
AmaLilia
The newly designed AmaLilia offers the ultimate in travel luxury, with upscale regionally-inspired décor and 41 staterooms, including 13 marvellous suites.
Good for
Dining Options, Included Excursions, Onboard Entertainment, Wellness Activities, Sun-Deck Pool
What to expect from AmaLilia
Overview
Debuting in 2024, our stunning AmaLilia will be a true treasure of the Nile. Specially curated with upscale regionally inspired décor and 41 staterooms, including 13 marvellous suites, AmaLilia will carry you through Egypt in style with the luxurious amenities and exclusive experiences only AmaWaterways provides. Savour both exquisite Western and local fare infused with Middle Eastern spices at the Main Restaurant and enjoy one special evening sampling your way through the multi-course tasting menu at The Chef's Table. Treat yourself to a massage, manicure or pedicure on board and emerge anew. Plus, expand your mind by listening to the commentary of our expert Egyptologist, who will be joining you throughout your journey on board this lovely river cruise ship.
Accommodation
Allow yourself to relax within the unparalleled comfort of AmaLilia’s warm embrace. Delight in exquisite views of the Egyptian landscape and all its riches while staying in one of the ship’s six standard staterooms, 22 French Balcony staterooms or 13 spectacular suites ranging from 430 sq. ft. / 40 sq. m. to 522 sq. ft. / 50 sq. m. When you’re ready to open your door on the new day, more surprises and delights await you both on board AmaLilia and on shore.
Owners Suite
- Stateroom: French & Outside Balcony
- Deck Info: Lily Deck
- Stateroom Size: 522 sq. ft.
- Category: OS
Grand Suite
- Stateroom: French & Outside Balcony
- Deck Info: Jasmine Deck
- Stateroom Size: 430 Sq. ft.
- Category: GS
Luxury Suite
- Stateroom: French & Outside Balcony
- Deck Info: Lily Deck
- Stateroom Size: 430 sq. ft.
- Category: LS
French Balcony (CA)
- Stateroom: French Balcony
- Deck Info: Jasmine Deck
- Stateroom Size: 215 Sq. ft.
- Category: CA
French Balcony (CB)
- Stateroom: French Balcony
- Deck Info: Lotus Deck
- Stateroom Size: 215 Sq. ft.
- Category: CB
Fixed Window (E)
- Stateroom: Fixed Window
- Deck Info: Acacia Deck
- Stateroom Size: 215 sq. ft.
- Category: E
Decks
Sun Deck
- Bar
- Sun Deck
- Pool
Jasmine Deck
- Chef's Table Restaurant
- Elevator
- Atrium
- Wheel House
- CA Staterooms
- Grand Suites
Lily Deck
- Main Restaurant
- Elevator
- Luxury Suites
- Owners Suite
Lotus Deck
- Lobby
- Elevator
- Gift Shop
- CB Staterooms
Acacia Deck
- Massage Room/Hair & Nail Salon
- Fitness Room
- E Staterooms
- Elevator
Kids and Teens
Please note: There are no dedicated children's facilities available
Gratuities
EUROPE
7-Night Cruise - Ship’s Crew: The entire amount will be divided equally amongst all crew members. Recommendation: 100 Euros per 7-night cruise, per guest. (AmaMagna 120 Euros per 7-night cruise, per guest)
7-Night Cruise - Cruise Manager: Your Cruise Manager is not part of the ship’s crew and is the AmaWaterways representative who also accompanies you on any pre- and/or post-cruise hotel/land extensions you may have booked. Recommendation: 25 Euros per 7-night, per guest; 4 Euros for each additional day, per guest for pre- and post-cruise hotel/land extensions.
10-Night Cruise - Ship’s Crew: The entire amount will be divided equally amongst all crew members. Recommendation: 143 Euros per 10-night cruise, per guest.
10-Night Cruise - Cruise Manager: Your Cruise Manager is not part of the ship’s crew and is the AmaWaterways representative who also accompanies you on any pre- and/or post-cruise hotel/land extensions you may have booked. Recommendation: 36 Euros per 10-night, per guest; 4 Euros for each additional day, per guest for pre- and post-cruise hotel/land extensions.
11-Night Cruise - Ship’s Crew: The entire amount will be divided equally amongst all crew members. Recommendation: 158 Euros per 11-night cruise, per guest.
11-Night Cruise - Cruise Manager: Your Cruise Manager is not part of the ship’s crew and is the AmaWaterways representative who also accompanies you on any pre- and/or post-cruise hotel/land extensions you may have booked. Recommendation: 40 Euros per 11-night, per guest; 4 Euros for each additional day, per guest for pre- and post-cruise hotel/land extensions.
