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Kanee Pandaw: ship guide

Pandaw’s newest Myanmar ship, sailing the Irrawaddy Delta from Yangon every winter.

Best for: Travelers who want to see Myanmar’s river life on Pandaw’s newest and most regularly scheduled Myanmar ship, within the Irrawaddy Delta program Pandaw currently operates. Sails from Yangon in 2026 and 2027.

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28guests at double occupancy

2decks

2019entered service

140 ftlong

14staterooms

About Kanee Pandaw

Kanee Pandaw is a 14-stateroom K class river ship built in Myanmar in 2019, the newest ship in Pandaw’s Myanmar fleet and the one that carries its Irrawaddy Delta program. At 140 feet with a beam of 25 feet, she is one of the ultra-shallow twin-decked K class vessels Pandaw designed to reach creeks and tidal channels larger ships cannot enter, which is exactly what the delta south of Yangon demands.

For 2026-2027 Kanee Pandaw is the main ship on The Great Irrawaddy Delta, a ten-night round trip from Botahtaung Jetty in Yangon with departures from late October through mid-March in both the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 seasons. Pandaw says it sails only in the Irrawaddy Delta in line with UK Foreign Office advice and does not purchase from military-owned businesses; its former Mandalay, Bagan and Chindwin routes are not on sale.

On board, six upper-deck and eight main-deck staterooms of about 170 square feet are finished in teak and brass with a panoramic French window, Nespresso machine and complimentary minibar. The air-conditioned dining room has al fresco bistro seating, the upper deck carries an open-air lounge and bar, and there are wrap-around promenades, a library and mountain bikes. The Burma drinks package, all excursions, guides and crew gratuities are included.

Newest ship in Pandaw’s Myanmar fleet, built in 2019 with an ultra-shallow draft for delta creeks
14 staterooms for 28 guests: six on the upper deck, eight on the main deck, each about 170 square feet
Ten-night Great Irrawaddy Delta round trip from Yangon, late October to mid-March
Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon’s colonial quarter, the Twante Canal, Pyapon, Bogale, Pathein and Maubin
Village visits timed by the tides, a parasol workshop in Pathein and a monastery alms offering at Maubin
Free Flow Drinks and Wine Package (Burma) listed by Pandaw as included for all guests
Open-air lounge and bar, air-conditioned dining room with outside tables, library and run-round promenades
Mountain bikes on board and a first-aid-trained assistant guide on every excursion

Staterooms and suites

Main Deck Stateroom

Eight staterooms of about 170 square feet (16 square meters) on the main deck, finished in teak and brass with a panoramic French window onto the promenade, beds that convert from twin to double, premium mattresses, individually controlled air conditioning, an electric safe, make-up mirror, hair dryer, generous closet and under-bed storage, a complimentary minibar, unlimited mineral water, Nespresso machine, kimonos, slippers, spa-branded amenities and yoga mats.

Upper Deck Stateroom

Six staterooms with the same 170-square-foot layout and fittings on the upper deck beside the open-air lounge and bar, with the higher vantage over the delta; nightly turndown, evening canapes and 24-hour laundry service (laundry is charged) apply to every cabin. Pandaw notes the cabins are slightly smaller than on its larger ships but well designed with roomy bathrooms.

Kanee Pandaw deck plans

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Upper Deck

Saloon, Staterooms.

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Dining on Kanee Pandaw

Dining RoomIncluded

Air-conditioned dining room with al fresco bistro seating, where a local master chef leads an international team through semi-buffet breakfasts and lunches, seated theme and gala dinners and daily lean-and-light options.

Upper Deck Lounge and BarIncluded

Open-air lounge and bar for the welcome cocktail, evening talks, the traditional dance performance and the farewell reception.

Hospitality BarIncluded

Local mineral water, jugged coffee, teas and tisanes available around the clock at no charge.

Burma Drinks PackageIncluded

Pandaw lists its Free Flow Drinks and Wine Package (Burma) as included free for all guests on The Great Irrawaddy Delta, together with the complimentary cabin minibar; confirm the current contents when booking, as inclusions vary by region.

