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Search # AmaWaterways Reveals New 120-Guest Mekong River Ship 1 Oct 2026 ![Picture of S.W. Black Travel](https://blog.swblack.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/S.W.Black%20social%20media%20kit%20template_profile%20picture%2001.jpg?width=40&name=S.W.Black%20social%20media%20kit%20template_profile%20picture%2001.jpg) [S.W. Black Travel](https://blog.swblack.com.au/author/s-w-black-travel) ![Amawaterways AmaMaya Mekong River Cruise](https://blog.swblack.com.au/hubfs/AmaWaterways%20Reveals%20New%20120-Guest%20Mekong%20River%20Ship.png) [**AmaWaterways**](https://www.amawaterways.com/) has provided a first look at [**AmaMaya**](https://www.amawaterways.com/ships/amamaya), its new 120-guest river ship set to debut on the Mekong in January. The vessel will sail through Vietnam and Cambodia on the line's Charms of the Mekong and Riches of the Mekong itineraries. AmaWaterways Reveals New 120-Guest Mekong River Ship 10:02 The first details point towards a ship closely tied to the region it serves. A contemporary interpretation of [**Indochinese design**](https://www.amawaterways.com/river-cruises/asia/mekong)will shape the onboard setting, while regional influences also extend into dining and the broader guest experience. For travellers considering a Mekong river cruise, the new ship adds another way to experience Vietnam and Cambodia through a single river journey. Dining, wellness, and regional character form key parts of the onboard experience announced so far. ![Amawaterways Mekong Cruises](https://blog.swblack.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Amawaterways%20Mekong%20Cruises.jpg?width=795&height=530&name=Amawaterways%20Mekong%20Cruises.jpg) [Image courtesy of AmaWaterways](https://www.amawaterways.com/river-cruises/asia/mekong) ## Regional Design Connects the Ship with the Mekong A Mekong river ship operates in a setting where the destination remains visible throughout much of the journey. AmaWaterways has responded by drawing design influence from Indochina and connecting the vessel with the places along its route. CEO Catherine Powell said the intention was to create a contemporary, refined ship inspired by its surroundings and the rivers it sails. This approach puts regional character at the centre of the onboard environment. ### Indochinese Influences Shape the Interior Direction The ship will feature a contemporary interpretation of **Indochinese design**, linking its visual identity with Vietnam and Cambodia. AmaWaterways has not provided a detailed room-by-room design breakdown in the supplied information, so the emphasis remains on the broader aesthetic direction rather than individual decorative features. This approach suits a river itinerary where the surrounding region plays a central role in the trip. Guests move between time ashore and life aboard the vessel, making the relationship between interior design and destination particularly relevant. Powell described the ship as contemporary and refined while noting the influence of Indochina throughout. The intention is to create an onboard setting designed to complement the Mekong journey. ### A 120-Guest Capacity Sets the Scale The new vessel will carry **120 guests**, establishing the scale of its Mekong operations. Capacity matters on a river ship because dining spaces, wellness areas, and shared facilities all form part of the same onboard environment. The announced facilities include two dining venues, a fitness room, a sun deck pool, and three massage rooms. These features give travellers a clearer picture of how the ship's public spaces will support time between activities ashore. AmaWaterways has not provided further capacity details for individual spaces in the supplied context. Travellers comparing Mekong cruises should therefore consider the 120-guest figure alongside the itinerary, stateroom choice, and announced onboard facilities. ### Vietnam and Cambodia Remain Central to the Experience The ship will travel through **Vietnam and Cambodia**, placing both Southeast Asian destinations at the heart of its programme. Powell described the Mekong as a special way for guests to come into close contact with the people and traditions of the region. This destination focus helps explain the ship's design direction. AmaWaterways is drawing from the broader cultural setting surrounding the river journey. The result is an onboard concept designed around the relationship between the ship and its surroundings. For travellers, the Mekong remains central to the experience rather than serving solely as a route between destinations. ![Amawaterways Angkor Wat](https://blog.swblack.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Amawaterways%20Angkor%20Wat.jpg?width=795&height=631&name=Amawaterways%20Angkor%20Wat.jpg) [Image courtesy of AmaWaterways](https://www.amawaterways.com/river-cruises/asia/mekong) ## Dining Brings Local and International Influences Together Food forms another major part of the first ship preview. Guests will have two dining venues, giving the 120-guest vessel both a primary restaurant and a more intimate speciality dining experience. AmaWaterways is also placing Asian flavours and fresh ingredients within the culinary programme. Dietary flexibility forms part of the plan, with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options among the needs being addressed. ### The Mekong Restaurant Serves as the Main Dining Venue The **Mekong Restaurant** will serve cuisine influenced by both international and local flavours. This creates room for regional food influences while retaining broader choices for guests travelling through Vietnam and Cambodia. The restaurant's name also reinforces the ship's connection with