Luxury Cruises

(i) The Strand Cruise

The Strand Cruise Boat has 27 cabins in four different categories: Deluxe, Strand, State Suite and Strand Suite.The Strand Cruise was custom built in 2015 in a shipyard in Yangon with a shallow 1.4m draft, designed to successfully navigate the shallow rivers of Myanmar. The 61m ship carries up to 50 passengers in 25 cabins along the mystical waterways of the Ayeyarwady River. Named and styled after its sister property, the luxury heritage hotel, The Strand Yangon, The Strand Cruise offers all the features passengers would expect from a Strand product, from flawless service and gourmet a la carte cuisine, to signature elements celebrating the golden age of the Strand as a meeting place for explorers and raconteurs.

(ii) Amara River Cruise

The Amara River Cruise is a traditional Myanmar riverboat traveling along the Ayeyarwaddy River. It is made of teak wood and was completely refurbished by local craftsmen in 2003. It is 30 meters / 100 feet long and with a shallow draft of 1 meter / 3 feet and two Japan made 180hp Hino engines it can go as far north as Bhamo. The Amara River Cruise has a total of seven cabins, each with their own bathroom with hot and cold shower. Communal areas, bar, and canopied sun deck. Amenities include onboard laundry, fully equipped kitchen and refrigerators. All bed linen and towels, as well as dining service and bar equipment, are provided. You will be taken care of by our friendly and hospitable staff and be able to relax and enjoy the personal atmosphere on board.

(iii)  Sanctuary Ananda Cruise

Our luxurious all suite ship will take you in style on voyages of breathtaking beauty and discovery on the mysterious rivers of Myanmar (Burma). Sanctuary Ananda is custom built by local craftsmen using traditional materials while offering sleek contemporary luxury. Sanctuary Ananda set sail on the Myanmar Rivers in November 2014 and offers 20 spacious suites on three decks, the luxurious Owner’s suite, a sundeck with an outdoor pool and the Kansi panorama lounge. You’ll visit the majestic Ayeyarwaddy between Bhamo and Yangon visiting temples, pagodas, palaces and monasteries along the way, while journeys on its great tributary, the Chindwin, will take you to places visitors rarely see – through the jungles of the north, forgotten villages, and ancient towns almost to the Indian border.

(iv) RV Yandabo

This small, atmospheric wooden vessel carries eight passengers and offers one and two night cruises on the lrrawaddy in Myanmar (Burma). Yandabo is the name of a pottery village between Mandalay and Bagan, historically recognized for the signing of the 1826 Yandabo Treaty between the British and Royal Burmese Court of Inwa. The vessel was named in honor of the peace treaty. Facilities include a lounge and bar on the Sun Deck and the chef serves a choice of western Burman and Chinese cuisine . Complimentary tea and coffee are available throughout the day. Other beverages from the bar menu are charged to passenger’ accounts.

(v)  RV Panorama

RV PANORAMA is the first blend of express-and-scenery cruise in Myanmar on the legendary River Ayeyarwaddy. Fully Air-conditioned teak wood Cabin with ultra-comfortable luxury seating. The upper deck has a fabulous restaurant offering various menu options. Passengers can also enjoy fresh fruit juices, blended coffee and tea at the restaurant all day. The bar offers an eclectic mix of alcoholic, non-alcoholic drinks and signature cocktails. Enjoy the panoramic views as you sunbathe sitting in our unique seats on sun deck. Feel the gentle waves of Ayeyarwaddy and enjoy the bliss of life.