Main Restaurant
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.
Zambezi Queen
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Zambezi Queen
Zambezi Queen is the flagship vessel of Zambezi Queen Collection, whisking guests away on an epic journey along Chobe River – a mighty river in Africa that cuts through between Botswana and Namibia. Built and designed for close-up wildlife viewing, the stunning ship features 14 beautifully appointed cabins and can accommodate up to 28 guests, making it the perfect sanctuary for an exclusive yet equally enchanting river cruise experience! Luxury accommodation and elegant shared spaces greet guests on board, offering access to panoramic views at every turn – from spacious suites with private balconies to a sunlight-filled lounge surrounded by floor-to-ceiling glass stacking doors. Prepare to be captivated by the ever-changing scenery of African landscapes and wildlife – all aboard the glamorous Zambezi Queen!
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Zambezi Queen Ship Facts
- Launch Year 2009
- Upgrade Year 2019
- Weight (ton) 1,000
- Length (m) 46
- Speed (kph) 24
- Capacity 28
- Crew 22
Settle in
Relax in the comfort of your private river sanctuary on board Zambezi Queen! Featuring 14 tastefully designed suites, the floating boutique hotel offers an ideal retreat for relaxing and recharging for your next safari adventure! The 10 well-appointed suites have an average size of 155 square feet, whilst the remaining four are made more spacious, averaging 165 square feet. Each cabin can ideally fit two people, perfect for couples, but two suites can accommodate up to three guests, offering a generous and comfortable space for another companion. All come with a private balcony, ensuring that you don’t miss out on any unforgettable moments of Chobe River’s breath-taking landscapes, wildlife and beyond.
- All cabins
- Interior
- Oceanview
- Balcony
- Suite
Category MS
Stateroom features include:
- In-room temperature control and fan
- Deluxe hotel-style bedding and oversized king beds (can also be configured as two single beds)
- Spacious en-suite bathrooms
- Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, toiletries, bathrobes and slippers
- Floor-to-ceiling windows, sliding glass doors and sliding shutters for privacy and protection from the sun
- Outside balcony
- Complimentary Wi-Fi and electronic safe
- Complimentary bottled water replenished daily
Category SA
Stateroom features include:
- In-room temperature control and fan
- Deluxe hotel-style bedding and oversized king beds (can also be configured as two single beds)
- Spacious en-suite bathrooms
- Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, toiletries, bathrobes and slippers
- Floor-to-ceiling windows, sliding glass doors and sliding shutters for privacy and protection from the sun
- Outside balcony
- Complimentary Wi-Fi and electronic safe
- Complimentary bottled water replenished daily
Category SB
Stateroom features include:
- In-room temperature control and fan
- Deluxe hotel-style bedding and oversized king beds (can also be configured as two single beds)
- Spacious en-suite bathrooms
- Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, toiletries, bathrobes and slippers
- Floor-to-ceiling windows, sliding glass doors and sliding shutters for privacy and protection from the sun
- Outside balcony
- Complimentary Wi-Fi and electronic safe
- Complimentary bottled water replenished daily
In the Mood for Good Food?
Dining on board Zambezi Queen is a delight all on its own! Kick off every morning with a cooked or continental breakfast, served using seasonal ingredients that are freshly sourced from local markets. Refuel your energy in the afternoon with a delectable buffet lunch, and end the day perfectly with a gourmet four-course plated dinner. Throughout the day, you’ll also be treated to complimentary drinks and snacks. Set on the third level, the dining room offers unobstructed views from the massive glass windows embracing the hall, ensuring that both the eyes and stomach of the guests are full and delighted!
Zambezi Queen RESTAURANTS
Main Restaurant
regional
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.
Zambezi Queen Experiences
Lounge
Watch the world go by and soak in every stunning moment from the lounge, featuring floor-to-ceiling glass stacking doors that offer panoramic views!
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.
Zambezi Queen BAR & LOUNGES
Lounge & Bar
With panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows throughout the boat, everywhere you go you can take advantage of magnificent wildlife viewing.
