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Road to Mandalay
- Ship Highlights
- Passengers : 82
- River Cruise Ship
Cruising gently along the Irrawaddy River, The Road To Mandalay accesses the unique sights, scents and sounds of Burma (Myanmar) in style and luxury.
From the royal city of Mandalay, this beautiful craft voyages south to the ancient capital of Bagan, with its 2,500 pagodas spread across a dusty plain; it also heads north through forested gorges to Bhamo near the Chinese border.
There is no more pleasurable way to experience Burma—to feel its pulse, meet its people, live its legends and understand its history.
Accommodations aboard the Road to Mandalay
Newly refurbished cabins on the Road To Mandalay offer guests space and comfort in luxury and style. Inside this graceful river cruiser the emphasis rests on traditional comfort combined with delightful luxury. The spacious en suite cabins are fully air-conditioned and furnished with the most beautiful fabrics, finest linens and softest towels.
Five cabin sizes and categories are available on the Road To Mandalay, all of which feature a small personal safe, telephone, satellite television, en-suite bathroom and shower amenities.
Dining
No journey to Asia would be complete without sampling the regional cuisine, and on board you can enjoy an acclaimed gourmet menu of Eastern and Western delicacies, all served with Burmese courtesy and charm.
Buffet-style lunch is served on the Observation Deck or in the Restaurant in seven different themes: Burmese, Shan, Thai, Indonesian, Chinese, Indian and European.
Dinners are served in the Restaurant, at a time to suit you, and offer a choice of dishes to suit all tastes from the flavors of Asia to a la carte menus. A collection of carefully selected European and Australian wines are also available to compliment your meal.
Piano Bar
At the end of a day of discovery, guests may also retire to the Piano Bar for an evening in the company of fellow travelers. Decorated with a mixture of light wood and Burmese lacquerware, the Piano Bar offers guests a range of delicious local and international cocktails while enjoying the musical talents of the local pianist.
The Observation Lounge
The Observation Lounge has a colonial ambiance with its woven-cane furniture and wooden-slated Venetian blinds. Its large windows provide an excellent view of the Ayeyarwady River. A variety of local entertainment takes place here in the evenings, and during sailing days lectures on a variety of Burmese topics are given by guides.
Entertainment
A variety of local entertainers perform in the evenings, ranging from the traditional Burmese marionettes to amazing acrobatic feats and traditional dances. Extend your knowledge of Burmese culture with a lecture given on sailing days by our expert guides. Learn how to tie a longyi and apply thanka.
The small Library of topical books in several languages is available in the Reception, along with a selection of games. Your remote-control cabin TV offers satellite channels and there are two video channels showing in-house movies. Please note that TV channels are only available when the ship is moored at Bagan or Mandalay.
Wellbeing
Located on the Deluxe Deck, Road To Mandalay Wellbeing offers passengers a 33sq meter fitness room consisting of three exercise machines (stepper, bicycle, treadmill), stretch/crunch area and a shower with a changing room. Fresh, healthy drinks are also available.
A range of beauty treatments from aromatherapy massages, facials, manicures and pedicures are available for guests to enjoy alongside a hair wash/blow dry service. Treatments and appointments can be booked onboard the Road To Mandalay.
Asia (cruises)from:$2,520
| Itinerary | Days | Dates | Destinations | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayeyarwady Adventure - Wednesday ... | 8 | Jul, Oct, Nov, Decshow dates | Asia: Burma |  |
| Highlights of Burma | 4 | Jul, Oct, Nov, Decshow dates | Asia: Burma | |
| Ayeyarwady Adventure - Saturday ... | 8 | Jul, Oct, Novshow dates | Asia: Burma | |
| Images of a Golden Land | 5 | Jul, Oct, Nov, Decshow dates | Asia: Burma | |
| Gorges of the Far North | 12 | Aug, Sepshow dates | Asia: Burma | |
| New Year Celebration Cruise | 7 | Decshow dates | Asia: Burma | |
| Cabins | |
|---|---|
 | Superior Cabin 4 cabins, located on the State Deck. 1 large picture window, twin or double beds, en-suite bath facilities. |
 | Single Cabin 4 cabins, located on the Deluxe Deck. 2 windows, single bed, desk & chair & en-suite bath facilities. |
 | Deluxe Cabin 16 cabins, located on the Deluxe Deck. Twin beds, 3 windows, desk & chair, en-suite bath facilities. |
 | State Cabin 18 cabins, located on the State Deck. 2 large picture windows, desk & chair, en-suite bath facilities. |
 | Governor Suite 1 suite, located on the State Deck. 3 large picture windows, living area, en-suite bath facilities. |
