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vietnam, cambodia & the riches of the mekong
2015 & 2016
Welcome
table of contents
2 PIONEERS OF RIVER CRUISING / AMAVOYAGES
3 BEST SHIPS ON THE MEKONG
4 ONBOARD EXPERIENCE
5 THE MEKONG
7 VIETNAM A Mekong river cruise provides a unique perspective on one of the most exotic regions
9 CAMBODIA of the world. There are wondrous things to be seen along this fabled river – ancient
temples and robed monks, colorful markets and ethereal landscapes, elegant Colonial-era
11 AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCES
architecture and the warm smiles of the friendly Vietnamese and Cambodian people.
13 PREMIER HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
14 LAND EXPERIENCES AmaWaterways takes pride in designing itineraries that venture beyond the ordinary
and provide a tantalizing mix of must-see sights and hidden gems. Our Vietnam,
15 YOUR ITINERARY
Cambodia & the Riches of the Mekong cruise features authentic cultural encounters,
19 CANDID MEMORIES enticing shore excursions and expert guides well-versed in Asian religions, architecture
20 AMAWATERWAYS SCHOOL PROJECT IN CAMBODIA and history. Experience it from the comfort of the elegant and newly built AmaDara or
the beautiful, award-winning AmaLotus. It all adds up to one unforgettable voyage.
21 AMADara
23 AMALOTUS Generations of distinguished explorers have been drawn to the magic and mystery
25 AIRline information of Southeast Asia. Join us and see this endlessly fascinating destination for yourself!
We hope to welcome you aboard soon.
25 terms & conditions
Rudi Schreiner Kristin Karst
President Executive Vice President
AmaWaterways AmaWaterways
Rudi and Kristin while
traveling through
Southeast Asia.
FRONT COVER caption: Cruise the Mekong in comfort
and style aboard the award-winning AmaLotus
pioneers of RIVER CRUISing
AmaWaterways was founded in 2002 by Rudi Schreiner, Kristin Karst and Jimmy Murphy, each of
whom brought decades of experience, knowledge and dedication to the venture. Rudi is one of
river cruising’s pioneers, having introduced the modern-day river cruise concept to the travel
industry back in the mid-1990s. Kristin contributes extensive experience in sales and customer
service, both in Europe and in North America. Jimmy is the founder of tour operator Brendan
Vacations. Together, their expertise and hands-on way of doing business have created the most
distinctive river cruise line in the industry.
Our founders and staff share a passion for travel and seek to give other travelers genuinely
life-enhancing experiences. In an effort to take river cruising to a whole new level, we have
focused on providing customized ship designs, the highest quality amenities and services, and
interesting, well-crafted itineraries. AmaWaterways is now an award-winning river cruise line
operating in Europe, Russia, Asia and Africa. As our company grows and builds new ships, we
remain family-owned and operated and continue to lead the way in river cruising.
AmaVoyages
Our desire to offer extraordinary travel opportunities in more remote and undiscovered destinations
led us to develop our AmaVOYAGES program. While these ships, onboard amenities and services
differ somewhat from our flagship fleet in Europe, AmaVOYAGES consistently delivers the highest
standards available in places such as Portugal, Russia, Vietnam and Cambodia, Myanmar (Burma)
and Africa. Our newly built or redesigned AmaVOYAGES ships are staffed by impeccably trained,
friendly crew members, and our well planned and expertly guided land programs are considered
the best in the industry. We place great emphasis on fostering in-depth cultural encounters and
treat our guests to delicious regionally-inspired cuisine. AmaVOYAGES is an ideal choice for explorers
seeking truly unforgettable and one-of-a-kind journeys.
Natural beauty, rich history and the delicate interplay of East
and West abound in Vietnam and Cambodia, where intertwined
cultures make for an unforgettable journey.
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AMADARA & AMALOTUS
best ships on the mekong
Our ships on this fabled waterway are in a class unto themselves. The AmaLotus and brand-new
AmaDara are custom designed to offer world-class comfort and elegance, with spacious staterooms,
private balconies, interior access and an array of amenities that can’t be found elsewhere on
the river. When you see an AmaWaterways ship next to others on the Mekong, the distinction is
abundantly clear: Our vessels were built specifically to provide the best cruise experience possible.
Upon embarkation, prepare for an awakening of your senses. The distinct French Colonial décor,
accented by Mekong artifacts made by native craftsmen, captures your attention and then
settles to serve as a stunning visual backdrop for the remainder of your voyage. Once the ship
sets sail, join fellow adventurers for the Captain’s Welcome party and treat your taste buds to a
refreshing drink – chilled regional beer, a locally-inspired cocktail or fine wine. Afterwards, relax
on the Sun Deck or your private balcony and let your anticipation of the voyage ahead build as
day transitions to night in this exotic land.
Take some time to explore the ship and discover the multiple lounges or restaurants, bars,
pool and fitness room, or rejuvenate your spirit with an onboard massage. As you walk down
air-conditioned interior corridors, aromas of sweet coconut and lemongrass mixed with robust
curries, chili peppers and citrus juice tell you that dinner is ready. AmaWaterways’ expert
chefs ensure that you experience both delicious Western dishes as well as exquisite Vietnamese
and Cambodian cuisine.
You can also look forward to authentic onboard entertainment during your cruise, including
cultural performances that feature traditional costumes and musical instruments. For now,
however, return to your stateroom, find the perfect temperature using the climate control, lie
down on high quality linens and drift into sweet slumber. Tomorrow, your adventure down the
Enjoy the best of both worlds with authentic travel experiences
Mekong officially begins!
amidst the comfort of elegant accommodations and excellent
onboard service.
Onboard Highlights
Extra spacious staterooms & suites (226-624 sq. ft.), most with French Balconies
and private Outside Balconies
award-winning Air-conditioning in most areas
Convenient interior access to all facilities and decks
AmaLotus was recognized with
Travel Weekly’s coveted Gold Complimentary unlimited wine with every lunch and dinner
Magellan Award for “Best River Complimentary house spirits, local beer, soft drinks and bottled water available all day
Cruise Ship” in 2012. Judged by a
Superb Western-style cuisine as well as regionally-inspired dishes
panel of travel industry experts, the
Swimming pool, spa, salon and fitness room
Magellan Awards honor the best in
travel in a variety of key areas. Professional staff and friendly, personalized service
3 |
Onboard Experience
Travel the Mekong in comfort and style aboard a beautifully appointed ship, Allow the journey to be your destination and enjoy the scenery as the ship slowly
with your every need attended to by our friendly and resourceful onboard staff. glides down the river. There’s simply no better way to travel!
SPACIOUS STATEROOMS & SUITES INSIDE ACCESS SUN DECK & POOL SPA SERVICES
Our extra spacious staterooms and AmaWaterways vessels on the Take a refreshing dip in the pool, After an active day of exploring, treat
suites – the largest of any ship on the Mekong offer interior access to each socialize with new friends, or relax yourself to a relaxing massage in the
Mekong – are a peaceful retreat, with deck and feature air-conditioning in with a cool cocktail on our open-air ship’s serene onboard spa.
quality amenities and elegant décor. most areas. Sun Deck.
IMPECCABLE SERVICE WITH OUR COMPLIMENTS INSPIRED CUISINE ENRICHING ENTERTAINMENT
Travel with a talented team of profes- Enjoy complimentary local beers, Dine on exquisitely prepared cuisine, Enjoy costumed Apsara dancers,
sionals selected for their knowledge, spirits and soft drinks as you with a choice of North American local musicians and piano
expertise and five-star hospitality. mingle with well-traveled, favorites and delicious regionally- performances in the lounge.
like-minded adventurers. inspired specialties.
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The Mekong
The Mekong has long evoked images of the exotic and
the mysterious. Discover for yourself the countless
wonders to be found along her fabled shores.
The river affords glimpses of serene beauty as well as bustling activity
5 |
THE MIGHTY MEKONG
The Mekong River begins high on the Tibetan plateau and winds its way through
China and the rainforests, plains and rice fields of five Southeast Asian countries
before meeting the sea. In terms of its historical, cultural and ecological riches, the
Mekong – “the Mother of Water” – has no equal. The sagas of ancient empires,
colonial powers and modern conflicts have unfolded along the Mekong for
centuries. Even today, it is impossible to overstate the river’s importance for the
many millions of Vietnamese and Cambodians who live along its vast length.
