MAIDEN VOYAGE ON WATER
Anouvong
Boutique cruise operator Heritage Line has
designed interiors and include large bathrooms
revealed details for its new ten-berth ship
fitted with a Jacuzzi.
HERITAGE LINE
Anouvong, the first luxury boat to sail the
“Our aim was to build a luxury vessel with
upper-Mekong river in Laos. Scheduled to
cabin sizes as large as possible, plus a range
set sail in Q3 2022, the vessel will operate
of enjoyable on-board facilities,” says Andreas
two itineries: a three-night journey between
Schroetter, Director of Sales & Marketing. “This
the Thai-Lao border town of Huay Xai to the
was a challenge, as the Laotian Mekong River
UNESCO World Heritage Site of Luang Prabang,
imposes natural restrictions such as fluctuating
as well as a longer journey from Huay Xai to
water levels, wandering sandbanks and winding
Vientiane, the capital of Laos.
curves that all impact the size of a ship.”
ON DECK Route: Upper-Mekong River Maiden Voyage: 2022 Operator: Heritage Line www.heritage-line.com
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Interiors across Anouvong blend traditional
Anouvong’s F&B offer includes the Café-Bar
Laotian handcrafted artwork with elegant
& Lounge and De-Lagrée Dining Hall, which
French-colonial accents to offer guests a taste
serve gourmet dishes, local delicacies and
of the locale on board. The vessel accommodates
international favourites against a backdrop of
eight 20m2 staterooms with French balconies
gold-leaf. Further facilities such as the Bodhi
spread across the two decks, in addition to two
Spa and al-fresco terrace deck, equipped with
suites. Situated at the front of the main deck,
sun loungers and seating, provide views of the
the Signature Suites provide 30m2 of space with
river and passing shoreline.
floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open onto private balconies. The two Signature Suites and the top-level living quarters feature individually
