Aman At Sea: Amangati “Superyacht” Sets Sail Spring 2027, Now Bookable

It’s interesting to see the increasing trend of luxury hotel groups launching cruise lines, or perhaps more accurately, licensing out their names to partner on new cruising concepts. For example, a few years back we saw the launch of Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, and this year, we’re supposed to see the launch of Four Seasons Yachts and Orient Express Sailing Yachts.

We’re now just over a year from the launch of yet another interesting uber-luxury cruise line, and voyages have finally become bookable. If you think the recent entrants into the market are expensive, wait until you learn the details of this one…

Luxury hotel group Aman getting into cruising industry

Amangati (“peaceful motion” in Sanskrit) is expected to set sail in the spring of 2027, as Aman’s first superyacht. Yes, this marks the Aman brand getting into the luxury cruising industry, on a ship that’s being described as a “floating sanctuary.”

The 600-foot ship will weigh around 23,000 gross tons, and will have a hybrid propulsion system, using battery power to reduce emissions and improve efficiency. It’s currently being built in Italy’s T. Mariotti shipyard, and it will be delivered to Neptune Co., which is a joint venture between hotel group Aman and Cruise Saudi.

The ship is expected to feature a total of 47 suites, each with a balcony and floor-to-ceiling windows. The suites will be among the largest at sea.

When it comes to amenities, the ship will have four restaurants, a jazz club, a 52-foot pool, a beach club and marina, a spa with a Japanese garden, two helipads, and much more. Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design is behind the design, and the intent is to take cues from traditional ryokan architecture.

For those not familiar, Cruise Saudi is owned by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, and is intended to promote the cruise and tourism industry in Saudi Arabia. However, it doesn’t appear that the plan is actually for the ship to cruise in Saudi Arabia, at least for the foreseeable future. So it seems to primarily be part of the country’s larger investment in the cruising industry.

Here’s how Aman CEO Vlad Doronin describes the idea behind the ship:

“The vessel will embody the very essence of our brand’s DNA, providing exceptional privacy, best-in-class amenities, now synonymous with Aman, and our signature unparalleled service not yet experienced on the water. As construction progresses behind the scenes, our vision remains clear: to create a vessel that not only represents the highest standards of maritime engineering and design but that mirrors the tranquility of our land-based sanctuaries.”

Aman at Sea itineraries & destinations

Aman has now published the inaugural voyages for Amangati, for sailings between May 7 and October 10, 2027. I would assume the ship will then head to the Caribbean for the winter season, but those sailings aren’t yet bookable as of now.

For the summer season, the ship will be completing five to eight night itineraries, and they’re roughly what you’d expect — there’s a lot of Mediterranean sailing in there. You can either book directly through Aman at Sea, or through a travel advisor. A travel advisor will generally be able to add some perks when booking through them, without it costing you extra.

Aman at Sea voyage inclusions

Before we talk about the pricing for Aman at Sea, what’s included with journeys? It’s an interesting topic, because historically ultra luxury cruises have been all-inclusive. However, Four Seasons Yachts is reversing that trend, by not including lunch, dinner, or alcoholic drinks.

With that in mind, Aman at Sea will include the following with the cost of sailings:

• Luxury suite accommodation
• In-suite breakfast
• On-demand Suite Host
• Unpacking and packing assistance
• Daily laundry and pressing
• Twice daily housekeeping
• All-day dining at Alira
• Light bites available throughout yacht
• Gelato Bar
• Soft drinks, coffees, and beer
• Fitness Studio access
• Marina platform and water sports
• Pools, sun loungers and cabanas
• Onboard entertainment and enrichment programming
• Cinema
• Youth Lounge
• Starlink Wi-Fi for reliable connectivity
• All onboard gratuities

As you can see, Aman is sort of taking a middle ground approach here. Alcohol aside from beer isn’t included, and neither is dining at the specialty restaurants.

Aman at Sea per-suite pricing

How much are Aman at Sea rates? Pricing is per suite rather than per guest. As it currently stands, I see five-night journeys starting at $38,500, while I see seven-night journeys priced as high as $54,600. So we’re looking at somewhere around $7,000-8,000 per night for an entry level suite.

Admittedly these suites are massive by ship standards, but that’s definitely on the very high end of the market, and easily 50%+ more than Four Seasons Yachts is charging (though with some more inclusions).

Is the demand there for this amount of luxury cruising?

The concept of luxury cruising is nothing new. However, there’s no denying that the industry is evolving a bit:

• We’re seeing luxury pushed to new levels in terms of the exclusivity of ships, the pricing, etc.
• We’re seeing cruising positioned differently; these luxury cruise lines are no longer just for rich retirees, but these cruise lines are also now targeting a younger crowd that might not typically consider cruising

In recent years, we saw Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection launch, and based on what we know, the financial performance has left a bit to be desired. And that was before the cruise line expanded to three ships, and it’s before Four Seasons and Aman also get into the industry.

Ultimately the success of these ventures will come down to whether they can convince people that cruising is “cool.” I don’t think these cruise lines will be cannibalizing brands like Silversea, but instead, I think they’re going after those who would otherwise vacation on land.

The other thing worth keeping in mind is that at some point, these cruise lines are competing with the concept of just chartering a yacht, which is a concept that will have more appeal for many people.

Obviously $7K+ per night is a massive amount to spend on a cruise, and for most of us, that’s not only completely out of budget, but seems ridiculous. But the reality is that people easily pay that kind of money for suites in places like Saint-Tropez. Can these hotel-branded cruise lines convince people who want to “see and be seen” that it’s as cool to be on a ship as it is to be in the South of France? It seems like a tall order, and I’m a bit skeptical, but who knows…

I haven’t taken a cruise in around 20 years, but that will be changing this year. I have journeys booked in the coming months on both Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection and Four Seasons Yachts, and I’m curious to see how they go.

I’m looking forward to seeing how the experiences compare, and what my overall takeaway is from cruising. I don’t think I’ll be booking Aman at Sea for now, because the pricing is really next level. Eventually I’d also like to do some more adventure-oriented cruises, to destinations that can’t easily be reached by land. But I couldn’t help but get back into cruising with some cruise lines that have hotel connections.

Bottom line

Aman will be getting into the luxury cruising space in the spring of 2027, with the launch of its 600-foot Amangati superyacht. The ship looks incredible, and it seems like we’re seeing the luxury hotel groups all one-up each other.

The pricing is at the very top end of the market, which doesn’t come as much of a surprise. Will there be enough people willing to pay $7K+ per night for Aman’s cruising concept to keep these ships full, especially without most alcohol included? Only time will tell.

What do you make of Aman getting into the luxury cruise industry?