The fortunes of the Mekong Delta and Tonle Sap Lake are inextricably linked and
serve as the primary source of life for the people of this incredibly fertile region.
The best way to experience the Mekong is by river cruise, which allows you to
fully appreciate the sights and sounds of this fabled and fascinating waterway.
From the vantage point of your ship, you can witness the compelling contrast of
the modern-day river and its ancient past. Sampans and motorboats yield to each
other as cone-hatted fishermen check their nets while chatting on cellphones.
You will see serene monasteries and thatched stilt huts, dense cityscapes and
the towering skyscrapers of Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). It is an awe-inspiring
spectacle that simply must be seen to be believed. Wherever the Mekong takes
you, the sincere warmth and friendliness of the Vietnamese and Cambodian
people will leave a lasting impression. An AmaWaterways river cruise is a fantastic
opportunity to experience the genuine hospitality of this unique part of the world.
tonle sap lake
For most of the year, Tonle Sap Lake is relatively shallow and modest in size.
During the rainy monsoon season, however, the Tonle River that feeds into the lake
reverses its flow. Water is pushed up from the Mekong into the lake, increasing it
to many times its normal size, creating a massive floodplain and acting as a safety
valve to prevent flooding further downstream. As historically important as the
flooding of the Nile River in Egypt, the annual ebb and flow of the nutrient-rich
Tonle Sap Lake makes it one of the most productive inland fisheries in the world.
Indeed, just as the Nile played a crucial role in the development of ancient Egyptian
culture, Tonle Sap Lake gave rise to the world’s largest pre-industrial civilization:
The Khmer Empire and its ancient capital of Angkor.
A treasure trove of natural and cultural wonders, the Mekong
rewards intrepid travelers in search of authenticity.
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Viet
nam
Immerse yourself in this enchanting destination,
with its thriving cities, tranquil lakes, faded
colonial grandeur and rich, resilient history.
a traditional junk on Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay, considered
by many to be the 8th Natural Wonder of the World
7 |
VIETNAM
One of the world’s great destinations, Vietnam lures us with its incredible beauty,
amiable people and rich culture that has endured for centuries. It remains one of
the most intriguing and dynamic countries in all of Asia, with landscapes that are
as varied as its history.
Blessed with a survival instinct that has seen it through many generations of
conflict and upheaval, Vietnam is undergoing a significant transformation and a
growing sense of optimism can be felt throughout much of the country. Vietnam
can be an assault on the senses; it is at once dizzying, frenetic, fascinating
and lovable. The people are friendly and generous, and traveling here can be
a sheer delight.
Discover how East and West, ancient and modern co-exist in Vietnam in the
most harmonious ways. In urban Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, you’ll see makeshift
food stalls, mopeds zigzagging down clogged city streets, and vendors hawking
their wares at lively markets. Just beyond the city limits, water buffalo roam and
women in pastel-colored tunics slowly peddle their bicycles down dusty paths.
Throughout the country, there is an ongoing duality of art and commerce, old
and new, progress and tradition, all of which make for a dynamic atmosphere
that draws visitors from across the globe.
A Night IN HA LONG BAY
Ethereal Ha Long Bay is considered by many to be the 8th Natural Wonder of the
World, making it a must-see part of Vietnam. AmaWaterways’ cruise-and-land
guests spend the night aboard a traditional junk that combines classic beauty
with modern conveniences. Junks were developed during the Han Dynasty
(206 B.C.-220 A.D.) and used throughout Asia for extensive ocean voyages.
Today, they can be found on waterways throughout Southeast Asia, India,
China and – perhaps most famously – in the former British colony of Hong Kong.
Junks vary greatly in size and in the design of their rigging, but their most
distinctive feature is their broad, fully battened sails. This once-in-a-lifetime
experience is certain to be one of the highlights of your visit to Vietnam.
Whether it’s the sharp scent of a spice vendor’s wares, the
soothing sound of water outside a Ha Long Bay Junk, or the sweet
flavor of an exotic fruit, Vietnam is truly a feast for the senses.
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Cambodia
Historic capitals, lush river valleys and once-lost
empires half-submerged in dense jungle foliage
are yours to discover on this epic cruise-tour.
stunning waterways around Angkor Wat, Cambodia
9 |CAMBODIA
Sharing a border with Thailand, Laos and Vietnam, Cambodia has its own
distinct allure. The country is still primarily agrarian and recovering from the
cruel misfortune that befell it a generation ago. Today, Cambodia is a resurgent
nation, attracting visitors from around the world eager to explore its wealth of
treasures as the seat of a once-great empire.
Nothing prepares you for experiencing the temple complex of Angkor Wat for the
very first time. Wandering amongst its ancient ruins, entangled in dense jungle
growth that creates a surreal mixture of light and shadow, you will see exquisite
statues and bas-relief carvings. Angkor’s architectural treasures have tantalized
Western travelers for more than a century, ever since a French naturalist stumbled
upon it in the jungle and it became famous as the “Lost Civilization of Asia.”
There are countless wonders to discover and explore on an epic voyage through
Cambodia – tranquil fishing villages, modern-day cities, delicious cuisine, sacred
pagodas, terraced rice paddies, and the hospitality of the gracious and resilient
Cambodian people.
SMILING FACES of CAMBODIA
Cambodians traditionally greet each other with the sompiah, pressing their hands
together and bowing, fingers pointed up. The higher the hands and the lower
the bow, the more respect is conveyed – an important thing to remember when
meeting officials or the elderly. This custom has been partially replaced in recent
times by a handshake, especially among men, but women still tend to use the
traditional greeting. The Cambodian people have a delightful (and well-earned)
reputation for being genuinely welcoming, friendly and gentle. In a country where
nearly the entire population practices Buddhism, raised voices and displays of
anger are extremely unusual.
Experience firsthand the enduring legacies of this “kingdom
of wonder,” one of the world’s most beautiful regions.
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hent
ic Experiences
VIETNAM has friendly people, stunning natural beauty, and a rich cultural legacy. into the waters below, forming thousands of islands and islets. The bay’s centuries-
Your journey begins in Hanoi, which offers a compelling juxtaposition of past and old floating villages are now home to families of boat dwellers, who still honor the
present, East and West. With its graceful French colonial architecture, tranquil lakes deities of these legendary emerald waters. Visit small rural villages, temples and
and ancient temples, Hanoi features a spectrum of historic and cultural landmarks. traditional handicraft workshops. Conclude your voyage in Ho Chi Minh City, once
Spend a night on a newly built wooden Junk in Ha Long Bay – a UNESCO World known as the “Pearl of the Orient” and more recently as Saigon, a place that has
Heritage Site – where it is said dragons once spouted streams of jade droplets witnessed an extraordinary rebirth over the past half century.
SKILLED TRADESMEN SA DEC LOCAL MARKET TRISHAW RIDE CAI BE
Experience local commerce firsthand Discover exotic fruits and local Immerse yourself in the local culture Visit a Vietnamese rice paper work-
as popular goods, such as mats and delicacies at the country’s vibrant, with an exhilarating xe-loi (trishaw) shop and try your hand at making
slippers, are produced right in front kaleidoscopic street markets. Here ride down the streets of Tan Chau. paper using the traditional method,
of your eyes. you will meet friendly Vietnamese It doesn’t get any more authentic just as it’s been done for centuries.
people and their delightful children, than this!
who always seem to have wide sunny
smiles on their faces.
