Designed specifically for wildlife viewing, the intimate 28-passenger Zambezi Queen made her debut in one of the world’s most captivating places, Africa’s legendary Chobe River. As she drifts along the river, animals perceive no threat, affording you with once-in-a-lifetime up-close game experiences. Additionally, to ensure no harm to the environment, the eco-friendly Zambezi Queen uses a water jet propulsion system, fuel-efficient and low-emission generators, and a solar heating system. An enclosed, air-conditioned dining room, lounge and bar grace the top deck, as well as an open-air Sun Deck complete with plunge pool. Suites feature private balconies where you can enjoy unobstructed views of the river and African landscape. Throughout the day, be treated to complimentary South African wines, beer, local spirits, soft drinks and bottled water. And on one special night, enjoy an African-themed dinner with traditional dishes and entertainment.
Zambezi Queen
Zambezi Queen
Ship Facts
| Launch Year | 2009 | Refit Year | 2019 | ||||
| Language | en | Gross Tonnage | 500 | ||||
| Length | 46 | Width | 8 | ||||
| Currency | USD | Speed | 24 | ||||
| Capacity | 28 | Crew Count | 22 | ||||
| Deck Count | 3 | Cabin Count | 14 | ||||
| Large Cabin Count | 0 | Wheelchair Cabin Count | 0 | ||||
| Electrical Plugs |
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Suite Features
- In-room temperature control and fan
- Spacious en-suite bathrooms
- Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, toiletries, bathrobes and slippers
- Floor-to-ceiling windows, sliding glass doors and sliding shutters for privacy and protection from the sun
- Outside balcony
- Complimentary Wi-Fi and electronic safe
- Complimentary bottled water replenished daily
Stateroom Features
- In-room temperature control and fan
- Deluxe hotel-style bedding and oversized king beds (can also be configured as two single beds)
- Spacious en-suite bathrooms
- Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, toiletries, bathrobes and slippers
- Floor-to-ceiling windows, sliding glass doors and sliding shutters for privacy and protection from the sun
- Outside balcony
- Complimentary Wi-Fi and electronic safe
- Complimentary bottled water replenished daily
Stateroom features include:
- In-room temperature control and fan
- Deluxe hotel-style bedding and oversized king beds (can also be configured as two single beds)
- Spacious en-suite bathrooms
- Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, toiletries, bathrobes and slippers
- Floor-to-ceiling windows, sliding glass doors and sliding shutters for privacy and protection from the sun
- Outside balcony
- Complimentary Wi-Fi and electronic safe
- Complimentary bottled water replenished daily
Zambezi Queen
Designed specifically for wildlife viewing, the intimate 28-passenger Zambezi Queen made her debut in one of the world’s most captivating places, Africa’s legendary Chobe River. As she drifts along the river, animals perceive no threat, affording you with once-in-a-lifetime up-close game experiences. Additionally, to ensure no harm to the environment, the eco-friendly Zambezi Queen uses a water jet propulsion system, fuel-efficient and low-emission generators, and a solar heating system. An enclosed, air-conditioned dining room, lounge and bar grace the top deck, as well as an open-air Sun Deck complete with plunge pool. Suites feature private balconies where you can enjoy unobstructed views of the river and African landscape. Throughout the day, be treated to complimentary South African wines, beer, local spirits, soft drinks and bottled water. And on one special night, enjoy an African-themed dinner with traditional dishes and entertainment.
