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AmaDara Ship Review<\/h1>\n
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AmaDara on the Mekong. Photo courtesy of AmaWaterways<\/p><\/div>\n

The 2015-built AmaDara\u00a0<\/strong>offers some of the most luxurious amenities available on river cruises along the exotic Mekong River<\/a> between Cambodia and Vietnam. At 302 feet in length, AmaWaterways<\/a>‘ new AmaDara features 62 staterooms, 14 being elegantly furnished suites accented with traditional touches for a river cruise experience that is as unique and sumptuous as the regions she sails.<\/p>\n

AmaDara\u00a0Staterooms<\/h2>\n
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All staterooms aboard AmaDara feature both French and full step-out balconies. Photo courtesy of AmaWaterways.<\/p><\/div>\n

All staterooms aboard AmaDara are outside and staterooms and suites feature twin-balconies. All staterooms have a sitting area, writing desk, shower with bathrobe and slippers, a hairdryer, mini-bar, and an in-stateroom television. Sporting interior design that could best be described as a modern take on old world elegance, these staterooms are some of the nicest on the Mekong \u2013 period.<\/p>\n

There are five stateroom categories aboard AmaDara:<\/p>\n

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  • Category C <\/strong>staterooms are located on Tonle\u00a0Deck and measure 251\u00a0square feet. They feature French and outside balconies and include all the amenities listed above.<\/li>\n
  • Category A & B<\/strong> staterooms are located on Saigon, Sadec, and Tonle decks. Like Category C staterooms, they are also 251 square feet with French and outside balconies. They include all of the amenities listed above.<\/li>\n
  • Located on Sadec Deck are the 12\u00a0Junior Suites<\/strong>. At 366\u00a0square feet, these rooms have French and outside balconies in addition to king-sized beds and bathrooms featuring separate tubs and showers.<\/li>\n
  • Two Luxury<\/strong>\u00a0Suites<\/strong> located all the way forward on Sadec Deck provide 502\u00a0square feet of living space that features king-sized beds, bathrooms complete with whirlpool tubs and separate showers, and French and outside balconies with two lounge chairs and tables.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    As with many ships, these suites can sell out quickly, so it can pay to book well in advance.<\/p>\n

    AmaDara Public Areas<\/h2>\n
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    AmaDara Saigon Lounge. Photo courtesy of AmaWaterways<\/p><\/div>\n

    To ensure your cruise along the Mekong is as relaxing as it is enjoyable, AmaDara features a host of public rooms in which to pass the time. A full fitness center compliments the sun deck and swimming pool high atop Sadec Deck, and a comfortable lounge and bar area are located just one deck below. A forward facing lounge and library can also be found on this deck.<\/p>\n

    There is also a reception area and gift shop, and a beautifully decorated Mekong Restaurant.\u00a0AmaDara features a second restaurant, called The Chef’s Table Restaurant.<\/p>\n

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    AmaDara Chef’s Table Restaurant. Photo courtesy of AmaWaterways<\/p><\/div>\n

    River Cruisers Should Know!<\/h2>\n
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    • There is no passenger elevator aboard AmaDara, which has four public decks.<\/li>\n
    • passengers will require both Vietnamese and Cambodian Visas for itineraries operated aboard AmaDara.<\/li>\n
    • AmaWaterways recommends brushing teeth with and drinking only from bottled water while onshore and aboard ship. Though water is purified and treated – and completely safe for bathing in – it may not be up to North American standards. The line provides unlimited, complimentary bottled water while onboard.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n