11 |CAMBODIA is an incomparable treasure trove of architectural wonders Cambodia’s infamous Killing Fields. In the country’s capital city, visit the Silver
and verdant landscapes. Your journey begins in Siem Reap, at the spectacular Pagoda and its collection of artifacts, including jeweled masks and a Buddha
Angkor Archaeological Park. After three nights in this magical locale, embark statue set with diamonds and emeralds. Once considered one of the loveliest
upon a week-long Mekong cruise that features bird watching at Tonle Sap Lake, of Indochina’s cities, Phnom Penh retains much of its former glory with its wide
a visit to a Buddhist monastery, an oxcart ride down a scenic country road, boulevards and elegant colonial-era buildings.
opportunities to sample exotic fruits and local delicacies, and an excursion to
OXCART RIDE BUDDHIST BLESSING SILK-WEAVERS VILLAGE FLOATING VILLAGE
Take an age-old mode of transporta- In Cambodia’s former capital of Cambodia is one of the most unspoiled The waterways along the Mekong
tion for a test drive through a rural Oudong, you will have an exclusive regions of the world, a place where are packed with traders selling all
Cambodian village. It’s an experience opportunity to visit a monastery and many of its people continue to manner of fruits and vegetables.
designed for travelers with a spirit of receive a special Buddhist blessing. embrace a traditional way of life. It’s a lively and colorful scene as they
adventure and a desire to be inspired Visit the workshops of skilled artisans paddle from boat to boat, peddling
by new cultures, people and ways who still create beautiful handicrafts a variety of goods amidst a traffic
of doing things. using time-honored methods. jam of sampans.
W W W. A M A W AT E R W AY S . C O M | 12premier hotel accommodationS
Be an adventurer by day – explore the ruins of ancient temples, be blessed by monks in remote
monasteries, delve into the unexplored, the untried, the unfamiliar – yet retreat to comfort and
serenity every night.
Your hotel accommodations in Hanoi, Siem Reap and Ho Chi Minh City are a very important way for
you to fully experience your visit to Vietnam and Cambodia. Our regional experts at AmaWaterways
have carefully selected each property, based on its guest amenities, location and services.
Sofitel Legend Metropole (Hanoi, Vietnam)
The Metropole is an award-winning French colonial-style hotel located in the heart of Hanoi.
Sofitel Metropole – Hanoi, Vietnam
The property offers 364 rooms and suites, complemented by a choice of three restaurants (French,
Vietnamese and Italian), three bars, seven function rooms, a heated swimming pool, health club, the
luxurious Le Spa du Metropole, Wi-Fi and – exclusively for hotel guests – a daily tour of the recently
opened war-time bomb shelter and Path of History, guided by the hotel’s Ambassador of History.
Sofitel Angkor Phokeenthra Golf & Spa Resort (Siem Reap, Cambodia)
Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra offers top quality accommodations close to the magnificent temples
of Angkor Wat. The hotel elegantly combines Khmer and French architectural design, and features
landscaped gardens, five restaurants and bars, a spa and the largest free-form swimming pool in
Cambodia. The resort also boasts a world-class 18-hole golf course at the Phokeethra Country Club,
a 25-minute drive from the hotel.
Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers (Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam)
Sofitel angkor phoKeenthra Located in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City’s vibrant business and entertainment district, Sheraton
golf & spa resort – siem reap, cambodia
Saigon Hotel & Towers is a haven of convenience, with 470 spacious rooms, personalized service,
state-of-the-art fitness center, day spa and superb cuisine in eight stylish restaurants and bars.
Consistently voted as one of the city’s “Top 10 Places to See,” the hotel’s outdoor Level 23 Wine Bar
is an ideal place to watch the sun set over the city while enjoying a selection of world-class wine.
Note: Hotels listed are based on availability. Comparable quality hotels may be substituted if necessary.
OPTIONAL 3-NIGHT SIEM REAP EXTENSION
Sofitel angkor phoKeenthra sheraton saigon hotel & towers – For 7-night cruise-only passengers, an optional 4-day/3-night pre-cruise
golf & spa resort ho chi minh city, vietnam
stay in Siem Reap is available, including hotel accommodations with
daily breakfast and guided sightseeing tours for $799 per person.
Your hotels are carefully selected to provide modern amenities
and services in a refined, elegant atmosphere – the quintessential This optional extension requires regional airfare, which is available for
Asian experience. an additional cost. Some restrictions and blocked dates may apply,
please check with your travel agent or call for details.
13 |Land Experiences
AmaWaterways takes great pride in crafting enticing shore excursions and audio devices, which make it easy to hear every word of their guide’s lively
pre- and post-cruise city tours with personable local guides. Our tours are designed commentary. Whether it’s part of a land program itinerary or a small group shore
to delve into the heart of each destination, visiting must-see landmarks as well as excursion, your AmaWaterways vacation will include a multitude of experiences
out of the way gems. Guests are allocated one of our state-of-the-art personal that are entertaining, enriching and available exclusively to our guests.
HO CHI MINH CITY THE OLD QUARTER (HANOI) WATER PUPPET SHOW ANGKOR WAT
Vietnam’s largest city is a sensory Hanoi’s 36-street commercial district Dating back almost a thousand years, One of the world’s greatest architec-
overload, with fast-paced urban life is a colorful, bustling marketplace water puppetry is one of the most tural achievements, Angkor Wat has
and culture set against a backdrop where you can browse for silk, bowls, authentic expressions of Vietnamese tantalized travelers since a 19th century
of modernization and pockets of bamboo products, sandals, lanterns culture, with folktales performed by naturalist first discovered it. This “lost
French Colonial architecture. and other handicrafts. puppeteers in waist-high water. civilization” is arguably the most
remarkable architectural treasure
found anywhere in Southeast Asia.
W W W. A M A W AT E R W AY S . C O M | 14daybreak at the angkor unesco world heritage site
in cambodia, the world’s largest hindu temple complex
15 |VIETNAM, CAMBODIA & DAILY PROGRAM FEATURES
THE RICHES OF THE MEKONg DAY DESTINATION
1 Hanoi
ACTIVITIES
Hotel check-in
Spend 2 nights in Hanoi, overnight in Ha Long Bay, then travel to Siem Reap for 2 Hanoi City tour & rickshaw ride
3 nights before embarking on your Mekong River cruise, ending your journey Water Puppet Show
with a 2 night stay in Ho Chi Minh City 3 Hanoi Transfer to Ha Long Bay
16 DAYS ∙ TRAVEL TO HANOI & RETURN FROM HO CHI MINH CITY (Saigon) Ha Long Bay Bay excursion
Overnight cruise aboard
a traditional Junk
4 Ha Long Bay Transfer to airport
Flight to Siem Reap
Siem Reap Hotel check-in
5 Siem Reap Angkor Thom & Banteay Srei
Visit AmaWaterways-
sponsored school
6 Siem Reap Angkor Wat &
Ta Prohm Temple
7 Tonle Sap Lake EMBARKATION
Welcome Dinner
8 Kampong Chhnang Motor boat excursion to
lakeside wetlands
Koh Chen Silversmith village visit
9 Oudong Visit Buddhist monastery
Kampong Tralach Oxcart ride
Phnom Penh Walking tour
10 Phnom Penh Phnom Penh City Tour &
Royal Palace visit
Killing Fields excursion
11 Tan Chau Border Crossing from
Cambodia to Vietnam
12 Tan Chau Visit to craftsmen’s
workshops and village
Trishaw ride
13 Sa Dec Local boat ride to
Sa Dec Village
Visit to local market,
museum & temple
Xeo Quyt Xeo Quyt excursion
Cai Be Visit rice paper &
candy-making workshops
Your journey begins in Vietnam’s bustling capital, Hanoi, followed by an excursion to breathtaking 14 Ho Chi Minh City DISEMBARKATION
Ha Long Bay for an overnight sojourn. A short flight to Siem Reap, Cambodia, brings you to (My Tho Port)
the gateway of the ancient Khmer empire. Spend three days touring the temples of Angkor Transfer to city
Archeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, before embarking your Mekong cruise on City tour
Tonle Sap Lake. Visit rural villages, historic pagodas, floating markets and a Buddhist monastery 15 Ho Chi Minh City Free day
along the way. Overnight in Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia and then conclude your cruise in 16 Ho Chi Minh City Return flight home
lively Ho Chi Minh City, where you will enjoy a two-night stay.
Embark 7-Night Cruise
W W W. A M A W AT E R W AY S . C O M | 16INCLUDED FEATURES Your Itinerary
»» 2 nights hotel accommodation in Hanoi at the Day 1, ARRIVE IN HANOI, VIETNAM. Welcome to Hanoi, you will enjoy a special “Apsara Dancing Show” at your hotel,
Sofitel Legend Metropole (or similar), including Vietnam’s capital city, known for its graceful colonial featuring local Cambodian/Khmer folk dancers. (B,L,D)
daily buffet breakfast architecture, frenetic streets, and verdant parks and temples.
