Myanmar Rivers & Cruises
The River Ayeyarwady flows through the mid-section of Myanmar for a distance of 1350 miles from the north. Myanmar 's identity & lifeline provides a safe waterway for travel and trade.
The Ayeyarwady River in its upper reaches flowing swiftly through narrow channels in the Ayeyarwady. As it reaches the flat plains of central Myanmar where the rainfall is meager and the climate tropical, it is know as the Lower Ayeyarwady.
Today luxury cruise ships for tourist have joined the fleet of boats on the Ayeyarwady between the ancient city of Bagan and Mandalay . It is safe to travel the Ayeyarwady at any time of the year and it can be the most comfortable means of leisurely travel for those on vacation.
There are many cruises with various vessels - Road to Mandalay , RV Pandaw, Irrawaddy Princess, Amara River Cruise, Malikha, Kyet Pha, Zin Yaw (Sea Gull) etc .
Also Mergui Princess will introduce & take you to Mergui Archipelago - the southern part of Myanmar .
MERGUI ARCHIPELAGO
Mergui Archipelago is one of the world's hidden Archipelago with more than 800 islands, covering about 14,000 sq miles ( 36,000 sq km ). Most of area remains unexplored and mobody steps on some islands.
Incredibly diversed flora and fauna are found on the islands and in the water surrounding them.
Among those islands are various mangroves, wild life, caves, lagoons, fresh water falls and river in the forest. This region is perfectly safe for shelter even during the strongest of Monsoon season weather.
There are many magnification location for camping, sea kayaking and sport fishing and world famous dive sites, such as the Burma Banks, Roe Banks, Western Rocky, South Twins, North Twins, Shark's Caves etc.
Apart from that Delta Queen ( RV Bah Nay Latt ) will cruise you to unspoilt Myanmar prime beaches Ngwe Saung and Chaungtha.
Road to Mandalay
Operated by Eastern & Orient, this ship provides an international standard of luxury and service while cruising the fabled Ayeyarwaddy River between Mandalay and Bagan. Cruises also include land tours of Mandalay and Bagan. Longer cruises are also offered.
RV Pandaw I,II & III
The old Irrawaddy Flotilla Company comes alive again with the RV PANDAW vessels. One ship is restored and the others are newly built replicas of the famous steamers that once plied the rivers of Myanmar . Elegantly furnished and using teak and other hardwoods, these vessels offer two night and one night cruises between Mandalay and Bagan that can be easily included in any tour of Myanmar . Longer cruises are also avaiable.
MV Mergui Princess & Ayer Princess
Mergui Princess and Ayer Princess are fast and comfortable liveaboards with 3 air-conditioned private cabins which can accommodate 5-6 clients and 4-5 crew members. Both are equipped with modern navigation and communication system like echo sounder, GPS, i-com radio and satellite phone. European toilets and showers are also included. Kitchens are also will equipped with gas stove, freezer, microwave oven and toaster. It is perfect for any kind of trips carrying 506 passengers for 7-10 days in the sea. Mergui Princess and Ayer Princess are now ready to serve you to venture into virgin islands of Mergui Archipelago. [ more details ]
Various Cruises in Ayeyarwaddy River
Vessels Name |
Schedule |
Duration |
Dept. Date / Time |
Arrival Date / Time |
| RV Pandaw | Mdy - Bgn | 1 N | Thursdays | Fridays |
| (AYRAVATA CRUISES) | Mdy - Bgn | 2 N | Sundays | Tuesdays |
| Bgn - Mdy | 2 N | Tuesdays / Fridays | Thursdays / Sundays | |
| RV Shwekenery | Mdy (GW) - Bgn (Shwe Kunchar Old Bagan) | Day Trip | 07:00 hrs - Dec | 17:50 hrs - May |
| 08:00 hrs - Oct | 17:00 hrs - Nov | |||
| Bgn (Nyaung U Jetty) - Mdy (GW) | Day Trip | 06:00 hrs | 18:30 hrs | |
| Malikha - 2 | Mdy - Bgn | Day Trip | Weds / Sats 07:00 | Thursdays / Sundays |
| Bgn - Mdy | Day Trip | Thurs / Suns 07:00 | Fridays / Mondays | |
| Irrawaddy Princess | Mdy - Bgn | 1 N | Mondays 10:30 | Tuesdays Evening |
| Bgn - Mdy | 2 N | Wednesdays 06:30 | Fridays 08:00 Shwekyetyet | |
| AMARA RIVER CRUISE | Mdy - Bgn | 3 N | - | - |
| Bgn - Mdy | 3 N | - | - | |