Highlights

RV Indochina Pandaw features 30 cabins sailing the popular Saigon to Phnom Penh cruise itinerary. Being a beautiiful ship of Pandaw Cruise Lines which is said to be one of the best to deliver luxurious Mekong River Cruises, Indochina Pandaw cruise was built in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) in 2009 having spacious public areas and modern amenities to ensure the comfort and relaxation for its guests. Let's take a look at the ship's details, cruise rate and more below.

RV Indochina Pandaw
Main Deck Cabin

Main Deck Cabin

No of Cabins: 10  |  Area: 16M2  |  Bed: double/twin  |  Location: Main Deck

Each cabin on the main deck is 15.8sqm wide and is decorated with teak and brass. They also feature panoramic French windows that offers an unblocked view over the mighty Mekong river and the life along the riverbanks. Each beloved passengers will also receive complimentary canapes in the evening.

Features +

 Air conditioner

 Hair dryer

 Bath robe and Slippers

 In-room safe

 Panoramic French windows

 Spa-branded amenities

 Unlimited mineral water

 Imported quality linens with duvet and two kind of pillows

 Premium mattresses

 Convertible bed configuration

 Welcome flower arrangement and welcome gift

 Multi-configuration plugs

 Daily nightly turndown service

 24h laundry service

 Complimentary evening canapés

 Generous closet space and under-bed storage

 Private bathroom with branded fittings

Upper Deck Cabin

Upper Deck Cabin

No of Cabins: 20  |  Area: 16M2  |  Bed: double/twin  |  Location: Upper Deck

With the area of nearly 16 sqm, each cabin on the upper deck offers cozy and comfortable living space for the guests. Other facilities equipped in the cabin are a private bathroom with branded fittings, a floor - to - ceiling window leading to a private deck place, AC and electronic safe. You will also receive a free evening canapés as well.

Features +

 Air conditioner

 Hair dryer

 Bath robe and Slippers

 In-room safe

 Panoramic French windows

 Spa-branded amenities

 Unlimited mineral water

 Imported quality linens with duvet and two kind of pillows

 Premium mattresses

 Convertible bed configuration

 Welcome flower arrangement and welcome gift

 Multi-configuration plugs

 Daily nightly turndown service

 24h laundry service

 Complimentary evening canapés

 Generous closet space and under-bed storage

 Private bathroom with branded fittings

RV Indochina Pandaw Deck Plan

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Dining Room
Dining Room

Our spacious, air-conditioned dining room will bring you an unforgettable experience of tastes. Our professional local chef and experienced international culinary group will prepare for your extensive menu with semi-buffet breakfast and lunch, as well as seated theme dinner and premium wines. You will also receive local mineral water, jugged coffee, teas and tisanes for free during your eating experiences.  Besides hot meals and cocktails, this 24hrs Dining Room also sells daily baked breads and rolls.

Bar
Bar

What is more fantastic than having a great cocktails while watching the stunning sceneries of the Mekong river passing by. The bar of RV Indochina Pandaw features a diverse drink menu for you to choose from fresh tropical smoothies to spirits. 

Select Itineraries

Phnom Penh to Saigon 4 Nights

 Destinations: Phnom Penh - Tan Chau - Con Phuoc Island - Ben Tre - My Tho - Saigon

 Departure date of itinerary: Contact us for details

Highlights of Itinerary:
  •  Enjoy amazing riverscape and time - honored riverside local villages.
  •   Explore Con Phuoc Island and the bird sanctuary in Gao Giong Island
  •   Discover the canal system of Ben Tre and its fruit orchards
Day 1
PHNOM PENH EMBARKATION

Around noon, check - in the ship of Pandaw. We will need your passport for immigration procedures at the border. Relax and free for the rest of the day

Spend a night in Phnom Penh exploring its bustling night market and cozy bars & restaurants.

Meals:Dinner

PHNOM PENH EMBARKATION
Day 2
VIETNAM BORDER

The ship sets sail early this morning approaching the border of Vietnam. While cruising, you can choose to take part in the fruit carving demostration and a tour around Pandaw vessel.

In the afternoon, discover the canal system around Tan Chau, pay a visit to its Taoist temple, a fish farm and join in the fish releasing ceremony into the Mekong river.

Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

VIETNAM BORDER
Day 3
CON PHUOC ISLAND

This morning, the ship enters a small canal and stops at Con Phuoc Island. Take an excursion ashore by Tuk Tuk to a basket and woodcarving workshops as well as an age - old Catholic Church.

We continues cruising downstream in the afternoon. After that, Make a stop at the "Green Oasis" - Gao Giong to visit a bird sanctuary after a short coach ride. This place is home to a wide range of water birds and egrets. Hop on a small boat to explore the bird nesting areas.

Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

CON PHUOC ISLAND
Day 4
BEN TRE

Recharge your energy with a full breakfast. Then, the ship will anchor at Cho Lach Island for an exploration to its pot making workshop. You will also have a chance to experience the local life of the people in Mekong Delta and learn to make a special dish called " Banh Xeo".

Return to the ship as we sail to Ben Tre. Get on a local boat for a cruise through the mangrove and bamboo groves to the fruit orchards. The owners here are very friendly and generous. They will invite you to their house, introduce to you about their home grown products. 

On our journey back to the ship, enjoy the tranquil atmosphere of the countryside.

Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

BEN TRE
Day 5
MY THO TO SAIGON

As the ship moors at My Tho. Say goodbye to the crew and disembark from Pandaw cruise. You will be transferred to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). End of services.

Meals:Breakfast

MY THO TO SAIGON

What's Included

What's Not Included

Post - Extension

Phnom Penh to Saigon 3 Nights

 Destinations: Phnom Penh - Tan Chau - Gao Giong Bird Sanctuary - My Tho - Saigon

 Departure date of itinerary: Contact us for details

Highlights of Itinerary:
  •  Explore the bird sanctuary in Gao Giong Island
  •   Enjoy amazing riverscape and time - honored riverside local villages of the Mekong
  •   Learn more about the lifestyle of Vietnamese people in Ben Tre
Day 1
PHNOM PENH EMBARKATION

Check in cruise no later than 1:00pm, show your passport as we need it for the immigration procedures after that. Enjoy your free time at the quay, at 3:00pm, Pandaw cruise will set sail towards Vietnam border. Spend the night at the border on the Cambodian side.

 

Meals:Dinner

PHNOM PENH EMBARKATION
Day 2
VIETNAM BORDER

The ship sets sail early this morning approaching the border of Vietnam. While cruising, you can choose to take part in the fruit carving demostration and a tour around Pandaw vessel.

In the afternoon, discover the canal system around Tan Chau, pay a visit to its Taoist temple, a fish farm and join in the fish releasing ceremony into the Mekong river.

Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

VIETNAM BORDER
Day 3
GAO GIONG BIRD SANCTUARY

This morning, the ship enters a small canal and stops at Con Phuoc Island. Take an excursion ashore by Tuk Tuk to a basket and woodcarving workshops as well as an age - old Catholic Church.

We continues cruising downstream in the afternoon. After that, Make a stop at the "Green Oasis" - Gao Giong to visit a bird sanctuary after a short coach ride. This place is home to a wide range of water birds and egrets. Hop on a small boat to explore the bird nesting areas.

Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

GAO GIONG BIRD SANCTUARY
Day 4
MY THO TO SAIGON

Upon our arrival in Ben Tre, get on a local boat for a cruise through the mangrove and bamboo groves to the fruit orchards. The owners here are very friendly and generous. They will invite you to their house, introduce to you about their home grown products. 

Later in the afternoon, disembark the ship in My Tho and you will be transferred from to Saigon.

Meals:Breakfast

MY THO TO SAIGON

What's Included

What's Not Included

Post - Extension

Saigon to Phnom Penh 4 Nights

 Destinations: Saigon - My Tho - Ben Tre - Con Phuoc Island - Tan Chau - Phnom Penh

 Departure date of itinerary: Contact us for details

Highlights of Itinerary:
  •  Enjoy amazing riverscape and time - honored riverside local villages.
  •   Explore Con Phuoc Island and the bird sanctuary in Gao Giong Island
  •   Discover the canal system of Ben Tre and its fruit orchards
Day 1
SAIGON - MY THO

You will be transferred from the meeting point in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) to My Tho port to embark on the ship of Pandaw. Then, we start our journey downstream to Ben Tre and moors midstream. Enjoy the afternoon activities onboard including a coctail party, a lecture on Vietnamese life in the Mekong Delta and meet the crew. 

Meals:Lunch / Dinner

SAIGON - MY THO
Day 2
BEN TRE

Get on a local boat for a cruise through the mangrove and bamboo groves to the fruit orchards. The owners here are very friendly and generous. They will invite you to their house, introduce to you about their home grown products. 

On our journey back to the ship, enjoy the tranquil atmosphere of the countryside.

In the afternoon, the ship will anchor at Cho Lach Island for an exploration to its pot making workshop. You will also have a chance to experience the local life of the people in Mekong Delta and learn to make a special dish called " Banh Xeo".

Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

BEN TRE
Day 3
CON PHUOC ISLAND

We will make a stop at the "Green Oasis" - Gao Giong to visit a bird sanctuary after a short coach ride. This place is home to a wide range of water birds and egrets. Hop on a small boat to explore the bird nesting areas.

This afternoon, the ship enters a small canal and stops at Con Phuoc Island. Take an excursion ashore by Tuk Tuk to a basket and woodcarving workshops as well as an age - old Catholic Church.

Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

CON PHUOC ISLAND
Day 4
CAMBODIA BORDER

Discover the canal system around Tan Chau, pay a visit to its Taoist temple, a fish farm and join in the fish releasing ceremony into the Mekong river.

In the afternoon, we will need your passport to complete the immigration procedures at the border. During that time, take part in fruit carving demostration and tour around the ship. 

Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

CAMBODIA BORDER
Day 5
PHNOM PENH DISEMBARKATION

After having your breakfast, say goodbye to the crew and disembark from the ship.

Meals:Breakfast

PHNOM PENH DISEMBARKATION

What's Included

What's Not Included

Saigon to Phnom Penh 3 Nights

 Destinations: Saigon - My Tho - Ben Tre - Gao Giong Bird Sanctuary - Tan Chau - Phnom Penh

 Departure date of itinerary: Contact us for details

Highlights of Itinerary:
  •  Explore the bird sanctuary in Gao Giong Island
  •   Enjoy amazing riverscape and time - honored riverside local villages of the Mekong
  •   Learn more about the lifestyle of Vietnamese people in Ben Tre
Day 1
SAIGON - MY THO

You will be transferred from the meeting point in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) to My Tho port to embark on the ship of Pandaw. Then, we start our journey downstream to Ben Tre and moors midstream. 

In the afternoon, get on a local boat for a cruise through the mangrove and bamboo groves to the fruit orchards. The owners here are very friendly and generous. They will invite you to their house, introduce to you about their home grown products. 

On our journey back to the ship, enjoy the tranquil atmosphere of the countryside.

Enjoy your evening activities onboard including a coctail party, a lecture on Vietnamese life in the Mekong Delta and meet the crew. 

Meals:Lunch / Dinner

SAIGON - MY THO
Day 2
GAO GIONG BIRD SANCTUARY

We will make a stop at the "Green Oasis" - Gao Giong to visit a bird sanctuary after a short coach ride. This place is home to a wide range of water birds and egrets. Hop on a small boat to explore the bird nesting areas.

This afternoon, the ship enters a small canal and stops at Con Phuoc Island. Take an excursion ashore by Tuk Tuk to a basket and woodcarving workshops as well as an age - old Catholic Church.

Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

GAO GIONG BIRD SANCTUARY
Day 3
CAMBODIA BORDER

Discover the canal system around Tan Chau, pay a visit to its Taoist temple, a fish farm and join in the fish releasing ceremony into the Mekong River.

In the afternoon, we will need your passport to complete the immigration procedures at the border. During that time, take part in fruit carving demonstration and tour around the ship. 

Meals:Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

CAMBODIA BORDER
Day 4
PHNOM PENH DISEMBARKATION

After having your breakfast, say goodbye to the crew and disembark from the ship.

Meals:Breakfast

PHNOM PENH DISEMBARKATION

What's Included

What's Not Included

RV Indochina Pandaw Cruise Policy

1. Adjustment of Schedule and Cruise Itinerary: We try our best to make sure that everything follows closely to the published schedule. Should uncertain river and other local condition happen, all schedules and itineraries maybe consider for alterations and delays at short notice

2. Change Point of Embarkation and Disembarkation: We are not liable to bear any extra cost of transporting passengers to and from the reconsidered point of getting on or getting off the cruise unless clients or their agents have purchased a complete package tour that include land services from us. As so, any other reason for changing the points of embarkation and disembarkation cannot regard as a reason for cancelling the contract.

3. Fuel Surcharge: Fuel costs have been calculated on average prices on passengers’ tickets. If fuel prices rise by more than 10% , we will impose a fuel supplement fee which equivalent to the amount that exceeds the price for this contract.

4. Deposit

4.1. For booking with less than 10 cabins

  • If a booking is made more than 95 days before departure date, a 30% non-refundable deposit must be made at the time of booking. Balance must be made at least 70 days prior departure.
  • If a booking is made less than 95 days but more than 35 days before departure date, a 75% non-refundable deposit must be made at the time of booking. Balance must be made at least 35 days prior departure.
  • If a booking is made less than 55 days before departure date, full fare payment must be accomplished within 48 hours.

4.2 For booking from 10 cabins and more

  • If a booking is made more than 155 days before departure date, a 30% non-refundable deposit must be made at the time of booking. The other 30% is made 95 days prior departure. Balance must be made at least 70 days prior departure.
  • If a booking is made more than 155 days but more than 95 days before departure date, a 30% non-refundable deposit must be made at the time of booking. The other 30% is made 95 days prior departure. Balance must be made at least 70 days prior departure.
  • If a booking is made less than 95 days before departure date, a 75% non-refundable deposit must be made at the time of booking. Balance must be made at least 70 days prior departure.

