AmaDara
AmaDara sails the Mekong River and features French Colonial décor and richly carved wood furniture inspired by the history of the region, as well as local artifacts made by native craftsmen. Air-conditioned interior corridors lead to spacious staterooms and suites, most featuring twin balconies that invite the ever-changing scenery of Southeast Asia inside.
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302
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2015
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Built Year
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52
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124
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14
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Review: Vietnam, Cambodia And The Riches Of The Mekong River With AmaWaterwaysBy: Derek Miller, Travel Consultant Vietnam is country with a rich history. At the beginning of my cruise on the Mekong river with AmaWaterways, I went to the Independence Palace, which serves as one of the many museums that Saigon has to offer. It’s known as Saigon by its people who live there but Ho Chi Minh…
Sailings
Sail Date | Operator | Ship | Departs | Returns | Length | Price |
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Aug 11, 2025 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Ho Chi Minh City | Siem Reap | 8 | $2,839 |
Aug 12, 2025 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Hanoi | Ho Chi Minh City | 16 | $5,818 |
Aug 18, 2025 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Siem Reap | Ho Chi Minh City | 8 | $2,839 |
Aug 26, 2025 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Hanoi | Ho Chi Minh City | 16 | $5,918 |
Sep 01, 2025 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Siem Reap | Ho Chi Minh City | 8 | $2,939 |
Sep 06, 2025 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Ho Chi Minh City | Hanoi | 16 | $6,018 |
Sep 08, 2025 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Ho Chi Minh City | Siem Reap | 8 | $3,039 |
Sep 09, 2025 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Hanoi | Ho Chi Minh City | 16 | $6,118 |
Sep 15, 2025 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Siem Reap | Ho Chi Minh City | 8 | $3,139 |
Sep 20, 2025 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Ho Chi Minh City | Hanoi | 16 | $6,218 |
Sep 22, 2025 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Ho Chi Minh City | Siem Reap | 8 | $3,239 |
Sep 23, 2025 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Hanoi | Ho Chi Minh City | 16 | $6,318 |
Sep 29, 2025 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Siem Reap | Ho Chi Minh City | 8 | $3,339 |
Oct 04, 2025 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Ho Chi Minh City | Hanoi | 16 | $6,418 |
Oct 06, 2025 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Ho Chi Minh City | Siem Reap | 8 | $3,439 |
Oct 07, 2025 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Hanoi | Ho Chi Minh City | 16 | $6,418 |
Oct 13, 2025 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Siem Reap | Ho Chi Minh City | 8 | $3,439 |
Nov 15, 2025 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Ho Chi Minh City | Hanoi | 16 | $6,418 |
Nov 17, 2025 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Ho Chi Minh City | Siem Reap | 8 | $3,439 |
Nov 18, 2025 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Hanoi | Ho Chi Minh City | 16 | $6,418 |
Nov 24, 2025 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Siem Reap | Ho Chi Minh City | 8 | $3,439 |
Nov 29, 2025 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Ho Chi Minh City | Hanoi | 16 | $6,518 |
Dec 01, 2025 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Ho Chi Minh City | Siem Reap | 8 | $3,539 |
Dec 02, 2025 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Hanoi | Ho Chi Minh City | 16 | $6,518 |
Dec 08, 2025 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Siem Reap | Ho Chi Minh City | 8 | $3,539 |
Dec 13, 2025 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Ho Chi Minh City | Hanoi | 16 | $6,518 |
Dec 15, 2025 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Ho Chi Minh City | Siem Reap | 8 | $3,539 |
Dec 16, 2025 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Hanoi | Ho Chi Minh City | 16 | $6,518 |
Dec 22, 2025 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Siem Reap | Ho Chi Minh City | 8 | $3,539 |
Dec 27, 2025 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Ho Chi Minh City | Hanoi | 16 | $6,518 |
