Sister to Kindat, and identical in design, Kalaw was launched in 2014 and is named after the PS Kalaw launched in 1917 and sunk in 1942 in the War. Paul Strachan witnessed the salvaging of PS Kalaw in 1998 and managed to acquire her name plate and bell, the former of which has been reused on her namesake. Like Kindaw, Kalaw perfects the concept of a two deck shallow draft vessel. A vessel that could go just about anywhere, anytime, and was big enough to carry 30-40 passengers with lots of outdoor deck space. This was achieved by reducing weight and stripping both hull and superstructure down to the bare essentials. Pandaw had found with other vessels that about half the passengers want to eat outside and the other half inside so have created a flexible bistro space offering passenger indoor or outdoor dining depending on inclination, often prompted by the season. This makes for a very happy ship! The ship has quality mountain bikes for your independent exploration. .
Onboard Features & Facilities
- 8 Upper Deck & 10 Main deck staterooms 170ft² in size and finished in Teak and Brass
- Bistro style dining room with outside seating and air-conditioning inside
- 24 hr hospitality Bar
- Semi-buffet breakfast, Semi-buffet lunch, and seated theme dinners. Daily lean & light menu options and freshly baked bread
- Local master chef heading an experienced international culinary team
- Library with contemporary and classic literature
- Complimentary local mineral water, jugged coffee, teas & tisanes
- Series of cultural performances, educational talks, cooking classes, and ship tour
- Welcome drink on arrival, Welcome cocktail, Farewell reception
- Wireless internet in all public areas
Accommodation & Amenities
The 18 staterooms, air-conditioning 170 square feet, finished in teak and brass with panoramic French window, leading to personal outdoor deck space. En-suite bathrooms with shower, basin and WC, Kimonos and slippers and Spa-branded amenities. Unlimited mineral water in your cabin, with complimentary aluminium water bottles.
Upper Deck
170 ft² – Upper Deck
- Panoramic French windows leading to personal deck space
- Twin or double bed configuration with premium mattresses and quality linens with duvet and two kind of pillows.
- En-suite bathrooms with shower, basin and WC
- Kimonos, slippers and Spa-branded amenities
- Air conditioning with individual control
- Electric mini Safe, hair dryer, yoga mat
- Welcome flower arrangement, welcome gift & evening canapés
- Multi-configuration plugs
Main Deck
170 ft² – Main Deck
- Panoramic French windows leading to personal deck space
- Twin or double bed configuration with premium mattresses and quality linens with duvet and two kind of pillows.
- En-suite bathrooms with shower, basin and WC
- Kimonos, slippers and Spa-branded amenities
- Air conditioning with individual control
- Electric mini Safe, hair dryer, yoga mat
- Welcome flower arrangement, welcome gift & evening canapés
- Multi-configuration plugs