5. Cancellation by Us: In case we are unable to provide cruise services to passengers with confirmed bookings or departures where occupation is less than 5 cabins, we retain the right to cancel the trip giving all guests with confirmed bookings 30 days prior notice of this intention. An alternative cruise ship or an alternative departure date will be provided to availability. Any surcharges or dissimilarity in cruise prices will be reimbursed or born by us.

If the alternative date or the vessel is not acceptable to the passenger, we will refund any down payments made for the cancelled cruise. In the event that passengers have cancelled and paid cancellation fees and later on we cancel that departure, then any cancellation fees and down payment will be refunded in full on the request of the passengers.

6. Cancellation by Customer

6.1. For booking with less than 10 cabins: 

  • Cancellations made 70 days or more prior to departure: charge 30% of total price
  • Cancellations made 50 to 69 days or more prior to departure: charge 50% of total price
  • Cancellations made 35 to 49 days or more prior to departure: charge 75% of total price
  • Cancellations made less than 35 days or more prior to departure: charge 100% of total price

6.2. For booking from 10 cabins and more:

  • Cancellations made 90 days or more prior to departure: charge 30% of total price
  • Cancellations made 65 to 89 days or more prior to departure: charge 50% of total price
  • Cancellations made 35 to 64 days or more prior to departure: charge 75% of total price
  • Cancellations made less than 35 days or more prior to departure: charge 100% of total price

If cancellations happen, wire fees and credit card commissions will be subtracted when calculating refunds.

7. Children Price and Extra Bed: Infants below the age of 5 can accompany with their parents’ cabin though we can’t guarantee the availability of cots. Children above 5 years old should be charged 30% of total cabin rate with a bed.

8. Insurance: We strongly counsel passengers to purchase trip cancellation insurance. With this, you will be repaid the cost of air tickets and other non-refundable trip payments. In case of bad situation, we also encourage guests to get international medical, baggage loss and delay insurance. We take no responsibility for your lost or stolen belongings.

9. Dietary Needs: Those who have the need for special dietary should contact us at least 30 days prior until embarkation. We will try our best to provide special dietary needs and request that base on product’s availability.

10. Travelers’ Responsibilities: All who are on board the cruiser must take responsibilities towards other passengers as well as the crew members. We expect you to review the conditions of the trip itinerary, observe all safety requirements (on board and on excursions) and show proper social behavior to anyone on board. 

Sydnie

United Kingdom

"We chose Siem Reap to Saigon to experience a mix of cities and villages along the Mekong. The cruise exceeded all of our expectations. The hospitality of the crew is unlike any other cruise. They went the extra mile to make sure we were pampered. The itinerary was a good mix of free time and excursions lead by guides Sarik and Hong."

Rating: 5 / 5

Nycar

United States

"I can't say enough good things about this Cruise- the service is great, the food is nice and the boat is maintained, and the staff are simply amazing. Our Justin and Ros followers in the dining room are particularly friendly, but to be honest, every person working on the boat deserves special mention. Local guides Sarik and Hung are excellent, and the program includes really interesting excursions to the big cities, small farms and everything in between. You have to be physically fit to walk a few platforms to make excursions - - requires a bit of balance, but the crew is very helpful. I can't recommend Pandaw high enough and hope to continue another trip."

Rating: 5 / 5

Juh

United Kingdom

"Boat upstream of the Mekong River. Great food and service. Great guides and excursions - take you to places and people will hardly meet another. Sunset on the deck with a nice day cocktail."

Rating: 5 / 5

Tony

United Kingdom

"This was the highlight of our 2 weeks in Vietnam and Cambodia. The boat (Tonle) was excellent as was the crew. Each day we had at least one excursion and most days it was 2. The excursions normally took around 3 hours and were a great insight into how the people live along the river. Excursions ranged from the Royal Palace in Cambodia to a family home in Vietnam for pancakes and tea. Transport was also very varied but always felt safe. We travelled from Saigon to Siem Reap. First few days were spent in the delta region before moving into Cambodia. The passengers on our trip were aged 50 and upwards and from 4 different countries. You are not required to sit at the same table for meals, so we moved around during the week as all the passengers happily mixed with each other. The guides are not Pandaw crew members but were equally as good. Thank you to the crew, all the guides and the other passengers for making this such a treasured memory.  "

Rating: 5 / 5

Yance

Australia

"I did the trip from Saigon to Siem Reap in March 2019, and it was outstanding. I cannot recommend it highly enough. The food was great, the cabins spotless and spacious, the crew and guides most attentive, and the on-shore excursions were fabulous. I travelled solo, and didn't feel left out or out of place. The passengers were about 1/3 American. 1/3 Brits, and 1/3 others (Europeans and Australians)."

Rating: 5 / 5

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