| The wait is over! Take a moment to preview sneak peek images and get a taste of what’s coming on January 1st, 2025. From sleek designs to modern comforts, the only luxury boutique vessel on the upper Mekong, Anouvong, is ready to welcome guests aboard and showcase its incredible enhancements. Finally, the wait is over. Eight months is like a snap of the eye when you’re waiting for something this exciting. In January 2025, this stunning boutique vessel will once again take to the Upper Mekong River, and it’s not just back – it’s better, bolder, and more luxurious than before. With exciting new updates and enhancements, your journey through the heart of Laos will be more extraordinary than ever! Redesigned Upper Deck for Maximum Comfort Get ready for a new level of comfort. The boutique Anouvong’s upper deck has undergone a complete makeover, offering passengers some more luxury and some more lifestyle moments to enjoy while meandering through soul-filled Laos. The sun deck, once at the front, is now at the back, giving you unobstructed panoramic views of the river with the bar lounge connecting nicely with newly designed floor-to-ceiling glass doors connecting the inside with the outside almost seamlessly. But the advancements don’t stop there. Heritage Line ‘Anouvong’ will become the first vessel on the Upper Mekong to feature a small Jacuzzi pool on the deck. Picture that moment with you and a glass of bubbling champagne in your hand and the breathtaking upper Mekong river-mountain scenario as backdrop. Surreal serendipity or? Take a moment to explore a sneak peek of this jacuzzi pool.   Just a short walk down the hallway you find another newly added facility. The new little gym is another river-mountain backdrop magnet offering breathtaking views of the river whilst cycling or running off some calories. In the middle of the upper deck are four Deluxe Executive Staterooms which have been reconfigured, now featuring a more spacious layout with double beds facing the breathtaking Mekong panorama. Prepare to be wowed by the added sense of openness when waking up to the sun rising over the hills of the upper Mekong in Laos. A moment (or backdrop 😊) that you would definitely add to your preferred iPhone wallpaper or show off on your social media timeline.     Technical Improvements for a Smoother Ride Below deck, the vessel has been fitted with a more powerful engine, new steering, rudder, and propellor system to ensure the most difficult river section can be maneuvered smoothly and safely. Only those who have been aboard and witnessed the Upper Mekong navigation by watching over our captain’s shoulder will understand what a power engine and a great steering facility mean to master this river. This river requires the highest skills in naval navigation and our open wheelhouse is welcoming anyone interested in understanding more about that.   A Fresh Look and Feel Visually, the ship has a more refined exterior with new facade lines and an updated color scheme inspired by the earthy ocher tones seen in traditional Laotian temples and other structures. She looks sleek and fresh and is eager to welcome and host its guests again. Get ready for a 3-, 7- or 9-night lifetime adventure when Heritage Line ‘Anouvong’ sets sail again on January 01, 2025. The wait is over. |
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