Voyage along Myanmar's Coast

Voyage Along Myanmar's Coast - 10 nights - From US$4,450

 

 

Experience this unique voyage along the Burmese coastline. This incredible expedition takes place onboard the Andaman Explorer, a classic 1960's motor yacht.

 Freighter cruise to Pitcairn island

Itinerary - 10 nights

Day 1
Embark at Kawthaung for lunch and explore this bustling port city in the afternoon.

 

Day 2 
Sail on the morning tide for Coxcombe Island to explore the secret lagoon by kayak or by swimming.

 

Day 3
Sail the Loughborough Passage where dolphin sightings are common and stop to visit a Mokkein sea gypsy village on Phi Lar Island. This is a great place to buy giant lobsters that we serve fresh at dinner.


Day 4 
Visit Tann Shey Island, forming the main part of Lampi marine national park, and explore the mangroves by kayak where you may see wild monkeys.


Day 5
A day cruising through the Archipelago with a stop to swim and snorkel.


Day 6
Sail to Bailey Island for spectacular snorkelling or swimming in this most lovely of bays. Afternoon visit Port Maria in Lun Lun Island. Afternoon visit to Port Maria in Lun Lun Island.


Day 7 
Anchor off Mergui (Myeik) for a full day exploring the many architectural marvels of this old British port town. Visit the house of the author Maurice Collis which is in fact on the site of the house of Siamese White, the 17th century English pirate who came to be governor of the province for the King of Siam.


Day 8
Anchor in the mouth of the Tavoy (Dawei) creek and continue to visit this little known but once important town by tender.

 
Day 9
Cruising all day with an island stop to swim and explore ashore.
 
Day 10
Moor downstream from Moulmein in the estuary at Kaikkame and transfer ashore to travel by car to Thanbyuzayat to visit the war graves there and then on to Moulmein (Mawlamyaing) for lunch and spend the day exploring this important colonial outpost that was annexed by the British in 1824. Visit old colonial churches and a splendid wood-carved royal monastery on the hill. Night sail to Rangoon.
 
Day 11
Sail up the Rangoon River and arrive at the old city port by noon for disembarkation.

Includes 

  • Transfers of passengers to and from the ship
  • 10 nights accommodation
  • All tour activities and excursions as stated
  • Transportation, shore excursions, and the use of equipment
  • All meals, snacks and non-alcoholic and local alcoholic beverages onboard the ship
  • Service of expert local guides
  • Use of sporting equipment (snorkelling gear, paddleboards etc.)

Tariff 
From US$4,450 per person twin share

 

Travel Dates
November 2018 - April 2019 and October 2019 - February 2020 
EnquireTo Book or Enquire

Call: 02 8270 4899

We recommend booking 3 - 6 months in advance to ensure you secure the dates you desire.
 
Requirements
Passengers must be in possession of a valid passport. Please enquire about visa requirements.
Cancellation

Cancellation by the passenger for any reason is subject to the cancellation charges of the shipping company:

60 days or more prior to departure, full refund. 30 to 59 days prior to departure, forfeit 50% of trip fee. Less than 30 days prior to departure, forfeit 100% of the trip fee.

Freighter Expedition charges a $200 cancellation fee.

No refund is paid for early disembarkation.

You must have comprehensive Travel Insurance which will include cancellation cover due to medical, family crisis and other substantial reasons not to travel.