Riches of the Mekong
Riches of the Mekong
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About Siem Reap
About Kampong Cham
About Angkor Ban
About Oknha Tey Village
About Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s busy capital, sits at the junction of the Mekong and Tonlé Sap rivers. It was a hub for both the Khmer Empire and French colonialists. On its walkable riverfront, lined with parks, restaurants and bars, are the ornate Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda and the National Museum, displaying artifacts from around the country. At the city’s heart is the massive, art deco Central Market.
About Oudong
About Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s busy capital, sits at the junction of the Mekong and Tonlé Sap rivers. It was a hub for both the Khmer Empire and French colonialists. On its walkable riverfront, lined with parks, restaurants and bars, are the ornate Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda and the National Museum, displaying artifacts from around the country. At the city’s heart is the massive, art deco Central Market.
About Tân Châu
About Sa Déc
About Cái Bè
About My Tho
About Ho Chi Minh City
Romantically referred to by the French as the Pearl of the Orient, Ho Chi Minh City today is a super-charged city of sensory overload. Motorbikes zoom day and night along the wide boulevards, through the narrow back alleys and past vendors pushing handcarts hawking goods of all descriptions. Still called Saigon by most residents, this is Vietnam's largest city and the engine driving the country's current economic resurgence, but despite its frenetic pace, it's a friendlier place than Hanoi and locals will tell you the food—simple, tasty, and incorporating many fresh herbs—is infinitely better than in the capital.This is a city full of surprises. The madness of the city's traffic—witness the oddball things that are transported on the back of motorcycles—is countered by tranquil pagodas, peaceful parks, quirky coffee shops, and whole neighborhoods hidden down tiny alleyways, although some of these quiet spots can be difficult to track down. Life in Ho Chi Minh City is lived in public: on the back of motorcycles, on the sidewalks, and in the parks. Even when its residents are at home, they're still on display. With many living rooms opening onto the street, grandmothers napping, babies being rocked, and food being prepared, are all in full view of passersby.Icons of the past endure in the midst of the city’s headlong rush into capitalism. The Hotel Continental, immortalized in Graham Greene's The Quiet American, continues to stand on the corner of old Indochina's most famous thoroughfare, the rue Catinat, known to American G.I.s during the Vietnam War as Tu Do (Freedom) Street and renamed Dong Khoi (Uprising) Street by the Communists. The city still has its ornate opera house and its old French city hall, the Hôtel de Ville. The broad colonial boulevards leading to the Saigon River and the gracious stucco villas are other remnants of the French colonial presence. Grisly reminders of the more recent past can be seen at the city's war-related museums. Residents, however, prefer to look forward rather than back and are often perplexed by tourists' fascination with a war that ended 40 years ago.The Chinese influence on the country is still very much in evidence in the Cholon district, the city's Chinatown, but the modern office towers and international hotels that mark the skyline symbolize Vietnam's fixation on the future.
Spacious Staterooms and SuitesUnwind in thoughtfully designed rooms with room to relax and enjoy the river views. Elegant décor and comfortable spaces create a peaceful retreat to start and end the day.
Comfort and Understated Luxury
Experience the art of subtle indulgence in every room. Soft fabrics, marble-tiled bathrooms, and thoughtful touches elevate each room into a sanctuary of effortless luxury.
- Sadec (Sun Deck)
- Luxury Suite
- French & Outside Balcony
Spacious Staterooms and Suites
Unwind in thoughtfully designed rooms with room to relax and enjoy the river views. Elegant décor and comfortable spaces create a peaceful retreat to start and end the day.
Comfort and Understated Luxury
Experience the art of subtle indulgence in every room. Soft fabrics, marble-tiled bathrooms, and thoughtful touches elevate each room into a sanctuary of effortless luxury.
Sadec (Sun Deck)
- Suite
- French & Outside Balcony
Balconies and Panoramic Views
Take in ever-changing scenery from your room, whether through a picture window, French balcony, or our signature twin balcony design. Each offers its own beautiful perspective of the river.
Comfort and Understated LuxuryExperience the art of subtle indulgence in every room. Soft fabrics, marble-tiled bathrooms, and thoughtful touches elevate each room into a sanctuary of effortless luxury.
- Saigon (Upper Deck)
- Category A
- French & Outside Balcony
Balconies and Panoramic ViewsTake in ever-changing scenery from your room, whether through a picture window, French balcony, or our signature twin balcony design. Each offers its own beautiful perspective of the river.
Comfort and Understated Luxury
Experience the art of subtle indulgence in every room. Soft fabrics, marble-tiled bathrooms, and thoughtful touches elevate each room into a sanctuary of effortless luxury.
