The 120-guest AmaMaya will bring Indochine-inspired design to seven-night sailings through Vietnam and Cambodia when it debuts in January 2027.
AmaWaterways has shared a first look at AmaMaya, its newest ship on the Mekong River, ahead of a January 2027 debut. The 120-guest vessel will sail seven-night Mekong River cruises through Vietnam and Cambodia, with a design that leans into Indochine style. It joins AmaDara in the line’s Mekong fleet and brings a refreshed look to the river.
AmaMaya is a sister ship to AmaDara, with the same number and type of accommodations: 60 staterooms. What changes is the look. The interiors draw on the movement of the Mekong and the experience of travelling the region, with subtle regional accents throughout, and AmaWaterways CEO Catherine Powell describes the ship as contemporary and refined, with the influence of Indochine felt throughout. In the renderings released so far, the Saigon Lounge, which offers panoramic views, is shown in earth tones.
The ship is 443 feet long with a crew of 54. Staterooms come in three categories, Luxury Suite at 502 square feet, Suite at 366 square feet and Category B at 251 square feet, according to the ship’s page. Each is described as a twin-balcony stateroom combining a French balcony with an outside balcony, and individually controlled air conditioning and complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi are included throughout the ship.
Two dining venues are planned. The Mekong Restaurant will pair international dishes with regional ones, while The Chef’s Table is a smaller specialty restaurant serving a multi-course tasting menu. Both are meant to highlight Southeast Asian flavours and fresh ingredients, and they accommodate vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and other dietary requirements. Wellness spaces include a fitness room, a sun deck pool and three massage rooms, and a dedicated Wellness Host leads fitness and mindfulness activities.
AmaMaya will sail two existing AmaWaterways itineraries, Charms of the Mekong and Riches of the Mekong, both seven nights long. AmaWaterways positions them as an intimate way to experience the cultures, traditions and landscapes of Vietnam and Cambodia, with locally inspired cuisine and spaces designed for connection and relaxation. Included experiences lean toward village and community visits, from walks through traditional villages and stops at local schools to silk-making and rattan workshops, local markets and a tuk-tuk tour of Phnom Penh. Other highlights include a visit to the former royal capital of Oudong, a Buddhist blessing ceremony, trishaw rides through Tan Chau and a sampan excursion at Tra Su Forest and Sanctuary.
Both voyages can be extended on land, with a three-night stay in Bangkok on Charms of the Mekong, and a choice of three nights in Bangkok or four nights in Central Vietnam on Riches of the Mekong.
“The Mekong offers such a special way to discover Vietnam and Cambodia, bringing guests into close contact with the people and traditions of the region,” says Powell. “With AmaMaya, we wanted to build on that connection by inviting guests onto a ship that is inspired by its surroundings and the rivers it sails.” For the trade, AmaWaterways Australasia has said its 2027 River of Rewards famil will take place on the Mekong aboard AmaMaya. Departure dates and routes vary by sailing, and full details for the line’s Mekong River cruises are on the AmaWaterways website.
