Strand Cruise Myanmar To Sail Chinese New Year Cruise In February 2016

YANGON, Myanmar - Dec. 27, 2015 - PRLog -- A 20% discount on public rates for the Chinese New Year cruise can be enjoyed for bookings made now, with fares starting from US$2,888 per person.

Strand Cruise passengers aboard this special journey will celebrate the Year of the Monkey with traditional New Year games, Mahjong, treasure hunts and competitions, firecrackers, an exchange Hong Bao and a Chinese banquet featuring traditional Jiaozi.

As the newest Myanmar cruise ship, the Strand Cruise will begin sailing a regular schedule of three and four night cruises on the majestic Ayeyarwady River in early 2016, between the fascinating destinations of between Bagan and Mandalay. Passengers will experience enchanting journeys of discovery that include temples, pagodas, palaces, monasteries and remote villages.

Bagan is one of Asia’s most important archaeological sites, with ancient chronicles saying it may have been the cultural and economic capital of the Pagan Empire in the 9th Century. The last royal capital of Burma, Mandalay is considered the centre of Burmese culture and is home to numerous monasteries and more than 700 pagodas.

Available now is the ‘Launching Promotion’ that offers a 20% discount on the public rates for the Strand Cruise journeys from January to March 2016. Rates for the three night Mandalay to Bagan cruise start at US$ 1,782 double occupancy / US$ 2,673 single occupancy and for the four night Bagan to Mandalay cruise at US$ 1,976 double occupancy / US$ 2,964 single occupancy.

Lavish accommodation aboard the Strand Cruise ship is in 10 Deluxe Cabins, 13 Strand Cabins, two State Suites and two Strand Suites. Onboard facilities include a swimming pool, spa and wellness area, The Strand Restaurant serving fine international and Asian cuisine, al fresco dining area, wine cellar, lounge and library corner and the Upper Deck for cocktails and socializing.

These much-anticipated Myanmar luxury cruises will mirror the legendary style, heritage and world-renowned reputation of sister property The Strand Hotel in Yangon and embody the characteristics of exceptional standards of comfort, discreet personalised service and the latest technology for the travel savvy.

About The Strand Cruise:

The Strand Cruise is a reinvention of the legendary style and unique personality of The Strand Hotel in Yangon, as a contemporary river cruise experience offering exceptional standards of comfort and discreet personalised service with the latest technology such as individually controlled air conditioning and satellite WI-FI. Sailing the beautiful Ayeyarwady River between Bagan and Mandalay, The Strand Cruise operates four and three night cruises that are a fascinating journey of discovery.

For more information please contact:

Marc Bichet

Chief Marketing Officer, The Strand Cruise

Marcbichet@gcphospitality.com