Pandaw River Expedition Announces The 1 Million Dollar Refit of Two of Its Colon ial Steamers Both cruise

ships were built 2003 in Yangon, Myanmar and were the first river cr uise ships to pioneer the mighty Mekong from Saigon to Angkor. The colonial styl e ships hand crafted in teak and brass remain one of the most loved ships in Sou theast Asia. Phnom Penh, Cambodia, May 29, 2013 -- Pandaw River Expedition announces the 1 mi llion dollar refit of two of its colonial steamers RV Mekong Pandaw & RV Tonle P andaw. Both cruise ships were built 2003 in Yangon, Myanmar and were the first river cr uise ships to pioneer the mighty Mekong from Saigon to Angkor. The colonial styl e ships hand crafted in teak and brass remain one of the most loved ships in Sou theast Asia. This year both ships will be refitted with new bathrooms, air conditioning and F rench windows leading to the promenade deck with panoramic views. The numbers of cabins are being reduced to just twenty-six making way for a much enlarged spa, new gym, art gallery and library on the lower deck. This ship has the largest p ublic space to passenger ratio of any cruise ship in the world. Pandaw will pres erve the classic yacht atmosphere but enhance service and facilities. On both Pa ndaw ships you will experience Asian hospitality and enjoy the highest staff guest ratio afloat ensuring sensational service. There can be no tapestry of river life as fascinating and varied as the River Mekon g. Indeed there can be no more striking a cultural contrast as that between the bustling Vietnam delta and the tranquility of Cambodia , Paul Strachan the founder o f Pandaw River Expedition says. We have been pioneering the Mekong River since 2003 and with the full refit of our two colonial style ships we will not only contin ue to deliver, but improve the Pandaw cruise experience which we are famous for. RV Mekong Pandaw and RV Tonle Pandaw are ready to cruise the Mekong between Camb odia and Vietnam starting October 2013. Meet Pandaw River Cruises Pandaw began life in 1995 with the revival of the Irra waddy Flotilla Company, which had been established in 1865. By the 1920 s, the compa ny operated a fleet of more than 600 vessels along the rivers of Burma, but they were all scuttled in 1942 to prevent invading Japanese forces from usurping the ships in their campaigns along the Irrawaddy. Burma Historian Paul Strachan re-launched the company and acquired a former stea mer built along the Clyde in Scotland in 1998. Called the Pandaw, she would beco me the namesake of the company. Today, Pandaw operates a fleet of ten beautifully designed ships, each with thei r own classic ambiance and colonial styling but not lacking in modern amenities. Staterooms have beautiful accents, such as raised nautical-style beds and accent lighting, and rich wood paneling is found throughout. Media contact: Sven Zika, marketring@pandaw.com, +855 (0)23 99 75 57, www.pandaw .com About Pandaw River Cruise Lines: With ten luxury ships exploring the great rivers of South-East Asia, Pandaw offe rs a real adventure experience whilst travellers are cushioned with incredible c omfort, fine dining, great cocktails and choice wines, not to mention extraordin ary levels of service.

All our ships were built new and designed and finished as replicas of colonial r iver steamers. These small ships have the highest space to passenger ratio of an y ships afloat our much loved staterooms are 170 square feet and finished in tea k and brass. Contact: Sven Zika Pandaw Cruises LTD House #43-44E2, 2nd floor Street 108, SangKat Watphnom, Khan Dounpenh, Phnom Penh +855 0 23 99 75 57 alex@pandaw.com http://www.pandaw.com