16 departures
Nov 2026 ~ Apr 2028
From USD 4,311
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RV Mekong Pandaw
Pandaw River Cruises · Launched 2003
- 840
- GT
- 48
- Maximum guests
- 3
- Decks
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RV Mekong Pandaw
Built in Rangoon in 2002 she was sailed round to Saigon under her own power and many a drama described in Paul Strachan’s Pandaw Story. This ship was designed specially for the Mekong and unlike our other P class ships does not have a flying bridge. The reason was so she could get under a road bridge. She did actually scrape under on her maiden but it was so scary that Paul Strachan, then standing on the bridge, never dared attempt it again. As a result, we ended up with this incredible 750 square meter teak deck that even has a full size billiard table.
Gross tonnage
840GT
Capacity
48guests
Launched
2003
01/07
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RV Mekong Pandaw is a cruise ship operated by Pandaw River Cruises launched in 2003, with capacity for 48 guests. 37 upcoming sailings cover 9 routes.
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Launched
2003
Gross tonnage
840 GT
Length
60 m
Maximum speed
12 knots
Maximum passengers
48 guests
Decks / cabins
3 decks · 24 cabins
About RV Mekong Pandaw
Built in Rangoon in 2002 she was sailed round to Saigon under her own power and many a drama described in Paul Strachan’s Pandaw Story. This ship was designed specially for the Mekong and unlike our other P class ships does not have a flying bridge. The reason was so she could get under a road bridge. She did actually scrape under on her maiden but it was so scary that Paul Strachan, then standing on the bridge, never dared attempt it again. As a result, we ended up with this incredible 750 square meter teak deck that even has a full size billiard table.
The MP as she is affectionately known is our most spacious ship with wider promenades, a larger dining hall and more public space per passenger than any known ship afloat. Seriously!
In 2012 she was refitted and lower deck cabins removed in favour of a professional spa, gym, library lounge and office. She is quite justifiably the most splendid ship on the Mekong and the envy of anything that floats by.
The ship has quality mountain bikes for your independent exploration.
For 2021, the RV Mekong was refurbished to add 2 brand new suites, offering private balcony and lounge area for even more space and comfort on your expedition.
Facilities
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Explore 3 cabin types, 1 dining venues, 10 entertainment facilities and 3 decks.
Cabin types 3
Dining venues 1
Entertainment & facilities 10
Deck plans3 passenger decks
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Sailings
RV Mekong Pandaw routes
This ship has 37 sailings across 9 routes. Explore each itinerary and choose a departure date for sailing details.
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Routes 9 · Departures 37 sailings
13 departures
Dec 2026 ~ Apr 2028
From USD 4,311
2 departures
Dec 2026 ~ Dec 2027
From USD 5,544
Asia8 nights on board · 12 days in total
Siem Reap → Angkor
10 port calls
1 departures
Mar 2027
From USD 5,355
Asia20 nights · 21 days
The Full Mekong, Four Country Combo Cruise
15 port calls · 2 days at sea
1 departures
Oct 2027
From USD 6,099
Asia10 nights · 11 days
Ho Chi Minh City → Siem Reap
9 port calls · 1 days at sea
1 departures
Oct 2027
From USD 6,099
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