its route. AmaWaterways has placed the river directly within the identity of its main dining venue. Full menus have not been detailed in the supplied information. The announced direction establishes a mix of Asian flavours, fresh ingredients, and international influences as part of the dining programme. ### The Chef's Table Adds a More Intimate Option A second venue, **The Chef's Table**, will provide an intimate speciality restaurant built around a multi-course tasting menu. Its format offers a different dining experience from the ship's main restaurant. Having two distinct venues gives guests variation without requiring a large collection of restaurants. On a 120-guest river ship, the distinction between a main dining room and a smaller tasting-menu venue creates two clearly different dining formats. The Chef's Table places greater emphasis on a structured multi-course meal. Travellers interested in food experiences therefore have an alternative to the ship's primary restaurant during their Mekong journey. ### Dietary Needs Form Part of the Culinary Plan AmaWaterways has specifically identified **vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options** among the dietary needs addressed aboard the ship. Other dietary requirements will also form part of the programme. This detail is useful for travellers who need more information than a broad promise of varied cuisine. It shows dietary considerations have been included within the announced dining plans. Guests with specific requirements should communicate their needs when booking and before travel. Doing so gives the cruise line clear information about individual dietary requirements ahead of the sailing. ## Wellness and Two Mekong Itineraries Define the Wider Experience Dining and design are only part of the onboard picture. The ship will also include several facilities focused on fitness, relaxation, and organised wellness activities. Those features will sit alongside two AmaWaterways itineraries, Charms of the Mekong and Riches of the Mekong. Together, the details provide a clearer view of how time aboard and the wider river journey will fit together. ![Amawaterways Floating Market in Cai Be](https://blog.swblack.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Amawaterways%20Floating%20Market%20in%20Cai%20Be.jpg?width=795&height=1219&name=Amawaterways%20Floating%20Market%20in%20Cai%20Be.jpg) [Image courtesy of AmaWaterways](https://www.amawaterways.com/river-cruises/asia/mekong) ### **A Wellness Host Leads Activities throughout the Cruise** A **dedicated wellness host** will lead fitness and mindfulness activities during each cruise. This adds a guided element to the wellness programme alongside the ship's physical facilities. The vessel will also have a fitness room for guests who want to maintain their exercise routine while travelling. Three massage rooms provide a separate setting for relaxation. These facilities give wellness a defined place within the onboard offering. Travellers interested in staying active or setting aside quieter time between destination visits will have several options aboard. ### The Sun Deck Pool Adds an Outdoor Space A **sun deck pool** will provide another setting for time aboard. On a river itinerary, the sun deck also gives guests an outdoor space while the ship travels along the Mekong. The pool complements the fitness and massage facilities. Together, these spaces provide different options for periods between activities ashore, meals, and other parts of the cruise. AmaWaterways has not detailed the dimensions or layout of the pool in the supplied information. For prospective guests, its inclusion adds another leisure facility to the announced onboard offering. ### Two Itineraries Will Take the Ship through the Region The new vessel will operate AmaWaterways' **Charms of the Mekong** and **Riches of the Mekong** itineraries. Both place Vietnam and Cambodia within the ship's programme, tying the onboard concept directly to its Southeast Asian operating region. For travellers, the itinerary should remain the starting point when comparing a Mekong river cruise. Ship design, dining, and wellness facilities shape time aboard, while the route determines the wider destination experience. The arrival of **AmaMaya** gives AmaWaterways a new ship for these journeys. Its 120-guest capacity, Indochinese-inspired design, and destination-linked onboard features establish its identity ahead of the January debut. --- If Vietnam and Cambodia are on your travel plans,[Cruise Finder](https://cruisefinder.swblack.com.au/?utm_source=chatgpt.com) provides a practical place to compare river cruise options, departure timing, and itineraries before narrowing your choices. Look beyond the ship alone when comparing sailings. Consider the route, time ashore, travel dates, and onboard experience together to find a Mekong journey suited to your priorities. ## Find the Right Mekong River Cruise for Your Plans AmaWaterways' new 120-guest ship brings together regional design, two dining venues, and a defined wellness programme for its Mekong sailings. Its Charms of the Mekong and Riches of the Mekong itineraries will take guests through Vietnam and Cambodia, while the onboard concept draws direct influence from the region. The first preview provides a useful picture of what travellers should expect when the ship debuts in January. The next step is to compare the itinerary and onboard experience with your preferred travel dates and priorities. For help assessing Mekong river cruise options and finding an itinerary suited to the way you want to travel,[speak with an S.W. Black Travel cruise adviser](https://www.swblack.com.au/contact-us/?utm_source=chatgpt.com). 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