Aman at Sea opens its ship for charter and event bookings
The vessel, the 94-passenger Amangati, is scheduled to launch in 2027. Its inaugural season will be in the Mediterranean, with sailings that include the French and Italian rivieras; the Adriatic Sea, Greek Isles and Turkey; Spain; and the Bay of Naples and Amalfi Coast, according to its website.
Aman declined to share details on the structure of charter reservations, including pricing and specific itineraries.
The Amangati's 47 suites will range from 532 square feet to 1,972 square feet. Their design will be inspired by Japanese architecture, and each will have a private balcony. Suites will also include full-length windows, free-standing baths, lounge seating and king beds. Some will also have plunge pools, the company said.
The vessel is under construction in Genoa, Italy. It is part of a new group of yachting-minded, luxury-market cruise lines spearheaded by big names in ultraluxury hospitality.
Aman recently appointed Angela Composto as senior vice president for sales, marketing and reservations. Composto was previously vice president of sales and marketing at Orient Express Sailing Yachts.
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