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9-night Charms of the Mekong Cruise/Land Package

January 30, 2021

AmaWaterways: AmaDara

Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)/Siem Reap

Vacation Offer ID 1384455

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Ship Info

Activities & Services

Staterooms

Deckplans

Cruise Inclusions

SPACIOUS STATEROOMS

7 nights luxury accommodation in a twin-balcony stateroom
Flat-panel screen that features in-house movies
Desk and sitting area
Bottled water replenished daily

AN ARRAY OF AMENITIES

Personalized service from a highly trained Cruise Manager during both cruise and land programs
Sun deck with pool
Fitness room and three spas
Saigon Lounge with panoramic views and bar
Daily entertainment including cultural performances

AWARD-WINNING DINING

All onboard dining in a variety of venues
Regionally inspired cuisine made with locally sourced ingredients
The Chef’s Table specialty restaurant
Welcome Cocktail and Dinner
Unlimited wine with lunch and dinner
Complimentary local beer, house-brand spirits and soft drinks during cruise
Snacks and refreshments served daily in the Main Lounge

A WORLD OF EXPLORATION

Airport transfers with purchase of air from AmaWaterways
Immersive tours in every destination
Knowledgeable guides
Personal headset for easy exploration
Gentle, regular, active and late-riser tour options

LAND PROGRAM

2 nights hotel accommodation in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) at the Sofitel Saigon Plaza (or similar), including buffet breakfast

