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Asia
ROAD TO MANDALAY
Passenger Capacity: 126
Built: 1964
Former Names: Nederland
Length: 101.6 m
Beam: 11.6 m
Draft: 1.4 m
Staff and Crew: 80. Burmese, Asian, European |
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Itinerary: There are weekly cruises on the Ayeyarwady River between
Mandalay-Bagan and other points in Myanmar
from September to May. There are 3, 4, 6 and 7-night cruises and 10-night
cruises north to Bhamo, near the Chinese border in August.
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Cabins: There are cabins
with twin lower berths, with upper and lower berths, and with a single berth. Each cabin has a private bath with shower,
air conditioning, telephone, and TV with in-house
video.
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Dining: The cuisine includes international and Asian dishes.
There is open seating.
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Dress: For dinner the appropriate
dress is smart casual, i.e. open-neck shirt and jacket for men. During the day light cotton clothes are practical
for sightseeing. When visiting temples, clothing must cover shoulders and
thighs, so short shorts and skirts are not appropriate. Slip-on shoes are good as bare feet are required when entering places of worship.
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Facilities and Activities: There is a pool, piano bar and an observation
lounge. Local entertainment is provided, including a lecture on Myanmar
history, a Burmese puppet show, a folklore show, and a traditional costume
show. Inclusive shore excursions are accompanied by guides or passengers
may visit sites by themselves. Sites
visited are not suitable for wheelchair passengers
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Recent Fares Reported to Us: Per
person double occupancy rates for a 10-night cruise: $2,850 to $5,740, including flights within Myanmar, transfers and sightseeing..
For current fares and itineraries of Road to Mandalay, click on this
direct link
To book a Road to Mandalay cruise, fill out our Cruise Request
Form.
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