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AmaPura

  • Bagan-Myanmar - Like a vision from another time, the ancient city of Bagan now beckons cruise visitors. Myanmar (formerly Burma) opened up to U.S. investment in 2014, and the 56-passenger AmaPura river cruise ship began sailings there in November 2014.
  • Mandalay-Myanmar - Set sail on AmaWaterways' new luxury cruise ship the AmaPura to see the Golden City of Mandalay, regarded as Myanmar’s cultural heart. Renowned for its master craftsmen and its patronage of the arts, Mandalay was the last royal capital of Burma.
  • Shwedagon-Zedi-Daw-pagoda-Myanmar - The Great Dagon Pagoda or Golden Pagoda — officially the Shwedagon Zedi Daw — is a dazzling gilded pagoda and stupa 325 feet in height in Yangon, Myanmar. See it on a luxury river cruise aboard the AmaPura.
  • Myanmar-temples-and-hot-air-balloons - Hot air balloons hover above some 3,000 Buddhist temples during a sunrise flight in Bagan, Myanmar. You can now visit Bagan, Yangon, Mandalay and other breathtaking sites aboard AmaWaterways' luxury river cruise ship the AmaPura.
  • U-Bein-Bridge-in-Amarapura-Myanmar - U Bein Bridge spans Taungthaman Lake near Amarapura in Myanmar. The 4,000-foot-long bridge was built around 1850 and is believed to be the oldest and longest teakwood bridge in the world. See it on a luxury river cruise aboard the AmaPura.
  • Inle-Lake-Myanmar - Inle Lake is a picturesque fresh-water lake in Myanmar. At the end of your river cruise aboard the AmaPura, consider adding a post-cruise stay of three nights at Inle Lake and one night in Yangon.
  • Yangon-cityscape-Myanmar - Yangon (formerly Rangoon, for "End of Strife") is Myanmar's largest city with a population of more than 5 million. See the Garden City of the East on a luxury river cruise aboard the AmaPura.
  • amapura-on-river.jpg - Explore the exotic landscapes along the Irawaddy River in Myanmar on AmaPura.
  • Irawaddy-River-Myanmar - Myanmar’s main river, the Ayeyarwady (or Irrawaddy) flows for 1,350 miles. Set sail on a voyage of discovery across Myanmar aboard AmaWaterways' luxury river cruise ship the AmaPura.
  • Shwedagon-Zedi-Daw-pagoda-Myanmar - The Great Dagon Pagoda or Golden Pagoda — officially the Shwedagon Zedi Daw — is a dazzling gilded pagoda and stupa 325 feet in height in Yangon, Myanmar. See it on a luxury river cruise aboard the AmaPura.
  • U-Bein-Bridge-in-Amarapura-Myanmar - U Bein Bridge spans Taungthaman Lake near Amarapura in Myanmar. The 4,000-foot-long bridge was built around 1850 and is believed to be the oldest and longest teakwood bridge in the world. See it on a luxury river cruise aboard the AmaPura.
  • Yangon-cityscape-Myanmar - Yangon (formerly Rangoon, for "End of Strife") is Myanmar's largest city with a population of more than 5 million. See the Garden City of the East on a luxury river cruise aboard the AmaPura.
  • Bagan-Myanmar - Like a vision from another time, the ancient city of Bagan now beckons cruise visitors. Myanmar (formerly Burma) opened up to U.S. investment in 2014, and the 56-passenger AmaPura river cruise ship began sailings there in November 2014.
  • Inle-Lake-Myanmar - Inle Lake is a picturesque fresh-water lake in Myanmar. At the end of your river cruise aboard the AmaPura, consider adding a post-cruise stay of three nights at Inle Lake and one night in Yangon.
  • Irawaddy-River-Myanmar - Myanmar’s main river, the Ayeyarwady (or Irrawaddy) flows for 1,350 miles. Set sail on a voyage of discovery across Myanmar aboard AmaWaterways' luxury river cruise ship the AmaPura.
  • Mandalay-Myanmar - Set sail on AmaWaterways' new luxury cruise ship the AmaPura to see the Golden City of Mandalay, regarded as Myanmar’s cultural heart. Renowned for its master craftsmen and its patronage of the arts, Mandalay was the last royal capital of Burma.
  • Myanmar-temples-and-hot-air-balloons - Hot air balloons hover above some 3,000 Buddhist temples during a sunrise flight in Bagan, Myanmar. You can now visit Bagan, Yangon, Mandalay and other breathtaking sites aboard AmaWaterways' luxury river cruise ship the AmaPura.