Available Add-Ons

Optional roundtrip airfare from your city
Optional shore excursions

Destination Guide
Suggested Shore Excursions

Destination	Arrival	Departure
Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) 01/30/2021 Ho Chi Minh City, still affectionately referred to by locals as Saigon, is Vietnam's former capital. Once known as the "Paris of the Orient", it is now an industrial, cultural, and educational hub.,	01/30/2021	01/30/2021
Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) 01/31/2021 Always bustling, Ho Chi Minh City is a city of contrasts blending old and new, and east and west. In the morning, explore some of the city's most famous landmarks, including the former Presidential Palace, Central Post Office, Notre Dame Cathedral, and War Remnants Museum. In the afternoon, visit Cu Chi, an immense underground network built during the Vietnam War. (B,L),	01/31/2021	01/31/2021
Cu Chi Tunnels Cu Chi Tunnels 01/31/2021 Always bustling, Ho Chi Minh City is a city of contrasts blending old and new, and east and west. In the morning, explore some of the city's most famous landmarks, including the former Presidential Palace, Central Post Office, Notre Dame Cathedral, and War Remnants Museum. In the afternoon, visit Cu Chi, an immense underground network built during the Vietnam War. (B,L),	01/31/2021	01/31/2021
Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) 02/01/2021 Board the AmaDara at M? Tho Port. Settle in and then meet fellow guests at a Welcome Dinner as the ship cruises to Cái Bè. (L,D); Note: We recommend that you fly into Ho Chi Minh at least one day prior to embarkation; please inquire about important arrival arrangements prior to your cruise.,	02/01/2021	02/01/2021
Cruise Starts (Embarkation) Cruise Starts (Embarkation) 02/01/2021 Board the AmaDara at M? Tho Port. Settle in and then meet fellow guests at a Welcome Dinner as the ship cruises to Cái Bè. (L,D); Note: We recommend that you fly into Ho Chi Minh at least one day prior to embarkation; please inquire about important arrival arrangements prior to your cruise.,	02/01/2021	02/01/2021
My Tho My Tho 02/01/2021 Board the AmaDara at M? Tho Port. Settle in and then meet fellow guests at a Welcome Dinner as the ship cruises to Cái Bè. (L,D); Note: We recommend that you fly into Ho Chi Minh at least one day prior to embarkation; please inquire about important arrival arrangements prior to your cruise.,	02/01/2021	02/01/2021
Cai Be Cai Be 02/02/2021 Take a local boat to Cái Bè. You will have an opportunity to visit candy and rice paper making workshops, as well as the historic Kiet Old House. Later in the day, journey to Sa Ðéc, a sprawling town on the Mekong Delta, where French writer Marguerite Duras spent part of her youth. You will visit the colorful market, Cao Dai Temple and the house of Mr. Hu?nh Th?y Lê, Chinese paramour of Duras, which her prize-winning novel, "The Lover", is said to be based on. (B,L,D),	02/02/2021	02/02/2021
Sa Dec Sa Dec 02/02/2021 Take a local boat to Cái Bè. You will have an opportunity to visit candy and rice paper making workshops, as well as the historic Kiet Old House. Later in the day, journey to Sa Ðéc, a sprawling town on the Mekong Delta, where French writer Marguerite Duras spent part of her youth. You will visit the colorful market, Cao Dai Temple and the house of Mr. Hu?nh Th?y Lê, Chinese paramour of Duras, which her prize-winning novel, "The Lover", is said to be based on. (B,L,D),	02/02/2021	02/02/2021
Tan Chau Tan Chau 02/03/2021 Enjoy a visit to Tân Châu, a small Mekong River town unspoiled by tourism. Be treated to an authentic experience on a traditional "xe loi" (trishaw) ride around the town, with stops at silk-making and rattan mat workshops, followed by a boat ride through the narrow channels of the Mekong River to "Evergreen Island". Alternatively, take a boat ride to Evergreen Island and return to Tân Châu, where you will visit a rattan mat workshop. Later in the day, cruise from Vietnam to the Cambodian border en route to Phnom Penh. (B,L,D),	02/03/2021	02/03/2021
Vinh Hoa Vinh Hoa 02/03/2021 Enjoy a visit to Tân Châu, a small Mekong River town unspoiled by tourism. Be treated to an authentic experience on a traditional "xe loi" (trishaw) ride around the town, with stops at silk-making and rattan mat workshops, followed by a boat ride through the narrow channels of the Mekong River to "Evergreen Island". Alternatively, take a boat ride to Evergreen Island and return to Tân Châu, where you will visit a rattan mat workshop. Later in the day, cruise from Vietnam to the Cambodian border en route to Phnom Penh. (B,L,D),	02/03/2021	02/03/2021
Phnom Penh Phnom Penh 02/04/2021 This morning's excursion takes you to Cambodia's infamous Killing Fields and the Khmer Rouge's grim Tuol Sleng S21 detention center (Genocide Museum). Alternatively, you may wish to shop for unique treasures at the bustling yellow-colored Central Market. After lunch onboard, you will explore the highlights of the city, followed by a visit to the Royal Palace, the spectacular Silver Pagoda, and the National Museum, which has an outstanding collection of Khmer crafts. After returning to the ship, enjoy Khmer folk dancing performed by local children in the Saigon Lounge. (B,L,D),	02/04/2021	02/04/2021
Kampong Tralach-Oudong Kampong Tralach-Oudong 02/05/2021 Visit Oudong, Cambodia's former royal capital from the early 17th century until 1866. Today, Oudong is a place of pilgrimage for Cambodians. While here, be treated to a memorable Buddhist Blessing Ceremony at a monastery. You may also take a walking tour of Oudong. In Kampong Tralach, you will have a truly authentic excursion — an oxcart ride through a local village. Later in the day, experience Phnom Penh via a tuk tuk ride and be enchanted by the city's French Colonial architecture and tree-lined boulevards set amidst monumental Angkorian architecture. (B,L,D),	02/05/2021	02/05/2021
