The Manohra Rice Barges have been lovingly restored to be the most beautiful dining rice barges on the “River of Kings”. Manohra Cruises offers a variety of Sunset and Dinner experiences, with seating of upto 40 guests and are also available on charter for private events.

The Manohra Song, dubbed ‘The Orient Express of the River’, is a 20-meter-long river rice barge that has been lovingly restored and lavishly converted into an ultra-deluxe river cruiser, designed for up to four couples to explore Thailand’s famous Menam Chao Phraya, ‘The River of Kings’, in unmatched luxury and comfort.

Built upon the original 100-year-old, solid Teak hull, Manohra Song features four air-conditioned staterooms with queen-size beds, en suite bathrooms, an expansive saloon living and dining area with bar, plus an ample forward sun-deck lounging area; with private crew quarters and kitchen in the aft section.

Designed and built by interior designer Kathleen Heinecke, the Manohra Song features warm Teak, Padua and Mahogany woods throughout, custom-designed furniture covered with colorful Thai silks and cottons, oriental rugs, Thai and Southeast Asian art, sculpture and artifacts.

It has been designed using many accessories from the arts and crafts made by the peoples living along the rivers and Klongs of Thailand, as well as some of the more remote areas.

There are many examples of this “marriage of styles” throughout the Manohra Song’s interior. A perhaps less obvious example of the master craftsmen of Thailand is the actual construction of the boat itself. Most of the work was carried out in the same manner in which it has been done for centuries - using mostly a sharp eye and patience with simple tools in very experienced hands - skills that have been passed from father to son.

Manohra Song is staffed by an experienced and attentive crew of four.

A variety of custom-planned cruises are available, including the regularly scheduled two night – three day “Ayutthaya Adventure”. Stops along the way include overnights at Wat Bang Na, a typical Thai temple, plus the unique Wat Nivat. There’s also a tour of the fabulous Summer Palace complex at beautiful Bang Pa-In. In Ayutthaya, there’s time to explore the 17th Century historical ruins (UNESCO World Heritage site), ride an elephant and do a little shopping and sight-seeing. The Chao Phraya river itself offers a never-ending vista of river life; temples, log-rafts, barges, long-tail boats, houses, palaces, and Wats; and above all, the friendly, happy people who are never too busy to wave at visitors cruising aboard Manohra Song.