AMAWATERWAYS ANNOUNCES SECOND SHIP ON THE MEKONG
1/26/2010
Ana Figueroa
(Chatsworth, CA.)Award-winning river cruise line AMAWATERWAYS is proud to announce the construction of a second ship on the Mekong river as part of the line’s hugely successful “Vietnam, Cambodia & the Riches of the Mekong” program. The as-yet-unnamed new build is expected to debut in late spring 2011. When completed, the ship will join the luxurious ms La Marguerite in offering 7-day Mekong river cruises from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, to Siem Reap, Cambodia and the reverse. The two vessels will depart on the same day of the week, one sailing downstream from Siem Reap, and the other sailing upstream from Ho Chi Minh City.
“The Mekong is a magnificent river, ideal for river cruising for a number of reasons,” noted AMAWATERWAYS President, Rudi Schreiner. “The first advantage of the Mekong is its size. The river is huge, in most places almost a mile wide, so it has a whole lot of potential. The scenery is incredible, with many small villages, islands and temples. The other remarkable thing about the Mekong is that it includes three major cities. You have Ho Chi Minch City or Saigon, the metropolis of Vietnam; Phnom Penh, the capital and largest city of Cambodia, located on the river front with beautiful cafes and restaurants. And, then you have the fascinating town of Siem Reap, with the temples of Angkor. It’s the perfect backdrop for river cruising,” said Schreiner.
Launched in September 2009, AMAWATERWAYS’ exclusive 15-day “Vietnam, Cambodia & the Riches of the Mekong” itinerary highlights the most renowned historical and cultural treasures of Southeast Asia. In addition to an unforgettable Mekong river cruise, the program’s features include:
- 2 nights in Vietnam’s bustling capital of Hanoi, famous for its graceful colonial architecture, verdant parks, tranquil lakes and ancient temples;
- An overnight cruise onboard a luxurious traditional Junk in Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its spectacular limestone cliffs;
- 3 nights in Siem Reap,Cambodia, gateway to the Angkor Archeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the legendary Angkor Wat;
- An overnight in historic Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam
The new AMAWATERWAYS vessel on the Mekong will be larger than the newly-built ms La Marguerite, 295 feet long, as opposed to 246 feet long, and will accommodate 124 passengers in 62 balcony cabins. It will feature a total of 10 spacious junior suites as well as 2 suites. Cabin layout and décor will be similar to that of La Marguerite, featuring beautiful tropical woods, elegant textiles, and regional Khmer artifacts. Adding to its appeal to sophisticated travelers is the award-winning philosophy, service and attention to detail that has made AMAWATERWAYS the premier river cruise operator in Europe.
About AMAWATERWAYS
AMAWATERWAYS is the innovative industry leader, offering all-inclusive river cruise vacations in Europe, Russia, Vietnam and Cambodia. It’s luxurious, state-of-the art fleet in Europe consists of the ms Amadolce (2009), the ms Amalyra (2009), the ms Amacello (2008), the ms Amadante (2008), the ms Amalegro (2007) and the ms Amadagio (2006). The MS Amabella will join the fleet in the spring of 2010 and the ms Amaverde in 2011.
In addition to its core fleet of ships based in Europe offering river cruise vacations on the Danube, Rhine, Main and Mosel rivers, AMAWATERWAYS offers destination cruises to the breathtaking Douro River Valley in Portugal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; a Provencal sojourn on the romantic Rhone river in France, and an exhilarating journey through the legendary waterways of Russia.
For more information on AMAWATERWAYS, please log on to www.amawaterways.com or call 800-626-0126.
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