14-Night Cruise - Ship’s Crew: The entire amount will be divided equally amongst all crew members. Recommendation: 200 Euros per 14-night cruise, per guest.
14-Night Cruise - Cruise Manager: Your Cruise Manager is not part of the ship’s crew and is the AmaWaterways representative who also accompanies you on any pre- and/or post-cruise hotel/land extensions you may have booked. Recommendation: 50 Euros per 14-night, per guest; 4 Euros for each additional day, per guest for pre- and post-cruise hotel/land extensions.
PORTUGAL
Ship’s Crew: The entire amount will be divided equally amongst all crew members. Recommendation: 100 Euros per week, per guest.
Cruise Manager: Your Cruise Manager is not part of the ship’s crew and is the AmaWaterways representative who also accompanies you on any pre- and/or post-cruise hotel/land extensions you may have booked. Recommendation: 30 Euros per week, per guest; 4 Euros for each additional day, per guest for pre- and post-cruise hotel/land extensions.
MEKONG
PRE- AND POST-CRUISE
- Cruise Manager: $3 per person per day
- Crew: $10 per person per day (To be divided evenly among all crew members)
AFRICA
- Zambezi Queen Onboard Staff: To be divided evenly among all crew members US$15-20 per guest per day
- AmaWaterways Tour Guide: From Cape Town to Johannesburg US$5-10 per guest per day
Safari Lodge Stay
- Safari Ranger/Guide: US$10-20 per person per day
- Game Tracker (South Africa only): US$5 person per day
- Butler/Waiter at Lodges: US$5 person per day
- General Lodge Staff: US$10-20 person per day
Entertainment
You can always count on your floating hotel to provide you with all the amenities and conveniences you need to make your time in Egypt as comfortable as possible. Take in views of the Nile River from the Sun Deck or gather in the main lounge with fellow adventurers. With only 82 guests on board, enjoy the luxury of space to unwind, relax and connect with loved ones.
You will be warmly welcomed aboard by an attentive crew who will ensure you have memories to last a lifetime. Your Cruise Manager will be with you every step of your journey, as well as expertly trained Egyptologists, who will share the many mysteries and secrets that have shaped Egypt’s past and continue to influence its future.
Part of the draw of traveling to new destinations is immersing yourself in authentic local culture. We are happy to bring evening entertainment on board that includes musicians, folkloric dancers and storytellers who live and work in the cities we cruise to and are happy to share their cultural traditions and talents with you. Whether it’s traditional Bavarian music, a local quartet or contemporary piano favourites played by our resident musician, you will enjoy an eclectic schedule of onboard entertainment every night.
Lounge and Bar
The Lounge and Bar can be found on the Lotus Deck
Sun Deck
Enjoy fresh air and breathtaking Nile River views on the Sun Deck, where a refreshing pool awaits. Relax on a shaded lounger while sipping a cold drink or allow the ever-changing scenery to capture your daydreams.
Entertainment
Nightly entertainment including a belly dance show, Galabeya Party and Darawish Show.
Enrichment
Make the most of your long-awaited vacation by adding our optional land packages before or after your sailing for an all-encompassing river cruise and land journey. Indulge your wanderlust and we’ll whisk you away between your ship and hotel, plus take you on specially curated guided tours with just the right amount of leisure time to explore the art, history or culinary delights in sought-after cities around the world.
Included Tours
We appreciate that no two travellers are alike. To accommodate your unique needs and interests, we have curated a diverse menu of shore excursions. From historic city tours to guided hikes, exhilarating bike rides and tastings of local specialties, every tour is led by a knowledgeable local guide, is operated in a small group and is offered with our compliments.
Three Activity Levels
Some guests wish to journey further and move at a quicker pace during their excursions while others prefer more time to take photos or require frequent rests. To ensure every guest may explore at their own comfort level, we offer our tours at three distinct activity levels, ensuring even our most “gentle walkers” are not left behind – because why settle for anything less than perfect on your long-awaited vacation?
Inclusive and Accommodating
Our convenient Quietvox audio devices ensure you can hear your tour guide clearly amidst the hustle and bustle of cities and at the volume most comfortable for you. We also offer a limited number of Nordic walking sticks and sport seats for guests who need extra support or periodic breaks.
* Additional accommodations can be made for select groups – contact your travel advisor or call us to inquire.
