Good For: Those who travel to have experience about Mekong Delta in Luxurious cruises, wish to visit Floating village and market, lifestyle of Mekong people.
Amalotus, one of the most luxurious river cruises on the Mekong provides an exquisite setting for your odyssey. Designed in a French colonial architecture recalling the Art Nouveau period, all 62 staterooms in a décor that blends colonial elegance and regional Khmer style with twin private balconies opened from floor to ceiling glass doors giving guest the close up to the vast openness of the river. The ship features a restaurant serving Asian and Western flavors, Saigon lounge where leisure activities of folklore dances, music performances, movies, cooking demonstration are taken place and an outdoor swimming pool on the sundeck. The unique concept gives tourists a distinct way to taste the mighty Mekong, which sets the vessel apart from the rest.
Note: the entertainment could be changed basing on schedule or level water.
Passenger Cabins and ship facts
- Length: 92.05m (320 feet)
- Width: 13.5m (42 feet)
- 62 Cabins max for 124 passengers
- Crew: 50 (International)
- Home port: Vietnam
- Ship design: Colonial
- Style: Boutique
Cabin Types and facilities
Class C
Number of Cabins: 6 cabins
Bed Type: Twin or Double beds
Area: 19.7 sqm or 226 sq.ft
Locate: Cabin Lower Deck
Class B
Number Class B of Cabins: 22 cabins
Bed Type: Twin or Double beds
Area: 19.7 sqm or 226 sq.ft
Location: Cabin Main Deck
Class A
Number of Cabins: 22 cabins
Bed Type: Twin or Double beds
Area: 19.7 sq.m or 226 sq.ft
Location: Cabin Upper Deck
Indochina Suite
Number of Cabins: 2 cabins
Bed Type: King size bed
Area: 41.2 sq.m or 441 sq.f
Location: Sun Deck
Features : The comfortable sitting area, a bathroom with whirlpool tub and separate shower, plus an extra-spacious private balcony
Sadec Suite
Number of Cabins: 10 cabins
Bed Type: King size bed
Area: 26.4 sq.m or 290 sq. ft.
Location: Sun Deck
Features: Balcony, comfortable sitting area, plus a bathroom equipped with both a shower and separate tub
There is a cosy sitting area in every cabin, individually controlled air-conditioning, writing desk, mini-bar, safety deposit box, in-house telephone, bathroom with shower, bathrobe, slippers, hairdryer and in-house television cozy sitting area, individually controlled air-conditioning, writing desk, mini-bar, safety deposit box, in-house telephone, bathroom with shower, bathrobe, slippers, hairdryer and in-house television
Meals & Restaurant
Cuisine
For a delicious taste of local cuisine, all meals are included on your Mekong River cruise. While each meal presents the chance to dine on exotic Asian fare, Western favourites are always available, should you desire a taste of home.
Breakfast – Each leisurely breakfast presents a lavish gourmet buffet, offering you a choice of English, Continental or Asian-inspired cuisine consisting of assorted pastries, fresh fruits, yogurts, cereals, and daily regional specials. An array of traditional breakfast items is also available
Lunch – After a half day excursions, a delicious buffet lunch or à la carte dining menu is served or perhaps you can order a local dish at the chef’s station with soups, fresh salads, a selection of Western and Asian hot entrées, plus desserts and seasonal tropical fruits.
Dinner – A four-course à la carte menu provides the elegant fusion of Vietnamese and Cambodian cuisine, whereas an equally impressive Western option is always available on the menu.
Beverage
Included Drinks Throughout Your Mekong Cruise
Soft drinks, local beer and spirits are included at all times, local wine and tea is served during lunch and dinner.
Exquisite Dining Service
Chef and cruise manager will be available at any time to serve you during your Mekong cruise aboard the RV Amalotus
Services & Entertainment
Amenities: Laundry onboard, Bakery, Fully equipped galley and refrigeration storages, Air-conditioning inside all areas, cozy restaurant, bar, library, gym and spa
Safety: Smoke Detector in all cabin and Public places, Emergency lighting and generator, fire pump, hydrants and hoses, fire extinguisher, life jacket for all, first aid kit and life raft.
Water: Treatment plants for desalination, de-sedimentation and purification using UV and osmosis.
Sewage: Micro biotic treatment plants
Wifi: internet available in selected areas.
Magical Musical Performances
On selected evenings, the Saigon Lounge & Bar converts into an atmospheric theatre that hosts a diverse program of musical entertainment that offers an amazing glimpse into the cultures of the region. Throughout the entire cruise, a pianist will be quietly playing soothing local music as well as some old favourites.
Peaceful Movie Nights in Your Suite & the Saigon Lounge
In the evening, time to relax and watch a film on your flat-screen television in the comfort of your suite. In addition to a huge catalogue of the latest box-office movies available to borrow on DVD, the opportunity to enjoy movies and documentaries that are based on the very regions you’ll visit.
Traditional & Interactive Evening of Khmer Dance
During a special evening of song and dance, you’ll learn to know a traditional Khmer folk performance and listen to a range of charming music that’s local to the Mekong region. The folk dancers wear clothes of the people they are portraying, such as Chams, fish men, hill tribes, farmers, and peasants. This evening is all about you getting involved – join in the dance in case you want
Cooking Class & Fruit-carving Demonstration
Through a fruited-carving demonstration by the ship’s executive chef, and delight in the secrets of famous Vietnamese spring rolls, you will have full of knowledge about Vietnamese cuisine that is very important part of Vietnamese culture.
Saigon Lounge and relaxing chill out music:
Saigon Lounge: Indulge in a splendid afternoons and evenings with a variety of soothing and relaxing chill out music. Panoramic Lounge: set right in front of the vessel and one could see the panoramic views of the Mekong River thus allowing the travellers to revel in the beauty of the countryside.
Massage and Beauty Salon:
The way you cruise through Vietnam and Cambodia’s most beautiful and tranquil scenery along the Great Mekong River, why not take the opportunity to pamper yourself? We have an expert hair stylist, masseuse and beauty therapist at your disposal for the duration of the cruise. Pamper your body and rejuvenate your soul while you’re on board with RV Amalotus Cruise.
The sun on Sun deck & Swimming pool:
Enjoy the sun by the dipping pool where you'll find refreshing and invigorating concoctions and snacks that are created and served using the freshest ingredients. You can sip to your heart's content with relaxing views of the Mekong Delta.
Intriguing & Insightful Lectures
During your Mekong River cruise, local guides and historians will come aboard to deliver fascinating lectures that you’re able to attend as you choose. Learn about the golden age of Cambodia during the Angkor period, which will enrich your appreciation of the fabled temples of the ancient Khmer empire. Local customs, beliefs and traditions are also unearthed, adding valuable commentary to the places you’ll visit.
Launch 2011