Private DiningSpecialty

A pre-bookable private dinner on deck, priced as an add-on.

Entertainment and activities

Open upper deck and run-round promenades for the delta’s tidal creeks, rice country and fishing villages
Traditional dance performance on board at Pathein and a monastery alms offering at Maubin
All excursions included: Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon heritage walk and National Museum, Twante potteries, Pyapon market and Hindu temple, Bogale nunnery, Pathein parasol workshops and Shwemokhtaw Pagoda
Talks from the English-speaking cruise guides on delta life, Buddhism and colonial Rangoon
Library of classic and contemporary titles and mountain bikes for independent exploring
Farewell dinner after an afternoon at Bogyoke Aung San Market on the last full day
No spa on board; Pandaw offers massage only on its Lower Mekong ships

Families and who it suits

Pandaw does not accept children under 8 because the open decks have no safety netting and the rail gaps are wide; children 8 to 17 are welcome with their own berth. There is no kids program.

Best for: Travelers who want to see Myanmar’s river life on Pandaw’s newest and most regularly scheduled Myanmar ship, within the Irrawaddy Delta program Pandaw currently operates.

Sails from: Yangon · Regions: Irrawaddy Delta

Kanee Pandaw questions we answer every day

How big is Kanee Pandaw?

Kanee Pandaw is a twin-decked river ship of about 140 feet (42.55 meters) with a beam of 25 feet and a maximum draft of about six feet, carrying 28 guests in 14 staterooms. Pandaw built her in Myanmar in 2019 as an ultra-shallow K class ship able to reach areas of the delta that larger vessels cannot.

Where does Kanee Pandaw sail in 2026 and 2027?

The Great Irrawaddy Delta, a ten-night round trip from Botahtaung Jetty in Yangon, with departures roughly every ten days from late October through mid-March in both the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 seasons, including a Christmas and New Year sailing. The route runs through the Twante Canal to Pyapon, Bogale, Myaungmya, Pathein, Wakema and Maubin and back to Yangon.

Is it possible to cruise in Myanmar right now?

Pandaw operates a limited Myanmar program confined to the Irrawaddy Delta south of Yangon, which it says is in line with UK Foreign Office advice, and it states it does not purchase from military-owned businesses. Its former Mandalay, Bagan, upper Irrawaddy and Chindwin itineraries are not on sale. Check your own government’s travel advice and your travel insurance before booking; a Myanmar tourist visa is required.

Which staterooms are best on Kanee Pandaw?

All 14 staterooms share the same 170-square-foot teak-and-brass design with a panoramic French window, Nespresso machine and complimentary minibar. The six upper-deck staterooms sit beside the open-air lounge and bar and sell first; the eight main-deck staterooms open directly onto the promenade and are closest to the dining room. Beds convert between twin and double.

What is included in the fare on Kanee Pandaw?

All meals, every listed excursion with entrance fees, English-speaking guides, crew gratuities, transfers, local mineral water, jugged coffee, teas and tisanes, the cabin minibar and Pandaw’s Burma complimentary drinks package, which Pandaw currently lists as its Free Flow Drinks and Wine Package included for all guests. International flights, visas, laundry and tips for local guides and drivers are extra.

How does Kanee Pandaw compare with Kha Byoo Pandaw?

Both sail the identical Great Irrawaddy Delta itinerary with the same inclusions. Kanee Pandaw (2019) is the newer and larger of the two with 14 staterooms for 28 guests and carries most of the season’s departures. Kha Byoo Pandaw (2016) carries 20 guests in ten staterooms, doubles as the Pandaw Academy training ship at Pagan and has only a handful of delta dates from December to February.

Facts checked against Pandaw: RV Kanee Pandaw, Pandaw: The Great Irrawaddy Delta expedition, Pandaw: Burma river cruises, Pandaw: Frequently asked questions on October 14, 2026. Ship details change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the current layout when you book.

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