AmaDara
Sails from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam · Fly into SGN
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About AmaDara
AmaDara is an AmaWaterways cruise ship, in service since 2015. She carries 120 guests with a crew of 52. She sails Mekong itineraries. We rate her 4.0 out of 5.
AmaDara is AmaWaterways' all-suite Mekong ship, in service since 2015, carrying 120 guests in 60 staterooms and suites. Her decor mixes French colonial touches with Southeast Asian craft, every room has both a French and a step-out balcony, and the largest suites run to about 500 square feet. Guests dine in the Mekong Restaurant or at The Chef's Table and gather in the Saigon Lounge, and the Sun Deck has a pool. She sails seven-night cruises between Ho Chi Minh City and Kampong Cham in Cambodia.
Ship facts
- Guests
- 120
- Crew 52 · 1:2.3
- Entered service
- 2015
- Length
- 92 m
- Shorter than 88% of 575 ships
- Decks
- 3
Ratings
- Cabins
- 4/5, fleet average 4.3
- Dining
- 5/5, fleet average 5.0
- Entertainment
- 3/5, fleet average 3.0
- Service
- 5/5, fleet average 5.0
- Pools & decks
- 3/5, fleet average 3.0
- Value
- 4/5, fleet average 4.0
Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews. Ticks mark the AmaWaterways fleet average across 30 rated ships in service.
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Published ship layout - reviewed October 2026 · Published edition. Confirm the edition for your departure with the cruise line.
Explore the deck plans
What’s above your ceiling matters as much as the view. Compare the decks around your cabin, then use the location notes to build your shortlist.
The operator does not supply an exact sailing-date window for these images. Confirm the final cabin category, layout, accessibility and any refit changes for your departure. Viewer numbers index the named diagrams; they do not replace official deck names or cabin-number prefixes. Cabin advice is inferred from labelled spaces and vertical relationships, not confirmed noise reports.
All decks
Published ship layout - reviewed October 2026 · bow to the right
Cabin-number search becomes available as verified cabins are mapped. All published deck diagrams are available below.
On this deck: Sadec (Sun Deck)

On this deck: Saigon (Upper Deck)

On this deck: Tonle (Main Deck)

Cabins to avoid & quieter candidates
Saigon (Upper Deck) below Sadec cabins and above Tonle cabins
Start with central Saigon Deck cabins
Compare central rooms with accommodation above and below, away from the forward reception/lounge and aft dining or wellness access. Check the exact footprint on all three maps.
Why we flag this
The individual Mekong ship plan shows overlapping accommodation blocks on Tonle, Saigon and Sadec Decks. No measured quietness is implied. Check the source plan.
Sadec (Sun Deck) accommodation
Check Sadec cabins near the pool and fitness area
Top-deck cabins share this level with the pool forward and fitness facilities aft. Check walking routes and distance from those amenities rather than treating the entire deck as unsuitable.
Why we flag this
Unlike many European river ships, this ship's Sadec/Sun Deck contains cabins as well as the pool and fitness area. Check the source plan.
Saigon and Tonle Deck public-area transitions
Check corridor ends by the lounge and restaurant
Compare the room with the Phoenix Lounge/reception forward on Saigon Deck, the Chef's Table aft, and the Mekong Restaurant forward on Tonle Deck. Ask about meal-time traffic and doors.
Why we flag this
These venues are labelled on the ship-specific maps; the note flags adjacency rather than a confirmed noise complaint. Check the source plan.
Location-based guidance, not measured noise or a guarantee of quiet. Flags identify areas to investigate, not every cabin on a deck. Check the exact room, connecting doors, accessibility and the plan for your sailing date. Official ship-specific interactive deck artwork captured 21 October 2026. Download compiled by Cruise Frog; it is not a separate operator-issued PDF brochure. Named decks use bottom-to-top viewer levels: 3 = Sadec (Sun Deck), 2 = Saigon (Upper Deck), 1 = Tonle (Main Deck).. Reviewed 2026-10-21.
Where she sails
Home port: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Flying in for your cruise?
AmaDara sails from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The airport is Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN), with 3 lounges to wait in before you board.
- Le Saigonnais Business LoungeSGN Terminal 1 (Domestic)2.4 ★
- Rose Business LoungeSGN Terminal 2 (International)not yet rated
- SH Premium LoungeSGN Terminal 3 (Domestic)not yet rated
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates AmaDara?
AmaDara is operated by AmaWaterways.
How big is AmaDara?
AmaDara measures 92 metres in length, with 3 decks.
How many passengers does AmaDara carry?
AmaDara carries 120 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 52 (about 2.3 guests per crew member).
When did AmaDara enter service?
AmaDara entered service in 2015.
Where does AmaDara sail?
AmaDara sails Mekong itineraries. Her home port is Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Which airport should I fly into for AmaDara?
AmaDara sails from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Fly into Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN), which has 3 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for AmaDara?
AmaWaterways publishes the deck plans for AmaDara; this page links to Deck plans.
How is AmaDara rated?
Cruises Frog rates AmaDara 4.0 out of 5 overall, the average of 6 editorial scores. She scores best on dining (5/5) and lowest on pools & decks (3/5).
Which cabins are good choices on AmaDara?
For the “Published ship layout - reviewed October 2026” plan, start with these quieter-location candidates: Saigon (Upper Deck) below Sadec cabins and above Tonle cabins: Compare central rooms with accommodation above and below, away from the forward reception/lounge and aft dining or wellness access. Check the exact footprint on all three maps. Compare the exact cabin with the decks above and below, nearby lifts and connecting doors. These are layout-based suggestions, not a guarantee of quiet.
Which cabins should I avoid or check carefully on AmaDara?
For the “Published ship layout - reviewed October 2026” plan, review these flagged locations before booking: Sadec (Sun Deck) accommodation: Top-deck cabins share this level with the pool forward and fitness facilities aft. Check walking routes and distance from those amenities rather than treating the entire deck as unsuitable. Saigon and Tonle Deck public-area transitions: Compare the room with the Phoenix Lounge/reception forward on Saigon Deck, the Chef's Table aft, and the Mekong Restaurant forward on Tonle Deck. Ask about meal-time traffic and doors. These flags are not measured noise reports or a warning about every room on a deck. Read the sourced cabin advice for the evidence and any explicit operator warnings.
How can I check whether a cabin is under a pool, nightclub or theatre?
Find the cabin on the selected plan, then compare the same fore-and-aft position on the deck above and below. Check the full venue footprint, including outdoor seating, stages, service areas and entrances. Nearby activity can be a reason to investigate, but does not by itself prove a cabin is noisy. Use the cabin advice and its sources to distinguish layout cautions from operator warnings.
Where can I find AmaDara deck plans?
Use this guide’s deck selector to compare the decks around your cabin and open available diagrams in the zoom viewer. The full ship PDF and source links are listed for each plan edition.
Which deck-plan edition applies to my sailing?
Select your sailing date before comparing cabin locations. Editions can change after a refit. These answers use “Published ship layout - reviewed October 2026”, reviewed 2026-10-21. The operator does not supply an exact sailing-date window for these images. Confirm the final cabin category, layout, accessibility and any refit changes for your departure. Viewer numbers index the named diagrams; they do not replace official deck names or cabin-number prefixes. Cabin advice is inferred from labelled spaces and vertical relationships, not confirmed noise reports.
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