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AmaLotus

AmaLotus offers the most luxurious river cruise vacations available on the exotic Mekong River through Cambodia and Vietnam. With a decor that combines Colonial elegance with regional Khmer accents. Public areas include a main restaurant, Fitness Center, Spa, plus a swimming pool and bar on the Sun Deck.

    • 302

    • Length
    • 2011

    • Built Year
    • 50

    • Crew
    • 124

    • Pax Capacity
    • 12

    • Suites

Sailings

Ship Information


  • Maiden Voyage: 2011
  • Length: 302
  • Passenger Capacity: 124
  • Normal Crew Size: 50
  • Staterooms: 62
  • Suites: 12

Dining

All meals are prepared by local chefs and consist of Western cuisine as well as Vietnamese and Cambodian cuisine. Breakfast and lunch are served buffet style. Dinner is a multi-course meal with a selection of entrées.

Complimentary soft drinks, juices, house brand spirits, local beers, filtered coffee and tea are available during the cruise. Free flowing wine with every lunch and dinner on board. Imported wine and premium alcoholic beverages are available to purchase at an additional cost. Complimentary bottled water is replenished daily. 

All meals on board the ships are included in the cruise price. Meals are served in the dining room in a single seating. For dinner, passengers will be seated by a dining room host.

Special dietary requests must be provided to AMAWaterways at time of reservation. An effort will be made to meet the request, but AMAWaterways cannot assure the request can be accommodated. 

Age Restrictions

Children under 4 are not allowed on ship. Children 4 - 17 must be in a cabin with an adult. If the child is part of a double occupancy, full adult rate is charged. Children under 11 may share a stateroom with 2 adults, if approved. The under-11 child rate is 25% of the lowest stateroom category.

Children 11 - 17 may share only a junior suite or higher. The 11 - 17 child rate is 75% of the lowest cabin category price. Port charges apply for children regardless of age. Hotel terms for children vary. Please contact a Reservation Agent to discuss the guidelines.

Regarding advanced pregnancy (after 5 months), for safety of parent and child, and depending on various circumstances, restrictions or exclusion, may apply. Please inform AMAWaterways immediately, so they can assess circumstances and possible accommodation

The gangplanks for entering and exiting the ship restrict wheelchair and buggy movement, requiring guests to be walk on and off the ship. A reasonable level of fitness is required on these tours.

Tipping

Pre and Post Cruise: National Guide US $2 per person per day. Local Guides, US $1 per person per half-day tour, US $2 per person per full day tour. Bus Drivers, US $.50 per person for half-day tour, US $2 per person for full day tour. 

Cruise: Cruise Director, US $2 per person per day. Ship's Crew, US $10 per person per day. Cruise Guide in Cambodia, US $2-3 per person per day (covers all shore excursions in Cambodia). Cruise Guide in Vietnam, US $2-3 per person per day(covers all shore excursions in Vietnam.) 

Cabins

Category C
Square Footage: 226

Category C

This stateroom feature all the amenities of a fine hotel, with 2 twin size beds, a cozy sitting area, individually controlled air-conditioning, writing desk, mini-bar, safety deposit box, in-house telephone, bathroom with shower, bathrobe, slippers, hairdryer and in-house television, and Porthole. Located on the Mekong Deck.




Category B
Square Footage: 226

Category B

This stateroom feature all the amenities of a fine hotel, with 2 twin size beds, a cozy sitting area, individually controlled air-conditioning, writing desk, mini-bar, safety deposit box, in-house telephone, bathroom with shower, bathrobe, slippers, hairdryer and in-house television, balcony and large fixed window. Located on the Tonle Deck.




Category A
Square Footage: 226

Category A

This stateroom feature all the amenities of a fine hotel, with 2 twin size beds, a cozy sitting area, individually controlled air-conditioning, writing desk, mini-bar, safety deposit box, in-house telephone, bathroom with shower, bathrobe, slippers, hairdryer and in-house television, balcony and large fixed window. Located on the Saigon Deck.




Category Suite
Square Footage: 290

Category Suite

This suite features all the amenities of a fine hotel, with King-sized bed, comfortable sitting area, individually controlled air-conditioning, writing desk, mini-bar, safety deposit box, in-house telephone, a bathroom equipped with both a shower and separate tub, bathrobe, slippers, hairdryer and in-house television, balcony and large fixed window. Located on the Saigon deck.




Category Luxury Suite
Square Footage: 624

Category Luxury Suite

This suite feature all the amenities of a fine hotel, with King-sized bed, the comfortable sitting area, individually controlled air-conditioning, writing desk, mini-bar, safety deposit box, in-house telephone, a bathroom with whirlpool tub and separate shower, bathrobe, slippers, hairdryer and in-house television, large fixed window plus an extra-spacious private balcony. Located on the Sadec Deck.




Life on Board

Recreation

Mekong Restaurant

The Mekong Restaurant provides a selection of elegant dishes prepared by local chefs, including regional Vietnamese and Cambodian cuisine, or classic Western. Breakfast is served buffet style each morning. For lunch, selections include salads, soups, hot entrees and desserts. Dinner is a multi-course meal with a selection of entrees. Located on the Tonle deck.

Recreation

Panorama Lounge and Library

The Panoramic Lounge offers extreme comfort paired with amazing views. Grab a book from the Library before taking a seat on a plush divan. Located on the Saigon Deck.

Recreation

Saigon Lounge

Conveniently equipped with a bar, the Saigon Lounge is the perfect place for relaxing and catching up with your travel companions. Located on the Saigon Deck.

Recreation

Sun Deck Bar

The Sun Deck Bar offers a variety of beverages. Grab a drink and relax at the bar, or chill out on a lounge chair while breathing in the fresh air. Located on the Sadec Deck.

Recreation

Fitness Room

The Fitness Room offers a selection of exercise equipment available to passengers looking to burn some calories on their vacation. Don't worry about missing the great views, the Fitness Room has multiple windows for the avid sightseer.

Recreation

Pool

The Pool is a great place to cool off or simply relax. Located on the Sadec Deck.

Recreation

Spa

The Spa offers professional services, so take relaxation to the next level by stopping by for a deep-tissue massage. Located on the Sadec Deck.

AmaLotus Customer Reviews

Ratings based off 10 reviews about AmaLotus - currently showing 2 reviews with comments only
NH
Nancy
Reviewed on Apr 01, 2014

Major kudos to AMAWaterways for allowing so many opportunities, particularly in Cambodia, to interact with people in the local villages. Their shore excursions really allowed us to get a sense of what life was like in these smaller areas.

JG
Jean
Reviewed on Feb 04, 2014

We had a wonderful trip to Vietnam and Cambodia with AMA Waterways



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