Shower YES
Toiletries Provided YES
Safe YES
Hair Dryer YES
Desk YES
Vanity Area YES
Air Conditioning YES
Telephone YES

  • Bar
  • Upper Deck Staterooms

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  • Saloon Bar
  • Dining Room
  • Main Deck Staterooms

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Restaurant (complimentary)

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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)

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Upper Deck
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Main Deck
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Activities

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.

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Sundeck
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Activities
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Saloon Bar

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