Aqua Nera Amazon Cruises
Setting a new standard for luxury river voyages on the Amazon, the 205-foot Aqua Nera draws inspiration from the Peruvian Amazon’s mystical black water lagoons. Revel in personalized luxury while exploring the depths of the Peruvian Amazon. Expert naturalist guides conduct small group excursions, rewarding guests with up-close wildlife encounters in the world’s most biodiverse rainforest.
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The social spaces showcase refined elegance with a touch of drama. Tastefully woven into the design are accents and details from the rubber boom era and the colorful cultures of Portugal, Spain and Peru.
The cruise features cuisine by Pedro Miguel Schiaffino, one of Peru’s finest chefs who is celebrated for creating refined cuisine from native Amazonian produce. They now offer SpaceX's Starlink Satellite Internet, providing fast and reliable internet access even in remote destinations. Guests receive unlimited access for the entire voyage. Passengers are accommodated in 20 Design Suites across two decks, which convey a sense of Amazon tranquility. Each measures 30 square meters / 322 square feet and has a daybed or sofa. There are 4 interconnected suites. They are served by 40 crew members, including a cruise director, paramedic and 4 English-speaking guides.
Low water season is June to November and High water season is November to May.
3 nights = Saturday to Tuesday 4 nights = Tuesday to Saturday 7 nights = Saturday to Saturday Early Bird Special! 20% savings on all 2023, 2024 and 2025 departures on Aria Amazon and Aqua Nera. Valid for:
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Pedro Miguel Schiaffino will host two 4-night sailings on Aqua Nera from 14th - 18th May (sold out) and 17th - 21st September. Chef Schiaffino is among Peru’s most revered culinary minds and a pioneer of the rainforest-to-table movement. He was the chef and previous owner of Malabar and ámaZ, which used to be two of Lima’s most cutting edge and innovative restaurants prior to their closure. The 2nd of Chef Schiaffino’s sailings is being booked up quickly. 2024 Rates per person in US$:
2025 Rates per person in US$:
Includes: All meals while onboard Beverages - non-alcoholic, premium wines and national beer All excursions Group transfers to/from vessels on recommended flights Pacaya Samiria entrance fee Laundry complimentary access to high-speed WiFi |
While on board, passengers can enjoy:
Passengers can feel safe, knowing that the ship has state-of-the-art safety features including radio communications with separate battery pack, satellite phone, Carley float life rafts, flares and signals, fire extinguishers and smoke detectors in each cabin, and automatic defibrillator on board.
LAUNDRY - Complimentary service on board
TENDERS - 4 auxiliary aluminum launch boats each equipped with two four-stroke low emission engines BICYCLES AND KAYAKS - Ten bicycles and kayaks are provided free of charge onboard, for passengers to explore independently on shore and river. Cycling is such a popular way of discovering daily life in the riverside community of Nauta that they decided to offer guests the opportunity to unveil its charm, on Day 4 of the 7-night Peruvian Amazon river expedition. A classical Peruvian town in the north-eastern part of Loreto Province, Nauta is located on the north bank of the Marañón River, south of Iquitos and just a few miles from the confluence of the Río Ucayali. As guests hop on any of the ten bikes available to them, guides will show off traditional Peruvian houses and laidback river life on this two-hour tour, as well as provide you with plenty of opportunities to shop for unique Peruvian and Amazonia souvenirs while cycling along a major tributary of the Upper Amazon. RESERVATIONS & PAYMENTS
a)Reservations made 90 days or less prior to departure: A full,non-refundable payment is required to confirm the booking. b)Reservations made 91 days or more before departure: A deposit of US$1,000 per person is required to confirm the booking. The final balance is required 90 days prior to departure. If the payment is not received on time, the space(s) will be automatically released RESERVATIONS CANCELATION POLICY a)For Cancelations made 121 days or more before departure: The deposit will be refunded, less a US$500 service charge per person. b)For Cancelations made 120 to 91 days prior to departure: All deposits are non-refundable. c)For Cancelations made 90 days or less prior to departure: Full payment will be applied as the cancelation penalty. |