Aman, the ultra-luxury hospitality brand best known for its serene resorts and minimalist design philosophy, has officially opened reservations for its first cruise ship, signaling a major expansion into the world of luxury travel at sea.
The vessel, named Amangati, will enter service in May 2027 and operate a debut season of five- to eight-night itineraries across the Mediterranean. Until now, sailings aboard the ship had been limited to private charters and special events, making this the first opportunity for individual travelers to book a voyage.
With space for just 94 guests, Amangati is positioned far from traditional cruising. At 600 feet long, the ship is designed to feel more like a private yacht than a floating resort, with 47 spacious suites, each offering expansive terraces and full-height windows.
Aman’s signature emphasis on privacy, tranquility, and understated luxury carries through every aspect of the onboard experience, from the calm interiors to the personalized service model.
A Mediterranean Debut Designed Around Iconic Moments
Amangati’s inaugural itineraries focus on some of the Mediterranean’s most coveted coastlines, including the Italian Riviera and Corsica, the French Riviera, Mediterranean Spain, the Adriatic, the Greek islands, and Türkiye. Several sailings are carefully timed to coincide with major cultural and sporting events, including the Cannes Film Festival and the Monaco Grand Prix, offering guests rare access to these high-profile moments while avoiding the crowds typically associated with them.
The itineraries emphasize flexibility and depth rather than speed. Late departures, overnight stays, and visits to smaller, lesser-known ports such as Beaulieu-sur-Mer allow travelers to experience destinations at a slower, more immersive pace. In Venice, Amangati’s size allows it to navigate waterways inaccessible to larger cruise ships, with tender boats used to guide guests through the Grand Canal – an increasingly rare privilege.
Onboard amenities reflect Aman’s resort DNA. The ship features multiple dining venues and lounges, a two-deck spa with ocean-facing treatment suites, a yoga and meditation deck, a gym, an infinity pool, and a private marina for water-based activities. A small cinema, youth lounge, and expansive wellness facilities round out the offering. Two helipads and a fleet of tender boats allow guests to embark and disembark with maximum convenience, reinforcing the sense of exclusivity.
Amangati arrives at a moment when luxury cruising is rapidly evolving, with several high-end hotel brands investing in small-ship concepts that blur the line between yachting and cruising. Aman’s entry into this space reflects growing demand for intimate, experience-driven travel that prioritizes privacy, access, and design over scale.
By translating its land-based philosophy to the sea, Aman is not simply launching a cruise ship – it is redefining what ultra-luxury maritime travel can look like in the years ahead.
