AmaMaya

AmaMaya at a glance

AmaMaya entered service in 2024, making her one of AmaWaterways' newest river vessels. Built at 92 metres in length and carrying 120 guests looked after by 55 crew, she is designed for the kind of unhurried, personal experience that the Mekong River demands. Her 60 cabins include suites and balcony staterooms, and she sails a single, richly varied region: South East Asia.

• Launched in 2024 — among the newest ships in the AmaWaterways fleet
• 120 guests, 55 crew — a guest-to-crew ratio that keeps service attentive
• 60 cabins across two grades, from balcony staterooms to full suites
• Sails the Mekong through Cambodia and Vietnam

Current sailings depart from Kampong Cham, Cambodia and My Tho (Ho Chi Minh City), Vietnam, venturing deep into South East Asia on itineraries of up to 13 nights. Every sailing calls for international flights, which makes packaging the whole trip — cruise, flights, hotels and transfers together — the most practical way to book.

Dining on AmaMaya

AmaMaya offers two distinct dining experiences, both included in your cruise fare and open to all guests.

The Main Restaurant is the culinary heart of the ship, serving regional cuisine with open seating times so you can dine when it suits you, always with river views as the backdrop. The relaxed atmosphere encourages conversation with fellow travellers, and the menu draws on the flavours of the destinations you're passing through.

For something more special, The Chef's Table offers an intimate, multi-course tasting menu prepared by a dedicated chef right in front of you. It is culinary theatre at an unhurried pace, with personalised attention throughout — and like the Main Restaurant, there is no extra charge.

Beyond meals, a Specialty Coffee & Tea Station operates on a self-service basis throughout the day, included in your fare, so your morning coffee or afternoon tea is always within reach.

On-board life: bars, leisure and wellness

The Main Lounge is where AmaMaya's social life happens — a fully stocked bar, evening entertainment and informative talks about the ports ahead all draw guests together in one comfortable space. Access is included; drinks and food are charged separately unless covered by a beverage package.

Up on deck, the Sun Deck gives unobstructed views of the river and the countryside slipping past — a natural spot for quiet reflection or an alfresco meal. The Heated Sun-Deck Pool sits here too, with an integrated swim-up bar, offering classic resort comfort in a river setting. A Walking Track circles the same deck for anyone who wants to keep moving.

The Fitness Center carries modern cardio and strength-training equipment, complimentary to use, with specialist fitness classes available at an additional charge. When rest is the priority, the Massage & Hair Salon provides a quiet retreat — access is included, with treatments and services charged separately. The Library offers a calmer alternative still: books and games in a space away from the activity on deck, included in your fare.

One of AmaMaya's more distinctive touches is her Complimentary Bicycle Fleet. Guests can borrow a bike at no charge to explore ports independently — a particularly rewarding way to move through Cambodia's towns and Vietnam's countryside at your own pace, without the structure of a guided tour.

A Gift Shop rounds out the on-board offer for anyone looking for souvenirs or regional keepsakes from the journey.

Cabins on AmaMaya

AmaMaya carries two cabin grades, and the difference between them is meaningful. Full details of layouts and deck positions are on the AmaMaya cabins and deck plans page.

The Balcony Cabin A measures 23.3 m² and sleeps two. Each opens onto a French balcony, bringing fresh air and river views directly into the room — a practical and pleasurable connection to the waterway outside.

The Luxury Suite L at 46.6 m² more than doubles the floor space, with separate living areas and the kind of comfort that makes a long itinerary feel genuinely restorative. Both grades sleep two and are well-suited to a couple travelling together on a longer journey.

Where AmaMaya sails

AmaMaya sails exclusively in South East Asia with AmaWaterways, navigating the Mekong River through Cambodia and Vietnam. Departures are currently from Kampong Cham in Cambodia and from My Tho, close to Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam. Itineraries run to up to 13 nights, giving enough time to move between the two countries and absorb their very different landscapes and cultures.

Because all departures are international — Cambodia and Vietnam are both long-haul from Australia — the cruise naturally sits in the middle of a longer trip. Cruise1st can arrange the flights, any hotel nights at either end, and the transfers between airport, hotel and ship, all on a single booking. You can explore fly-cruise packages with AmaWaterways or browse Cruise1st Packages to see the full range of bundled options.

Why book AmaMaya with Cruise1st?

Cruise1st's Australian cruise experts are available seven days a week — by phone before you book, to help you weigh up cabin grades, fare inclusions and the best itinerary for your travel dates. That matters on a ship with only 60 cabins, where the right choice of grade changes the experience considerably.

Every AmaMaya sailing requires flights from Australia, which is why Cruise1st Packages exist: cruise, international flights, hotels and transfers arranged together as one holiday, with one point of contact if anything needs to change. The Cruise1st Package offering is designed exactly for trips like this.

Cruise1st also backs every booking with its Best Price Guarantee, so if you find the same cruise at a lower price, we'll match it. With sailings from A$3,149pp*, there are currently departures from late September 2026 to consider — and with only four sailings on sale, availability is limited. If you are comparing options, last-minute AmaWaterways cruise deals are also worth a look for flexible dates.

Other ships in the AmaWaterways fleet

If you are weighing up which AmaWaterways vessel to sail on, Cruise1st also offers cruises on AmaCello, AmaReina and AmaVerde — each sailing different itineraries. The AmaWaterways cruise page brings the whole fleet together in one place.

Common questions about AmaMaya

Do I need to book flights separately for an AmaMaya cruise?

All current AmaMaya sailings depart from Cambodia or Vietnam, so international flights from Australia are required. Cruise1st can arrange flights, pre- and post-cruise hotels and transfers as part of a single Cruise1st Package, which means one booking covers the entire trip.

Which cabin grade is right for me on AmaMaya?

If you want a genuine suite experience with room to spread out, the Luxury Suite L at 46.6 m² provides separate living areas and substantially more floor space than the Balcony Cabin A at 23.3 m². Both sleep two and include a French balcony connection to river views. For the full layout and deck positions, see the AmaMaya cabins and deck plans.

Is alcohol included in the AmaMaya cruise fare?

Specialty coffees and teas are complimentary throughout the day via the self-service station. Drinks in the Main Lounge are charged separately unless you are on a beverage package — your Cruise1st consultant can advise on which fares include one.

Can I explore ports independently on AmaMaya?

Yes. AmaMaya carries a complimentary bicycle fleet available to all guests at no charge, making it easy to explore Cambodian and Vietnamese ports at your own pace without joining a guided tour. This is one of the more practical and distinctive features of sailing on her.

How many other guests will be on board AmaMaya?

AmaMaya accommodates a maximum of 120 guests, looked after by 55 crew. That scale means a noticeably more personal atmosphere than larger ocean ships, and it keeps the common areas — the Main Lounge, the Sun Deck, the pool — from ever feeling crowded.