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Paukan Cruise 2012

The RV Paukan 2012 which was launched in September of 2012. She was ‘born’ in the well-known Ahlone Ship Yards on the banks of the Yangon River, where men with decades-long experience started work on her in 2011.

  • Class: Superior Class
  • Address: Irrawaddy River, Myanmar

Cruise Description

Paukan 2012 is a gem of a vessel, a compact but elegant vessel made of teak with a hull of marine steel. The walls and floors are of timber with each plank carefully chosen to showoff the beautiful grain. The décor is modern chic, with a touch of Myanmar culture through a few traditional motifs, wooden figures, fabrics and paintings.

Deck plan

  • Lounge & Bar: On theUpper Deck
  • Dining Room: On The Main Deck (Capacity: 34Seats)
  • Solarium: On Sun / Roof Deck (Capacity: 16 sun chairs)
  • WaterDesedimentation And Full Water Treatment – Reverse Osmosis System For The Kitchen 

Cabin Types

The Paukan Cruise 2012 features 18 cabins with private bathrooms

Upper Deck

  • 06 Double Deluxe with Balcony: 25 sqm
  • 2 Premier with Balcony (at Bow): 25 sqm
  • 2 Single: 10 sqm

Main Deck

  • 08 Twin Deluxe with French Balcony: 23 sqm

Lower Deck

  • 2 Single for Guides: 8 sqm

Cabin amenities 

  • In-room electronic safe
  • Individual climate control
  • Egyptian super-combed cotton linens, blankets and European-style duvets
  • Premium mattress
  • Bottled water, replenished daily
  • Library/Souvenir shops
  • Wireless internet in all public areas
  • Make-up mirror
  • Softand firm pillow
  • Private bathroom full shower with glass door and hairdryer
  • Bathrobes,premium bath amenities and in house slippers
  • Writingdesk with mirror, comfortable chair and table with reading lamps

Cruise facilities & activities 

  • Complimentary coffee, water, tea for short cruise
  • Complimentary coffee, water, tea, soft drinks, local beer and free flow house wine (wine in dinner only) for long cruise
  • Series of cultural performances, educational talks, cooking classes, ship tour
  • Welcome & farewell reception
  • Theme dinners
  • Spacious air-conditioned lounge with nightly entertainment
  • Massage Room
  • Lectures Room
  • Shore Excursions, VOX listening devices
  • Shoe Cleaning after excursions
  • Welcome drink following excursions

Cruise Itinerary

Myanmar Heritage 7 Nights

Bagan – River Village – Yandabo – Monywa – Ava – Sagaing – Amarapura – Mingun – Mandalay

New Royal Myanmar 3 Nights

Bagan – River Village – Yandabo – Monywa – Ava – Sagaing

From Royal Mandalay to Ancient Bagan 2 Nights

Mandalay – Mingun – Sagaing – Yandabo – Bagan

Between Ancient Bagan and Royal Mandalay 2 Nights

Bagan – Yandabo – Mandalay

Between Royal Mandalay and Ancient Bagan 1 Night

Mandalay – Sagaing – Yandabo – Bagan



V’Explore Tours is about experiencing Exotic Southeast Asia at its best. We are a company of enthusiastic and passionate professionals who place great attention on the art of travelling, great cultural experience and reveal of incredible hidden heritages of our region.

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