Day 5, SIEM REAP – ANGKOR. After breakfast, you will have
After checking into your hotel, the remainder of the day is
»» Overnight stay on board a luxurious traditional a guided sightseeing tour of the Angkor Archaeological Park,
yours to explore on your own.
wooden Junk in Ha Long Bay a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Highlights include Angkor
Day 2, HANOI. A morning sightseeing tour will take you to Thom, the newly restored Baphuon Temple, Terrace of the
»» 3 nights hotel accommodation in Siem Reap at
some of Hanoi’s most famous historical and cultural sites, Elephants, and the Terrace of the Leper King. You will also see
the Sofitel Angkor Phokeenthra Golf & Spa Resort
including the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ba Dinh Square, the Bayon Temple, best known for its gigantic smiling stone
(or similar), including daily buffet breakfast
One-pillar Pagoda and The Temple of Literature. You will also faces. This afternoon, travel through the rural countryside to
»» 7 nights deluxe cruise accommodation in an visit the infamous prison that American POWs sarcastically visit the pink sandstone temple of Banteay Srei, the “jewel
outside stateroom, most with balconies dubbed the “Hanoi Hilton” during the Vietnam War. In the of Khmer art.” Afterwards, you will visit an English-language
afternoon, experience an authentic rickshaw ride (known as school sponsored by AmaWaterways in the village of
»» Immersive tours and excursions
“cyclo”) in the Old Quarter, followed by a traditional water Ta Toum. (B,D)
»» Fine dining with all meals included during puppet show. (B)
Day 6, SIEM REAP – ANGKOR. This morning you will visit
your cruise
Day 3, HANOI – HA LONG BAY. After breakfast, leave the most iconic temple of all Angkorian temples, Angkor
»» Unlimited wine with every lunch and dinner Hanoi behind and take a scenic ride to one of Vietnam’s Wat. This massive temple complex was built in the early
on board most renowned locations, Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World 12th century to honor the Hindu god, Vishnu. You will also
Heritage Site. Board a contemporary junk with traditional visit Ta Prohm, known as the “Kingdom of Trees” for the
»» Complimentary local beer, house-brand spirits
accents, where you will spend the night – an incredible way in which the temple stones have become intertwined
and soft drinks during cruise
once-in-a-lifetime experience and an AMAWATERWAYS with thick forest vegetation over the centuries (an incredible
»» Bottled water in every stateroom replenished daily exclusive. Enjoy an onboard dinner set against the bay’s sight that will be easily recognized by fans of the film “Tomb
magnificent scenery and dramatic limestone cliffs and Raider”). The afternoon is yours to spend as you wish. (B)
»» Welcome Dinner and Farewell Dinner
rock formations. (B,L,D)
Day 7, SIEM REAP – TONLE SAP LAKE – EMBARKATION –
»» 2 nights hotel accommodation in Ho Chi Minh
Day 4, HA LONG BAY – HANOI – SIEM REAP, CAMBODIA. KAMPONG CHHNANG. Today you will board your river
City (Saigon) at the Sheraton Saigon Hotel &
This morning, your Ha Long Bay Junk continues its scenic cruise ship at Tonle Sap Lake, the great lake that has
Towers (or similar), including buffet breakfast
cruising during breakfast onboard. Late morning, disembark dominated Cambodia and its people for centuries. Meet your
»» Special highlights on board including folklore the ship and transfer to Hanoi Airport. A short flight will take fellow travelers at a Welcome Dinner as the ship cruises to
dances and music performances, culture you to Siem Reap in Cambodia, the gateway to Angkor, the Kampong Chhnang. (B,L,D)
discussion forums, theme dinners and former capital of the Khmer empire and one of the most NOTE: During low water season, the transfer from Siem Reap
piano entertainment renowned archeological sites in all of Southeast Asia. Tonight, to the ship is via motor coach to Preak Kdam, a small village
on the Tonle River.
»» Non-smoking environment (smoking permitted
only on the Sun Deck) Day 8, KAMPONG CHHNANG – KOH CHEN. After breakfast,
a local boat will take you into the lakeside wetlands that form
»» All transfers with the purchase of cruise and the mouth of the Tonle Sap River. Enjoy the stunning variety
air package of bird life here and be on the lookout for the traps used to
catch fish in this area – some are over a half-mile long. In the
afternoon, take a leisurely walk to the Koh Chen village. You
will also visit home workshops specializing in silversmithing
and coppersmithing. (B,L,D)
Day 9, OUDONG– KAMPONG TRALACH – PHNOM PENH.
This morning, transfer to Oudong, the former capital of
Cambodia, and tour a monastery where you will receive a
special Buddhist blessing. In Kampong Tralach, you will have
a truly memorable excursion – an oxcart ride through the rice
Sightseeing from a truly memorable perspective
paddies surrounding a small village. Later, your ship departs
17 |LAND start embark EMBARK SHIP CRUISE CRUISE
DATE DATE CITY NAME ONLY & land
2014
for Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, where an afternoon spent many years in her youth. Visit a colorful local market, 9 Dec 15 Dec Siem Reap AmaLotus $2,899 $4,998
23 Dec 29 Dec Siem Reap AmaLotus $2,899 $4,998
walking tour will give you a wonderful introduction to the and the house of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le, Duras’ Chinese paramour,
2015
city. Return to the ship for dinner and an onboard Khmer folk now a small museum. Later, board a motor coach for Xeo Quyt, 6 Jan 12 Jan Siem Reap AmaLotus $2,999 $5,198
performance presented by local children. The vessel moors once used as a base during the French and U.S. wars and 20 Jan 26 Jan Siem Reap AmaLotus $2,999 $5,198
3 Feb 9 Feb Siem Reap AmaLotus $2,999 $5,198
overnight in Phnom Penh. (B,L,D) now an important ecological site. After lunch on board, a 17 Feb 23 Feb Siem Reap AmaLotus $2,999 $5,198
local boat will take you to Cai Be’s spectacular floating 3 Mar 9 Mar Siem Reap AmaLotus $2,999 $5,198
Day 10, PHNOM PENH. A morning tour explores the high- 17 Mar 23 Mar Siem Reap AmaLotus $2,799 $4,998
market. You will also have an opportunity to visit candy 31 Mar 6 Apr Siem Reap AmaLotus $2,599 $4,798
lights of the city, famous for its French colonial architecture,
and rice paper workshops. This evening, enjoy a festive 14 Apr 20 Apr Siem Reap AmaLotus $2,399 $4,598
busy cafés and colorful nightlife. Visit the Royal Palace, the 23 Jun 29 Jun Siem Reap AmaLotus $2,299 $4,498
Farewell Dinner on board. (B,L,D) 7 Jul 13 Jul Siem Reap AmaLotus $2,299 $4,498
spectacular Silver Pagoda and the National Museum, which
21 Jul 27 Jul Siem Reap AmaLotus $2,299 $4,498
has an outstanding collection of Khmer crafts. After lunch on Day 14, HO CHI MINH CITY – DISEMBARKATION. Your 4 Aug 10 Aug Siem Reap AmaLotus $2,299 $4,498
11 Aug 17 Aug Siem Reap AmaDara $2,299 $4,498
board, you will take an afternoon excursion to Cambodia’s cruise comes to an end as the ship docks at My Tho Port 18 Aug 24 Aug Siem Reap AmaLotus $2,299 $4,498
infamous Killing Fields and also visit the Khmer Rouge’s followed by a transfer to nearby Ho Chi Minh City, still 25 Aug 31 Aug Siem Reap AmaDara $2,399 $4,598
1 Sep 7 Sep Siem Reap AmaLotus $2,499 $4,698
grim Tuol Sleng S21 detention center (Genocide Museum) affectionately referred to by locals as Saigon. This former 8 Sep 14 Sep Siem Reap AmaDara $2,599 $4,798
just outside the city. An overnight on the waterfront provides capital of Indochina was once known as “Paris of the Orient.” 15 Sep 21 Sep Siem Reap AmaLotus $2,699 $4,898