Special Interest Tours
We offer a variety of included tours specially curated with your individual passions in mind. Enjoy exploring the world through your tastebuds? Indulge in authentic Belgian waffles and chocolate in Antwerp or learn the art of French breadmaking in Libourne. Are you interested in engineering? Venture through the immense aerospace and locomotive collections at Speyer’s Technik Museum. Do you love music? Browse the antique music boxes and organs at Siegfried’s Mechanical Instrument Cabinet while cruising the Rhine.
Land Package
Make the most of your long-awaited vacation by extending your journey with our optional land packages before or after your sailing. Indulge your wanderlust and enjoy specially curated guided tours with just the right amount of leisure time to explore the art, history or culinary delights in sought-after cities around the world.
Why Add a Land Package?
There are many benefits to adding a land package before or after your sailing. One of the simplest reasons is the convenience of making all your future travel plans in one step. But the value doesn’t stop there. Our land packages provide a more intimate environment in which to connect with fellow travelers and your Cruise Manager while exploring a fascinating new destination.
World-Class Hotels
Whether you wish to rest and recover from flights or pamper yourself before returning home, you’ll find no better respite than the leading hotels we have carefully selected for you. Each luxurious property is centrally located near major landmarks, shopping and dining, and provides you with a delicious daily breakfast, ensuring you have a wonderful stay.
What's Included
- Overnight stays at 4- and 5-star hotels conveniently located near the major sites
- Daily breakfast at the hotel
- Guided city tours and enriching excursions such as museum visits and tastings
- Convenient transfers and portage service between your hotel and ship
- The services of a professionally trained Cruise Manager throughout your river cruise and land stay
Dining
Discover the destination and its culture through its locally-sourced cuisine, including regional specialties and Western favourites. Choose from the Main Restaurant and The Chef's Table specialty restaurant; and enjoy unlimited complimentary local beer and wine and soft drinks with lunch and dinner on board.
Our ships in Europe are members of La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs – a prestigious international culinary society – and with good reason. Our expert chefs craft menus that feature exquisite, locally-sourced cuisine as well as traditional Western offerings. The Chef’s Table is an intimate specialty restaurant included in the price of the cruise where you can watch the chef prepare a lavish multi-course menu right in front of you. Each dinner at The Chef’s Table is served with complimentary local reds and whites from Europe’s renowned wine regions. There’s also sparkling wine and fresh juice with breakfast, menu service during lunch, as well as delicious tapas and snacks in the Main Lounge between meals. All onboard dining, as well as unlimited wine and beer with lunch and dinner, is included so you can indulge whenever and however you’d like.
The Chef's Table
Join a few of your fellow travellers at The Chef’s Table, an intimate venue where the kitchen, usually hidden, becomes part of the entertainment. Watch as the chef meticulously chops, sears and plates a mouthwatering tasting menu in front of your eyes – a highlight of your culinary journey that is served with a selection of fine wines, all courtesy of AmaWaterways.
Main Restaurant
Savour both exquisite Western and local fare infused with Middle Eastern spices at the Main Restaurant
Health and Fitness
With fewer guests on board, we have space for luxurious amenities. Relax with a soothing massage or visit the hair salon after a day of exploring, stay in shape with a small group wellness activity led by a professionally trained Wellness Host, work out in the fitness room or watch breathtaking castles glide by while enjoying a cocktail up on the Sun Deck. You can also take a dip in our sun-deck pool with a swim-up bar. On any of our ships, you can also recharge from the comfort of your stateroom by watching a Hollywood blockbuster or a variety of other English-language programming on your personal Entertainment-On-Demand system.
Sun-Deck Pool
Relax in a lounge chair, jog the walking track, play a game of giant chess or cornhole, or take a dip in your ship’s heated pool or whirlpool as we pass by centuries-old castles, charming villages and other breathtaking scenery. Prefer not to choose between the pool and whirlpool?
Salon Services
Whether you’d like to dress up for the captain’s special dinner or a night on the town, you can complete your look by having your hair styled in our salon. Select ships* also offer a nail salon, enabling you to refresh your polish with manicure and pedicure services.
* Nail services available for a nominal fee on AmaDahlia, AmaLilia and AmaMagna.
Fitness Centre
While our complimentary Wellness Program offers wonderful small group fitness classes on board, many guests prefer to work out on their own. Each of our ships includes an intimate fitness room with state-of-the-art exercise machines.
Other Cruise Information
ClassCruise Type: river
Class:
Ship Size: mini
Style:
Operator Reference: amawaterways
Nursery: none
Child Facilities: none
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