Max Passengers:
60
Ship Type:
River Cruise Ship
Operated By:
Pandaw
RV Bassac Pandaw is a 4-deck luxury Mekong river cruise ship with 30 identical cabins. RV Bassac Pandaw riverboat was built in Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) and launched in 2012. The third of these rather grand Vietnamese sisters, along with the Orient and Indochina. She is a good looker, and turns many a head as she ploughs in state across the Delta or into the bustling hub of the Phnom Penh port.
Cabin Specifications
The ship features a total of 28 elegant staterooms—18 located on the Upper Deck and 10 on the Main Deck—each measuring approximately 170 square feet and finished in fine teak and brass. Every cabin offers panoramic French windows for scenic river views and includes air conditioning with individual controls for personalized comfort. Guests can enjoy a range of thoughtful amenities, such as a Nespresso coffee machine, minibar stocked with complimentary drinks, glass-bottled water, and expedition flasks. Each stateroom is also equipped with spa-branded toiletries, an electric mini safe, kimonos and slippers, and imported quality linens with duvets and a selection of pillows. Premium mattresses ensure a restful sleep, while multi-configuration plugs, a hair dryer, and a mirror add convenience. Additional touches of luxury include nightly turndown service, 24-hour laundry service, yoga mats in all cabins, and complimentary evening canapés.
Features Onboard
Onboard life combines comfort, culture, and culinary excellence. The dining experience is led by a local master chef supported by an international culinary team, offering semi-buffet breakfasts and lunches, as well as themed seated dinners with daily light and healthy menu options. Complimentary local mineral water, coffee, teas, and tisanes are always available, alongside an extensive premium wine list. Guests can enjoy a variety of experiences such as cultural performances, educational talks, cooking classes, and ship tours, as well as a warm welcome drink, cocktail reception, and farewell celebration. Social spaces include a spacious, air-conditioned saloon bar with nightly entertainment, a sundeck bar serving complimentary ice cream from sunrise to sunset, and a 24-hour hospitality bar. An onboard bakery provides freshly baked breads and rolls daily.
The ship also offers enriching public areas such as
The Pandaw Spa, featuring two deluxe massage rooms with local therapists, an art gallery showcasing regional artwork, and a lecture and meeting room equipped with modern audiovisual technology. Additional amenities include a guest relations desk, a fair-trade shop, and a library stocked with classic and contemporary literature. Wireless internet is accessible in all public spaces for guests’ convenience.
The vessel upholds the highest safety and hygiene standards, with all crew members trained and certified under international marine regulations (VIRES). Fire alarm and firefighting systems are installed throughout the ship, including in all cabins and public areas, and a professional marine superintendent oversees operations. A 24-hour watch ensures continuous onboard safety, while certified hygiene standards by Johnson & Diversey are maintained across all areas.
Ship specifications
- Cabins: 28
- Berths: 56
- Length: 54.55 m
- Beam: 10.50 m
- Max Draught: 1.50 m
- Gross Tonnage: 856
- Net Tonnage: 257
- Year: 2012, Vietnam
