Zambezi Queen

The ship has one Main Restaurant where guests enjoy a mix of international favorites and locally inspired dishes, often featuring regional ingredients and South African wines. Meals are served with panoramic river views, and vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and other dietary needs are happily accommodated.

Included · Regional

Main Restaurant

The ship has one Main Restaurant where guests enjoy a mix of international favorites and locally inspired dishes, often featuring regional ingredients and South African wines. Meals are served with panoramic river views, and vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and other dietary needs are happily accommodated.

Get a glimpse of what awaits you aboard your AmaWaterways cruise ship, where every moment on board is designed to make your journey feel effortless and memorable.

Bar · Lounge

Lounge & Bar

This versatile space hosts a bar, dance floor, plenty of comfortable couches and big windows on three sides and is used for everything from the morning port talks, daytime reading and chatting to scenic cruising, afternoon tea and evening entertainment.

Pool Deck

Pool Deck

The top deck features an open-air Sun Deck complete with a plunge pool. Unlike a typical river cruise that travels from one port to the next, the Zambezi Queen was designed for an entirely different purpose—to facilitate optimal game viewing along the Chobe.

Local Entertainment

Local Entertainment

Onboard Performances and Musical Evenings Throughout many voyages, the ship’s lounge transforms into a stage for local ensembles, jazz duos, and classical quartets Select sailings have Music Hosts, conductors and musicians who guide you through historical context, lead onboard performances, and deepen your connection with…

Shop

Boutique

The onboard boutique offers a variety of souvenirs for purchase.

While there is no dedicated gym, the ship emphasizes relaxation and connection with nature. Guests can enjoy the plunge pool on the Sun Deck, shaded lounge areas for wildlife viewing, and spa treatments on request. Active exploration is built into the itinerary with boat safaris, fishing, and cultural excursions ashore.

Whirlpool/Jacuzzi

Plunge Pool

Take a cooling dip and feel refreshed while watching the passing scenery and wildlife upon the Chobe River.

Spa

Onboard Spa

Indulge in the ultimate in relaxation by pampering yourself with a variety of massage and facial treatments while cruising the Chobe River, available for a nominal fee.

Excursions · Wildlife & Nature

African Excursions

Sail through Botswana’s Chobe National Park, where elephants gather along the shoreline, hippos surface, and vibrant birdlife fills the skies. An African safari, all seen from the unique perspective of your river ship. Morning Boat Safari Along the Chobe River Glide at dawn in a…

Tour · Excursions

Special Interest Tours

From spiritual landmarks to hands-on traditions, each experience reveals the people, flavors, and stories that make this region so captivating.

Excursions · Exclusive

Land Packages

Extend Your Journey Stay and explore your destination a little longer before or after your cruise. AmaWaterways’ curated land extensions pair perfectly with your river itinerary, offering the same luxury, care, and sense of place found on board. Seamless Travel from Ship to City Your…