The Gen XY Lifestyle
Welcome the Year of the Monkey with The Strand Cruise
The Strand Cruise invites you to explore the fabled Ayeyarwaddy River during the coming Chinese New Year
Travellers looking to explore Myanmar at a slower pace can look forward to The Strand Cruise’s Chinese New Year voyage along the Ayeyarwady River.
The Strand Cruise rekindles the ‘Golden Age’ of travel voyaging from the awe-inspiring plain of temples of Bagan to legendary Mandalay. The Strand Cruise aims to provide an exceptional luxury experience, complete with gourmet restaurant, wine cellar, spa pampering, lounge library, gym and swimming pool. The ship has 25 cabin suites with French balconies and two signature Strand Suites with private balcony and 24-hour butler service to take care of the travellers.
The Chinese New Year cruise will include on-board live entertainment such as traditional New Year games, mahjong, treasure hunts and competitions. The celebration cruise culminates in a symphony of firecrackers and an exchange of hong bao [traditional red packets], before a banquet to welcome the Year of the Monkey.
The Chinese New Year cruise departs on 8 February, 2016. There is a current 20 percent discount on tickets, with a starting price of USD 2,888 (original: USD 3,592) for a five day – four night journey. Bookings can be made through the website.