Oudong Oudong 02/05/2021 Visit Oudong, Cambodia's former royal capital from the early 17th century until 1866. Today, Oudong is a place of pilgrimage for Cambodians. While here, be treated to a memorable Buddhist Blessing Ceremony at a monastery. You may also take a walking tour of Oudong. In Kampong Tralach, you will have a truly authentic excursion — an oxcart ride through a local village. Later in the day, experience Phnom Penh via a tuk tuk ride and be enchanted by the city's French Colonial architecture and tree-lined boulevards set amidst monumental Angkorian architecture. (B,L,D),	02/05/2021	02/05/2021
Phnom Penh Phnom Penh 02/05/2021 Visit Oudong, Cambodia's former royal capital from the early 17th century until 1866. Today, Oudong is a place of pilgrimage for Cambodians. While here, be treated to a memorable Buddhist Blessing Ceremony at a monastery. You may also take a walking tour of Oudong. In Kampong Tralach, you will have a truly authentic excursion — an oxcart ride through a local village. Later in the day, experience Phnom Penh via a tuk tuk ride and be enchanted by the city's French Colonial architecture and tree-lined boulevards set amidst monumental Angkorian architecture. (B,L,D),	02/05/2021	02/05/2021
Koh Oknha Tey Koh Oknha Tey 02/06/2021 In the morning, set sail for Oknha Tey Village. Oknha Tey is the "Silk Island", located on the lush banks of the Mekong River and known for its rich tradition of silk weaving. While here, you will visit a local elementary school and observe the traditional silk weaving, an art that has been preserved for centuries. Your cruise continues to sail to Angkor Ban. (B,L,D),	02/06/2021	02/06/2021
Angkor Ban Angkor Ban 02/07/2021 Go on a walking tour of Angkor Ban, one of the few villages in Cambodia that was not destroyed under the Khmer Rouge regime in the 1970s. Here people still live in their traditional wooden abodes and keep their old cultural traditions alive. Hundreds of wooden houses stand intact on stilts, shaded with banana trees, among the hustle and bustle of the daily agricultural activities of the local villagers. After visiting here, the ship sets sail for Kampong Cham, where you will go on an afternoon excursion via motorcoach to the Twin Mountains, known as Phnom Pros and Phnom Srei (male and female mountains). In the annals of Khmer legend, the twin mountains were formed as the result of a competition between the men and women of an ancient Cambodian kingdom to resolve which gender would be responsible for wedding proposals. Cap the day off with a festive Farewell Dinner on board. (B,L,D); Based on seasonality, the port of Angkor Ban may be inaccessible from August - September. During this time, Wat Hanchey will replace Angkor Ban as the port of call.,	02/07/2021	02/07/2021
Kampong Cham Kampong Cham 02/07/2021 Go on a walking tour of Angkor Ban, one of the few villages in Cambodia that was not destroyed under the Khmer Rouge regime in the 1970s. Here people still live in their traditional wooden abodes and keep their old cultural traditions alive. Hundreds of wooden houses stand intact on stilts, shaded with banana trees, among the hustle and bustle of the daily agricultural activities of the local villagers. After visiting here, the ship sets sail for Kampong Cham, where you will go on an afternoon excursion via motorcoach to the Twin Mountains, known as Phnom Pros and Phnom Srei (male and female mountains). In the annals of Khmer legend, the twin mountains were formed as the result of a competition between the men and women of an ancient Cambodian kingdom to resolve which gender would be responsible for wedding proposals. Cap the day off with a festive Farewell Dinner on board. (B,L,D); Based on seasonality, the port of Angkor Ban may be inaccessible from August - September. During this time, Wat Hanchey will replace Angkor Ban as the port of call.,	02/07/2021	02/07/2021
Phnompros Phnompros 02/07/2021 Go on a walking tour of Angkor Ban, one of the few villages in Cambodia that was not destroyed under the Khmer Rouge regime in the 1970s. Here people still live in their traditional wooden abodes and keep their old cultural traditions alive. Hundreds of wooden houses stand intact on stilts, shaded with banana trees, among the hustle and bustle of the daily agricultural activities of the local villagers. After visiting here, the ship sets sail for Kampong Cham, where you will go on an afternoon excursion via motorcoach to the Twin Mountains, known as Phnom Pros and Phnom Srei (male and female mountains). In the annals of Khmer legend, the twin mountains were formed as the result of a competition between the men and women of an ancient Cambodian kingdom to resolve which gender would be responsible for wedding proposals. Cap the day off with a festive Farewell Dinner on board. (B,L,D); Based on seasonality, the port of Angkor Ban may be inaccessible from August - September. During this time, Wat Hanchey will replace Angkor Ban as the port of call.,	02/07/2021	02/07/2021
Kampong Cham Kampong Cham 02/08/2021 Your cruise concludes in Kampong Cham, where you disembark for a motorcoach transfer to Siem Reap. (B); Note: For those not staying in Siem Reap, we recommend that you schedule your onward flight to depart Siem Reap after 5:00 pm to avoid potential missed connections.,	02/08/2021	02/08/2021
Cruise Ends (Debarkation) Cruise Ends (Debarkation) 02/08/2021 Your cruise concludes in Kampong Cham, where you disembark for a motorcoach transfer to Siem Reap. (B); Note: For those not staying in Siem Reap, we recommend that you schedule your onward flight to depart Siem Reap after 5:00 pm to avoid potential missed connections.,	02/08/2021	02/08/2021
Siem Reap Siem Reap 02/08/2021 Your cruise concludes in Kampong Cham, where you disembark for a motorcoach transfer to Siem Reap. (B); Note: For those not staying in Siem Reap, we recommend that you schedule your onward flight to depart Siem Reap after 5:00 pm to avoid potential missed connections.,	02/08/2021	02/08/2021

