With air travel stopping and starting, don’t dismiss other means of travel, from train journeys to cruises. Aman Resorts has announced Project Sama, a new Saudi Arabian cruise experience, which we adding straight to our travel bucket list. The only problem is that we do have to wait a little while.
Project Sama, which means tranquillity in Sanskrit, will bring the luxury of Aman to the world’s seas, and is set to launch in 2025. The 183 metres vessel will feature just 50 spacious suites, each with a private balcony. The project will set a new standard in waterborne voyages.
Aman will direct the entire development process of the project – from design and build to operations and management – ensuring that guests enjoy the Aman way of life onboard, in every sense. Project Sama will champion privacy, space, and hospitality.
Designed in partnership with Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design, one of the world’s finest yacht design firms, the vessel will see Aman’s eastern heritage and design philosophy integrated seamlessly with the architectural vision to create the brand’s expression of a superyacht experience in a timeless yet contemporary vessel, which has a harmonious balance between the exterior and interior spaces.
In addition to the 50-suites, the vessel will be home to an array of dining options, including an informal all-day restaurant, plus international dining options and a relaxed club and lounge, a serene and spacious Aman Spa, complete with a Japanese garden, two helipads, plus the expansive Beach Club, which will offer guests direct access to the water at the stern of the yacht. We can’t wait to hop on board.
Read more about the cruise in our sister title, Hotelier Middle East.
