AmaMaya
Will sail from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam · Fly into SGN
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AmaMaya is a new ship for AmaWaterways. Her maiden voyage is scheduled for January 2027. Every new ship on the way
About AmaMaya
AmaMaya is a new AmaWaterways cruise ship, due to make her maiden voyage on January 2027. She will carry 120 guests with a crew of 54. She is set to sail Mekong itineraries.
AmaMaya is an upcoming AmaWaterways Mekong ship announced to debut in January 2027 as a sister to AmaDara. She is to carry 120 guests in 60 staterooms, matching AmaDara's layout, with a contemporary take on Indochine design. Plans include two restaurants, among them The Chef's Table, a fitness room, a Sun Deck pool and three massage rooms, with a Wellness Host on board. She will sail the seven-night Charms of the Mekong and Riches of the Mekong itineraries between Vietnam and Cambodia.
Ship facts
- Guests
- 120
- Crew 54 · 1:2.2
- Debuts
- January 2027
- Decks
- 3
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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. This catalog entry is upcoming; the operator-published plan is provisional and should be confirmed before booking.
Compare the decks
Published ship layout - reviewed October 2026 · bow to the right
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). This catalog entry is upcoming; the operator-published plan is provisional and should be confirmed before booking.. Reviewed 2026-10-21.
Where she will sail
Home port: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Flying in for your cruise?
AmaMaya 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 AmaMaya?
AmaMaya is being built for AmaWaterways.
When does AmaMaya enter service?
AmaMaya is a new ship for AmaWaterways. Her maiden voyage is scheduled for January 2027.
How big is AmaMaya?
AmaMaya has 3 decks.
How many passengers does AmaMaya carry?
AmaMaya will carry 120 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 54 (about 2.2 guests per crew member).
Where does AmaMaya sail?
AmaMaya is set to sail Mekong itineraries. Her home port will be Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Which airport should I fly into for AmaMaya?
AmaMaya 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 AmaMaya?
AmaWaterways publishes the deck plans for AmaMaya; this page links to Deck plans.
Which cabins are good choices on AmaMaya?
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 AmaMaya?
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 AmaMaya 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. This catalog entry is upcoming; the operator-published plan is provisional and should be confirmed before booking.
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