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Tonle Pandaw: ship guide

The only Pandaw with suites: four 430 square foot Tonle Suites on the Mekong.

Best for: Couples who want Pandaw’s small-ship Mekong experience with the option of a real suite, butler and private deck, on the Classic Mekong or the short Saigon to Phnom Penh cruise. Sails from Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City), Siem Reap, Phnom Penh in 2026 and 2027.

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48guests at double occupancy

2002entered service, refurbished 2025

180 ftlong

24staterooms

About Tonle Pandaw

Tonle Pandaw is the one ship in the Pandaw fleet with true suites. Built in Yangon in 2002, refitted in 2013 and given new guest accommodations in 2025, she carries just 48 guests in 20 teak-and-brass staterooms and four Tonle Suites of 430 square feet with their own private deck, French windows on both sides, butler service, in-suite Wi-Fi and satellite TV. Pandaw calls her an old favorite with a glowing ambience, and her ultra-shallow draft of about 1.5 meters lets her push into low-water stretches.

Days follow the Pandaw pattern: semi-buffet breakfast and lunch, seated theme dinners in the formal dining room, a fan-cooled saloon bar with nightly entertainment, a sundeck bar with free ice cream and a 24-hour hospitality bar. A professional spa and library sit on the lower deck, and there is an art gallery, a lecture room and a fair-trade shop. Excursions by coach, deluxe sampan and on foot are included, led by local guides.

For 2026 Tonle Pandaw is assigned to the seven-night Classic Mekong between Saigon and Siem Reap, with published departures in October and November 2026, and to Pandaw’s new three-night Saigon to Phnom Penh short cruise, where the Tonle Suites are offered as an upgrade. She suits couples who want the most spacious accommodation Pandaw offers on the Vietnam and Cambodia Mekong.

Four Tonle Suites of 430 square feet with private deck, butler, in-suite Wi-Fi and satellite TV, the only suites in the Pandaw fleet
Guest accommodations refitted in 2025 with new natural-stone showers in the suites
20 teak-and-brass staterooms of about 170 square feet with French windows to the promenade
Ultra-shallow draft of about 1.5 meters for low-water reaches of the Mekong
Professional spa and library on the lower deck, art gallery and lecture room
Saloon bar with nightly entertainment, sundeck bar with complimentary ice cream and 24-hour hospitality bar
Included excursions by motor coach, deluxe sampan and on foot with local guides
Classic Mekong and the new three-night Saigon to Phnom Penh cruise in 2026

Staterooms and suites

Main Deck Stateroom

Ten cabins of about 170 square feet finished in teak and brass with a panoramic French window to the main deck promenade; twin or double beds, individually controlled air conditioning, Nespresso machine, stocked minibar, mini safe and yoga mat.

Upper Deck Stateroom

Ten cabins of the same 170 square foot design on the upper deck, a short walk from the saloon bar and sundeck; the standard choice for couples.

Tonle Suite

Four upper deck suites of 430 square feet (40 square meters), more than double a standard cabin, with a private deck, French windows on both sides, new bathrooms with natural stone showers, butler service, in-suite Wi-Fi, satellite TV, fruit bowl, free laundry and a welcome gift; double-bed configuration only.

Tonle Pandaw deck plans

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Upper Deck

Observation Saloon, Staterooms.

Plans are the cruise line’s current drawings as supplied to our booking engine. Layouts change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the exact stateroom when you book.

On board Tonle Pandaw

Dining on Tonle Pandaw

Dining RoomIncluded

Formal air-conditioned dining room serving semi-buffet breakfast and lunch and seated theme dinners from a local master chef, with daily lean and light options.

Saloon BarIncluded

The fan-cooled upper deck saloon with nightly entertainment, a daily happy hour and a premium wine list.

Sundeck BarIncluded

Open-air bar on the teak sundeck with complimentary ice cream from sunrise to sunset.

24-hour Hospitality BarIncluded

Self-service coffee, tea and water at any hour.

