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After a somewhat chaotic start, with many a navigational challenge, we are pleased to announce that our two Pandaws on the Upper Ganges are now running well with great feedback coming in from passengers. Sadly due to the obstruction of pontoon bridges (that were supposed to be opened for us but were not!) we will sail as far at Bahr near Patna and continue overland to Bodh Gaya and then on to Varanasi staying in deluxe hotels. Passengers will still see the best of the Hoogly and Ganges rivers and the revised itinerary allows more time for explorations ashore.

Paul Strachan says:
"the Upper Ganges is the most challenging river expedition we have ever undertaken in our 25 years. It is most definitely the most rewarding but strictly for the flexibly minded up for real adventure".

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The most northerly navigable point for larger vessels on the Irrawaddy, almost exactly 1000 miles from Yangon, Bhamo has had a fascinating history as a gateway to China. Pandaw Founder Paul Strachan here tells its story and hopes that one day soon Pandaw might be sailing there again as part of its Upper Irrawaddy river expedition... read more

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?A UNESCO accredited site, the Kaziranga National Park is located in the Nagaon and Golaghat districts of Assam in India and a stop on our Brahmaputra river cruises. This World Heritage Site is known as the home of 3/4 of the world's great one-horned rhinoceroses. During the river stop at the Kaziranga National Park, you will enjoy an incredible safari, spotting the abundance of rhino's and Indian tigers (amongst other animals) along the way. A stop off when on the Brahmaputra at the awe-inspiring park makes for an incredible visit... read more

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Despite a difficult year for travel, the Pandaw Member's Club is as popular as ever with new members joining to take advantage of our $100 deposit offer along with our existing members. As such we wanted to ensure our membership offering matches this diversity of experience and continues to reward our repeat guests. We are therefore happy to announce the new updated Pandaw Member's Club which will launch on 1st January 2021. Click for full details

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Dear guests,

We continue to be buoyed by the optimism and positivity of our members who have taken advantage of the recent $100 deposit offer for new bookings. We remain just as optimistic about future travel once the Covid-19 situation subsides, however, as the uncertainty surrounding the timeframe of this continues, we appreciate there is some apprehension to commit to the full deposit payment at this time.

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Here we all are under lock down dreaming of trips we have once taken and trips we might one day go on. The world is uncertain, but one thing is for certain and that is we are still going ahead with the majority of our river expeditions next season.

We have cut some less popular dates and merged certain departures where we have two vessels on the same routing but we will be very much up and running. Amazingly, bookings are still coming in which shows that there are lots of optimists out there.

For new bookings we offer peace of mind by just asking for a fixed deposit of just USD100 on any cabin booked (single or double occupancy) between now and the 1st August 2020. This means that you can book now to get a guaranteed cabin but if you change your mind for whatever you can walk away without too much of a hit. If you want to go ahead with the trip then we will ask you to make up the deposit to the usual amount by 1st August 2020?(or balance if due beforehand).

This offer is open to all members who will need to have their membership number handy when making the booking. If you have not yet joined you can do so here at our?Pandaw Members Club. If you prefer to book through a travel agent make sure you tell them you are a member and provide your Member ID.

For further information or to discuss your travel plans please contact James Talbot our Customer Services manager:

jamestalbot@pandaw.com

Burma (Myanmar) is a land of rivers. The Irrawaddy river, navigable for 1000 miles, or its main tributary the Chindwin river, navigable for 600 miles, and the Salween river which is actually the longest river in Burma.

The Mekong river flows through six countries and on this section of the river three smaller Pandaw cruise ships cover from Vientiane in Laos to Jinghong in Yunnan, South-West China, stopping in Chiang Rai province of North Thailand and Keng Tung State in the Shan Hills of Burma.

Traverse picturesque West Bengal with its Arcadian countryside and cultural treasures - from temple complexes to colonial palazzi. Sail between Kolkata and holy Varanasi said to be the oldest city on the planet.

?The Mekong river flows through six countries and Pandaw are proud to now offer river cruises through all of these. We pass through a richly varying riverscape from the vast Mekong Delta with floating markets, bustling trading towns and vibrant river life to the silence of the Cambodian Mekong river with its delightful rural life.