Zambezi Queen DECK PLANS
Full Deck Layout
Upper Deck
- Dining Room
- Lounge & Bar
- Pool Deck
Middle Deck
- Category SB Staterooms
- Category SA Staterooms
- Master Suites
Lower Deck
- Cruise Manager's Desk
- Gift Shop
- Boarding Area
- Master Suites
- Category SA Staterooms
HEALTH & FITNESS
Please note: There is no spa or gym facilities on board.
Zambezi Queen USEFUL INFORMATION
Age Restriction
Effective immediately, AmaWaterways will only be welcoming guests fully vaccinated against Covid-19 on board its ships. This vaccination requirement also applies to accompanied minors. Guests affected by this decision should contact their travel advisor for options to reschedule their river cruise.
On their programs in Europe and Southeast Asia, children under the age of 4 years old are not permitted on board and children 4-7 years old are not recommended. On the Africa safaris program, due to safety precautions, there is a minimum age limit of 12 years old, unless otherwise agreed upon by AmaWaterways. All guests under the age of 18 are to be in a stateroom with an adult, and must remain supervised at all times, as their safety is the responsibility of the accompanying adult(s). Children between the ages of 4 and 10 at the time of embarkation may share a stateroom with 2 adults provided the child is able to share the bed with the adults – no additional bed will be provided. Select ships offer a limited number of staterooms with a fold-out sofa for a triple occupant; they would be happy to guide you through these options when available. A triple occupancy rate will apply for the child sharing the stateroom; pricing can be provided upon request. Please be aware that balcony staterooms of any kind may be unsafe for small children if left unsupervised. AmaWaterways does not provide child-specific programs or child-minding facilities. Please reach out to them if you have any further questions regarding their child policy.
As of March 3, 2022, children 5 and older at time of sailing are still required to be vaccinated however, children that are not yet eligible for the vaccine are able to come onboard if they can provide a negative PCT test taken within 72 hours of embarkation.
Dress Code
Dress is casual aboard the Zambezi Queen. They suggest you bring along the following:
- Lightweight trousers and long sleeved tops
- T-shirts and shorts
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sunscreen, mosquito repellant and camera
- raincoat and hat
Smoking Policy
Smoking is forbidden on all internal areas on the Zambezi Queen. Smoking is only permitted on the outside area of the entertainment deck.
Dietary Requirements
Please advise your Travel Agent or call them directly to advise if you have any dietary restrictions or allergies prior to embarkation. In most cases, they will do their best to accommodate special dietary requests and food allergies, but with one exception: Kosher. This diet has specific rules regarding food and its preparation and the shipboard environment does have limitations that prevent them from being able to adequately cater to this dietary need. Please note, though theycan provide options to accommodate food allergies and sensitivities, they cannot guarantee there will not be any cross-contamination.
Disabled Facilities
Reasonable efforts are made to accommodate the special needs of disabled cruise participants, but no responsibility will be undertaken for any denial of services by carriers, hotels, restaurants, or other independent suppliers. Tour buses are not equipped with wheelchair ramps and cabin doors are not wide enough to allow access by standard wheelchairs.
Wheelchairs and walkers cannot be carried on tour buses, due to space limitations. Wheelchair passengers should be aware of these limitations. For safety reasons, passengers in wheelchairs cannot be carried on ramps in ports where the ship is at anchor. They regret to inform that they cannot provide individual assistance to a tour member for walking, getting on/off tour busses and other transportation vehicles, or other personal needs. A qualified travel companion must accompany travellers who need assistance.
Medical Facilities
They do not employ doctors or nurses on board the Zambezi Queen. In the event medical assistance is needed, appropriate medical facilities will be contacted. Note that response time can vary.
Internet and Wi-Fi Access
Free Wi Fi is available but may be limited and sporadic during certain times of the day due to the ships isolated location.
Laundry
Laundry services are available on board for a fee. Price lists are available in your stateroom. Please note that clothes cannot be dry cleaned on board.
Excursions
Africa Cruise & Land Safari: All excursions are included.
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