Elongated and with a shallow draft, the ship carries a maximum of 20 passengers in 10 comfortable cabins located on the main deck ofthe ship. Original Burmese teakwood accents that run throughout the vessel’s interiors, including all cabins, lend the River Vessel Kwai a special warmth and luxurious air.

Cruise in Style
The RV River Kwai carries a maximum of 20 passengers in 10 teakwood cabins (all on the lower deck).
Live aboard RV River Kwai for 4 days/3 nights
Vessel operates year-round
Departures on Monday - upstream
Departures on Thursday - downstream
7 day trips also available

The suites aboard RV River Kwai are air-conditioned and very comfortable. Enjoy theRiver Kwai in real style.

The RV River Kwai opens up an entirely new area for river tourism in Kanchanaburi province west of Bangkok. Every morning and afternoon land excursions are offered to visit attractions along the river including temples, historic sites, Khmer ruins, waterfalls, war cemeteries, hot springs, the bridge on the River Kwai, and local attractions.

Twin Cabin
The standard twin cabins are furnished with original Burmese teakwood which lend the ship a special warmth and luxurious feel. All outward facing with views through sliding glass doors, the Kwai cabins have two comfortable lower berths, a full private bathroom with a large tiled shower, plenty of closet and drawer space (under the beds), individual remotely controlled air conditioning units, robes, slippers and bottled water kept cool in the mini-refrigerators.

Staterooms with plenty of comfort
Our staterooms off a bit of luxury aboard RV River Kwai. As well, the cozy aircon rooms provide a wonderful retreat from the heat and humidity.
The RV River Kwai carries a maximum of 20 passengers in 10 teakwood cabins (single deck) and operates on a 4 days/3 nights year round program every Monday-Thursday and Thursday-Sunday on alternating Upstream and Downstream programs.

Up On Deck
Enjoy comforts and great food aboard RV River Kwai. Relax up on deck and watch the landscape pass by.

Amenities:
- En Suite Bathroom with Shower and WC
- Individually Controlled Air Conditioning
- Bathrobes and Slippers

River Route
Thailand is one of the most beautiful and culturally diverse countries in South-East Asia. The River Kwai, just a few hours from Bangkok, is rich with magnificent scenery, flora and bird life. It is the most picturesque of rivers, the scene and mood constantly changing. See map.

There are two river Kwais: the Kwai Noi, which we explore, and the Kwai Yai. Both rivers flow down from great lakes in the mountainous Burma border region. The two Kwais join in a confluence at the attractive town Kanchanaburi. They then form the Mae Khlong River that flows into the Gulf of Thailand at the bustling, colourful fishing port of Samut Songkhram. See pictures of the journey along the River Kwai.

Going upstream, our river journey begins at the town of Kanchanaburi, 124 KM west of Bangkok, famous for its main attraction, the Bridge on the River Kwai.

Kanchanaburi
Above the lake one crosses the confluence at Kanchanaburi, famed for the Bridge immortalised in Alec Guiness's film. Despite its associations with the Death Railway, Kanchanaburi is now a typical Thai town, lively and cheerful, with many flower gardens. This area is a centre of pilgrimage for war veterans from all the countries involved in the Death Railway, including Japan. A must visit includes the newly opened Thailand-Burma Railway Center next to the Main Cemetary.

River Kwai Noi
Entering the Kwai Noi itself the scenery changes dramatically as the jungle closes in and the mountains rise about. The further up we go the narrower the river becomes, with dramatic gorges, deep pools and soaring rapids. Waterfalls cascade down into the river from crags above. Orchids and other flora trail from overhangs. The river journey becomes sensational.

Daowadung
Daowadung is as far as we can penetrate safely and from here we can continue by expedition vehicle to visit the lake above and the surrounding national park area. In this area the predominant ethnic group are the Mons, whose people may be found in both Burma and Thailand. We arrange for a Mon dance troupe to perform in the evening.

Though seemingly a remote, lost paradise, there are a number of sporting attractions to the Kwai valley. For example there are several well designed golf resorts so it will be possible to arrange a 'golf cruise' playing each day on a separate course. The river is a popular rafting and kayaking destination and well known amongst fishermen and photographers. The RV River Kwai can be chartered for such special interest groups.

Along the way: Angkor Temple Ruins

About the owner
Cruise Asia was incorporated in Thailand in early 2003 to develop and operate an up-market river cruise operation on the inland waterways of Thailand. The cruises would open up an unexploited market for larger river cruise ships operating in Thailand. Initially we are targeting the scenic Kwai Noi River but in the mid-term we are looking to develop additional cruises on the Mekong River using Chiang Saen in Thailand’s Chiang Rai province as a base for cruises to Laos and to China.