Luxury river cruise, The Strand Cruise, is celebrating Myanmar's annual Thingyan, or New Year Water Festival, by offering 33% off all cabins booked between 26 February and 30 April 2019.  Taking place in April over four days of great joy and playfulness, as well as religious observance, Thingyan is one of the most significant cultural and religious festivals in the Buddhist calendar. 

Plying the waterways of the Ayeyarwady River between the ancient capitals of Bagan and Mandalay, The Strand Cruise is a luxury floating hotel experience taking passengers to the heart of these festivities, travelling through different communities and villages along the riverbanks as they celebrate Thingyan.  According to ancient Myanmar tradition, dousing with water is synonymous with New Year as cleanses you ready for the coming year, so the first four days of Thingyan are marked by lots of water throwing.  Expect to get wet!

Thingyan occurs this year from 13-16 April, meaning passengers have two departures of The Strand Cruise to choose from; either travelling from Mandalay to Bagan departing Friday 12 April, or departing Bagan for Mandalay on Monday 15 April 2019.  The Strand's special spring offer means all cabins booked between 26 February and 30 April, for travel during March, April, September and October, will receive a 33% discount when using the code SPRING when booking online at www.thestrandcruise.com. Rates are payable in full at time of booking and non-refundable. 

The lead in price for a two-night journey on The Strand Cruise between Mandalay and Bagan is from US$650 (from GBP 498) per person based on double occupancy.  The lead in price for a three-night journey on The Strand Cruise between Mandalay and Bagan is from US$900 (from GBP 689) per person based on double occupancy.  The lead in for a four-night journey on The Strand Cruise between Bagan and Mandalay is from US$1,050 (from GBP 804) per person based on double occupancy.  Rates are per person based on double occupancy and include all suite cabin accommodation, excursions and activities as described in the set itinerary, three meals during full sailing days, breakfast on day of disembarkation, soft drinks & local beer, house wine during meals, port charges, English speaking guides and WI-FI in all cabins and public areas.

This special offer also extends to The Strand Cruises' sister property, The Strand Yangon.  Guests looking to stay at this recently refurbished luxury landmark hotel in Yangon will get their third night free when booking a minimum three night stay. This Stay 3 Pay 2 offer is valid for bookings from 26 February to 30 April for stays between 1 March and 31 October 2019.  Rooms should be booked online at www.hotelthestrand.com using the code SPRING.  Rates are payable in full at time of booking and non-refundable.