Irrawaddy River Cruises
Discover Must do experiences and highlights cruising the Irrawaddy
Meet Artisans in Kyuak Myaung
Watch potters at work on their sunken pottery wheels and the incredible array of pots they create - the livelihood of the villagers in Kyuak Myaung.
Irrawaddy Cruising Life
Enjoy the wellness centre, resort style pool and the Irrawaddy’s wide riverscape from your balcony suite as you head into the sunset after a day’s cruising.
Watch for Irrawaddy Dolphins
Keep your eyes on the river when you cruise between Sagaing and Kyuak Myaung where you may see pods of Irrawaddy Dolphin frolicking alongside.
Hot Air Balloon over Bagan
Take a gentle flight over the stunning temples of Bagan as the sunrise lights the stupas dotted across the landscape, wrapped in the dreamy mist of early morning. A memorable experience of an Irrawaddy icon.
Sundown at the U-Bein Bridge
Capture the silhouette of the longest teak bridge against the burnished sunset skies, as you relax in a small boat sipping your own sundowner. A perfect end to an Irrawaddy day.
Recent Reviews What our clients are saying about their cruises along the Irrawaddy
We had a great time cruising the Irrawaddy River in Myanmar. The Scenic Aura is a lovely ship – it has only been operational since September. There were 44 passengers on board (full capacity). Most were Australian. The cabins were very spacious, including ...read more a bedroom, separate lounge room, bathroom and toilet. They also had balconies. There were great facilities on board, including a pool. We chose a perfect time to travel: 30 – 31 degrees each day, very little humidity and no rain. The itinerary was very interesting. We stayed overnight in Yangon at the Sule Shangri-La, then travelled by bus to Pyay where we boarded the ship. The cruise went for 11 days, ending in Mandalay. It was lovely gliding past the small villages and seeing the many different types of watercraft travelling along the river.
We visited many different pagodas, local markets, traditional villages and schools, and a monastery and nunnery. We really enjoyed interacting with the Burmese people – they were all so friendly and kind, with lots of smiles and very happy dispositions. There were two tour guides (Pa Pa and Pu Pu); both were Burmese and they really made the trip a lot of fun. It was interesting learning about Buddhism from our guides. The sight of all the temples in Bagan was amazing. The staff members on board the ship were lovely, and the food and facilities were excellent.
This is the third time I have used Global Journeys to manage holiday arrangements. Michelle did a fantastic job and everything went very smoothly. Looking forward to our next holiday, which has also been booked through Global Journeys.
Explore More Your guide to travelling along the Irrawaddy
17 August, 2018
Irrawaddy vs MekongWhen you are thinking about planning a river cruise in South East Asia you might wonder whether you should choose the Mekong or Irrawaddy. Of course there is no comparison – they are two very different rivers running through different countries and landscapes. However, if you are travelling...
