AmaDara

AmaDara at a Glance

AmaDara is an AmaWaterways river ship built in 2015, purpose-designed for the Mekong River. She carries up to 120 guests with a crew of 54 — a ratio that makes for attentive, personalised service — and stretches 92 metres in length across 60 cabins. Her itineraries wind through Cambodia and Vietnam, calling at ports including Kampong Cham and My Tho (Ho Chi Minh City).

• Crew: 54
• Cabins: 60
• Region: Southeast Asia — Cambodia and Vietnam

Browse all Southeast Asia cruises we offer, or go straight to Southeast Asia cruises in 2026 to see what is currently on sale.

Dining on AmaDara

AmaDara offers two distinct included dining venues, so every meal is covered in your cruise fare without hidden charges.

The Main Restaurant is the culinary heart of the ship — an elegant, open-seating space where regional cuisine is served with river views rolling past the windows. Open seating means you dine when it suits you and share tables with whomever you choose, keeping the atmosphere informal and sociable.

For something more theatrical, The Chef’s Table offers an intimate, multi-course tasting menu prepared by a dedicated chef right in front of you. It is a refined, personalised experience — also fully included in your fare — that feels more like a private dinner than a restaurant sitting.

Bars, Lounges and Social Spaces

The Main Lounge is where the ship’s social life gravitates in the evenings: a fully stocked bar, informative port talks, and live entertainment. Drinks and food here are charged separately unless you are on a beverage package, but entry is free and the atmosphere is relaxed.

For something quieter, the Specialty Coffee & Tea Station offers complimentary self-service speciality coffees and teas throughout the day — ideal before a morning excursion or during a quiet afternoon on the water.

Activities and Wellness on AmaDara

AmaDara is well equipped for guests who want to stay active or simply unwind between ports.

On the Sun Deck you will find a heated outdoor pool with a swim-up bar — a genuine resort comfort on a river ship — alongside a walking track for a morning jog with open-air river views. Both are included in your fare. The Fitness Centre carries modern cardio and strength-training equipment, also complimentary to use (specialist fitness classes carry a separate charge).

The Massage & Hair Salon is on board for guests who want to be pampered; access is free, though treatments and services are priced separately. Away from the active spaces, the Library provides a quiet retreat stocked with books and games, and the Gift Shop carries souvenirs and regional keepsakes.

One of the more distinctive touches is AmaDara’s complimentary bicycle fleet. Guests can borrow a bike at no charge and explore ports at their own pace — a flexible, independent way to discover Cambodia and Vietnam beyond the guided excursion.

Cabins on AmaDara

AmaDara’s 60 cabins span two principal grades, each sleeping two guests. Full deck plans and a breakdown of every cabin grade are on the AmaDara cabins and deck plans page.

The Balcony Cabin A (23.3 m²) gives you a private balcony for fresh air and river views without needing to share the sun deck — something inside cabins simply cannot offer.

At the top of the range, the Luxury Suite L (46.6 m²) is the largest cabin on the ship. At roughly double the floor space of the Balcony Cabin, it comes with a full separate sitting area — a meaningful difference on a seven-night river voyage where you will spend real time in your room.

Prices for current sailings start from £3,253pp*. Our cruise experts can walk you through which grade suits your travel style before you commit.

Where AmaDara Sails

All current sailings are in Southeast Asia, running along the Mekong through Cambodia and Vietnam. Departures leave from Kampong Cham in Cambodia and from My Tho (Ho Chi Minh City) in Vietnam, with itineraries of up to seven nights.

Because every port is in Southeast Asia, every sailing involves a flight from the UK. That is actually the reason Cruise1st Packages work particularly well here: rather than booking the cruise and the flights separately, we put the flights, the cruise, hotels either side and your transfers into one booking — one price, one point of contact. Search Southeast Asia cruises departing from the UK to see options that include flight arrangements, or browse the full Far East cruise collection for the wider region.

Booking AmaDara with Cruise1st

As one of the UK’s leading cruise specialists, Cruise1st offers expert advice from real cruise specialists who know AmaWaterways and can advise on the differences between itineraries, the best cabin grades for different budgets, and the fare inclusions that make most sense for a Mekong voyage. Call before you book — our experts are there to help you get it right, not just to process a transaction.

If you are comparing ships within the AmaWaterways fleet, other vessels we feature include AmaMagna, Zambezi Queen, AmaVerde, AmaVenita, AmaDahlia and AmaLea.

Common Questions About AmaDara

Do All Meals Cost Extra on AmaDara?

No. Both the Main Restaurant and The Chef’s Table are included in your cruise fare, so breakfast, lunch and dinner in either venue carry no additional charge. The Main Lounge bar operates separately — drinks there are charged unless you have a beverage package.

Is the Bicycle Fleet Really Free to Use?

Yes. AmaDara carries a fleet of bicycles available to all guests at no charge. You can pick one up in port and explore independently, without booking or paying for a guided excursion.

Do I Need to Fly to Join AmaDara?

Yes — every current sailing departs from Cambodia or Vietnam, so a flight from the UK is required. Cruise1st can arrange your flights, hotel stays either side, and transfers as part of a single Cruise1st Package, which keeps everything under one booking.

Which Cabin Grade Should I Book?

If having your own private outdoor space matters to you, the Balcony Cabin A (23.3 m²) gives you a personal balcony for river views without sharing the sun deck. If you want the most space on the ship, the Luxury Suite L at 46.6 m² includes a full separate sitting area. Our cruise experts can talk through both grades based on your budget and how you like to travel — call us before you book.

How Many Other Guests Will Be on Board?

AmaDara carries a maximum of 120 guests, which is intentionally small for a river ship. With 54 crew members on board, the staff-to-guest ratio is designed to deliver attentive, personalised service throughout the voyage.