The 124-passenger AmaDara features Luxury Suites, Suites, and spacious standard staterooms, all of which have private Twin Balconies. The ship's elegant public areas include two stylish restaurants serving delicious cuisine, an inviting lounge, a fitness room, hair salon, massage rooms, and a refreshing Sun Deck swimming pool.

Features and Amenities

Twin Balconies: Enjoy panoramic views and plenty of fresh air in the lavish twin-balcony staterooms that feature both a French balcony and an outside balcony.
Public Spaces: Enjoy panoramic views and plenty of fresh air in the lavish twin-balcony staterooms that feature both a French balcony and an outside balcony.
Fine Dining: Dine on exquisitely prepared cuisine, with a choice of North American favorites and delicious regionally-inspired specialties.
Entertainment: Enjoy costumed Apsara dancers, local musicians, and piano performances in the lounge.
Massage and Beauty Salon: Pamper yourself as you cruise along the Mekong river, full of history and untouched by time.

Ship Statistics

Year Built: 2015
Year Refurbished: –
Year Entered Present Fleet: 2015
Previous Name: –
Country of Registry: Vietnam
Tonnage (GRT): 2,650
Guests (Lowers): 124
Total Guests: 124
Passenger Decks: 3
Number of Crew: 52
Officers' Nationality: International
Cruise/Hotel Staff Nationality: International

Total Rooms: 62
Suites: 14
Balconies: 48
Ocean/River View: –
Interior: –
Accessible: –

Gratuities:

Gratuities to the Cruise Manager and ship crew are not included in the vacation price, and are to be given at guests' discretion.

Dining and Cuisine:

The AmaDara features a main restaurant as well as an alternate dining option which serve Asian and Western specialties. Meals are prepared by local chefs and consist of Western cuisine as well as Vietnamese and Cambodian cuisine. Breakfast is served buffet style each morning. For lunch, selections include salads, soups, hot entrées, and desserts. Dinner is a multi-course meal with a selection of entrées. Free–flowing wine and beer are included with every lunch and dinner on board. Complimentary house brand spirits and soft drinks are also included throughout your cruise.

Public Areas:

Mekong Restaurant
Specialty restaurant
Spa
Hair salon
Fitness room
Pool
Saigon lounge

Onboard Entertainment:

Onboard special highlights include folklore dances and music performances, culture discussion forums, theme dinners, and piano entertainment.

Impeccable Service:

With AmaWaterways you’ll enjoy the finest onboard service of any river cruise line. Passengers consistently rate AmaWaterways' personalized, professional, and friendly service as a highlight of their cruise. At AmaWaterways, customer service is their top priority.

Massage and Beauty Salon:

As you sail through Vietnam and Cambodia’s most beautiful and tranquil scenery, why not take the opportunity to pamper yourself? AmaDara has an expert hair stylist, masseuse, and beauty therapist at your disposal for the duration of the cruise. Pamper your body and rejuvenate your spirit while you’re on board with AmaWaterways.

Every feature in an AmaWaterways stateroom was thoughtfully conceived with guests' comfort in mind. Staterooms and suites give you the space to sit back and relax in between meals and exploration. Artfully crafted to a first-class standard, each room is equipped with innovative designs, plush bedding, multi-jet showerheads, and many other special touches that make you feel like you're getting the royal treatment.

Your stateroom was designed to ensure that you travel in luxury from one stunning destination to the next. Set the climate control to your preference and slip into a terrycloth bathrobe as you unwind. Turn on the Entertainment on Demand system and put on a newly-released movie. Switch your flat-screen monitor into computer mode and hop on the internet to post your adventures on social media. Your spacious stateroom is yours to relax in and enjoy as you see fit.

