The most luxury
cruise sailing the amazon river
Every week of the year, the award-winning Aqua Expeditions’ luxurious Aria Amazon takes 32 passengers deep into Peru’s Amazon wilderness to places only ever visited by only a fortunate few.
Daily water-based excursions on comfortable launch boats allow guests to experience such wonders as pink dolphins and six-foot-wide water lilies, to fish for sharp-toothed piranha, and to interact with the people who live out their days along the river.
In 2015, the Aria Amazon, which first set sail in 2011, was completely refreshed with new upgrades from bed linens to state-of-the-art lighting. The 45 meter (147 foot) long Aria was designed by the innovative Peruvian architect Jordi Puig.
Extremely generous dining and lounging areas include an outdoor river-facing Jacuzzi. Floor-to-ceiling windows face the Amazon River in the ship’s 16 Design Suites, each measuring 23 square meters (250 square feet). Four suites can interconnect for families. Upgrades to the spa include new decor for enhanced relaxation.
Aqua Expeditions highly experienced river pilots and the most rigorous cruise ship standards ensure smooth travel and safety on the waters of the Peruvian Amazon.
Planning Your Amazon River Cruise
While every Aqua Expeditions’ cruise is sure to meet and exceed your expectations, choosing an Amazon River Cruise at the best time of the year is essential to getting the most out of your cruise experience.
As you choose the time of your Aqua Expeditions cruise on the Amazon River (in either season), we suggest you consider the following three key points:
• Some rain will fall in whichever season you choose. This is the Amazon Rainforest.
• You will see spectacular Amazon wildlife, birds and plant life any time of year on the Amazon.
• In either season, you will definitely see the Amazon River’s rare pink dolphins.
The Amazon´s itineraries
The Amazon’s itineraries:
Enjoy a 7-night, 4-night or 3-night Amazon river cruise on the Aria Amazon. Guests travel far into the depths of the Amazon’s rainforests enjoying an intimate glimpse of her wildlife, ecosystems, local customs and jungle landscapes. The Aria Amazon is also available for private charter.
Listen to the many species of Peruvian birds, as they call to their mates through the leafy canopy. Learn about the habitats essential to the livelihoods of the endangered Amazon River dolphins, taricaya turtles and manatee. Photograph a three-toed sloth as he peers down at you, while dangling from a nearby branch, while relaxing on your luxury Amazon River boat.
Weather in this region of the Amazon remains generally warm with some rainfall even during low water season.
In fact, despite being the “rainy” season, during the high-water months, the Amazon only gets about 10% more rain than in the low water season.
Itineraries - High
Season (Dec-May)
Itineraries - Low
Season (Jun-Nov)
ARIA 7 nights, low water
$8960ARIA 3 nights, low water
$3840ARIA 4 nights, low water
$5120Facilities
All 16 Design Suites on the Aria Amazon across the first and second deck measure 23 square meters (250 square feet), with individual air conditioning, polished timber flooring and a wall of floor to ceiling glass facing the Amazon River. En suite bathrooms with rain shower and organic bath amenities incorporate the latest eco-sensitive technology.
Soft lighting, natural fibers and neutral hues create a relaxing and luxuriously comfortable enclave where one’s only challenge may be to decide whether to gaze upon the Amazon from atop the California king size bed (which can be separated into two twin beds) made with 100% Peruvian cotton high thread count sheets or while lounging on the cozy window-side day bed, binoculars in hand.
Interconnecting Suites
For the ultimate luxury, passengers may select a pair of interconnecting suites, either for families or with one suite configured as a private living room, the other a master bedroom, plus his-and-hers bathrooms.
Please note: Aria Amazon does not have Internet connection on board , though guests report periodically connecting via roaming on their iPhone or other handheld devices, depending on our proximity to more developed areas. For cellular phone contact you may need a special telephone that can operate on a foreign signal although, keep in mind that most areas outside Iquitos are so remote that you will be unable to get a signal. If you need to contact your home or office for any emergency, the Aria Amazon is equipped with a satellite phone. We will inform you, prior to calling, of the current price of an international call and you may pay for these directly on board.
Suites features:
- Twin beds that can be converted to a California king-sized bed
- En suite sitting area
- Internal communications system, bathroom with shower, toilet, sink, cabinet, hairdryer, and a basket of toiletries.
- Hot water around the clock.
Indoor Lounge
Floor to ceiling panoramic windows on both sides confer a seamless connection to the ever-changing scenery of Amazonia from this spacious living room finished with wood flooring and soft lighting. Relax over homemade plantain chips and cocktails, or South America’s finest wines in this air-conditioned comfort among the plethora of plump couches.