Onboard BakeryIncluded

Fresh breads and rolls baked daily.

Drinks PolicyIncluded

Local mineral water, jugged coffee, teas and tisanes, a welcome cocktail and the stocked cabin minibar are included on the Mekong; other bar drinks, beer, spirits and wine are charged to your account.

Entertainment and activities

Open teak sundeck, observation decks and wraparound promenades
Professional spa on the lower deck with a resident therapist (treatments charged on the Mekong)
Daily briefings and history talks by the purser and local expert guides
Cultural performances by local troupes and themed movie nights
Included excursions by motor coach, deluxe sampan and on foot through villages, markets and temples
Library, art gallery and fair-trade shop on board
Head chef food presentations and behind-the-scenes ship tours
Bicycle rides on request where the itinerary allows

Families and who it suits

Pandaw says its ships are not suitable for children under 8 because the open rails have no safety netting; older children share a cabin with an adult, and Pandaw designates certain school-holiday departures as family friendly with child offers.

Best for: Couples who want Pandaw’s small-ship Mekong experience with the option of a real suite, butler and private deck, on the Classic Mekong or the short Saigon to Phnom Penh cruise.

Sails from: Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City), Siem Reap, Phnom Penh · Regions: Mekong, Tonle Sap

Tonle Pandaw questions we answer every day

How big is Tonle Pandaw?

Tonle Pandaw is a 24-cabin P class river ship for 48 guests, 180 feet (54.8 meters) long with a 33 foot beam and an ultra-shallow draft of about 4 feet. She was built in Yangon in 2002, refitted in 2013 and had her guest accommodations retrofitted in 2025. Pandaw describes her as one of the larger ships in its fleet, though she carries fewer guests than the 56-guest sisters.

What are the Tonle Suites?

The four Tonle Suites are the only suites in the Pandaw fleet. Each is about 430 square feet, double the size of a standard cabin, with French windows on both sides, a private deck, a new bathroom with a natural stone shower, butler service, in-suite Wi-Fi, satellite TV, a fruit bowl, free laundry and a welcome gift. They are double-bed only and sit on the upper deck.

Where does Tonle Pandaw sail in 2026 and 2027?

For 2026 Pandaw lists her on the seven-night Classic Mekong between Saigon and Siem Reap, with departures in October and November 2026, and on the new three-night Saigon to Phnom Penh cruise from My Tho port via Ben Tre and Chau Doc. No 2027 Classic Mekong departures are published for her at the time of writing; the Mekong, Bassac and Indochina Pandaw cover that season.

What is included in the fare on Tonle Pandaw?

Main meals, guided excursions and entrance fees, English-speaking guides, crew gratuities, local mineral water, jugged coffee, teas and tisanes, a welcome cocktail and the stocked cabin minibar. Bar drinks, wine, spa treatments, laundry, visas, port dues and tips to local guides and drivers are extra. SmartCruiser adds bonus onboard credit on sailings where Pandaw allows it, not available when you book direct.

Is there Wi-Fi and air conditioning on Tonle Pandaw?

Every cabin, the dining room and the lower deck are air-conditioned; the saloon bar on Tonle Pandaw is fan-cooled, as on her sisters Bassac and Indochina. Wi-Fi is available in the main public areas and on the sundeck, and the Tonle Suites are the only Pandaw cabins with in-room Wi-Fi. Connections can be slow in rural stretches of the river.

Who is Tonle Pandaw best for?

Couples who like the colonial character and small size of a Pandaw ship but want more space and service than a 170 square foot cabin offers. The suites make her the fleet’s top-end choice on the Mekong, and the three-night Saigon to Phnom Penh cruise is a good fit for travelers adding a short river segment to a Vietnam and Cambodia land tour.

Facts checked against Pandaw: RV Tonle Pandaw, Pandaw: Classic Mekong cruise dates, Pandaw: Saigon to Phnom Penh short cruise, 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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