Dec 29, 2025 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Ho Chi Minh City | Siem Reap | 8 | $3,539 |
Mar 24, 2026 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Hanoi | Ho Chi Minh City | 16 | $6,328 |
Mar 30, 2026 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Siem Reap | Ho Chi Minh City | 8 | $3,349 |
Apr 04, 2026 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Ho Chi Minh City | Hanoi | 16 | $6,028 |
Apr 06, 2026 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Ho Chi Minh City | Siem Reap | 8 | $3,049 |
Apr 07, 2026 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Hanoi | Ho Chi Minh City | 16 | $5,928 |
Apr 13, 2026 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Siem Reap | Ho Chi Minh City | 8 | $2,949 |
Apr 18, 2026 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Ho Chi Minh City | Hanoi | 16 | $5,828 |
Apr 20, 2026 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Ho Chi Minh City | Siem Reap | 8 | $2,849 |
Apr 21, 2026 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Hanoi | Ho Chi Minh City | 16 | $5,828 |
Apr 27, 2026 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Siem Reap | Ho Chi Minh City | 8 | $2,849 |
Jul 11, 2026 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Ho Chi Minh City | Hanoi | 16 | $3,049 |
Jul 13, 2026 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Ho Chi Minh City | Siem Reap | 8 | $3,049 |
Jul 14, 2026 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Hanoi | Ho Chi Minh City | 16 | $3,049 |
Jul 20, 2026 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Siem Reap | Ho Chi Minh City | 8 | $3,049 |
Jul 25, 2026 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Ho Chi Minh City | Hanoi | 16 | $3,049 |
Jul 27, 2026 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Ho Chi Minh City | Siem Reap | 8 | $3,049 |
Jul 28, 2026 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Hanoi | Ho Chi Minh City | 16 | $3,049 |
Aug 03, 2026 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Siem Reap | Ho Chi Minh City | 8 | $3,049 |
Aug 08, 2026 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Ho Chi Minh City | Hanoi | 16 | $6,228 |
Aug 10, 2026 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Ho Chi Minh City | Siem Reap | 8 | $3,049 |
Aug 11, 2026 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Hanoi | Ho Chi Minh City | 16 | $6,228 |
Aug 17, 2026 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Siem Reap | Ho Chi Minh City | 8 | $3,049 |
Aug 22, 2026 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Ho Chi Minh City | Hanoi | 16 | $6,328 |
Aug 24, 2026 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Ho Chi Minh City | Siem Reap | 8 | $3,149 |
Aug 25, 2026 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Hanoi | Ho Chi Minh City | 16 | $6,328 |
Aug 31, 2026 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Siem Reap | Ho Chi Minh City | 8 | $3,149 |
Sep 05, 2026 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Ho Chi Minh City | Hanoi | 16 | $6,428 |
Sep 07, 2026 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Ho Chi Minh City | Siem Reap | 8 | $3,249 |
Sep 08, 2026 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Hanoi | Ho Chi Minh City | 16 | $6,528 |
Sep 14, 2026 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Siem Reap | Ho Chi Minh City | 8 | $3,349 |
Sep 19, 2026 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Ho Chi Minh City | Hanoi | 16 | $6,628 |
Sep 21, 2026 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Ho Chi Minh City | Siem Reap | 8 | $3,449 |
Sep 22, 2026 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Hanoi | Ho Chi Minh City | 16 | $6,728 |
Sep 28, 2026 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Siem Reap | Ho Chi Minh City | 8 | $3,549 |
Oct 03, 2026 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Ho Chi Minh City | Hanoi | 16 | $6,828 |
Oct 05, 2026 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Ho Chi Minh City | Siem Reap | 8 | $3,649 |
Oct 11, 2026 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Hanoi | Ho Chi Minh City | 16 | $3,649 |
Oct 12, 2026 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Siem Reap | Ho Chi Minh City | 8 | $3,649 |
Oct 17, 2026 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Ho Chi Minh City | Hanoi | 16 | $6,828 |
Oct 19, 2026 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Ho Chi Minh City | Siem Reap | 8 | $3,649 |
Oct 20, 2026 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Hanoi | Ho Chi Minh City | 16 | $6,828 |
Oct 26, 2026 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Siem Reap | Ho Chi Minh City | 8 | $3,649 |