22 Sep 28 Sep Siem Reap AmaDara $2,799 $4,998
an opportunity to dine on your own in one of many nearby Today, Vietnam’s largest city is an industrial, cultural and 29 Sep 5 Oct Siem Reap AmaLotus $2,899 $5,098
restaurants, if you so choose. (B,L,D) educational hub, but still retains vestiges of its colonial past. 6 Oct 12 Oct Siem Reap AmaDara $2,999 $5,198
13 Oct 19 Oct Siem Reap AmaLotus $2,999 $5,198
Day 11, PHNOM PENH – BORDER CROSSING – TAN CHAU, Upon your arrival, enjoy a city tour that explores such famous 20 Oct 26 Oct Siem Reap AmaDara $2,999 $5,198
landmarks as the former Presidential Palace, the Central 27 Oct 2 Nov Siem Reap AmaLotus $2,999 $5,198
VIETNAM. Spend the day cruising the Mekong River as your 3 Nov 9 Nov Siem Reap AmaDara $2,999 $5,198
ship crosses the border into Vietnam. Your vessel moors at Post Office, Notre Dame Cathedral, Cho Lon (China Town) 10 Nov 16 Nov Siem Reap AmaLotus $2,999 $5,198
and the Thien Hau pagoda. You will also visit the War 17 Nov 23 Nov Siem Reap AmaDara $2,999 $5,198
the small town of Tan Chau, Vietnam. (B,L,D) 24 Nov 30 Nov Siem Reap AmaLotus $2,999 $5,198
Remnants Museum, one of the city’s most popular tourist 1 Dec 7 Dec Siem Reap AmaDara $2,999 $5,198
Day 12, TAN CHAU – SA DEC. Today, you will take a small attractions, known for its vast collection of artifacts from 8 Dec 14 Dec Siem Reap AmaLotus $2,999 $5,198
local boat through narrow channels to several scenic locations, 15 Dec 21 Dec Siem Reap AmaDara $2,999 $5,198
the Vietnam War. An optional tour of Thanh Market is available 22 Dec 28 Dec Siem Reap AmaLotus $3,099 $5,298
including a small village known as “Evergreen Island.” Later, this afternoon. You will spend the night at a fine hotel in 29 Dec 4 Jan Siem Reap AmaDara $3,099 $5,298
you will see Tan Chau from the vantage point of a traditional Ho Chi Minh City. (B,L)
2016
5 Jan 11 Jan Siem Reap AmaLotus $3,099 $5,298
“xe-loi” (trishaw) that will take you around to all the sights, 12 Jan 18 Jan Siem Reap AmaDara $3,099 $5,298
with stops at a silk-making workshop and another that Day 15, HO CHI MINH CITY. Today is free to explore Ho Chi 19 Jan 25 Jan Siem Reap AmaLotus $3,099 $5,298
Minh City on your own, perhaps venturing to nearby shops and 26 Jan 1 Feb Siem Reap AmaDara $3,099 $5,298
produces rattan mats and slippers. This afternoon, your 2 Feb 8 Feb Siem Reap AmaLotus $3,099 $5,298
ship cruises to Sa Dec, where it will moor overnight. (B,L,D) markets for mementos of your Southeast Asia adventure. (B) 9 Feb 15 Feb Siem Reap AmaDara $3,099 $5,298
16 Feb 22 Feb Siem Reap AmaLotus $3,099 $5,298
Day 13, SA DEC – XEO QUYT – CAI BE. Once ashore in Day 16, DEPART HO CHI MINH CITY. Bid farewell to Vietnam 23 Feb 29 Feb Siem Reap AmaDara $3,099 $5,298
1 Mar 7 Mar Siem Reap AmaLotus $3,099 $5,298
Sa Dec, tour the town where French writer Marguerite Duras as you prepare for your homeward flight. (B) 8 Mar 14 Mar Siem Reap AmaDara $2,999 $5,198
15 Mar 21 Mar Siem Reap AmaLotus $2,899 $5,098
22 Mar 28 Mar Siem Reap AmaDara $2,799 $4,998
29 Mar 4 Apr Siem Reap AmaLotus $2,699 $4,898
Cruise prices are per person in a Cat. C, deluxe outside stateroom. To upgrade 5 Apr 11 Apr Siem Reap AmaDara $2,599 $4,798
to a higher category, add per person: 12 Apr 18 Apr Siem Reap AmaLotus $2,499 $4,698
AmaDaRa & AmaLotUS Airfare: Please call for AmaWaterways’ special roundtrip airfares.
CAT. DECK STATEROOM ADD'L Intra-Asia Air (Hanoi-Siem Reap): $360 per person including taxes
B Tonle Twin Balcony $599 and fuel surcharges.
A Saigon Twin Balcony $899 Please note that the docking process may involve narrow walkways,
S Sadec Twin Balcony $1,399 local tender boats or dirt-covered paths.
L Sadec Twin Balcony $2,599
Port Charges: Additional $161 per person
Single Suppl. for Cruise and Bedding: Category A, B & C 50% of twin price;
Optional 3-night
Suite 75% of twin price and Luxury Suite 100% of twin price. Siem Reap EXTENSION
Single Suppl. for Pre- and Post-Cruise Land Arrangements: $1,099 per person
For cruise only passengers, an optional 3-night
Bedding: Please call for details.
pre-cruise stay in Siem Reap is available, including
Visa: A visa is required for travel to Vietnam and Cambodia. Passengers with a
hotel accommodations with daily breakfast and guided
cruise and land itinerary must obtain a multiple entry visa for Vietnam (as there
are two different points of entry into the country) and a single entry visa for sightseeing tours for $799 per person. (Regional airfare
Local transportation in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Cambodia. Please consult with your Consulate for more information. required and is available at an additional cost.)
W W W. A M A W AT E R W AY S . C O M | 18Candid Memories
A river voyage through Vietnam and Cambodia is a treasure trove of wonders. and we couldn’t agree more. We hope this collection of candid photos will help
There seems to be something exotic, colorful, unexpected and magical give you a better sense of some of the amazing sights that await you on a journey
everywhere you look. An image speaks a thousand words, as it’s been said, through this remarkable region of the world.
19 |AMAWATERWAYS SCHOOL PROJECT
IN CAMBODIA
AmaWaterways is a proud sponsor of the ODA (Orphans and Disabled Arts Association) Free Village
English School in the province of Siem Reap, Cambodia. Our financial support helped build the
school and we continue to provide funds for teachers’ salaries, school supplies and other necessities.
The school brings critical English-language skills to local children and also serves as a community
center for nearby residents of all ages.
Guests that tour the Angkor Archaeological Park as part of their Mekong River cruise-and-land
itinerary have a unique opportunity to visit this school and interact with the children. In fact, many
bring their own donations, such as notepads and pencils, to help support the project.
Our guests derive much enjoyment from visiting this remarkable part of the world, and many are
very touched by the warmth of the Cambodian people. We have received numerous emails from
passengers saying how inspiring it was to be in such a poverty-stricken place, yet surrounded by
smiling children – children who seemed to think they had everything they could possibly want in
the world.
All of us at AmaWaterways are equally inspired by these delightful children and are honored to
be involved with such a worthwhile, life-changing project as the ODA Free Village English School.
HELPING FROM HOME
Guests often ask if there is something they can bring from home to
donate to the ODA Free Village English School during their visit. If you
are interested in making a contribution, we suggest basic personal
hygiene products or school supplies, such as toothpaste, soap, shampoo,
Students at the ODA Free Village English School near Siem Reap,
pencils, erasers, pens, chalk, small notebooks, Post-It notes, dry-erase
markers and highlighters. Cambodia, a thriving facility built and supported with funding
from AmaWaterways.
Thank You!
W W W. A M A W AT E R W AY S . C O M | 20AMADARA
The brand-new 124-passenger AmaDara (2015) features luxury suites (452 sq. ft.), suites (334 sq. ft.)
and spacious outside staterooms (226 sq. ft.), all of which have private Twin Balconies (French Balcony
plus a full-sized step-out balcony). The ship’s elegant public areas include two stylish restaurants
serving delicious cuisine, an inviting lounge, a fitness room, hair salon, spa and a refreshing Sun Deck
swimming pool.