Ship Facts
| Launch Year | 2009 | ||||||
| Refit Year | 2019 | ||||||
| Language | en | ||||||
| Gross Tonnage | 500 | ||||||
| Length | 46 | ||||||
| Width | 8 | ||||||
| Currency | USD | ||||||
| Speed | 24 | ||||||
| Capacity | 28 | ||||||
| Crew Count | 22 | ||||||
| Deck Count | 3 | ||||||
| Cabin Count | 14 | ||||||
| Large Cabin Count | 0 | ||||||
| Wheelchair Cabin Count | 0 | ||||||
| Electrical Plugs |
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Upper Deck
- (1) Dining Room
- (2) Lounge & Bar
- (3) Pool Deck
Middle Deck
- Master Suites
- Category SA Staterooms
Category SB Staterooms
Lower Deck
- (4) Gift Shop & Cruise Manager's Desk
- (5) Boarding Area
- Master Suites
- Category SA Staterooms
While on board the Zambezi Queen, our guests will dine in absolute opulence whilst taking in the unique African surrounds. Situated on the 3rd level, the dining room offers unobstructed views on three sides. Experience delectable dishes such as butternut and macadamia soup and fillet of beef with bordelaise sauce paired with the perfect wine.
Main Restaurant
Situated on the 3rd level, the dining room offers unobstructed views on three sides. Experience delectable dishes such as butternut and macadamia soup and fillet of beef with bordelaise sauce paired with the perfect wine.
Restaurant Features:
- All meals included during the cruise with complimentary wine and beer
- Enjoy delicious cuisine while observing the surrounding wildlife
With panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows throughout the boat, everywhere you go you can take advantage of magnificent wildlife viewing.
Lounge & Bar
With panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows throughout the boat, everywhere you go you can take advantage of magnificent wildlife viewing.
Bar includes local & imported spirits, wine and beers
Pool Deck
The top deck features an open-air Sun Deck complete with a plunge pool. Unlike a typical river cruise that travels from one port to the next, the Zambezi Queen was designed for an entirely different purpose—to facilitate optimal game viewing along the Chobe.
Gift Shop
The onboard boutique offers a variety of souvenirs for purchase.
Local Entertainment
One of the most enriching ways to discover Africa is through its spirited dance, as well as its music, which varies throughout the continent. While cruising, be treated to an African-themed dinner, combining the traditional food, music and dance of the Chobe River region.
Zambezi Queen Itineraries
Discover Africa
Discover Africa
| Cruise Line | Ama Waterways |
| Cruise Type | River |
| Ship | Zambezi Queen |
| Region | Chobe |
| Departure Port | Cape Town |
| Destination Port | Victoria Falls |
| Itinerary |
Cape Town, Cape Town, Cape Town, Cape Town, Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park, Chobe National Park, Chobe National Park, Kasane, Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls and Johannesburg
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From £11,577pp
Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises
Stars of South Africa
Stars of South Africa
| Cruise Line | Ama Waterways |
| Cruise Type | River |
| Ship | Zambezi Queen |
| Region | Chobe |
| Departure Port | Cape Town |
| Destination Port | Kruger National Park |
| Itinerary |
Cape Town, Cape Town, Cape Town, Cape Town, Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park, Chobe National Park, Chobe National Park, Kasane, Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls, Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Kruger National Park, Kruger National Park, Kruger National Park, Kruger National Park and Johannesburg
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From £14,923pp
Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises
Wildlife & the Falls
Wildlife & the Falls
| Cruise Line | Ama Waterways |
| Cruise Type | River |
| Ship | Zambezi Queen |
| Region | Chobe |
| Departure Port | Johannesburg |
| Destination Port | Kruger National Park |
| Itinerary |
Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Kasane, Chobe National Park, Chobe National Park, Chobe National Park, Kasane, Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls, Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Kruger National Park, Kruger National Park, Kruger National Park, Kruger National Park and Johannesburg
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From £13,942pp
Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises
Golden Trails of East Africa
Golden Trails of East Africa
| Cruise Line | Ama Waterways |
| Cruise Type | River |
| Ship | Zambezi Queen |
| Region | Chobe |
| Departure Port | Johannesburg |
| Destination Port | Serengeti National Park |
| Itinerary |
Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park, Chobe National Park, Chobe National Park, Kasane, Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls, Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Arusha, Tarangire National Park, Tarangire National Park, Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Serengeti National Park, Serengeti National Park, Serengeti National Park and Arusha
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From £17,423pp
Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises
Discover Africa
Discover Africa
