Luxury small ship river cruises in Asia

For more than 30 years, Pandaw has been the leader in luxury river cruising across Southeast Asia. Our fleet of 13 hand-crafted ships sails through six countries, featuring a limited number of cabins to ensure an intimate setting and attentive, personalized service. Designed with shallow drafts, our ships can access remote and less-traveled waterways that are beyond the reach of larger vessels, giving guests a deeper and more authentic travel experience.

Our Destinations

India
Sailing four routes in India, guests can choose their adventure exploring either the Brahmaputra, Hooghly, Ganges, or Kerala Backwaters.
India River Cruises
Vietnam & Cambodia
Choose between our most popular route, along the Mekong from Saigon to Siem Reap, or go deeper into Vietnam through Halong Bay and the Red River.
Vietnam & Cambodia River Cruises
Laos
Sail the Upper Mekong from Vientiane to the Golden Triangle, uncovering cliffs, caves, and riverside villages rarely seen by outsiders.
Laos River Cruises
Burma
Following UK FCO advisories, Pandaw sail two ships in Myanmar’s Irrawaddy Delta and do not purchase from military-owned businesses.
Burma River Cruises
Combo Expeditions
Looking for a longer itinerary? Consider a combination expedition with back-to-back cruising spanning 14 to 21 nights.
Combo Expeditions River Cruises
River Cruise Offers
Enjoy Southeast Asia in luxury aboard a Pandaw ship with our wide range of exclusive offers.
River Cruise Offers River Cruises
Land & River Tours
Our river adventures plus specially crafted land excursions pre and post-cruise.
Land & River Tours River Cruises
Single Traveller
Pandaw offers cabins with no single supplement on a wide selection of river cruise expeditions and departure dates
Single Traveller River Cruises
Under 18's Go Free
Share an educational adventure during school holidays with your children.
Under 18's Go Free River Cruises

Pandaw operate their own luxury small ship river cruise expeditions on the Mekong River through Vietnam and Cambodia; the Red River and Halong Bay in Vietnam; Laos & Thailand on the Upper Mekong; India on the Ganges River and the Brahmaputra River.

Become a member

A great opportunity to meet up with old Pandaw friends

Our Blogs

Read stories from our travellers and experts

Brahmaputra River
Read more about Brahmaputra River
Ganges River
Read more about Ganges River
Halong Bay & The Red River
Read more about Halong Bay & The Red River
Kerala Backwaters
Read more about Kerala Backwaters
Mekong River
Read more about Mekong River

Celebrating 30 Years

2025 is the 160th anniversary of the Irrawaddy Flotilla Company and the 30th since its revival by historian Paul Strachan in 1995. Pandaw pioneered river cruising in Asia and today has 16 owned ships operating on the rivers of Asia.

Learn More