

Onboard Features
Activities & Services
Gratuities to the Cruise Manager and ship crew are not included in the vacation price, and are to be given at guests' discretion.
Dining and Cuisine:While on board the Zambezi Queen, guests will dine in absolute opulence whilst taking in the unique African surroundings. 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, guest will enjoy an elegant, formal dining experience, the perfect ending to your daily river cruise adventures. Complimentary wine and beer are offered with all lunch and dinners on board.
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
With AmaWaterways you?ll enjoy the finest onboard service of any river cruise line. Passengers consistently rate AmaWaterways' personalized, professional, and friendly service as a highlight of their cruise. At AmaWaterways, customer service is their top priority.
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
Ship Destinations
Zambezi Queen visits these amazing destinations. Click to view sailings.
Ship Staterooms
Each private space was designed with the African summer in mind and clever use of shutters and air conditioning ensures a cool experience even during times of the year when the temperatures on the Chobe soar. Suites can be configured with either double or two single beds.
Information provided within these pages has been updated as of February 2020. While we do our best to ensure that stateroom descriptions and deckplans appearing in this website are complete and accurate, we cannot be responsible for inaccurate representations, which may or may not be under our control. Please reconfirm stateroom accommodations and deck placement prior to booking.
Ship Deckplans
Upper Deck
Stateroom Key
- Suite with Private Balcony - SA
- Suite with Private Balcony - MS
- Suite with Private Balcony - SB

Main Deck
Stateroom Key
- Suite with Private Balcony - SA
- Suite with Private Balcony - MS
- Suite with Private Balcony - SB
Lower Deck
Stateroom Key
- Suite with Private Balcony - SA
- Suite with Private Balcony - MS
- Suite with Private Balcony - SB

Departure Ports
Featured Sailings
Ratings & Reviews
professional, exciting, well planned
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 and explore the riverbanks of the Chobe River on the Zambezi Queen.
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