Information provided within these pages has been updated as of February 2020. While we do our best to ensure that stateroom descriptions and deckplans appearing in this website are complete and accurate, we cannot be responsible for inaccurate representations, which may or may not be under our control. Please reconfirm stateroom accommodations and deck placement prior to booking.

Suite

Luxury Suite with Twin Balcony (Luxury Suite) Call for Price

Category: Luxury Suite
Sadec Deck (Sun Deck)
Square Feet: 502

French Balcony and Outside Balcony
In-room temperature control
Cozy sitting area; Suites and Luxury Suites feature a larger sitting area
Deluxe hotel-style bedding; Luxury Suites feature a king-sized bed
Spacious bathrooms with showers; Suites feature both a shower and separate tub
Writing desk, mini-bar, safe, bathrobe and slippers, in-house telephone and hairdryer
Flat-panel screen featuring an in-house movie channel
Complimentary bottled water replenished daily

Suite with Twin Balcony (Suite) Call for Price

Category: Suite
Sadec Deck (Sun Deck)
Square Feet: 366

French Balcony and Outside Balcony
In-room temperature control
Cozy sitting area; Suites and Luxury Suites feature a larger sitting area
Deluxe hotel-style bedding; Luxury Suites feature a king-sized bed
Spacious bathrooms with showers; Suites feature both a shower and separate tub
Writing desk, mini-bar, safe, bathrobe and slippers, in-house telephone and hairdryer
Flat-panel screen featuring an in-house movie channel
Complimentary bottled water replenished daily

Balcony

River View Stateroom with Twin Balcony (A) Call for Price

Category: A
Saigon Deck (Upper Deck)
Square Feet: 251

French Balcony and Outside Balcony
In-room temperature control
Cozy sitting area; Suites and Luxury Suites feature a larger sitting area
Deluxe hotel-style bedding; Luxury Suites feature a king-sized bed
Spacious bathrooms with showers; Suites feature both a shower and separate tub
Writing desk, mini-bar, safe, bathrobe and slippers, in-house telephone and hairdryer
Flat-panel screen featuring an in-house movie channel
Complimentary bottled water replenished daily

River View Stateroom with Twin Balcony (B) Call for Price

Category: B
Sadec Deck (Sun Deck)
Saigon Deck (Upper Deck)
Tonle Deck (Main Deck)
Square Feet: 251

French Balcony and Outside Balcony
In-room temperature control
Cozy sitting area; Suites and Luxury Suites feature a larger sitting area
Deluxe hotel-style bedding; Luxury Suites feature a king-sized bed
Spacious bathrooms with showers; Suites feature both a shower and separate tub
Writing desk, mini-bar, safe, bathrobe and slippers, in-house telephone and hairdryer
Flat-panel screen featuring an in-house movie channel
Complimentary bottled water replenished daily

River View Stateroom with Twin Balcony (C) Call for Price

Category: C
Saigon Deck (Upper Deck)
Tonle Deck (Main Deck)
Square Feet: 251

French Balcony and Outside Balcony
In-room temperature control
Cozy sitting area; Suites and Luxury Suites feature a larger sitting area
Deluxe hotel-style bedding; Luxury Suites feature a king-sized bed
Spacious bathrooms with showers; Suites feature both a shower and separate tub
Writing desk, mini-bar, safe, bathrobe and slippers, in-house telephone and hairdryer
Flat-panel screen featuring an in-house movie channel
Complimentary bottled water replenished daily

Rates are cruise only or cruise/land (where applicable), per person, based on double occupancy. Port charges of $189 are additional for all guests.

Rates are cruise or cruise/land only, per person, based on double occupancy. Port charges are additional. No additional government fees/ taxes or fuel surcharge. No fees for the rate of exchange US$-EUR.

All fares are quoted in US Dollars.

Information and pricing is subject to change without notice. While we do our very best to ensure that information and pricing appearing in this website is complete and accurate, we cannot be responsible for incomplete and inaccurate representations, which may or may not be under our control. In the event of a pricing error, misrepresentation or omission, we reserve the right to adjust the pricing or make any other corrections.