Anantara launches now offers cruise experiences into Thailand
Anantara Hotels, Resorts and Spas, has expanded its luxury offering into the cruising sector with the launch of Anantara Cruises. Just like its hotels & resorts, the Anantara Cruises will reflect history, authenticity and uniqueness in their one hundred year old rice barges, offering two cruises – the Anantara Song and Anantara Dream. The barges have been re-built from teak and restored to cushion the appeal of a real Thai adventure, offering guests an insight into Thailand’s inner waterways and Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River.
The Anantara Song cruise explores ancient wonders where guests can either join a two-night, three-day Ayutthaya Adventure accommodating up to four couples or reserve this fine cruiser for private charter. The spacious upper deck sets an idyllic scene for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner, while a separate sun deck invites guests to take in views of Ayutthaya’s crumbling city walls and lively markets on the banks, in between stop offs. The staterooms are filled with all the five star luxuries guest can expect from Anantara. The Anantara Dream, a unique river residence can be booked exclusively for a two-night, three-day Ayutthaya Thousand Golden Temples Tour or Ang Thong Mystic River Tour. The luxury cruiser offers ample living space for up to two couples. The two staterooms (20 and 25 sq m) are fully air conditioned and feature elegantly tiled ensuite bathrooms with a full shower and a comfortable two metre square super king sized bed dressed with delicate linen, alongside a library and deluxe branded amenities. Onboard, guests can partake in experiences such as a private cooking class, Spa, on-board yoga retreat, Thai wine tasting class, a self guided walking tour at various points of interest along the way, or learn the art of sailing the old rice barge on the renowned ‘river of Kings’ from the Captain himself.
Chic Locations are offers a three-day, two-night cruise departing from October 2011 to March 2012 on the Anantara song departing from Bangkok. Prices start from £715 ($1,131) per person, sharing a two berth cabin and include all meals and tours.