| Cruise Line | Ama Waterways |
| Cruise Type | River |
| Ship | Zambezi Queen |
| Region | Chobe |
| Departure Port | Cape Town |
| Destination Port | Victoria Falls |
| Itinerary |
Cape Town, Cape Town, Cape Town, Cape Town, Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park, Chobe National Park, Chobe National Park, Kasane, Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls and Johannesburg
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From Please Call
Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises
Stars of South Africa
Stars of South Africa
| Cruise Line | Ama Waterways |
| Cruise Type | River |
| Ship | Zambezi Queen |
| Region | Chobe |
| Departure Port | Cape Town |
| Destination Port | Kruger National Park |
| Itinerary |
Cape Town, Cape Town, Cape Town, Cape Town, Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park, Chobe National Park, Chobe National Park, Kasane, Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls, Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Kruger National Park, Kruger National Park, Kruger National Park, Kruger National Park and Johannesburg
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From Please Call
Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises
Wildlife & the Falls
Wildlife & the Falls
| Cruise Line | Ama Waterways |
| Cruise Type | River |
| Ship | Zambezi Queen |
| Region | Chobe |
| Departure Port | Johannesburg |
| Destination Port | Kruger National Park |
| Itinerary |
Johannesburg, Kasane, Johannesburg, Chobe National Park, Chobe National Park, Chobe National Park, Kasane, Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls, Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Kruger National Park, Kruger National Park, Kruger National Park, Kruger National Park and Johannesburg
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From Please Call
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Golden Trails of East Africa
Golden Trails of East Africa
| Cruise Line | Ama Waterways |
| Cruise Type | River |
| Ship | Zambezi Queen |
| Region | Chobe |
| Departure Port | Johannesburg |
| Destination Port | Serengeti National Park |
| Itinerary |
Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park, Chobe National Park, Chobe National Park, Kasane, Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls, Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Arusha, Tarangire National Park, Tarangire National Park, Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Serengeti National Park, Serengeti National Park, Serengeti National Park and Arusha
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From Please Call
Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises
Discover Africa
Discover Africa
| Cruise Line | Ama Waterways |
| Cruise Type | River |
| Ship | Zambezi Queen |
| Region | Chobe |
| Departure Port | Cape Town |
| Destination Port | Victoria Falls |
| Itinerary |
Cape Town, Cape Town, Cape Town, Cape Town, Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park, Chobe National Park, Chobe National Park, Kasane, Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls and Johannesburg
|
From Please Call
Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises
Stars of South Africa
Stars of South Africa
| Cruise Line | Ama Waterways |
| Cruise Type | River |
| Ship | Zambezi Queen |
| Region | Chobe |
| Departure Port | Cape Town |
| Destination Port | Kruger National Park |
| Itinerary |
Cape Town, Cape Town, Cape Town, Cape Town, Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park, Chobe National Park, Chobe National Park, Kasane, Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls, Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Kruger National Park, Kruger National Park, Kruger National Park, Kruger National Park and Johannesburg
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From Please Call
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Rivers & Rails of Africa 13 Nights
Rivers & Rails of Africa 13 Nights
| Cruise Line | Ama Waterways |
| Cruise Type | River |
| Ship | Zambezi Queen |
| Region | Chobe |
| Departure Port | Cape Town |
| Destination Port | Pretoria |
| Itinerary |
Cape Town, Cape Town, Cape Town, Cape Town, Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park, Chobe National Park, Chobe National Park, Kasane, Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls, Rovos Rail, Rovos Rail, Rovos Rail, Rovos Rail, Pretoria and Johannesburg
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From Please Call
Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises
Wildlife & the Falls
Wildlife & the Falls
| Cruise Line | Ama Waterways |
| Cruise Type | River |
| Ship | Zambezi Queen |
| Region | Chobe |
| Departure Port | Johannesburg |
| Destination Port | Kruger National Park |
| Itinerary |
Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Kasane, Chobe National Park, Chobe National Park, Chobe National Park, Kasane, Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls, Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Kruger National Park, Kruger National Park, Kruger National Park, Kruger National Park and Johannesburg
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From Please Call
Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises