Ayeyarwaddy Delta River Cruises

I was born in Thayetchaung Village - a small fishing village located near Ngapudaw Township in Ayeyarwaddy Delta. I was named "Khaing Myitar Lwin". The typical Myanmar name meaned "Full of love Swifting Around".

Since I was born, I was used for carrying rice, sands and salts around the region. One day, my owner sold me to my new owner and it was completely changed my life. First, I was put on a dock yard in Pathein- the capital of Ayeyarwaddy Division and my whole body was repaired and reshaped again using Thingan wood and teak woods. It took about 7 months in Pathein and then I was sailed down to the trade capital Yangon after my body was shaped drafty.

It took another two months to furnish and decor me in Yangon. Then, finally my new owner choose a beautiful name for me. Now I am called "Mahaythi" - the Queen.

In February 2007, my owner had built a new sister for me. She is bigger than me and originated from Pakokku - a famous local trading port in upper Myanmar. After the completion, she was named Mahaythi-2.

In May 2008, I was totally destroyed by tropical storm Nargis which hit Yangon and Ayeyarwaddy Delta area with the wind speed of 120 miles per hour.

In October 2008, my owner had decided to built a replacement boat for me. It is a little bit smaller than my original size but lovely as it is totally constructed with teak woods. It is completed on 03 December 2008 and now, I am ready to serve you again.

Oh, I almost forget to inform you! My owner is building Mahaythi-3 and Mahaythi Classic boats for upper Myanmar Exploration tours also and targeted to start their operation in coming October 2009.

WELCOME ONBOARD!