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CABIN CATEGORIES

CABIN CATEGORIES & RATES FOR 7 NIGHT CRUISE ONLY

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HERE'S WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

The brand-new 124-passenger AmaDara (2015) features Luxury Suites (452 sq. ft.), Suites (334 sq. ft.) and spacious standard staterooms (226 sq. ft.), all of which have private Twin Balconies (French Balcony plus a full size step-out balcony). 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. 

DECK PLANS

1. Pool
2. Hair Salon
3. Fitness Room
4. Saigon Lounge
5. Spa
6. Specialty Restaurant
7. Mekong Restaurant 

CABIN PICTURES & DESCRIPTIONS

ITINERARY

DETAILED 7 NIGHT CRUISE ONLY ITINERARY  |  DEPARTING January 23, 2017

DAY 1: HO CHI MINH CITY – EMBARKATION. 

This former capital of Indochina was once known as “Paris of the Orient.” still affectionately referred to by locals as Saigon. Today you will board your river cruise ship moored at My Tho Port. Meet your fellow travelers at a Welcome Dinner as the ship cruises to Cai Be.  (B,L,D)

DAY 2: CAI BE – SA DEC.

After breakfast, take an excursion in a local boat around Cai Be to see the spectacular floating market. You will also have an opportunity to visit candy and rice paper workshops. An afternoon excursion takes you to Sa Dec, a sprawling town on the Mekong Delta, where French writer Marguerite Duras spent part of her childhood. You will visit the local market, Cao Dai Temple and the house of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le, Duras’ Chinese paramour. (B,L,D)

DAY 3: TAN CHAU – BORDER CROSSING.

This morning, you’ll visit Tan Chau, a small Mekong River town unspoiled by tourism. You will see the sights from the unique vantage point of a traditional “xe-loi” (trishaw), which will take you to see workshops that make silk and rattan mats. Later, a local boat will take you through narrow channels to several scenic locations, including a small village known as “Evergreen Island.” You will cruise to the Cambodian border after lunch, stopping for border formalities. (B,L,D)

DAY 4: PHNOM PENH.

The ship cruises into spectacular Phnom Penh early this morning and docks at the passenger port terminal. This morning you will take an excursion to Cambodia’s infamous Killing Fields and also visit the Khmer Rouge’s grim Tuol Sleng S21 detention center (Genocide Museum) just outside the city. After lunch on board, your afternoon tour explores the highlights of the city, famous for its French colonial architecture, busy cafés and colorful nightlife. Visit 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. The ship will moor overnight along the waterfront, close to restaurants and Phnom Penh’s vibrant nightlife scene. (B,L,D)

DAY 5: PHNOM PENH – KOH CHEN.

The morning is free to explore Phnom Penh on your own, perhaps venturing to nearby shops and markets for some souvenir hunting. In the afternoon, the ship continues to Koh Chen, where you will take a leisurely walk through the village and visit home workshops specializing in silversmithing and coppersmithing. (B,L,D)

Day 6: OUDONG – KAMPONG TRALACH.

Your will have a truly memorable day today, starting with a short motor coach ride to Oudong, the former capital of Cambodia. Visit a Buddhist monastery and receive a special blessing. In Kampong Tralach you will enjoy an oxcart ride through the rice paddies surrounding a small village. (B,L,D)

DAY 7: KAMPONG CHHNANG – TONLE SAP LAKE.

This morning you will take a motorboat to explore the lakeside wetlands that form around Tonle Sap Lake, the great lake that dominates Cambodia and is known for its stunning variety of bird life and tranquil fishing villages. This evening, enjoy a Farewell Dinner on board. (B,L,D) 

DAY 8: TONLE SAP LAKE – DISEMBARKATION.

Your cruise comes to an end as you disembark* at Tonle Sap Lake. (B)

Itinerary Notes:

Siem Reap Disembarkation Day: During low water season, disembark the ship at Preak Kdam, a small village on the Tonle River, and transfer via motor coach to Siem Reap.

Day 4 - Phnom Penh: No bare shoulders or shorts for ladies during the Royal Palace visit.

