RV Tonle Pandaw Cruise

 Style: Boutique    Launched: 2003    Rooms: 28

What travelers love this cruise

The atmosphere on board is very friendly and informal, more like a party on a private yacht than a cruise ship.

Nearly everything is included in the price and there are no hidden extras for excursions.

Even your drinks and the crew tips are included in the price of your tickets.

There is an incredibly high level of personal service and care aboard, with a crew passenger ratio of 1:2.

From the moment you board, guests are made to feel at home.

There is no dressing up for dinner and no 'caption's table'

Modelled on Pandaw II and originally called Pandaw III, the Tonle saw a year’s service in Burma in 2002/3 before being sent under tug-tow to the Mekong where she has done continuous service between Saigon and Kampong Cham ever since. With her gorgeous upper deck saloon, observation decks and formal dining room this ship is an old favourite and has a rich ambience. In 2012 she was fully refitted and the number of cabins reduced to just twenty-four in order to create a professional spa, gym and library on the lower deck. She is not a small ship but despite her size she has a shallow draft and can usually get up river into low water areas when other vessels are stuck well below. This ship is currently on permanent charter to Viking River Cruises and apparently gets the highest passenger rating of any ship in their fleet. The ship has quality mountain bikes for your independent exploration.

Room information

Main Deck Stateroom

2 River view Double/twin 15 m² Main Deck

Each of the 15-meter main deck staterooms features panoramic French window leading to personal deck space, well-furnished bathroom amenties, air-conditioner, other high-quality equipment, and comfy beds. 

Features & facilities +

Internet Access

Non Smoking Rooms

Air Conditioning

Desk

Telephone

Bottled Water

In Room Safe

Toiletries

Hair Dryer

Shower

Bathrobes

Upper Deck Stateroom

2 River view Double/twin 15 m² Upper Deck

Located at a higher position onboard, 18 staterooms on the upper deck feature better and airy views toward the river besides the similar convenience of the main deck's. 

Features & facilities +

Internet Access

Non Smoking Rooms

Air Conditioning

Desk

Telephone

Bottled Water

In Room Safe

Toiletries

Hair Dryer

Shower

Bathrobes

Highlights of this cruise

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Sailing on a Pandaw is essentially an outdoor experience

Whilst the staterooms are very comfortable and roomy, passengers prefer to spend their time sitting outside, on the promenade decks or on the vast observation deck above. Unlike other cruise ships, every window can open. When sailing our passengers sit on deck and become absorbed by great panoramas as they unfold around them. Spellbound, one cannot help but to meditate upon the unceasing human and wildlife activity of these teaming water worlds.

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The Pandaw stateroom is the most celebrated feature of our ships

Finished in brass and teak, the main and upper deck rooms are very spacious at just under 180 square feet. Much loved by all our passengers we have ensured that with each ship we build the stateroom remains the same. Our cabins do not have mini-bars, satellite TV's, internet or phones. Pandaw passengers usually want to escape from the tiresome features found in international business hotels. Many passengers describe life on board a Pandaw more like being a guest on a private motor yatch than a cruise ship. Where we go and what we see is intrepid in extreme. What you come back to is a floating base of discreet comfort, caring service and all the good things one looks for in life.

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Activities

Involved in Pandaw Cruise’s itinerary, there are many fun activities for tourists to discover natural and cultural features of Mekong Delta. You will have a trek through the villages and jungles of Cambodia. During the excursions, you can explore local markets with our chef and enjoy a barbeque party on the sandbank. For your entertainment, some cooking and fruit carving demonstrations are arranged on board.

cruise Facilities & Features

All Meals Included

Wi-Fi In Public Areas

Shuttle Service

Fitness Center

Spa

24-hour Room Service

Meals

All Meals Included

Internets

Wi-Fi In Public Areas

Transportations

Car Park

Airport Transfer

Shuttle Service

Bicycle Rental

Fitness & recreation

Fitness Center

Spa

Food & beverage

24-hour Room Service

Room Service

Restaurant(s)

Bar

Cooking Class

Cleaning services

Daily Housekeeping

Laundromat

Laundry Service

Cleaning services

Daily Housekeeping

Laundromat

Laundry Service

On-site facilities

Library

Shops

Smoking Area

Shared Lounge/TV Area

Air Conditioning

Health and security

24-hour Security

Safety Deposit Boxes

Lockers

Business & money services

Photocopying

Printer

Currency Exchange

Languages Spoken

English

Recent Reviews

5-Excellent
Based on 6 reviews
jorge zepeda
The Classic Pandaw cruise
jorge zepeda-United States

We spent 7 nights in March on Pandaw’s ‘RV Tonle’ boat cruising on the Mekong from My Tho. The cabin accommodation was comfortable. Service in the restaurant and everywhere on the ship was friendly and very helpful. The cruise was an excellent

Ms. Marie-Helene Parenteau
Mekong Pandaw cruise
Ms. Marie-Helene Parenteau-Canada

I and my family spent our holiday on Mekong Pandaw boat from Siem Reap to Saigon.
The boat is good and staff were all very friendly! Food was great!

Oliver Pluemper
Enjoy on Pandaw cruise
Oliver Pluemper-Netherlands

Everything was great. It's a great adventure. We enjoyed everyday during the cruise

Billy
great trip!
Billy-United States

The excursions were incredible. All were interesting, informative and organized.

Mr. Caron
Saigon - Phnom Penh 4 Days on RV Tonle Pandaw Cruise
Mr. Caron-United States

Thank you very much for 4 days on your boat, the service was luxury, delicious food, professional crew, interesting guide. Recommend this boat to everyone.

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