Many of the places visited cannot be reached by land as there is no access by road. The departure dates for the itineraries are conditioned by water level and season, and the Chindwin can only be attempted at the end of the monsoon. Cabin windows have insect netting so windows may be kept open at night. The promenade deck has chairs and tables outside of each cabin. The dining room has fold-back doors to allow the breeze to pass through during the day.
Afternoon tea is served daily.
The boat is the same design as the original Irrawaddy Flotilla Company steamers, once powered by a stern paddle, now by modern engines. The boat has been restored to recreate the character of the first-class deck of a colonial river steamer. There is an observation deck aft and the old salon on the upper deck has been preserved as an observation lounge. The places visited are remote from the modern world and offer a glimpse of old Burma far from the usual tourist track. Shore excursions include visits to old monasteries and temples.