Aman's long-awaited cruise debut is finally on the calendar. The company's new ocean brand, Aman at Sea, has started taking private-charter and event reservations for its first vessel, the 94-passenger Amangati, which will spend its inaugural 2027 season cruising the Mediterranean. Individual cabin sales are expected to follow later this year.
Key Points
- Why it matters: Marks Aman's entry into the ultra-luxury cruise space.
- Travel impact: Private groups can now lock in full-ship charters for 2027 Mediterranean sailings.
- What's next: Individual suite bookings open later in 2025, with detailed itineraries to follow.
Snapshot
Built by T. Mariotti in Genoa and designed in partnership with Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design, the 600-foot (183-meter) Amangati will carry just 94 guests in 47 all-suite accommodations. Suites range from 532 sq ft to a palatial 1 972 sq ft, each featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, private terraces, and-on select suites-plunge pools. Public spaces will include four restaurants, a jazz club, a marina platform, and a full Aman Spa. The vessel's inaugural Mediterranean program is expected to cover the French and Italian Rivieras, the Adriatic, Greece, Turkey, Spain, and southern Italy.
Background
Aman first announced plans for an ocean-going brand in 2021, positioning the yacht as a floating extension of its land-based resorts' minimalist aesthetic and high staff-to-guest ratios. Construction began in 2023 at T. Mariotti, known for bespoke small-ship builds. The company joins a fast-growing field of hotel brands moving into yachting: Four Seasons launches its 679-ft yacht in late 2025, while Ritz-Carlton's Ilma and Accor's Orient Express Yachts debut in 2026. Industry analysts say these vessels target affluent travelers who already identify with luxury hotel marques and prefer intimate ships that access marquee and secondary ports alike.
Latest Developments
Bookings open for full-ship charters
Aman at Sea quietly opened its charter request portal this week. Travel advisors can now submit inquiries for corporate incentives, milestone celebrations, and multi-generational vacations covering April through October 2027. Pricing is being negotiated case-by-case and remains undisclosed, although trade sources expect starting rates well north of $500 000 for a seven-night takeover, given Aman's land-based benchmarks. Aman says event charters can be aligned with Grand Prix stops, international film festivals, or marquee regattas for prime pier positions.
Leadership addition strengthens sales push
To spearhead global distribution, Aman appointed cruise veteran Angela Composto as senior vice-president of sales, marketing, and reservations. Composto previously led commercial teams at Orient Express Sailing Yachts, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, and American Queen Voyages. Her mandate includes building an invitation-only wait-list for suite sales and cultivating trade partnerships in North America, Europe, and the Middle East.
Analysis
Aman's timing could prove advantageous. Demand for ultra-luxury, small-ship experiences has outpaced supply since Ritz-Carlton's Evrima sold out its inaugural voyages in 2022. By announcing charter availability two years ahead of launch, Aman secures early cash flow, de-risks deployment, and positions itself as a marquee option for high-net-worth clients who already view its resorts as aspirational "home bases." The yacht's 1:1 crew-to-guest ratio and ryokan-inspired suites differentiate it from competitors that lean toward resort-style interiors. However, the lack of published pricing may deter travel advisors who need rate guidance for complex group proposals. If Aman can translate its land-based guest loyalty-where repeat rates hover near 50 percent-into advance maritime bookings, Amangati could enjoy load factors rivaling Ritz-Carlton and Four Seasons before the first steel plate is welded on subsequent sister ships.
Final Thoughts
The opening of charter sales signals that Aman at Sea is moving from concept to concrete reality. For travelers-and advisors-seeking the pinnacle of privacy and personalization on the water, early engagement will be essential once individual suite sales begin later this year. As more hotel brands chart their own yachts, Aman's success will help define expectations for service, design, and exclusivity in this high-stakes niche. Aman at Sea's next updates are likely to set new benchmarks across the luxury cruise sector.
Sources
- Aman at Sea Opens Charter Bookings; Hires Composto - Cruise Industry News
- Angela Composto in as SVP as Aman at Sea Opens Charter Sales - Seatrade Cruise News
- Aman at Sea Launches Charter Reservations, Names Angela Composto as SVP - Travel Market Report
- Aman at Sea - Official Site
- Four Seasons Yachts Redefines Luxury at Sea - Four Seasons Press Room