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The largest city in Myanmar, Rangoon (Yangon) is a mix of cosmopolitan high-rises, stunning architecture and historical sights. Featuring the best of everything Myanmar has to offer, this exceptional city is a must-see destination on your Irrawaddy River cruise... read more

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With unparalleled views of the Angkor monuments, Siem Reap has become increasingly popular in recent years. Known as the gateway to the ruins of Angkor, Siem Reap is now one of the most popular tourist destinations in Cambodia and one of the most exciting stops on our Mekong River cruises.

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Having struggled over the past twenty-five years to keep a few boats running on the Irrawaddy it defies understanding quite how the Irrawaddy Flotilla Company managed to keep several hundred running. To find?people?with the right skill set to undertake such challenges?must?in itself?have been?a challenge. Responsibilities were huge, you could not sit in Scotland and micromanage an operation using Whatsapp (as I do). You could not hop on a plane if there was trouble. Whether a letter from head office or a visit from a?director,?it took a month to get there by steamer and a month back. The telegraph was prohibitively expensive and only used?in?emergencies. Managers were thus on their own and had considerable latitude to make on-the-spot decisions without recourse to head office. Perhaps this is why it all worked so well!... read more

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Thank you to everyone who entered our photo competition. The standard of entries was extremely high yet again. We would also like to thank the Pandaw Members for taking the time to vote from the shortlist and after checking all votes we are pleased to announce the winners:

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When you stop off at Hanoi during your Halong Bay & Red River Cruises, there are plenty of things waiting for you to see and do. It is one of the ancient capitals of the world and its location right on the banks of the Red River couldn't be better for this French-colonial city. From pretty pagodas and colonial buildings to modern museums and bustling shopping streets, you might be spoiled for choice when it comes to deciding how to spend your stop-off in Hanoi. Here's our quick guide that should help you decide.

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Pandaw Founder, Paul Strachan continues his series of blogs on the history of the Irrawaddy Flotilla Company and here tells the fascinating story of the evolution of the Irrawaddy steamer that had far reaching?consequences for ship design at large and river navigation across the world.... read more

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?For twenty-five years Pandaw have pioneered river expeditions on remote rivers in frontier countries. In Burma we are the only operator to offer regular sailings up the lush so lovely Chindwin, through the great Irrawaddy Defiles, or across the Great Delta. We are the only company that can do all Laos and then on into the heart of Western China. You will only find us on the Red River in Vietnam and whilst we have a good few fellow navigators on the Mekong, between Vietnam and Cambodia, you will find our itineraries somewhat different. As for India, no one else braves it up the real Ganges as far as Patna. How do we do it? Simple - super shallow draft ships, spirited crews and passengers who are up for a challenge.

Burma (Myanmar) is a land of rivers. The Irrawaddy river, navigable for 1000 miles, or its main tributary the Chindwin river, navigable for 600 miles, and the Salween river which is actually the longest river in Burma.

The Mekong river flows through six countries and on this section of the river three smaller Pandaw cruise ships cover from Vientiane in Laos to Jinghong in Yunnan, South-West China, stopping in Chiang Rai province of North Thailand and Keng Tung State in the Shan Hills of Burma.

Traverse picturesque West Bengal with its Arcadian countryside and cultural treasures - from temple complexes to colonial palazzi. Sail between Kolkata and holy Varanasi said to be the oldest city on the planet.

?The Mekong river flows through six countries and Pandaw are proud to now offer river cruises through all of these. We pass through a richly varying riverscape from the vast Mekong Delta with floating markets, bustling trading towns and vibrant river life to the silence of the Cambodian Mekong river with its delightful rural life.

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The mighty Brahmaputra river in Northern India originates high in the Himalayas before flowing through the scenic Assam Valley where UNESCO protected national parks and remote rural communities provide the traveller with the most wonderful and authentic expedition. We are pleased to operate this new program with safaris in search of the Greater One-Horned Indian Rhinoceros and Indian tiger. We also visit tea plantations and artisan villages, temples and War Graves... read more

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