AmaWaterways

Zambezi Queen

Designed for wildlife viewing, the intimate 28-passenger Zambezi Queen debuted on Africa’s legendary Chobe River. As she drifts peacefully, animals remain undisturbed, offering up-close game encounters. The top deck houses an enclosed, air-conditioned dining room, lounge and bar, along with an open-air Sun Deck and plunge pool. Suites boast private balconies for unobstructed views of the river and landscape. Enjoy complimentary South African wines, beer, local spirits, and, on one special night, an African-themed dinner with traditional entertainment.
Designed for wildlife viewing, the intimate 28-passenger Zambezi Queen debuted on Africa’s legendary Chobe River. As she drifts peacefully, animals remain undisturbed, offering up-close game encounters. The top deck houses an enclosed, air-conditioned dining room, lounge and bar, along with an open-air Sun Deck and plunge pool. Suites boast private balconies for unobstructed views of the river and landscape. Enjoy complimentary South African wines, beer, local spirits, and, on one special night, an African-themed dinner with traditional entertainment.
Cruise Departures
Cruise Departures
Ship Type
Ship Type
River Ship
Passengers
Passengers
28
No. Of Crew
No. Of Crew
22
Launch Date
Launched
2009
Last Refurbished
Refurbished
2019

Zambezi Queen Cruises

Choose from 84 vacations cruising on board the Zambezi Queen

17 Days Johannesburg to Arusha

Operator: AmaWaterways

From 20,131pp
Save 1,158pp

13 Days Johannesburg to Johannesburg

Operator: AmaWaterways

From 15,787pp
Save 955pp

10 Days Cape Town to Johannesburg

Operator: AmaWaterways

From 12,370pp
Save 807pp

15 Days Cape Town to Johannesburg

Operator: AmaWaterways

From 16,795pp
Save 1,546pp

Life On Board Zambezi Queen What can you expect when cruising on board Zambezi Queen

Zambezi Queen
Zambezi Queen

With panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows throughout, the beautiful Zambezi Queen was specifically designed for safari river cruising on the Chobe River and offers a sophisticated design to maximize animal sightings. Read more

Dining and Cuisine
Dining and Cuisine

Situated on the 3rd level, the dining room offers unobstructed views on three sides. Enjoy complimentary South African wines, beer, local spirits, and, on one special night, an African-themed dinner with traditional entertainment.

Balcony Suites
Balcony Suites

Your lavish suite with an outside balcony is perfect for game-viewing and enjoying the scenery on the Chobe River.

Impeccable Service
Impeccable Service

Our professional and friendly staff will make your cruise a truly unforgettable one.

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Deck Plans

SA
Balcony (Outside Balcony)
LS
Luxury Suite (Outside Balcony)
Lower Deck
SA
Balcony (Outside Balcony)
SB
Balcony (Outside Balcony)
LS
Luxury Suite (Outside Balcony)
Main Deck

Cabins

Zambezi Queen Balcony (Outside Balcony)
Balcony (Outside Balcony)
Cabin Type: Balcony

Your stateroom (215 or 235 sq ft) features in-room temperature control and a fan, deluxe hotel-style bedding with oversized king beds that can also be configured as two single beds, and spacious en-suite bathrooms. Additional read more amenities include a large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, toiletries, bathrobes, and slippers. Floor-to-ceiling windows come with sliding glass doors and shutters for privacy and sun protection. Each stateroom has an outside balcony, complimentary Wi-Fi, an electronic safe, and daily-replenished bottled water

Zambezi Queen Luxury Suite (Outside Balcony)
Luxury Suite (Outside Balcony)
Cabin Type: Suite

Your luxury suite (300 sq ft) located at the front of the ship, features in-room temperature control and a fan, deluxe hotel-style bedding with oversized king beds that can also be configured as two single beds, and spacious read more en-suite bathrooms. Additional amenities include a large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, toiletries, bathrobes, and slippers. Floor-to-ceiling windows come with sliding glass doors and shutters for privacy and sun protection. Each suite has an outside balcony, complimentary Wi-Fi, an electronic safe, and daily-replenished bottled water.

