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AmaWaterways celebrates inaugural voyage of AmaDara on the MekongAmaWaterways celebrates inaugural voyage of AmaDara on the Mekong

AmaWaterways announced the expansion of its Exotics division with the inaugural sailing of the new 124-passenger AmaDara.The line’s co-owners, Rudi Schreiner, Kristin Karst and Gary Murphy, met travellers in Siem Reap, Cambodia for the ship’s maiden voyage along the Mekong River.

Mary Bond, Editor in Chief

September 2, 2015

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‘We are thrilled to celebrate the anticipated arrival of AmaDara on the legendary Mekong River,’ said Karst, evp and co-owner of AmaWaterways.

Now part of AmaWaterways’ Exotics division, AmaDara features an innovative design, boasting 62 extra-spacious staterooms and luxury suites, as well as a new specialty restaurant. Each stateroom includes a private twin balcony, consisting of a French balcony with a second full-sized step-out balcony. The ship’s interior is reflective of elegant French colonial décor, while inspired by Southeast Asia with authentic Mekong artifacts and accents.

Onboard include air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, a spa, a fitness centre and a sun deck with swimming pool. Complimentary unlimited wine is available with lunch and dinner; complimentary house spirits, local beer, soft drinks and bottled water are available all day.

Travellers on the Mekong River can either travel upstream or downstream, as AmaDara will sail in both directions. Stops along the way will include Siem Reap, Phnom Penh, Tan Chau and Ho Chi Minh City.

In the UK, AmaWaterways is currently offering free flights and a saving of £800pp off selected cruises. An 11 night land and cruise stay from Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City, now from £2,229pp, was £3,029pp, including two nights pre-cruise in Siem Reap, 7 nights on board the AmaDara, daily tours and excursions and airport transfers.

About the Author

Mary Bond

Editor in Chief

Mary Bond is Group Director, Seatrade Cruise a division within Informa Markets and responsible for the Seatrade portfolio of global cruise events, print and online cruise publishing.

Mary is also the publisher and editor-in-chief of Seatrade Cruise News and Seatrade Cruise Review magazine.

Mary has worked in the shipping industry for 39 years, first for Lloyd’s Register of Shipping before joining Seatrade’s editorial team in 1985.

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