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Boat
A cruise along Myanmar's major rivers is the stuff of many travellers' dreams, a chance
to soak up Myanmar's largely unsullied landscape and lifestyle in all its lush glory. The
main drawback of this mode of travel is speed - or lack thereof. Boat trips for many
routes are loosely scheduled in terms of days, not hours. Make sure you bring plenty of
diversions and/or a willingness to make conversation with fellow passengers.
The level of comfort on the boats depends on your budget. IWT ferries and private
boats may be relatively inexpensive but you get what you pay for - they are very low
frills and highly uncomfortable for lengthy journeys. You certainly won't go hungry,
though, as all long-distance ferries have an on-board cook and are visited at most stops
by a variety of locals selling food and drink.