Zambezi Queen Cruise Schedule

All 84 sailings by departure date on board Zambezi Queen
Starts
Days
Name
From - To
From
Starts
Friday
06 Feb 2026
Days
10
Cruise Name
From - To
Cape Town to Johannesburg
From
13,370pp
Starts
Friday
06 Feb 2026
Days
15
Cruise Name
From - To
Cape Town to Johannesburg
From
17,720pp
Starts
Sunday
08 Feb 2026
Days
13
Cruise Name
From - To
Johannesburg to Johannesburg
From
16,445pp
Starts
Sunday
08 Feb 2026
Days
17
From - To
Johannesburg to Arusha
From
20,970pp
Starts
Friday
08 May 2026
Days
10
Cruise Name
From - To
Cape Town to Johannesburg
From
14,169pp
Starts
Friday
08 May 2026
Days
14
From - To
Cape Town to Johannesburg
From
19,119pp
Starts
Friday
08 May 2026
Days
15
Cruise Name
From - To
Cape Town to Johannesburg
From
18,719pp
Starts
Sunday
10 May 2026
Days
13
Cruise Name
From - To
Johannesburg to Johannesburg
From
17,344pp
Starts
Sunday
10 May 2026
Days
17
From - To
Johannesburg to Arusha
From
22,169pp
Starts
Friday
15 May 2026
Days
10
Cruise Name
From - To
Cape Town to Johannesburg
From
14,269pp
Starts
Friday
15 May 2026
Days
15
Cruise Name
From - To
Cape Town to Johannesburg
From
18,719pp
Starts
Sunday
17 May 2026
Days
13
Cruise Name
From - To
Johannesburg to Johannesburg
From
17,344pp
Starts
Sunday
17 May 2026
Days
17
From - To
Johannesburg to Arusha
From
22,269pp
Starts
Friday
26 Feb 2027
Days
10
Cruise Name
From - To
Cape Town to Johannesburg
From
12,885pp
Starts
Friday
26 Feb 2027
Days
15
Cruise Name
From - To
Cape Town to Johannesburg
From
17,645pp
Starts
Sunday
28 Feb 2027
Days
13
Cruise Name
From - To
Johannesburg to Johannesburg
From
16,475pp
Starts
Sunday
28 Feb 2027
Days
17
From - To
Johannesburg to Arusha
From
21,445pp
Starts
Friday
05 Mar 2027
Days
10
Cruise Name
From - To
Cape Town to Johannesburg
From
13,684pp
Starts
Friday
05 Mar 2027
Days
15
Cruise Name
From - To
Cape Town to Johannesburg
From
18,344pp
Starts
Sunday
07 Mar 2027
Days
13
Cruise Name
From - To
Johannesburg to Johannesburg
From
17,174pp
Starts
Sunday
07 Mar 2027
Days
17
From - To
Johannesburg to Arusha
From
22,044pp
Starts
Friday
12 Mar 2027
Days
10
Cruise Name
From - To
Cape Town to Johannesburg
From
14,185pp
Starts
Friday
12 Mar 2027
Days
15
Cruise Name
From - To
Cape Town to Johannesburg
From
18,945pp
Starts
Sunday
14 Mar 2027
Days
13
Cruise Name
From - To
Johannesburg to Johannesburg
From
17,775pp
Starts
Sunday
14 Mar 2027
Days
17
From - To
Johannesburg to Arusha
From
22,145pp
Starts
Friday
19 Mar 2027
Days
10
Cruise Name
From - To
Cape Town to Johannesburg
From
13,884pp
Starts
Friday
19 Mar 2027
Days
15
Cruise Name
From - To
Cape Town to Johannesburg
From
18,644pp
Starts
Sunday
21 Mar 2027
Days
13
Cruise Name
From - To
Johannesburg to Johannesburg
From
17,474pp
Starts
Sunday
21 Mar 2027
Days
17
From - To
Johannesburg to Arusha
From
21,744pp
Starts
Friday
26 Mar 2027
Days
10
Cruise Name
From - To
Cape Town to Johannesburg
From
14,084pp
Starts
Friday
26 Mar 2027
Days
15
Cruise Name
From - To
Cape Town to Johannesburg
From
18,844pp
Starts
Sunday
28 Mar 2027
Days
13
Cruise Name
From - To
Johannesburg to Johannesburg
From
17,474pp
Starts
Sunday
28 Mar 2027
Days
17
From - To
Johannesburg to Arusha
From
21,744pp
Starts
Friday
02 Apr 2027
Days
10
Cruise Name
From - To
Cape Town to Johannesburg
From
14,084pp
Starts
Friday
02 Apr 2027
Days
14
From - To
Cape Town to Johannesburg
From
19,169pp
Starts
Friday
02 Apr 2027
Days
15
Cruise Name
From - To
Cape Town to Johannesburg
From
18,944pp
Starts
Sunday
04 Apr 2027
Days
13
Cruise Name
From - To
Johannesburg to Johannesburg
From
17,474pp
Starts
Sunday
04 Apr 2027
Days
17
From - To
Johannesburg to Arusha
From
21,944pp
Starts
Friday
09 Apr 2027
Days
10
Cruise Name
From - To
Cape Town to Johannesburg
From
15,584pp
Starts
Friday
09 Apr 2027
Days
14
From - To
Cape Town to Johannesburg
From
20,669pp
Starts
Friday
09 Apr 2027
Days
15
Cruise Name
From - To
Cape Town to Johannesburg
From
20,344pp
Starts
Sunday
11 Apr 2027
Days
13
Cruise Name
From - To
Johannesburg to Johannesburg
From
19,074pp
Starts
Sunday
11 Apr 2027
Days
17
From - To
Johannesburg to Arusha
From
23,544pp
Starts
Friday
11 Jun 2027
Days
15
Cruise Name
From - To
Cape Town to Johannesburg
From
20,645pp
Starts
Friday
06 Aug 2027
Days
10
Cruise Name
From - To
Cape Town to Johannesburg
From
16,584pp
Starts
Friday
06 Aug 2027
Days
14
From - To
Cape Town to Johannesburg
From
21,969pp
Starts
Friday
06 Aug 2027
Days
15
Cruise Name
From - To
Cape Town to Johannesburg
From
21,744pp
Starts
Sunday
08 Aug 2027
Days
13
Cruise Name
From - To
Johannesburg to Johannesburg
From
20,574pp
Starts
Sunday
08 Aug 2027
Days
17
From - To
Johannesburg to Arusha
From
25,144pp
Starts
Friday
13 Aug 2027
Days
10
Cruise Name
From - To
Cape Town to Johannesburg
From
16,184pp
Cruise Content
Cabin images are sourced from AmaWaterways. These should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on sailing dates.