RV PAUKAN 2007 CRUISE

Paukan is the ancient name of Bagan, the old city of two thousand temples on the bank of the Ayeyarwaddy River. This ancient capital, seat of the First Myanmar Empire, is a treasure to the people of Myanmar. Throughout the century of their existence, the temples remain a place of living worship, maintained by donations from royalty and the public.
RV Paukan was built in 2007 at the Myanmar Shipyards in Yangon for Ayravata Cruises. The Yangon River and its dockyards were commented upon over two hundred years ago as “the most favourable river in the world for naval architecture” by the first British envoy to Myanmar Captain Michael Symes of His Britannic Majesty’s 7th Regiment who arrived in Yangon in February of 1795.
Paukan might be the younger sister ship to the Pandaw which was built in 1947, but she is a bigger vessel at 183ft 955.78m) in length. Her beam is 38ft (11.58m) and draft is 3.09ft (1.14m). She runs on diesel engines, with a speed of 10 knots. Safety and emergency equipment are in place, as well as reliable communication systems.
The lovely Paukan is a boutique hotel on the river, beautifully furnished with a unique combination of modern and traditional motifs. The timber-walled cabins are furnished with colonial style cupboards, dresser and doors while the ceiling is traditional Myanmar. The single or double beds are proper and comfortable ones and not mere bunks, enough room for 55 passengers who will be looked after by a 30-member crew.
For luxury-living, Paukan has suites, deluxe or superior cabins as well as singles for guest or guides. There are two massage rooms on the lower deck offering traditional Myanmar massage designed to give soothing relaxation.
The sun deck has a stage for cultural performances, and a bar and lounge for relaxation and fun. The upper deck has a lecture / movie room with lcd projector and lcd TV screen.
Meals in the dining room on the main deck will include both East and West cuisine, and dinner menus of delicious dishes. Vegetarian meals can be prepared when informed in advance. The price is inclusive of transfer between the ship and airport, all meals, sightseeing tours and entrance fees at monuments.

Built in Yangon 2006-2007 by Ayravata Cruises at Myanmar Shipyards (Yangon-Myanmar)
Beam 38 FT (11.58 MT)
Design Draft 3.09 FT (1.14 MT)
Decks     3
Diesel Engines 2 X 425 HP Cummins Marine / Model KT19-M425.
Propulsion Schotell Type Outboard * Model: NAV180
Design Speed 10 KNOTS
Max. Upriver Speed     8 Nautical Miles Per Hour (Dry Season)
Max. Downriver Speed     12 Nautical Miles Per Hour (Dry Season)
Navigation Navigation Lights, Ships Horn, Searchlight
Comms Gsm Phone, Internal Phone System, Tannoy For Navigation
Generators 2 X 175 + 1 X 50 KVA Cummins/Marathon Marine
Fire Protection Smoke Detectors, Heat Detectors, Manual Alarms Stations, Fire Extinguishers, Fire Hose Cabinets, Fire Pumps
Safety     Emergency Lights, Emergency Genset, Life Jackets , Life Rafts
Crew 30
Cabins
Passengers 55
Cabins 29 With Private Bathroom And Shower
Upper Deck
14 Deluxe (6 Double, 8 Twin) * 21 SQ.MT/226 SQ. FT.
2 Suite (Bow) : 40 SQ.MT / 430 SQ. FT.
Main Deck
10 Superior Twins * 15 SQ.MT./161 SQ. FT.
Lower Deck
3 Single For Guests: 10 SQ.MT / 107 SQ. FT.
4 Single For Guides/TL: 8 SQ.MT / 86 SQ. FT.
Lounge & Bar On The Sundeck/Solarium (Capacity 35 Seats)
Dining Room On The Main Deck (Capacity: 56 Seats)
Massage Room 2 On The Lower Deck
Lectures Room Fully Equipped With Lcd Projector/Lcd Tv (35 Seats)
Water De-sedimentation And Full Water Treatment – Reverse Osmosis System For The Kitchen.

2 DAYS : Downstream Between Royal Mandalay and Ancient Bagan
Departure: Thursday
THURSDAY Mandalay (Sagaing) – Cruising To Bagan
Check-in Time The embarkation time is at 10.00 hrs at SAGAING jetty. Welcome Cocktail in the Saloon.
Downstream to Bagan The cast off time is at 10.30 hrs. Lunch will be served at 13.00. Cruise all day. In the late afternoon we stop at Yandabo, a village specialize in Pot-Making, where the peace treaty of the First Anglo-Burmese war was signed on Feb. 24, 1826. Moor overnight near the village of Shwe Nann Tint.
FRIDAY Bagan
River Village Early in the morning we proceed downriver to Bagan. After breakfast (if time permits) we visit another typical river village.
Check-Out Time Enjoy the sunrise near Bagan. Passengers disembark at Bagan Aye Yar jetty by 9.00 hrs. End our service

All rates quoted net in US dollar per cabin (Validity 16^th Oct 2011 – 1^st May 2012)

Infant under 2 years old : FOC (sharing bed with parents)
Child 3 – 12 years old : 50% ( sharing cabin with parents)
Suite rooms: Complimentary up to 12 years old (cot or extra bed is provided)

Cruise Price Includes:
* Full Board
* Sightseeing in a river village as mentioned in program
* Coffee / Tea / Water
Cruise Price Excludes:
* Transfer to the ship from Mandalay / Bagan Airport or Hotel
* drinks, laundry, all items of a personal nature
* health-accident-baggage or travel protection plan outside the ship boundaries
* fuel surcharges if applicable

3 DAYS : Upstream Between Ancient Bagan and Royal Mandalay
Departure: Tuesday & Friday
TUESDAY / FRIDAY Bagan – Cruising To Mandalay (Stop In A River Village)
Check-in Time The embarkation is 11.30 hrs at Bagan Aye Yar jetty. Welcome Cocktail in the Saloon.
Upstream to Mandalay
The Cast off time is at 12 noon . Lunch will be served at 13.00. In the late afternoon stop in a typical river village.
WEDNESDAY / SATURDAY Cruising To Mandalay (Visit River Village)
Upstream to Mandalay
Cruise all day with stop enroute in the morning to visit Yandabo, a typical river village specialize in Pot-Making, where the peace treaty of the First Anglo-Burmese war was signed on Feb. 24, 1826. Moor overnight nearby a village (Ywar Thit Gyi or Pauk Myaing Pauk Taw) few miles away from Ava Bridge.
THURSDAY / SUNDAY Mandalay (Sagaing *Thu* – Gawein *Sun*)
Check-Out Time Enjoy the sunrise. After an early breakfast, the passengers will disembark at Sagaing Jetty (Thursday only) or Gawein jetty (Sunday Only) at around 09.30 hrs. End our service

All rates quoted net in US dollar per cabin (Validity 16^th Oct 2011 – 1^st May 2012)

Infant under 2 years old : FOC (sharing bed with parents)
Child 3 – 12 years old : 50% ( sharing cabin with parents)
Suite rooms: Complimentary up to 12 years old (cot or extra bed is provided)

Cruise Price Includes:
* Full Board, Sightseeing in a river village, Coffee / Tea / Water
* SUNDAY DEP. 2NIGHTS CRUISE SHORE EXCURSIONS: Vehicle in Sagaing + Entrance fees for Mingun / Sagaing + Dance and Drama show on the sundeck.
Cruise Price Excludes:
* Transfer to the ship from Mandalay / Bagan Airport or Hotel
* drinks, laundry, all items of a personal nature
* health-accident-baggage or travel protection plan outside the ship boundaries
* fuel surcharges if applicable