Oct 31, 2026 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Ho Chi Minh City | Hanoi | 16 | $6,828 |
Nov 02, 2026 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Ho Chi Minh City | Siem Reap | 8 | $3,649 |
Nov 03, 2026 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Hanoi | Ho Chi Minh City | 16 | $6,828 |
Nov 09, 2026 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Siem Reap | Ho Chi Minh City | 8 | $3,649 |
Nov 17, 2026 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Hanoi | Ho Chi Minh City | 16 | $6,828 |
Nov 23, 2026 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Siem Reap | Ho Chi Minh City | 8 | $3,649 |
Nov 28, 2026 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Ho Chi Minh City | Hanoi | 16 | $6,928 |
Nov 30, 2026 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Ho Chi Minh City | Siem Reap | 8 | $3,749 |
Dec 01, 2026 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Hanoi | Ho Chi Minh City | 16 | $6,928 |
Dec 07, 2026 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Siem Reap | Ho Chi Minh City | 8 | $3,749 |
Dec 12, 2026 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Ho Chi Minh City | Hanoi | 16 | $6,928 |
Dec 14, 2026 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Ho Chi Minh City | Siem Reap | 8 | $3,749 |
Dec 15, 2026 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Hanoi | Ho Chi Minh City | 16 | $6,928 |
Dec 21, 2026 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Siem Reap | Ho Chi Minh City | 8 | $3,749 |
Dec 26, 2026 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Ho Chi Minh City | Hanoi | 16 | $6,928 |
Dec 28, 2026 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Ho Chi Minh City | Siem Reap | 8 | $3,749 |
Dec 29, 2026 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Hanoi | Ho Chi Minh City | 16 | $6,928 |
Jan 09, 2027 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Ho Chi Minh City | Hanoi | 16 | $6,928 |
Jan 12, 2027 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Hanoi | Ho Chi Minh City | 16 | $6,928 |
Jan 23, 2027 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Ho Chi Minh City | Hanoi | 16 | $6,928 |
Jan 26, 2027 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Hanoi | Ho Chi Minh City | 16 | $6,928 |
Feb 06, 2027 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Ho Chi Minh City | Hanoi | 16 | $6,928 |
Feb 09, 2027 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Hanoi | Ho Chi Minh City | 16 | $6,928 |
Feb 20, 2027 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Ho Chi Minh City | Hanoi | 16 | $6,928 |
Feb 23, 2027 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Hanoi | Ho Chi Minh City | 16 | $6,928 |
Mar 06, 2027 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Ho Chi Minh City | Hanoi | 16 | $6,828 |
Mar 09, 2027 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Hanoi | Ho Chi Minh City | 16 | $6,728 |
Mar 20, 2027 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Ho Chi Minh City | Hanoi | 16 | $6,628 |
Mar 23, 2027 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Hanoi | Ho Chi Minh City | 16 | $6,528 |
Apr 03, 2027 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Ho Chi Minh City | Hanoi | 16 | $6,428 |
Apr 06, 2027 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Hanoi | Ho Chi Minh City | 16 | $6,328 |
Apr 17, 2027 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Ho Chi Minh City | Hanoi | 16 | $6,228 |
Apr 20, 2027 | AmaWaterways | AmaDara | Hanoi | Ho Chi Minh City | 16 | $5,829 |
Ship Information
- Maiden Voyage: 2015
- Length: 302
- Passenger Capacity: 124
- Normal Crew Size: 52
- Staterooms: 62
- Suites: 14
Dining
The AmaDara features a main restaurant as well as 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.
Age Restrictions
All guests under the age of 18 are to be in a cabin with an adult, and must remain supervised at all times, and their safety is the responsibility of the accompanying adult(s). Children under the age of 11 may share a cabin with 2 adults provided that the child must be able to share the bed with the adults – no additional bed will be provided. Please be aware that cabins with French Balconies/Full Balconies may be unsafe for small children if left unsupervised. Children under the age of 4 are not allowed, and children 4-7 years old are not recommended. For Africa, due to safety precautions, there is a minimum age limit of 12 years old, unless otherwise agreed upon by AmaWaterways. AmaWaterways does not provide child-specific programs or child-minding facilities.
