Float down majestic Irrawaddy River “Nile of Southeast Asia” exploring ancient kingdoms and colonial outposts along its shores. Be among the early privileged explorers to sail and dive the 800 islands Mergui Archipelago, region recently opened after 50 years of isolation.

Myanmar River Cruises

Myanmar has long history of river cruising dating back to colonial period hundred some years ago when Burma had the largest inland water transport fleet in the world. Her main artery is the Irrawaddy (Ayeyarwady) river which is tributary of the Malikha, Maykha and Chindwin Rivers extending through the country over 2000km in length and forking out to the fertile Irrawaddy Delta also known as the rice bowl of Myanmar. Other great rivers that originate from high Tibetan mountains and flow through Myanmar are the Salween and Mekong Rivers. Mekong bordering Thailand and Laos in eastern Myanmar.

NILE OF THE EAST

Almost all Myanmar’s high cultures and ancient royal capitals were build along the Irrawaddy River basin. Similarly like along the Nile River in Egypt, travellers to Myanmar can luxuriate on all inclusive river cruises and visit many of the country’s archeological wonders in comfort.

LUXURY CRUISES IN MYANMAR

We are blessed with great variety of high quality options to choose from. The brand religious travellers may like the pioneering luxury cruise in Myanmar, Belmond Road to Mandalay, a 70 cabin river cruise vessel originally brought from Europe to Myanmar. The more recent luxury boats that have great design and atmosphere include the impeccable Strand Cruise boasting with colonial style decor and beautiful lounge, dining area and deck with pool. The Sanctuary Ananda which has exactly the same frame as Strand Cruise has a few less cabins as her all suites cabins are more spacious. Sanctuary Ananda offers elegant Burmese and oriental charm and Asian cuisine with western food options.

The fourth five star luxury cruiser of Myanmar is the Anawrahta, a comfortable and beautiful river cruiser built in Vietnam and named after the most famous king of Bagan empire. Like other lux cruisers in Myanmar Anawrahta has outdoor pool, yoga classes on deck in the morning, thoughtful shore excursions. While the other luxury cruisers travel only between Bagan and Mandalay Anawrahta will bring you on longer cruises to explore the upper Irrawaddy River where you will visit Irrawaddy dolphins and elephants on shore excursions.

EXPEDITION CRUISES AND RIVER EXPLORATIONS

Some other notable cruise operators in Myanmar that Discovery Dmc has been working with for over ten years are the Paukan Cruises. Paukan fleet is a beautiful collection of replicas built in similar style to old flotilla vessels that were brought in pieces from Scotland 100 years ago to Burma and assembled in Rangoon. Paukan cruises will bring you on comfortable journeys on lower and upper Irrawaddy and up the Chindwin River. The cruise durations vary from 2-13 nights.

Pandaw Cruises has similar boats to Paukan and has expanded from Myanmar to rest of Southeast Asia as well as India. Pandaw is now largest river cruise tour operator in Asia. The boats share are all similar casual and informal style.

PRIVATE RIVER CRUISES FOR FAMILIES AND SMALL GROUPS

Contact discovery cruise department for chartering your own boat. We have different sized and priced private boats from 3-10 cabins. The itineraries will be customised to suityour party individual  needs and likes.

SAILING BOAT AND YACHT CHARTER IN MERGUI

Discovery DMC is a broker for sailing yacht charters in Mergui Archipelago.  Book by the cabin or the whole boat for your family and friends and sail in comfort while professional crew is looking after you. Mergui Islands are one of the “new” wonders of Asia. Be among the first privileged explorers vising this 800 islands archipelago reopened after 50yrs of military control.