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RV Orient Pandaw river cruises in Borneo

A river cruise on the Rajang River in this unspoilt region is now possible aboard the luxury shallowdraft RV Orient Pandaw. The original ‘Pandaw’ was a Scots-built paddle steamer owned and operated by the Irrawaddy Flotilla Company in Burma.

Decorated in a rich colonial style, the vessel exudes a casual and relaxed elegance. There is plenty of promenade and observation deck space to take in the incredible vistas, a bar, lecture theatre, library, single sitting dining room where a buffet-style or à la carte breakfast and lunch and table d’hôte dinner is served. As part of the tariff, guests will also enjoy tea, coffee, local beers, soft drinks and mineral water. Staterooms are amongst the roomiest afloat. Clad in teak or other precious hardwood panelled with brass marine fittings, they are incredibly atmospheric and redolent of a by-gone era.

All cabins are air conditioned with private facilities, safe, luggage storage, wardrobe, writing desk and amenities including a hair dryer, kimono and slippers. All upper and main deck cabins have their own deck space with rattan chairs and table. With a ratio of one staff member for every two passengers, guests will enjoy a very high level of hospitality.

Facts about your Pandaw

  • On board laundry, bakery, fully equipped galley and refrigeration units; air conditioning for all inside areas.
  • 28 crew members per vessel of mixed Asian nationalities.
  • Carrying just over 60 passengers on main and upper deck cabins.
  • The spacious inner saloon area is also air conditioned and comfortably furnished to the highest standards.
  • Length: 180ft / 55m
  • Beam: 34ft / 10m
  • Draught: 3ft / 90cm
  • Berths: 60 passengers on Main and Upper Decks
  • Decks: 4- Lower, Main, Upper, Bridge
  • Engines: 2 x 400bhp Cummins inboard propulsion
  • Built in Saigon in 2008
  • Treatment plants for desalination, desedimentation and purification using UV and osmosis.
  • Management by European expatriate experts employed directly by Pandaw Cruises supervising experienced Asian Pursers.

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