Tipping
Vietnam & Cambodia: 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

Square Footage: 251
Category C
Inside your exquisitely decorated stateroom, you'll find all the amenities of a fine hotel with 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, and complimentary bottled water replenished daily. Includes French & Outside Balcony. Includes French & Outside Balcony. Located on the Tonle (Main Deck).

Square Footage: 251
Category B
Inside your exquisitely decorated stateroom, you'll find all the amenities of a fine hotel with 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, and complimentary bottled water replenished daily. Includes French & Outside Balcony. Located on Tonle (Main Deck), Saigon (Upper Deck), and Sadec (Terrace Deck).

Square Footage: 251
Category A
Inside your exquisitely decorated stateroom, you'll find all the amenities of a fine hotel with 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, and complimentary bottled water replenished daily. Includes French & Outside Balcony. Located on Saigon (Upper Deck).

Square Footage: 366
Category Suite
Inside your exquisitely decorated stateroom, you'll find all the amenities of a fine hotel with in-room temperature control, 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, and complimentary bottled water replenished daily. Includes French & Outside Balcony. Located on the Sadec (Terrace Deck).

Square Footage: 502
Category Luxury Suite
Inside your exquisitely decorated stateroom, you'll find all the amenities of a fine hotel with in-room temperature control, 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, and complimentary bottled water replenished daily. Located on the Sadec (Terrace Deck).
Life on Board

Chef’s Table Restaurant
The Chef’s Table serves as an intimate dining alternative to the main restaurant. It features a view of the chef as he prepares a true tasting menu with three appetizers, a champagne sorbet intermezzo, three main courses and three decadent desserts, serving up a variety of regional specialties and traditional dishes with more choices and flavors than ever before. Located on the Saigon (Upper Deck).
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 (Main Deck).
Entertainment
Onboard special highlights include folklore dances and music performances, culture discussion forums, theme dinners and piano entertainment.
Gift Shop
Looking for a souvenir to bring back for that friend who couldn't make the trip? No problem, the Gift Shop is the perfect place! Located on the Saigon (Upper Deck).
Saigon Lounge & Bar
The Saigon Lounge & Bar is a plush, great place to relax and unwind from a long day of touring. Located on the Saigon (Upper Deck).
Fitness Room
Hit the treadmill or lift some weights while cruising if you're looking for a way to stay fit while on vacation. Located on the Sadec (Sun Deck).
Pool
Soak up some rays or take a dip in the refreshing pool on your way to the next exotic stop. Located on the Sadec (Sun Deck).
Salon
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. Located on the Sadec (Terrace Deck).
Spa
If you want to relax and get pampered, relax and enjoy a massage or a deep tissue treatment in the Spa. Located on the Saigon (Upper Deck) and Sadec (Sun Deck).Ama Waterways is without question a top tier operator. At first I was concerned that I would lose the small tour feel that I like. I should not have worried. The whole experience is designed to provide intimate settings, friendly atmosphere and NO Lines or waiting. Incredible staff. Personalized tour service with the advantages of a group. The mix of other guests was delightful. Our best vacation ever.
This was our second trip with AmaWaterways and it was consistent in quality with our first. Our tour manager and our local guides were outstanding. Itinerary included a variety of interesting experiences and there was a nice balance of planned excursions and free time. Land accommodations on the pre- and post-cruise extension were excellent.
Excellent varied activities. Sensitive to indicudiuals who were unable to do the strenuous outings. Excellent staff in all the countries. The tour director was on top of everything and very interested in all the guests.
AMAWaterays is absolutely first rate. Travelled with them before and will again. Trip to Vietnam/Cambodia went off without a hitch. All personnel were extraordinarily friendly and efficient.
Very nice experience. All handled in a professional and courteous manner.