*Itinerary, ports of call and embarkation/disembarkation port are subject to change*

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Included in the 7 night Cruise only:

• 7-night deluxe cruise accommodation during the cruise
• Taxes, fuel and pilot
• Daily meals on board including Welcome Dinner and Farewell Reception and Dinner
• Bottled water in each cabin, replenished daily
• Complimentary local beer, wine and soft drinks during the cruise including during lunch and dinner
• Folkloric Dances and Music Performances, Culture Discussion Forums, Theme Dinners, On-Board Piano
• Transfers to the vessel from a designated meeting point in Siem Reap and transfer from the vessel in My Tho Port to a designed point in Saigon, if needed. These are subject to change and will be advised approximately 3-6 months before the departure. - Land tours during the duration of the cruise
• Nonsmoking environment (smoking permitted only on the Sun Deck)

Not included on the 7 night cruise portion:

• Pre and Post cruise land arrangements (optional)
• International flights and all visa costs
• Imported beverages such as wines, premium beer, premium spirits and liqueurs, imported mineral waters, espressos and cappuccinos at bar
• Government Fees and Taxes: US $168 per person
• Gratuities, laundry, shop purchases and other personal expenses. Note: Gratuities - Recommendation: USD$10 pp/ night for the entire crew and USD$ 3.00 pp/night for the Cruise Director onboard. 

OPTIONAL: PRE & POST CRUISE OPTIONS:

PRE CRUISE OPTION #1

• Optional 2 Night Pre Cruise Land Arrangements in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
• Per Person double US $603 per person  Single supplement US $306 per person 
• Included Features:
• 2 night hotel* accommodation in Ho Chi Minh City) Saigon with buffet Breakfast.
• Sightseeing program in Ho Chi Minh City  
• All transfers except hotel in Ho Chi Minh City to airport
• *Hotel:
• Sheraton Hotel in Saigon or same class

Overview of 2 NIGHT Program:

Day 1: HO CHI MINH CITY

Welcome to Ho Chi Minh City,  Vietnam’s largest city is an industrial, cultural and educational hub,  but still retains vestiges of its colonial past. After checking in to your hotel, the rest of the day is at your leisure.  

Day 2: HO CHI MINH CITY

Today you will enjoy a city tour that explores such famous landmarks as the former Presidential Palace, the Central Post Office and Notre Dame Cathedral. You will also visit the War Remnants Museum, one of the city’s most popular tourist attractions, known for its vast collection of artifacts from the Vietnam War. An optional tour of Thanh Market is available this afternoon. (B, L)

DAY 3: HO CHI MINH CITY – EMBARKATION.  

You will be transferred to Tho Port. Meet your fellow travelers at a Welcome Dinner as your ship cruises to Cai Be. (B)

POST CRUISE OPTION #2

• Optional 3 Night Post Cruise Land Arrangements in Siem Reap 
• An optional 3 night land program is US$773* per person  Single supplement $386 per person 
• Included Features:
• 3 nights hotel* accommodation in Siem Reap with daily buffet Breakfast.
• Daily sightseeing program 
• All transfers except airport to hotel 
• *Hotel:
• Sofitel Royal Angkor in Siem Reap or same class

Overview of 3 NIGHT Program in Siem Reap (subject to change)

Day 1: SIEM REAP – ANGKOR.

After breakfast, you will have a guided sightseeing tour of the Angkor Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Highlights include Angkor Thom, the newly restored Baphuon Temple, Terrace of the Elephants, and the Terrace of the Leper King. You will also see the Bayon Temple, best known for its gigantic smiling stone faces. This afternoon, travel through the rural countryside to visit the pink sandstone temple of Banteay Srei. Afterwards, you will visit an English-language school sponsored by AmaWaterways in the village of Ta Toum. (B,D) 

Day 2: SIEM REAP – ANGKOR.

This morning we will visit the most iconic temple of all Angkorian temples, Angkor Wat. This massive temple complex was built in the early 12th century to honor the Hindu god Vishnu. You will also visit Ta Prohm, known as the “Kingdom of Trees” for the way in which the temple stones have become intertwined with thick forest vegetation over the centuries (an incredible sight that will be easily recognized by fans of the film “Tomb Raider”). The afternoon is yours to spend however you wish. (B) 

Day 3: SIEM REAP- to be advised

Day 4: SIEM REAP – Check-Out of Hotel