Kerala Backwaters & the Hooghly River
From $11,790 per person
19 days
2 countries
Ships: RV Kalaw Pandaw, RV Katha Pandaw
Pandaw Cruises
19 days, 18 nights.
Journey summary
- Day 1 - Kolkata
- Day 2 - Kolkata
- Day 3 - Serampore
- Day 4 - Kalna
- Day 5 - Matiari
- Day 6 - Murshidabad
- Day 7 - Baranagar
- Day 8 - Mayapur
- Day 9 - Chandannagar
- Day 10 - Mumbai
- Day 11 - Mumbai
- Day 12 - Kochi
- Day 13 - Vaikom
- Day 14 - Kumarakom
- Day 15 - Kainakary
- Day 16 - Alleppey
- Day 17 - Mannarasala
- Day 18 - Vadayar
- Day 19 - Kochi
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Booking Direct or Booking by Small Ship Travel
A Pandaw Cruises voyage can be booked direct or by Small Ship Travel. What changes is what comes with it: advice that compares across cruise lines before you commit, an advocate who knows you and your booking if plans change, and, for Loyalty Program members, 2% to 5% credit per booking on top of any rewards from the cruise line. Getting the fit right the first time is the real saving.
| Book Direct | Book by Small Ship Travel | |
|---|---|---|
| Loyalty credit | The line's own program | 2–5% credit earned per booking for members, in addition to any rewards you receive from the cruise line* |
| Advice | Pandaw Cruises's ships, known well | We compare across Viking, AmaWaterways, Silversea, and the rest, then put you on the right one |
| Cabin selection | Brochure categories | Which cabins to target on this ship, and which lose their view and natural light when a second ship moors alongside |
| If plans change | The line's call center | An advocate who knows you, your booking, and people at the line |
* Credit applies to a non-cruise portion of your booking. $250 credit for new clients who have not previously booked with Small Ship Travel. Loyalty Program details
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* Per double occupancy. Some pricing may reflect single traveler rate.
** Double asterisk - for reverse direction indication
The RV Kalaw Pandaw.
Sail the world in unparalleled luxury aboard the RV Kalaw Pandaw, a masterpiece of design and comfort.
The Kalaw Pandaw is a boutique river cruise vessel, designed for travelers seeking a personalized and immersive journey through Southeast Asia’s picturesque waterways. Built with classic colonial craftsmanship, featuring rich teakwood and gleaming brass details, this elegant ship offers a blend of traditional charm and modern comfort. Guests can retreat to spacious staterooms with panoramic windows, relax in open-air lounge areas, and savor expertly prepared cuisine with breathtaking river views. With expert-guided excursions, cultural experiences, and exclusive access to remote villages and historical sites, each voyage fosters a deep connection to the landscapes and heritage of the region. Handpicked by Small Ship Travel, the Kalaw Pandaw delivers a truly authentic and enriching river cruise experience.
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