AmaPura: Discover Myanmar in style & comfort (retired)

Editor's Note: AmaWaterways has retired AmaPura from its fleet.

Snapshot

AmaPura, launched by AmaWaterways in late 2014, offers river cruise passengers the opportunity to explore Myanmar along the Irrawaddy River. Unlike an ocean cruise, a river cruise aboard AmaPura offers daily shore excursions and a more comfortable setting with fewer passengers. (AmaWaterways has not just released a photo of the ship, only digital renderings.) 

Life aboard the AmaPura provides an intimate cruise experience, while still offering specialty cuisine and luxury onboard amenities. A journey onboard the stylish AmaPura is described as an "ultra-comfortable and serene home away from home." The 56-passenger AmaPura is a custom-designed, all-suite ship with a choice of staterooms measuring 285, 290 and 420 square feet. Every suite features a private French Balcony, a step-out Full Balcony or Twin Balconies.

Who will like sailing on AmaPura

Upscale cruise passengers of all ages.  If you desire an all-inclusive cruise experience that is destination-centric, then this is a great option.

Where AmaPura sails

Home port: Pyay, Myanmar

Destinations: The AmaPura is the latest river ship from Ama Cruises and sails in Myanmar from Pyay to Mandalay on the Irrawaddy (Ayeyarwady) River. Visit some of the 2,000 temples on the Bagan plains and the monastic center of Sagaing.

It's uncertain whether AmaPura will continue sailings in Myanmar after March 2017.

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Dining

Passengers aboard the AmaPura can choose from a variety of western favorites as well as delicious, regionally-inspired dishes. All meals are prepared by onboard chefs and served in the ship’s Main Restaurant. The ship also offers ample opportunities throughout the voyage to sample Myanmar’s flavorful Asian fusion cuisine. Rice is a key part of any meal, usually accompanied by soup, seafood or meat, fresh fruits and vegetables, and a wide variety of condiments.

Myanmar’s main river, the Ayeyarwady (or Irrawaddy) flows for 1,350 miles. Set sail on a voyage of discovery across Myanmar aboard AmaWaterways' luxury river cruise ship the AmaPura.
Courtesy of AmaWaterwaysMyanmar’s main river, the Ayeyarwady (or Irrawaddy) flows for 1,350 miles. Set sail on a voyage of discovery across Myanmar aboard AmaWaterways' luxury river cruise ship the AmaPura.

Entertainment

A traditional Burmese puppet show and other cultural performances or discussions in the Lounge are a memorable way to delve into the heart and soul of Burmese culture aboard the AmaPura. 

Spa

A journey through Myanmar offers ample opportunity to experience regional specialties, such as traditional Asian spa treatments. The AmaPura offers a number of expert spa services designed to relax the body and rejuvenate the spirit.

Staterooms

  • All-suite ship with private balconies (either French, Full or Twin Balconies)
  • In-suite bathroom
  • Sitting area
  • Individually controlled air conditioning
  • Robe and slippers
  • Closet space
  • Spa-quality bath amenities
  • Luxury linens
  • Wi-fi access
  • Electronic safe

Your take

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Published March 2015

Cruiseable team
The Cruiseable editorial team consists of award-winning travel writers, cruise bloggers and journalists.

Top highlights on this ship

  • What: Mandalay
  • Where: Myanmar

  • What: Inle Lake
  • Where: Myanmar

  • What: Great Dagon Pagoda
  • Where: Myanmar
  • Custom-designed, all-suite ship
  • Every suite features a private French Balcony, a step-out Full Balcony or Twin Balconies.
  • A unique cruise experience up the Irrawaddy River in Myanmar; a country that was largely closed to visitors less than a decade ago.

Fast facts

56 Passengers [?]
30 Crew
4 Decks
2014 Maiden voyage
188 Length in feet
40 Width in feet (max beam)

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