By
Laura Hyde |
Asian river cruise operator Pandaw Cruises is introducing a suite-only ship to the Mekong River in order to cater to guest demand.
Formerly known as Pandaw III, the ship, which is now called Tonle Pandaw, will be refurbished and re-enter service on 1 November 2025 featuring 14 luxury suites, each with a private deck. The suites will be decorated with Cambodian fabrics and repurposed pure Burma teak panelling. Guests will also have access to a dedicated butler.
The 14 suites onboard Tonle Pandaw will feature Cambodian fabrics and repurposed Burma teak panelling
The refurbished ship will also include a new spa, gym, library and cocktail saloon.
Tonle Pandaw will sail two itineraries on the Mekong River; a three-night cruise between Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam and Phnom Penh in Cambodia, and a seven-night voyage between Ho Chi Minh City and Siem Reap in Cambodia. The ship has an ultra-shallow draft of just over a metre, which enables it to travel into low water areas often inaccessible to other vessels.