On AmaWaterways Cambodia and Vietnam River Cruises, you’ll cruise along the exotic Mekong River in Vietnam and Cambodia. Explore the many cultural treasures that these fascinating countries have to offer.

This is not your “typical” river cruise

Ever cruised on the rivers of Europe? AmaWaterways Cambodia and Vietnam River Cruises are quite different. While you will visit larger cities, like Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, or Sa Dec, the town where French writer Marguerite Duras lived, you’ll also visit tiny settlements. Picture your ship pulling up to the shore, and dropping the gangway, allowing you to enjoy the countryside of Cambodia and Vietnam.

Daily excursions with expert local guides are included. In addition to the more traditional excursions via motor coach, you’ll also enjoy more adventurous modes of transportation – including a ride in an oxcart, a tuk tuk or a trishaw. Of course, much of life in Cambodia and Vietnam is based around the river. You’ll travel by small boats to see the local markets or workshops where fine paper, sweets or other handicrafts are created. You might visit a school and have a chance to interact with local students eager to try out their English with you. You might even be fortunate enough to be blessed by Buddhist monks in a stunning pagoda.

What can you see on AmaWaterways Cambodia and Vietnam River Cruises?

The scenery of the magnificent Mekong is amazing. When we cruised here, we enjoyed visiting the rural villages and floating markets along the river, spotting historic pagodas and waiving at families and little children that are excited to see your ship sail by their homes ashore. You’ll also learn more about the less positive history of Cambodia and Vietnam, and have the opportunity to visit the Killing Fields and Genocide Museum in Phnom Penh. If you prefer, you can also visit the Royal Palace, Cambodia National Museum and the Central Market.

And since you are so far away, we highly recommend that you add a 3-night Siem Reap land program so you can visit Angkor Wat, from $799 per person, or an 8-night land program that includes 2 nights in Hanoi, an overnight cruise on Ha Long Bay, 3 nights in Siem Reap/Angkor Wat and 2 nights in Ho Chi Minh City from $2,199* per person. (Intra-Asia flight and taxes are additional.)

Your Cambodia and Vietnam river cruise ship: the AmaDara

The 124-passenger AmaDara made her debut in 2015 and is in a class unto itself, with distinct French Colonial dĂ©cor and accented by Mekong artifacts made by native craftsmen. All staterooms and suites features twin balconies – both a French and an outside balcony – and are at least 251 sq. ft.  Suites range from 366 to 502 sq. ft. You’ll find a spa onboard, as well as a fitness room, gift shop, hair salon and a pool on the Sun Deck. Savor authentic regional delicacies and Western cuisine in the main restaurant. Dine at The Chef’s Table specialty restaurant.  Throughout your cruise, you’ll be treated to unlimited complimentary wine with lunch and dinner, as well as house brand spirits, local beer and soft drinks.

AmaWaterways is one of our favorite river cruises.  With a near perfect review score from our Virtuoso guests, AmaWaterways river cruises allow you to explore Europe, Asia and Africa, from the comfort of your floating hotel.

2018 AmaWaterways Cambodia and Vietnam River Cruises

Although AmaWaterways operates its Mekong river cruises throughout most of the year. Generally, the least expensive period to travel in Cambodia and Vietnam is in the summer:

• Riches of the Mekong, Prek Kdam – Ho Chi Minh City cruise, August, September, December 2018, from $1,649* per person. (Other dates available)
• Charms of the Mekong, Ho Chi Minh City – Prek Kdam cruise, August, September, November, December 2018, from $1,549* per person. (Other dates available)

For details and alternative dates, view our AmaWaterways Cambodia Vietnam river cruises 2018 pdf.  Please give the river cruise experts at Q a call if you’d like to learn more about AmaWaterways Cambodia and Vietnam River Cruises.

