Thailand River Cruise

Thailand River Kwai Cruise – Introduction

The RV River Kwai is the first inland cruise ship in Thailand. It is a river cruiser built in a colonial style. The design of the ship was based on the designs of the vessels that were part of the original Irrawaddy Flotilla. The Irrawaddy Flotilla was a very successful privately owned fleet that was founded in 1865 in Burma. By the 1920s it had become the largest privately owned fleet worldwide.

The RV River Kwai can accommodate a maximum of 20 passengers in 10 teakwood cabins and offers its passengers a chance to enjoy intimate cruising whilst viewing a part of Thailand that is rarely seen.

The RV River Kwai provides its passengers with a spectacular new way of experiencing the province of Kanchanaburi, which lies to the west of Bangkok. Every morning and afternoon land excursions are offered to visit attractions that sit along the river. Passengers will be able to visit a number of places, including: sites of historical importance (temples, Khmer ruins, war cemeteries, etc) sites of natural beauty (waterfalls, hot springs, the bridge on the River Kwai, etc) and other local attractions.

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The Weather

The weather in Thailand is tropical and humid in almost all areas of the country. In Northern Thailand (from Bangkok and up) the weather is dry from November to May and from April to October the Southeast monsoons set it bringing the heaviest rainfall of the whole year. In Southern Thailand (from Bangkok and below) the seasons are slightly more complex. The East coast and West coast wet and dry seasons do not fall at the same time. The East coast’s wet season runs from September to December and the West coast’s wet season runs from April to October.

Flight Information

There are daily flights from Heathrow to Bangkok, with returns in either the afternoon or evening. The total flight time for a direct flight is 11-13 hours. Regional flights are also available, on request, from all major UK airports.

Transfer Information

From Bangkok International Airport to the City Center is approximately 45-60 minutes. For anyone who will not be staying in Bangkok before the cruise, you can join the rest of your fellow passengers on a bus that leaves from Bangkok. The bus ride is approximately 3 hours and on the way we will be visiting some great sites

Thailand River Kwai Cruise

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Thailand River Kwai Cruise – Introduction

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