AmaDara
Sadec (Terrace Deck)
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Stylish Mekong Restaurant
For a larger deck plan please visit www.AMAWATERWAYS.com
Please note that the docking process may involve narrow walkways,
local tender boats or dirt-covered paths.
Lux. Suite Sadec Deck / French & Outside Balcony – 452 sq. ft. Deck Plan Technical Data
1 Pool Built: 2015
Suite Sadec Deck / French & Outside Balcony – 334 sq. ft.
2 Hair Salon Length: 302 ft.
Cat. A Saigon Deck / French & Outside Balcony – 226 sq. ft. 3 Fitness Room Width: 42 ft.
Sadec, Saigon & Tonle Deck / Crew: 50
Cat. B 4 Saigon Lounge
French & Outside Balcony – 226 sq. ft. Staterooms: 62
5 Spa
Fitness Room Friendly service Cat. C Tonle Deck / French & Outside Balcony – 226 sq. ft. Passengers: 124
6 The Tarantula Grill
Registry: Vietnam
7 Mekong Restaurant
21 |accommodations
The AmaDara features a vast array of in-room amenities specifically designed for your comfort and
convenience. All staterooms are outside accommodations and feature Twin Balconies.
OUTSIDE STATEROOMS: The ship’s exquisitely decorated 226 sq. ft. staterooms feature all the
amenities of a fine hotel, a cozy sitting area, air-conditioning, a writing desk, mini-bar, safe, in-house
telephone, bathroom with shower, bathrobes and slippers, hairdryer and a flat-screen monitor.
SUITES: The AmaDara has twelve suites that are extra spacious at 334 sq. ft. In addition to all
the amenities of the outside staterooms, suites feature a larger sitting area, plus a bathroom
equipped with both a shower and a separate tub.
Twin Balcony Stateroom
LUXURY SUITES: The ship features two luxury suites measuring 452 sq. ft. These luxury suites
feature all the amenities of outside staterooms and suites, plus a king-sized bed, larger sitting area
with a full size sofa, spacious bathroom with both a shower and a separate tub and an extra-spacious
private balcony.
Spacious Suite
Category Category Category
Luxury Suite – 452 sq. ft. Suite – 334 sq. ft. A, B & C – 226 sq. ft.
French Balcony Outside Balcony Outside Balcony French Balcony French Balcony Outside Balcony
Bathtub
Bathtub
Bathroom Bathroom
Shower Shower Shower
LUXURY SUITE #318 SUITE #314 A & B #222
W W W. A M A W AT E R W AY S . C O M | 22AMALOTUS
The award-winning AmaLotus (2011) features ultra-spacious luxury suites (624 sq. ft.),
suites (290 sq. ft.) and spacious outside staterooms (226 sq. ft.), most with Twin Balconies
that maximize the incredible views. Public areas include a restaurant serving Asian and Western
specialties, a lounge, gift shop, fitness room, hair salon and spa, as well as a swimming pool
and bar on the Sun Deck.
Sadec (Sun Deck)
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Award-winning AmaLotus
2
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Mekong (Lower Deck)
Impeccable onboard service
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For a larger deck plan please visit www.AMAWATERWAYS.com
Please note that the docking process may involve narrow walkways,
local tender boats or dirt-covered paths.
Lux. Suite Sadec Deck / French & Outside Balcony - 624 sq. ft. Deck Plan Technical Data
1 Spa Built: 2011
Suite Sadec Deck / French & Outside Balcony - 290 sq. ft.
Beautiful Saigon Lounge Saigon bar 2 Swimming Pool Length: 302 ft.
Cat. A Saigon Deck / French & Outside Balcony - 226 sq. ft. 3 Panoramic Lounge Width: 42 ft.
Crew: 50
Cat. B Tonle Deck / French & Outside Balcony - 226 sq. ft. 4 Saigon Lounge
Staterooms: 62
5 Mekong Restaurant
Cat. C Mekong Deck / Porthole - 226 sq. ft. Passengers: 124
Registry: Vietnam
23 |accommodations
The AmaLotus features a vast array of in-room amenities specifically designed for your comfort
and convenience. All staterooms are outside accommodations and most feature Twin Balconies.
OUTSIDE STATEROOMS: The ship’s exquisitely decorated 226 sq. ft. staterooms feature all the
amenities of a fine hotel, a cozy sitting area, air-conditioning, a writing desk, mini-bar, safe, in-house
telephone, bathroom with shower, bathrobes and slippers, hairdryer and a flat-screen monitor.
SUITES: The AmaLotus has ten suites that are extra spacious at 290 sq. ft. In addition to all the
amenities of the outside staterooms, suites feature Twin Balconies and a larger sitting area, plus
a bathroom equipped with both a shower and a separate tub.
Marvel at the passing scenery
LUXURY SUITES: The ship features two luxury suites measuring 624 sq. ft. These luxury suites offer
all the amenities of outside staterooms and suites, plus a king-sized bed, a separate living area
with a full size sofa, a whirlpool tub and separate shower and an extra-spacious private balcony.
Twin Balcony Stateroom
Category Category Category Category
Luxury Suite – 624 sq. ft. Suite – 290 sq. ft. A & B – 226 sq. ft. C – 226 sq. ft.
Outside Balcony French Balcony Outside Balcony French Balcony Outside Balcony French Balcony Porthole Windows
Outside Balcony
Bathtub
Shower
Bathroom Bathroom
Bathroom
Bathtub
Shower Shower Shower
Shower
W W W. A M A W AT E R W AY S . C O M | 24airline information terms & conditions
AmaWaterways offers special airfare rates from many gate- Parties: In these terms and conditions, “you” or “passenger” Passport and Visas: A valid passport is required for each
or “participant” refers to the person booking, purchasing or participant. Passports must be valid for at least six (6)
ways in conjunction with cruise programs in Vietnam and traveling on the cruise, and to individuals traveling as part of months after the scheduled return date to your home country.
Cambodia. Sample gateways and air carriers are provided below. that person’s reservation. “We” or “us” or “AMA” refers to For travel to Asia, we require a copy of your valid passport
Amadeus Waterways, Inc., a California corporation. We offer prior to or at final payment. If not received at this time,
Please see your travel agent for complete details and availability. the travel and enter into these terms and conditions with you embarkation may be denied and cancellation penalties will
pursuant to arrangements we have made with AmaWaterways, apply. Guests on the Vietnam/Cambodia Cruise & Land
Atlanta, GA Philadelphia, PA LLC, a California limited liability company (“AWL”). program must obtain a Multiple Entry Visa for Vietnam, as
Deposit and Final Payment: To confirm a cruise or cruise & they will have two different points of entry into Vietnam,
Boston, MA Phoenix, AZ and a Single Entry Visa for Cambodia. Guests on the cruise
land reservation, we require a deposit of $400 per person on
Chicago, IL Portland, OR or before the deposit due date indicated on the confirmation. only Vietnam/Cambodia itinerary will require a single entry
Once airline arrangements have been accepted, an additional visa for Vietnam and Cambodia. Non-US citizens must
Dallas, TX Sacramento, CA consult the appropriate consulates regarding visa and other
deposit of $300 per person is required to confirm said
Denver, CO Salt Lake City, UT arrangements. Certain airline tickets require non-refundable, document requirements. Obtaining required visas and any
other required travel documentation, and assuring these are
Detroit, MI San Diego, CA full payment at the time of reservation. Hotel Extra Nights
complete and correct in all ways, is the sole responsibility of
require a non-refundable deposit of $50 per person at the
Houston, TX San Francisco, CA time of confirmation of the hotel availability. Final payment is each participant. We are not in a position to obtain or verify
the accuracy or completeness of any participant’s visa or
Las Vegas, NV Seattle, WA due no later than 90 days before the travel start date.
other required documentation and shall not be responsible
Los Angeles, CA Toronto, ON Pricing: All prices are in US dollars. In the event that a or liable for delay or missed portion of any part of the itinerary
cruise fare listed, quoted or advertised through any website, or other problems resulting from the participant lacking the
Miami, FL Vancouver, BC printed collateral, reservations person, travel agent or any other appropriate travel documentation.