What you should know

Promotional fares are valid on select departures for new bookings only, made by December 31, 2017. All rates are per person in USD for cruise only, based on double occupancy in a base category stateroom (Category C) unless stated otherwise and may vary by departure date. $1,500 savings is per stateroom based on double occupancy. Solo travelers will receive the single supplement waived offer in place of this discount, excluding suites, on select sailings. Offers are combinable with AmaWaterways’ Past Passenger Privilege program and Future Cruise Benefit Program.  Port charges, land programs, roundtrip airfare and other expenses of a personal nature are additional. Offers are not combinable with other promotions and limited to availability, capacity controlled and subject to change/termination without notice. Please refer to AmaWaterways Cambodia Vietnam river cruises 2018 pdf for further details.

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When you sail along Europe’s most storied rivers aboard AmaWaterways Wine Cruises, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy signature twin-balcony staterooms, multiple dining venues and a sun-deck pool with swim-up bar. Your floating luxury hotel is designed specifically to maximize every aspect of your experience. Savor exquisite, locally-inspired cuisine complemented by distinctive wines, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner. And with always included excursions, along with guided hiking and biking tours, you can be as active as you want to be while you’re exploring.

But when you join AmaWaterways Wine Cruises in Europe, you’ll be guided into an even more appetizing side of Europe. AmaWaterways Wine Cruises feature an inspiring Wine Host from some of America’s best wine makers. Your Wine Host will help in creating the perfect pairing of onboard and onshore epicurean experiences. Meet local wine makers, stroll through vineyards and private cellars, toast to the good life in renowned wine regions and participate in insightful wine discussions. On board, join your Wine Host and have fun learning how to tantalize your taste buds with a food and wine pairing dinner, or a casual conversation about differences between wines of the Old World and the New World.

AmaWaterways is one of our favorite river cruises.  With a near perfect review score from our Virtuoso guests, AmaWaterways river cruises allow you to explore Europe in detail, from the comfort of your floating hotel.

Where in Europe can you enjoy AmaWaterways Wine Cruises?

Drink up all the splendor of idyllic Burgundy ˛ą˛Ô»ĺĚýProvence while sailing along the Rhone River – the perfect place to pair French wines and chocolate. Visit magnificent chateaux in Bordeaux. Enjoy France’s Alsace region as well as Germany’s Moselle and Rhine valleys along the Rhine.  Soak up the beauty and the Port from Portugal’s UNESCO-designated Douro River Valley. Enjoy a sparkling Brut Reserve or a peppery, fruity Gruner Veltliner while cruising through another UNESCO-designated region, Austria’s Wachau Valley.

Whether you’re a foodie, wine connoisseur or simply indulge in a sip here and there, this epicurean adventure with AmaWaterways Wine Cruises gives you a delicious taste of the sweet life.

2017 and 2018 AmaWaterways Wine Cruises

• Romantic Danube from Vilshofen to Budapest, 7 nights from $1,749*
• Melodies of the Danube, from Budapest to Vilshofen, 7 nights from $1,749*
• Captivating Rhine, from Amsterdam to Basel, from $1,749*
• Enchanting Rhine, from Basel to Amsterdam, from $1,849*
• Rhine & Moselle Splendors, from Luxembourg to Basel, from $2,149*
• Europe’s Rivers & Castles, from Nuremberg to Luxembourg, from $1,949*
• Taste of Bordeaux, roundtrip from Bordeaux, from $2,349*
• Paris & Normandy, roundtrip from Paris, from $2,149*
• Colors of Provence, Lyon to Arles or reverse, from $2,149*
• Enticing Douro, roundtrip from Porto, from $3,249*

For details and alternative dates, view our AmaWaterways Wine Cruises 2018 pdf.  Please give the river cruise experts at Q a call if you’d like to learn more about AmaWaterways Wine Cruises.

What you should know

Promotional fares are valid on select departures for new bookings only, made by November 30, 2017. All rates are per person in USD for cruise only, based on double occupancy in a base category stateroom (Category E) unless stated otherwise and may vary by departure date. $1,500 savings is per stateroom based on double occupancy; solo travelers receive $750 savings. Portugal sailings receive $250 savings per person. Single supplement waived promotion is applicable on select dates listed (excluding Portugal); applicable on cruise portion only on all staterooms except category AA+ and higher. Port charges, land programs, roundtrip airfare and other expenses of a personal nature are additional. Savings are per stateroom, based on double occupancy. Offers are not combinable with other promotions and limited to availability, capacity controlled and subject to change/termination without notice. Please refer to our AmaWaterways Wine Cruises 2018 for further details.

