Strand Cruise Myanmar All Set For January 2016 Launch Of Luxury River Cruises

Designed to mirror the legendary style, heritage and world-renowned reputation of sister property The Strand Hotel in Yangon, The Strand Cruise is a superb new addition to the choice of luxury cruises in best hotels myanmar.

Operated with a magnificent custom-built luxury ship, the Strand Cruise will offer three and four night sojourns between two of Myanmar's most enchanting destinations - Bagan and Mandalay.

On offer will be four night cruises from Bagan to Mandalay and three night cruises from Mandalay to Bagan. Guests are promised a lavish myanmar hotels river cruise that's an exotic journey of discovery and on which includes temples, pagodas, palaces, monasteries and remote villages.

The Strand Cruise fares start from US$1,782 double occupancy / US$2,673 single occupancy for Mandalay to Bagan and from US$1,976 double / US$2,964 single for Bagan to Mandalay. For bookings made now, a 20 per cent discount on the public rates is available for January to March 2016 sailings.

Before the regular schedule starts, there will be a four night Bagan to Mandalay Christmas cruise from 22 to 26 December 2015, and a four night Bagan to Mandalay New Year Cruise from 29 December 2015 to 2 January 2016.

At a length of 61 metres, the exquisite Strand Cruise ship will offer passengers a choice of lavish cabin accommodation, each well appointed and tastefully decorated with Burmese craftsmanship, teakwood floors and items of regional art. In each cabin floor-to-ceiling windows will allow for spectacular views of the exotic countryside as it passes by.

The 27 exquisite cabins will comprise 10 Deluxe Cabins, 13 Strand Cabins, two State Suites and two Strand Suites. Each will feature a balcony, en-suite bathroom, 24-hour butler service and a host of amenities including complimentary Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV with cable channels, international plugs, AV connectivity, safety box, full-length mirror, bathrobes and slippers, branded amenities and separate toilet and rain shower. All will have a king bed which can be converted into two single beds.

The Strand Cruise ship's onboard facilities will include a swimming pool, spa and wellness area, The Strand Restaurant serving fine international and Asian cuisine, al fresco dining area, wine cellar, lounge and library corner and the Upper Deck for cocktails and socializing.

Bagan and Mandalay are enchanting destinations for The Strand Cruise passengers to explore. The city of Bagan boasts a picturesque landscape of over 2,000 temples, stupas and pagodas and is one of the most important archaeological sites in Asia. Ancient chronicles say Bagan may have been the cultural and economic capital of the Pagan Empire in the 9th Century, and the city is currently seeking to be included on UNESCO's World Heritage List.

Mandalay is the country's second largest city and the last royal capital of Burma. It is considered the centre of Burmese culture, is home to numerous monasteries and more than 700 pagodas and is also known as the 'cycling city' due to the preference of many of its citizens to travel by bike.

Also known as The Elephant River, the Ayeyarwady River flows from the snow-capped Himalayas through Myanmar and into the Andaman Sea. A mighty river that abounds with legends and folklore, it is the country's largest river and most important commercial waterway.

On its myanmar hotels luxury cruises, The Strand Cruise ship will moor at enchanting spots along its north and south bound journeys, including by Old Bagan itself and at the foot of an ancient Buddhist monastery on Sagaing Hill in Mandalay. Excursions included in the cruise itineraries will take in iconic landmarks like U-Bein Bridge in Mandalay and a number of the main temples in Bagan including Tant Kyi Taung temple. The royal cities of Mingun and Ava are also visited.

Rates for The Strand Cruise Ayeyarwady river cruise sojourns include three meals during full sailing days and breakfast on day of disembarkation, sightseeing as stated in itineraries, local soft drinks and local beer and house wine during meals, shuttle transportation from point of embarking/disembarking to airport, port charges, English speaking guide (other language guides can be provided on request subject to availability), Wi-Fi in all cabins and public areas with satellite internet connection and complimentary international daily newspapers available on digital tablets.