New York City, NY Washington, DC source is booked, but is incorrect due to an electronic error,
typographical error, human error or any other error causing Travel Documents: Only after receipt of full payment, travel
the fare to be listed, quoted or advertised for an amount not documents (including airline confirmation information, if
intended by AmaWaterways, AmaWaterways reserves the right applicable) will be sent by regular ground delivery (US &
to correct the erroneous fare by requesting the passenger to Canada), approximately 3-4 weeks prior to departure. (Delay
pay the correct fare intended, or by canceling the cruise. in final payment will delay delivery of travel documents.)
Airfares, air taxes and air surcharges quoted on your invoice or Expedited delivery may be possible for an additional charge
by a reservation agent are only guaranteed once airfare deposit of $25 or the full amount of expedited services, whichever
or full payment is received by AmaWaterways. AmaWaterways is more.
reserves the right to increase prices without notice. FLIGHTS & AIRPORT TRANSFERS
Prices Do Not Include: Published prices do not include vessel fuel Flight Schedules & Airfares: AmaWaterways offers special
surcharges; passport and visa fees; baggage fees; port charges airfares based on the flight and seat availability of contracted
and fees; travel, health, accident or other insurance; vaccinations; carriers. We are able to accept a traveler’s choice of preferred
laundry; additional food and beverages; optional excursions; air carrier, flight schedule, and some deviations so long as the
gratuities or other items or services of a personal nature. requests are made at the time of booking the airline reservation.
Cancellation Charges: In the unfortunate event a participant To hold/confirm an airline reservation the airlines require your
must cancel travel, notice to AmaWaterways must be via email, full legal name as it appears on your passport. A deposit of
which must include a return receipt and read notation, or other $300 per person is required to secure the flight schedule
writing stating clearly and correctly each guest’s name, ship and quoted price. Once the airfare deposit or full payment is
name, start and end date of the cruise and a brief statement received your airline tickets will be issued and any changes will
of the reason for cancellation. Other forms of notice are not be subject to penalty if not cancelled within 24 hours of
sufficient. The effective date of the cancellation is the date ticketing. Should the name on your airline reservation not
we receive the written cancellation notice. Name changes, a match your passport exactly, your airline reservation will have
substitution of a participant or a reduction in the number of to be cancelled, full penalties will be assessed and your
guests in a stateroom are treated as a cancellation in that all reservation will have to be recreated subject to market pricing
applicable cancellation charges apply. Cancellation charges for at the time of the new reservation.
bookings within charter and part-charter agreements are as Air tickets are economy class, unless otherwise requested and
per the charter contract. All other cancellation charges are additional charge for upgrade is paid, and are issued pursuant
per-person, based on the cancellation date, as follows: to the terms and conditions of the relevant airline(s). Airlines
CRUISE & LAND Airfare CANCELLATION Other Charges
Days BEFORE Departure CANCELLATION CHARGE CHARGE (Contract Fares) (Except Insurance)
More than 121 days prior to departure $200 $300 penalty* _
120-90 days prior to departure $400 $300 penalty* _
89-60 days prior to departure 35% of cruise and land price $300 penalty* 35% of all charges
59-30 days prior to departure 50% of cruise and land price $300 penalty* 50% of all charges
29-7 days prior to departure 80% of cruise and land price $300 penalty* 80% of all charges
6 days prior to departure 100% of cruise and land price $300 penalty* 100% of all charges
* Certain airline tickets, including all intra-Asia Flights within 90 days of departure, are 100% non-refundable.
After travel begins, there is no refund for unused services, or unused portions of cruise, cruise/tour or airfare.
25 |require your name to appear on your airline ticket exactly as Hotel Accommodations: We will seek to use hotels listed Medical: Medical doctors are not available on any vessel. INTENTIONAL ACT OR OMISSION OF ANY PERSON OR
it appears on your passport. We shall not be responsible or (if any) on your confirmation. Changes may be necessary, If medical services are required, efforts to contact local medical ENTITY, OR OTHER CAUSE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE
liable for consequences of name on an airline reservation and therefore use of such hotels is not assured. An effort will be providers will be made. A participant requiring such assistance AMOUNT PAID TO US FOR THE TRAVEL.
passport not matching exactly. We shall not be responsible or made to substitute similar hotels, but the level of similarity is solely responsible for all related charges. We will not be
Agreement; Forum and Jurisdiction for Legal Action: Payment
liable for costs resulting from airline schedule changes, lost air may vary. Standard policy for hotels is to have rooms available responsible or liable for sufficiency of effort to reach medical
of deposit and/or issuance of final documents shall be deemed
ticket, delay, disruption or cancelled flight; lost baggage or for check-in no earlier than 3:00 p.m. Subject to the discretion providers, unavailability, delay, quality or other aspect of any
consent by participant to these terms and conditions. These
missed connections. of the hotel, triple-occupancy hotel accommodations may such services. Participant is encouraged at time of booking
terms are deemed to be made, accepted and entered into in
Changes: Airline tickets issued by AmaWaterways have involve the use of hotel rooms with just two beds. Only those and well before departure, to review participant’s health and
Los Angeles County, California. These terms and the rights and
restrictions. For example, they cannot be reissued, transferred, guests who have elected to take our Cruise & Land program on medical conditions and insurance and consult participant’s health
obligations of the parties, and any legal or equitable action
or exchanged. Any changes made to an airline ticket, including the brochure itinerary dates will receive transfers between the care and insurance providers regarding needs and scope of
concerning the interpretation, enforcement, or claimed breach
minor name corrections, will incur a $350 per ticket change fee hotel(s) and the ship. coverage for any incident or need occurring during travel, and to
of any term, obligation, or duty as contained or related to these
plus any additional increases in the cost of the airfare. A change obtain supplemental health and medical insurance for the travel.
Cancellation: We reserve the right to cancel, change or provisions or arising from these terms and conditions, shall
or refund request must be made through us, but may not be Inoculations and Medical Preparation: Please contact your be interpreted, construed and governed by the internal laws
postpone any departure date and itinerary. In the event of a
possible. For example, some airline tickets are non-refundable. personal physician or local health department prior to travel for of California with jurisdiction over such claims to be exclusively
complete cancellation of a departure by AmaWaterways, we will
Limitation on Special Requests & Frequent Flier Numbers: As refund monies paid for the cruise or cruise & land package to further detailed information and recommended precautionary in the United States District Court for the Central District of
a courtesy, we may try to relay a request for seat assignments, measures. California and/or the Superior Court of the State of California
those participants who have not previously cancelled.
meal requests, frequent flyer numbers, or other special Smoking: Smoking is only permitted on the ship’s Sun Deck in and for the County of Los Angeles, California, U.S.A. to the
assistance to the particular airline. The sole authority to grant Personal Changes: Deviation from our published itinerary for exclusion of the courts of any other country, state, city, county
in the designated smoking area.
such requests rest with the airline and is not under the control any reason will not entitle participant to any reduction in charge. or locale. You agree to consent to jurisdiction and waive any
Participant will bear a full charge for any unused services. Diet: Special dietary requests must be provided to us at time objection that may be available to any such action or proceeding
of AmaWaterways. Whether or not we relay a request to an
of reservation. An effort will be made to meet the request, but being brought in such courts. You and we waive the right to
airline, you or your travel agent must always confirm directly Child Policy: All guests under the age of 18 are to be in a cabin we cannot assure the request can be accommodated. a jury trial.
