Pandaw has announced the launch of four new reconnaissance voyages exploring Burma’s Deep South and the remote Mergui Archipelago.

The sailings will depart in February and March next year aboard the MY Drenec, an expedition ship with five cabins (each with private bathroom) including an upper deck owner’s suite.

The MY Drenec was refitted and upgraded in 2012 with a classic interior design.An ex-pat expedition director leads each cruise giving daily briefings and talks.

Pandaw’s new coastal voyages will explore the southern region of Burma between the town of Thanbyuzayat and the southernmost town of Victoria Point (Kawthaung).

The region was closed to tourism until mid-2013 and there is still little tourism infrastructure in the towns and cities, but now it is possible to explore the old colonial ports and the little known Mergui Archipelago with its thousand tropical islands, white beaches and ‘sea gypsy’ inhabitants.

The itinerary also includes the town of Moulmein and a stop at the Kyaiktiyo Pagoda, famous for its Golden Rock.
Hugh Clayson, commercial director, Pandaw said: “Pandaw clients will be one of the first to discover one of the world’s most beautiful, remote and undiscovered regions aboard the very comfortable and well-equipped expedition ship, the MY Drenec”.

Prices for the 11-day journey start from £4,795 per person sharing a main deck cabin and include international flights, one-night in Rangoon at the five star Shangri-La Hotel, transfers, a seven-night cruise on a full board basis, all excursions, entrance fees, soft drinks, tea/coffee, on board facilities of the MY Drenec, services of an expedition director.

Not included: visa costs, port dues (£200 per person), alcoholic drinks, and all tips.

Departure dates are February 5 and March 6, 2016 – Victoria Point to Rangoon
February 12 and March 11, 2016 – Rangoon to Victoria Point

Contact: 0208 326 5620 or visit: pandaw.com