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Zambezi Queen

The beautiful Zambezi Queen was specifically designed for safari river cruising on the Chobe River and offers a sophisticated design to maximize animal sightings.

OVERVIEW

With a design specific for safari river cruising on the Chobe River, the 28-passenger Zambezi Queen (2009) offers a sophisticated onboard experience designed to maximize animal sightings. Your comfort is ensured when staying in any of the 14 balcony staterooms (which range up to 300 sq. ft), all decorated in contemporary style. The air-conditioned top deck of the ship offers a dining room, lounge, bar and pool area for your comfort. Enjoy game watching from your stateroom, or visit the top deck for a beverage, sun bathing and more game watching. Peruse the library of books, enjoy a board game or study the night sky with the onboard telescope. Explore the riverbanks of the Chobe River on the Zambezi Queen.
Built2009
Built inNamibia
Length150 feet
Width25.6 feet
Crew22 (African)
Staterooms8
Jr. Suites4
RegistryNamibia
Home portKasane

DECKS

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STATEROOMS

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LIFE ONBOARD

Unique Dining Experiences
While on board the Zambezi Queen, our guests will dine in absolute opulence whilst taking in the unique African surrounds. Situated on the 3rd level, the dining room offers unobstructed views on three sides. Experience delectable dishes such as butternut and macadamia soup and fillet of beef with bordelaise sauce paired with the perfect wine. The mornings offer a full English breakfast and the afternoons offer a lavish gourmet lunch buffet. In the evenings, be our honored guest for an elegant, formal dining experience, the perfect ending to your daily river cruise adventures. We offer complimentary wine and beer with all lunch and dinners on board.
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Stateroom Amenities
  • All Suites have their own private balconies with either a double or two single beds
  • 4 Master Suites, which are 300 sq. ft.
  • 8 Category A Suites, which are 235 sq. ft.
  • 2 Category B Suites, which are 215 sq. ft.
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Ship Public Areas
  • The air-conditioned top deck consists of the dining room, lounge, bar and sunbathing area complete with private pool
  • The interior furnishings are elegant and timeless, creating a luxurious yet comfortable experience. The dining room is situated on the 3rd level with unobstructed views on three sides
  • The bar includes local and imported spirits, wine and beers
  • Reading room
  • Gift Shop
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Smiling Faces On Board
With AmaWaterways, you’ll find an exceptional vacation experience. In addition you’ll enjoy the finest onboard service of any river cruise line. After ten years in business, we believe that a big factor in our award-winning success is superior service and attention. Our passengers consistently rate our personalized, professional and friendly service as a highlight of their cruise. How do we know? They tell us. Passengers aboard every AmaWaterways ship complete a detailed questionnaire at the end of their cruise, and we diligently read every single one of them. It provides continuous feedback on our passengers’ experience, and enables us to guide our onboard staff. We can praise the staff for a job well done, and make quick adjustments before the start of the next cruise. At AmaWaterways, customer service is our top priority.
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Eco-friendly boat
  • Responsibility towards the environment forms the foundation upon which this eco-boat was built
  • A water jet propulsion system replaces the conventional propeller system, causing no damage to the river bed
  • Only the latest fuel efficient and low emission generators are run during daylight hours, with the boat operating on battery power through the night
  • Hot water is provided by a solar heating system
  • Energy-saving lights throughout
  • Water-saving taps and showers
  • Onboard sewage processing plant
  • Cleaning detergents and soaps are biodegradable
  • Five-stage water purification plant, using river water in showers and tap
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ITINERARIES

2013

Stars of Africa (2013)

Enjoy 3 nights in Cape Town, 3 nights in Kruger National Park Area and 1 night in Johannesburg before embarking on your 4-night safari cruise, ending with 2 nights in Victoria Falls
16 Days – Travel to Cape Town and return from Victoria Falls
Countries Visited: Botswana, South Africa, Zimbabwe
River(s): Chobe
Check In Dates: Jan 14; Feb 11; Mar 11; Apr 15; Apr 29; May 27; Jun 3; Jul 8; Jul 22; Aug 5; Aug 19; Sep 9; Sep 23; Oct 7; Nov 4

African Sunsets (2013)

Enjoy 3 nights in Cape Town, 2 nights in Okavango Delta and 2 nights in Savute before embarking on your 4-night safari cruise, ending with 2 nights in Victoria Falls
16 days – Travel to Cape Town and return from Victoria Falls
Countries Visited: Botswana, South Africa, Zimbabwe
River(s): Chobe
Check In Dates: Jan 14; Feb 11; Mar 11; Jul 8; Sep 23; Nov 4

Golden Trails of Africa (2013)

1 night in Nairobi, 8 nights at game reserves in Amboseli, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro and Serengeti, 1 night in Johannesburg, then a 4-night safari cruise & 2 nights in Victoria Falls
19 Days – Travel to Nairobi and return from Victoria Falls
Countries Visited: Botswana, Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, Zimbabwe
River(s): Chobe
Check In Dates: Jan 11; Feb 8; Mar 8; May 24; May 31; Jul 5; Jul 19; Aug 2; Aug 16; Sep 6; Sep 20; Oct 4; Nov 1