Where you can go

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In addition to the savings on your river cruise, airfares to Europe are lower too in November and December. Combined, this might just make an affordable getaway or an opportunity to get unique gifts while you get your holiday shopping done on vacation!

Warm up with a hot Rudesheimer Kaffee in its name sake town on the Rhine river. Sip a glass of Gluhwein as you stroll through cozy markets full of stalls with holiday treats and beautiful gifts and handicrafts. Admire the architecture ˛ą˛Ô»ĺĚýholiday decorations of some of Europe’s largest cathedrals and gorgeous churches and buildings. And relax in your comfortable river view room, knowing that daily excursions with experienced local guides, wonderful meals, wine and beer at lunch and dinner and even a glass of bubbles at breakfast are included in your cruise fare.

AmaWaterways is one of our favorite river cruises.  With a near-perfect review score from our Virtuoso guests, AmaWaterways river cruises allow you to explore Europe in detail, from the comfort of your floating hotel.

2017 AmaWaterways Christmas Market River Cruises

• Magnificent Europe Christmas Cruise, Budapest to Amsterdam, 14 nights from $4,099, Dec 20
• Christmas Markets on the Danube, Nuremberg to Budapest, 7 nights from $2,149, Nov 20 through Dec 20
• Christmas Markets on the Rhine, Basel to Amsterdam, 9 nights from $2,149, Dec 23, including two free nights in Amsterdam
• Christmas Markets on the Rhine, Amsterdam to Basel, 7 nights from $2,049, Nov 23 through Dec 21
• Treasures of the Main & Rhine, Nuremberg to Amsterdam, 7 nights from $1,849, Dec 27

Please give us a call if you’d like to learn more about AmaWaterways Christmas Market river cruises in 2017.

What you should know

Promotional fares are valid on select departures for new bookings only, made from October 1 to October 31, 2017. All rates are per person in USD for cruise only, based on double occupancy in a base category stateroom unless stated otherwise and may vary by departure date. Port charges, land programs, roundtrip airfare and other expenses of a personal nature are additional. Savings are per stateroom, based on double occupancy. Offers are not combinable with other promotions and limited to availability, capacity controlled and subject to change/termination without notice.

Where you can go

Visit our .  The above listed promotions don’t apply to all cruises shown.  Just give one of Q’s river cruise experts a call and we’ll check the best fares and availability for you.

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Want to go further afield? Did you know that we can also arrange an African safari with a AmaWaterways river cruise for you? Or that you can explore Cambodia and Vietnam on the mighty Mekong river?

2017 AmaWaterways River Cruises Special Offers

• Taste of Bordeaux 2017, 7 nights from $2,149 per person
• Paris & Normandy 2017, 7 nights from $2,149
• Provence & Spain 2017, 7 nights from $2,149
• Douro in Portugal 2017, 7 nights from $2,349
• Tulip Time from Amsterdam 2017, 7 nights from $1,749
• Danube cruises 2017, 7 nights from $1,749
• Rhine cruises 2017, 7 nights from $2,049
• Holiday cruises 2017, 7 nights from $1,849
• Cambodia and Vietnam Mekong cruises 2017, 7 nights from $1,549

View our current special AmaWaterways River Cruises Special Offers (pdf) or give us a call if you’d like to learn more about river cruises.

What you should know

Promotional fares are valid on select departures for new bookings only, made from November 1-30, 2016. All rates are per person in USD for cruise only, based on double occupancy in a base category stateroom unless stated otherwise. Port charges, land programs, roundtrip airfare and other expenses of a personal nature are additional. Savings are per stateroom, based on double occupancy. Solo travelers will receive the single supplement waived offer in place of the discount (excluding suites). Offers are combinable with past passenger program and onboard future cruise credit program. Offers are not combinable with other promotions and limited to availability, capacity controlled and subject to change/termination without notice.

Where you can go

Visit our .  The above listed promotions don’t apply to all cruises shown.  Just give one of Q’s river cruise experts a call and we’ll check the best fares and availability for you.

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