- Saigon (Upper Deck)
- Category B
- French & Outside Balcony
Balconies and Panoramic Views
Take in ever-changing scenery from your room, whether through a picture window, French balcony, or our signature twin balcony design. Each offers its own beautiful perspective of the river.
Comfort and Understated Luxury
Experience the art of subtle indulgence in every room. Soft fabrics, marble-tiled bathrooms, and thoughtful touches elevate each room into a sanctuary of effortless luxury.
- Saigon (Upper Deck)
- Category C
- French & Outside Balcony
AmaDara
Sailing the Mekong River, AmaDara’s design blends local artistry and French colonial influences. Spacious twin-balcony rooms and the lively Saigon Lounge create an inviting setting for experiencing Southeast Asia.
AmaDara sails exclusively on the Mekong River, offering an intimate experience with just 124 guests on board. The ship’s design blends French colonial elegance with Southeast Asian artistry, creating a setting that reflects the character of the region. All staterooms and suites feature twin balconies — both a step-out and a French balcony — so the sights and sounds of the Mekong are always close at hand. Evenings often bring the ship to life in the Saigon Lounge, where guests gather for cultural performances and conversation. With spacious accommodations, a Sun Deck pool, and attentive service, AmaDara offers a distinctive and welcoming way to explore Vietnam and Cambodia.
Ship Facts
| Launch Year | 2015 | ||||||||
| Refit Year | |||||||||
| Language | en | ||||||||
| Gross Tonnage | N/A | ||||||||
| Length | 92 | ||||||||
| Width | 14 | ||||||||
| Currency | USD | ||||||||
| Speed | N/A | ||||||||
| Capacity | 120 | ||||||||
| Crew Count | 52 | ||||||||
| Deck Count | 4 | ||||||||
| Cabin Count | 60 | ||||||||
| Large Cabin Count | 0 | ||||||||
| Wheelchair Cabin Count | 0 | ||||||||
| Electrical Plugs |
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Sadec Sun Deck
- Sun Deck
- Pool
- Sadec Spa
- Fitness Room
- Category B Staterooms
- Suites
- Luxury Suites
Saigon Upper Deck
- Saigon Lounge
- Reception
- Boutique
- Saigon Spa
- The Chef's Table
- Cat A Staterooms
- Cat B Staterooms
- Cat C Staterooms
Tonle Main Deck
- Mekong Restaurant
- Cat B Staterooms
- Cat C Staterooms
AmaDara has two dining venues: the Mekong Restaurant, serving elegant cuisine inspired by the regions along the river, and The Chef’s Table, offering a multi-course tasting menu in an intimate setting. Guests can also enjoy drinks and light bites in the Saigon Lounge, a welcoming space for gathering with fellow travelers. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and other dietary needs are happily accommodated.
Mekong Restaurant
Experience award-winning cuisine inspired by the regions you sail through. Every dish is crafted from the freshest local ingredients and presented with elegance, turning each meal into a celebration of flavor, artistry, and place.
Regional Flavors and Fresh Ingredients
Taste the essence of every destination through cuisine crafted from locally sourced ingredients and using regional traditions, bringing the authentic flavors of your travel destination directly to your table.
Perfectly Paired Wines and Beverages
Pair dishes with regional wines, beers, or handcrafted cocktails, thoughtfully chosen by our sommeliers to complement each dish and enhance your dining experience throughout the journey.
The Chef's Table Restaurant
Enjoy an intimate, multi-course dinner where culinary artistry shines at The Chef’s Table, available on select sailings. Watch as our chefs prepare each course before your eyes, pairing exquisite flavors with impeccable service.
Meet fellow travellers in Saigon Lounge, enjoy a drink at the bar or soak in the passing scenery. The ship features convenient interior access as well as air conditioning in hallways, restaurants and lounges.
Saigon Lounge
Meet fellow travellers in Saigon Lounge, enjoy a drink at the bar or soak in the passing scenery. The ship features convenient interior access as well as air conditioning in hallways, restaurants and lounges.
Onboard Entertainment
Onboard Performances and Musical Evenings
Throughout many voyages, the ship’s lounge transforms into a stage for local ensembles, jazz duos, and classical quartets
Select sailings have Music Hosts, conductors and musicians who guide you through historical context, lead onboard performances, and deepen your connection with the region’s musical heritage.
Live Regional Performances On Ship
Even on non-themed sailings, enjoy musical offerings like local performances, curated playlists, and connections to the musical stories of the rivers you traverse.