with the airline regarding any such requests. To insure you with an adult, and must remain supervised at all times, and
receive proper credit on your frequent flyer account, we their safety is the responsibility of the accompanying adult(s). Disclaimer of Responsibility: Our arrangements are with AWL,
Time Limit for Notice of Claims and Filing Legal Action: The
recommend you provide your frequent flyer number to the Children between the ages of 4-10 at the time of embarkation and they arrange with others for services described in this
parties agree that any notice of claim against us of any nature
airline at the time of check-in. Please note our airfare prices use confirmation and in our brochures. Transport on river cruise
may share a cabin with 2 adults provided the child is able to whatsoever which is connected to, related to or arising from
special contract fares that may not allow you to receive credit ships (“ships”) or other forms of transport (“transport”) is
share the bed with the adults – no additional bed will be these terms and conditions must be received by us in writing
on your frequent flier account nor may they allow you to use provided by third party owners, operators and charterers
provided. Please be aware that balcony cabins of any kind may within thirty (30) days after the date of completion of the
miles to upgrade to a higher class. (“supplier(s)”). Suppliers are separate entities and are deemed
be unsafe for small children if left unsupervised. Children 4-7 years cruise or cruise tour. No lawsuit may be maintained against us
not to be principals, agents, employees or partners of us or
Baggage: Please check with the airline regarding their baggage old are not recommended on any program, unless otherwise unless the lawsuit is commenced no later than six (6) months
AWL. We and AWL do not own or operate any ship or
allowance. Most airlines limit checked bags to either one or two agreed upon by AmaWaterways. AmaWaterways does not after the date of completion of the cruise or cruise tour, and
transport service. Accordingly, FOR US AND AWL WE
pieces per person, and limit carry-on baggage to one piece per provide child-specific programs or child-minding facilities. valid service of the lawsuit on us is made within thirty (30) days
DISCLAIM RESPONSIBILITY AND LIABILITY FOR, AND
person, and weight and size restrictions apply. We shall not be after commencement of the lawsuit.
Disabled Participants: Handicapped facilities are not available PARTICIPANT WAIVES, RELEASES AND ACKNOWLEDGES
responsible or liable for costs or consequences of participant Passenger Contract: All ship transport is provided according
on board or in many places visited on our cruises and cruise THAT THERE SHALL NOT BE ANY CLAIM OR RECOURSE
exceeding the airline’s baggage restrictions, or for loss, theft, to terms and conditions of the Passenger Ticket Contract
tours. If you (participant) have a disability and reasonable AGAINST US OR AWL FOR OR AS A CONSEQUENCE OF:
damage or delay to participant’s baggage. included in the final documentation and available for review at
accommodation may enable you to use the services, please let BREACH OF DUTY, BREACH OF CONTRACT, NEGLIGENT
Airport Transfers: Guests purchasing transoceanic airfare through us know how you believe we can help. Participant must inform OR WILLFUL OR INTENTIONAL ACT, FAILURE TO ACT OR the following website: www.AmaWaterways.com. The Passenger
us may qualify for complimentary group airport transfers on a us in writing, at or immediately after making the reservation, OMISSION BY ANY SUPPLIER. Supplier and participant Ticket Contract is between passenger and AmaWaterways
scheduled arrival between the airport and the ship or hotel, but in any event as early as possible, of any mobility impairment obligations and liabilities are subject in each case to terms Gmbh, an entity organized under the laws of Switzerland,
and on a scheduled departure between the hotel or the ship or other condition, whether physical, emotional or mental, which and conditions of each supplier’s contract of carriage or other which owns, operates and/or charters the ship, is governed
and airport. Airport transfers included in your airfare package supplier terms and conditions, and any and all applicable by laws of Switzerland, and establishes limits of liability, limits
may require accommodation or use of an assistive device during
will be reflected on your travel confirmation and on your government laws and regulations and international conventions on claims, and time limits for making claims, as well as other
the travel. A reasonable effort will be made to accommodate
travel documents. If airport transfers are not reflected on your that apply, including, but not limited to choice of law, restrictions, limits and disclaimers. It incorporates provisions
special needs, but we are not responsible for denial of service
confirmation, AmaWaterways is not responsible for providing jurisdiction of disputes and limitations of liability and limitations and limitations under the Athens Convention Relating to the
by carriers, hotels, or other independent suppliers. A participant,
airport transfer service to you. Please note: our group airport on timing of claims. PARTICIPANT AGREES THAT WE AND Carriage of Passengers and Their Luggage by Sea, 1974, and
who, due to impairment, is not self-sufficient, may be required
transfer service may involve some waiting time between when AWL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE, LOSS the Protocol to the Convention Relating to the Carriage of
to travel with a companion who shall take responsibility for
your flight lands and when you arrive to the ship or hotel. (INCLUDING PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, AND LOSS OF OR Passengers and Their Luggage by Sea, 1976, the International
All guests making their own airfare arrangements are solely assistance needed during travel and in case of emergency.
DAMAGE TO PROPERTY) OR EXPENSE OCCASIONED BY Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims, 1976,
responsible for making their way to/from the airport. Individual An individual with a disability that would result in a direct and the Strasbourg Convention on the Limitation of Liability of
ANY ACT OR OMISSION OF ANY SUPPLIER PROVIDING
airport transfers can be purchased for those guests who are threat to the health and safety of others or to that individual Owners of Inland Navigation Vessels, 1988. Venue for litigation
SERVICES, OR ANY PROVIDER OF A TRAVEL PROTECTION
scheduled to arrive/depart on our itinerary dates, please ask may be excluded, if it is determined there is a significant risk of any disputes under the Passenger Ticket Contract is
PLAN, OR INSURER, OR OF ANY OTHER PERSON. If the
for details. that cannot be eliminated or reduced to an acceptable level exclusively in the courts of Basel, Switzerland.
services of a supplier cannot be delivered or there are changes
by reasonable accommodations, policies, practices, procedures
GENERAL PROVISIONS in any planned service for any reason beyond our control, we
assistive devices or services. If participant fails to timely inform will make an effort to arrange similar services. Any resulting California Seller of Travel Law: We are registered with
Cruise and Cruise & Land Itineraries: We seek to provide us of any impairment or condition, and it is determined based the California Attorney General, California Seller of Travel
services as published or stated in the final documents. But additional expenses will be participant’s responsibility.
on information that participant should have provided that Program as Amadeus Waterways, Inc., registration number
deviations to planned cruise, cruise & land itinerary or any other participation poses a safety risk to participant or direct health Limitation of Liability: REGARDLESS OF ANY OTHER CST 2065452-40. Registration as a seller of travel does not
aspects of the travel may occur. If conditions make cruise or safety threat to others, participant may be excluded from PROVISIONS IN THIS CONFIRMATION AND IN OUR constitute approval by the State of California. This transaction
routes unsafe for navigation or in other respects, or raise sufficient parts or all of the travel. We shall have no liability to participant BROCHURES, OUR AND AWL’S LIABILITY FOR BREACH, is covered by the California Travel Consumer Restitution
doubt about safety, we reserve the right to modify or provide relating to any condition, treatment, failure to inform us of an DAMAGE, LOSS, PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, AND/OR LOSS Fund (TCRF) if we were registered and participating in TCRF
alternate services. These may include, but are not limited to, impairment, or resulting exclusion. OF OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, OR OTHER LOSS, INJURY at the time of sale and you are located in California at the
providing accommodation on the docked ship and/or substi- OR DAMAGE, ALSO INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, time of payment.
tuting ground arrangements. An effort will be made to try to Pregnancy: For the safety of parent and child, and depending ECONOMIC DAMAGES, EMOTIONAL DISTRESS, MENTAL
arrange elements of the cruise and cruise tour similar to those on various circumstances, passengers who are at an advanced SUFFERING AND/OR PHYSICAL OR PSYCHOLOGIC INJURY, By confirming the reservation with payment, the guest/travel
originally planned, but the level of similarity may vary. Such stage of pregnancy (after 5 months) may be subject to WHETHER OCCURRING BEFORE THE START OF TRAVEL, agent acknowledges that they are aware of and will comply
changes will not entitle you to any credit or a refund. Cruise, restrictions or exclusion concerning their ability to travel and/ AFTER TRAVEL HAS BEGUN, AFTER COMPLETION OF THE with these terms and conditions. For the most current version
cruise & land routes, and all other aspects of the cruise and or board a ship. Please inform us immediately, so we can assess TRAVEL, OR MULTIPLE TIME PERIODS, AND REGARDLESS of the General Information and Terms & Conditions please visit
travel are subject to change with or without notice. your personal circumstances and possible accommodation. OF WHETHER DUE TO ACCIDENTAL OR WILLFUL OR www.AmaWaterways.com.
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