AmaLotus

The 2011-built RV AmaLotus cruises the Mekong River through Vietnam and Cambodia, departing from Siem Reap, My Tho, and Saigon. AmaLotus shares a similar design and itinerary with the fleetmates AmaDara (2015) and AmaKaia (2026).

These vessels are owned by Indochina Sails and operated under charter by AmaWaterways, one of the world's largest river cruise companies.

Cabins

AmaLotus cabins (62 total) include 56 Twin Balcony Suites (with 2 Owner's Suites) and 6 cabins with non-opening porthole windows, across five stateroom grades. This 124-passenger ship boasts some of the most spacious suites on the Mekong, with accommodations up to 624 ft². Approximately 90% of all cabins feature outside verandas.

Each stateroom is equipped with individual air conditioning, comfortable sitting areas, a mini-bar, safe box, bathrobes and slippers, and a luxurious bathtub.

Cabin Types/Categories (number and location), from highest to lowest:

• Suites – Luxury/SU (x2, Deck 3, 624 ft² / 58 m²) and Junior/JR (x10, Deck 3, 290 ft² / 27 m²)
• Balcony Staterooms – A (x22, Deck 2), B (x22, Deck 1) – 226 ft² / 21 m²
• RiverView Staterooms – C (x6, Lower Deck) – 226 ft² / 21 m²
• 90% of all staterooms feature outside balconies.

The interior décor blends regional Khmer influences with Colonial elegance.

Shipboard Facilities

Public areas include the Lotus Main Restaurant, offering a variety of Western and Asian dishes prepared by local chefs. Cuisine includes Cambodian, Vietnamese, and Western selections. Breakfast is served buffet-style, lunch features soups, salads, hot entrees, and desserts, while dinner includes multi-course meals. Complimentary beer and wine are available at lunch and dinner, with soft drinks and house-brand spirits also included. The entire crew is English-speaking.

AmaLotus' facilities also include the Saigon Lounge & Bar (with entertainment, shows, enrichment programs, and a library), the Panoramic Lounge (forward-facing), the Lotus Lobby (with a gift shop and embarkation area), a Gym/fitness center, three Spa rooms (for massages), and a top deck/sundeck with a swimming pool, bar, and large shaded seating area.

Itineraries

MS AmaLotus offers year-round, one-way luxury river cruises in Vietnam and Cambodia along the Mekong River. Below are the main itinerary themes:

• "VIETNAM, CAMBODIA AND RICHES OF THE MEKONG" – 15-day itinerary with 7-day river cruise, sailing between Hanoi and Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City), with embarkation in Siem Reap or the reverse. Includes 22 complimentary land excursions, 2-night hotel stays in both Hanoi and Saigon, and a 1-night Halong Bay cruise.
• 7-night/8-day Mekong River Cruise – between Siem Reap and Saigon (or reverse), with 14 complimentary land excursions. This option does not include hotel packages in Vietnam or Cambodia.

Below are examples of 7-day itineraries introduced in 2019, with prices starting at approximately USD 2200 per person (double occupancy).

7-night/8-day cruise from My Tho to Siem Reap

7-night/8-day cruise from Siem Reap to Saigon

AmaLotus cruise deals are all-inclusive, covering house-brand alcohol (wine, beer, spirits), soft drinks, Internet/Wi-Fi, land excursions and transfers, live local entertainment (Vietnamese music, dance, and themed dinners), daily enrichment lectures, and 24-hour coffee/tea service.

Prices are per person, based on double occupancy. Rates are indicative and may vary depending on booking date, promotions, travel agency offers, group bookings, or last-minute deals. AmaWaterways also offers discounted airfare on major airlines, with no flight deviation fees.