Coffee table books about Peru and the Amazon are available for perusing and most days will include an educational discussion held here. These entertaining forums are open to all and led by our English speaking naturalist guides on relevant topics to the day’s adventures, from endangered Taricaya turtle repopulation to the secrets of mixing a perfect pisco sour.
Outdoor Lounge
Nature takes care of the lighting on our generous outdoor deck on the Aria Amazon, with plenty of sunshine for those who wish to soak it up on cushioned loungers during the day to cooler evenings under the star filled sky. Guests seeking fresh Amazon air without being exposed to the sun will find plenty of space and comfortable seating under the expansive awning of the outdoor lounge. While all our Amazon luxury cruises offer a full day of activities and excursions, we also invite our guests to opt out as they wish. Relax in our outdoor lounge while examining all yesterday’s photos of Amazon wildlife living in their natural habitats, deep in the rainforest.
Observation Deck
Many guests on the Amazon Aria arrive thinking that most of their days will be spent alternating between Amazon River shore excursions and lounging in relaxation in the privacy of their spacious suites. In fact, most of our guests enjoy experiencing the social life of the Aria Amazon’s Observation Deck, observing Amazon River locals and wildlife firsthand, as we glide by the Amazon rainforest and clusters of simple wooden houses on stilts with children playing soccer at the river’s edge.
The Observation Deck on the Aria’s top level is complemented by the Indoor Lounge, with its fully stocked bar at one end and tightly edited library at the other, fresh Amazon flowers and unique artifacts in between, beckons lounging on its well stuffed cream sofas on polished timber floors under high ceilings. Outside, cushioned loungers under a soaring canopy encourage the relaxing indulgence of river gazing without concern for the sun’s glare. Or ease into the Aqua Aria’s outdoor Jacuzzi to cool off after a shore excursion in the sultry rainforest.
Excercise , Fitness
The Aria Amazon’s signature walls of glass come in especially helpful here in the ship’s dedicated workout space, offering engrossing distraction for guests on the treadmill and stationary bicycle.
Executive Chef Pedro Miguel Schiaffino’s Amazonia-inspired cuisine offers up plenty of reasons to take one’s eyes off the captivating landscapes showcased by the floor-to-ceiling windows which define this elegant space.
Designed to balance the stunning scenery, the refined interior of the Aria Amazon dining room has been stylishly finished with contemporary Peruvian art, fine china and crystal glassware. These aesthetic elements are matched by attentive, personalized service from long serving staff that quickly learn guest names and tastes, from Peruvian coffee in the morning to the evening’s fine South American and European wines.
Choose to dine à deux, or family style among new friends. Whatever dishes you choose among Schiaffino’s fresh, ever-changing modern Amazon jungle influenced menus, perhaps the hearts of palm soufflé followed by an Amazon bass tiradito, do save room for dessert, be it a warm banana tart or classic chocolate fondant.
Built | 2010 |
Port of embarkation | Iquitos,Peru |
Vessel’s Registry | Peru |
Type of Vessel | River Expedition Vessel |
Length | 147 feet / 45 m |
Beam: | 29.5 feet / 9 m |
Draft: | 5 feet/1.5 m |
Gross Tonnage: | 500 tons |
Cruising Speed: | 12 knots |
Electricity: | 220 volts |
Engines: | 2 new Cummins 4000 HP Marine Engines |
Generators: |
2 x 135 KVA Cummins (encapsulated for noise reduction) |
Water: | 9000-liter water treatment plant |
Safety: | Radio communication with separate battery pack, satellite phone, life jackets, flares and signals, fire extinguishers and smoke detectors in each cabin, automatic defibrillator on board. |
Launch Boats: | Four auxiliary aluminum launch boats equipped with four-stroke low emission engines; constant radio communication with the main vessel. Each boat has a capacity of 8 passengers. |
Crew: | 24, including a cruise director, paramedic and 4 English-speaking naturalist guides. |
Accommodation: | Up to 32 passengers with private facilities (Additional accommodation for one child in each cabin) |
Book with flexibility
Book with flexibility and peace of mind in times of Covid-19
Plan ahead with ease and flexibility
Aqua Expeditions knows travel is on your mind, which is why they have made it easier to do so with our revised booking terms and conditions. Not only do they offer confidence and peace of mind in regard to your future travel plans, but you can be sure that our flexible booking conditions allow for the rebooking and postponement of your trip free of charge.
Thanks to Aqua expedition vessels that accommodate a maximum of 30 to 40 guests, they are able to tailor our extraordinary experiences to the individual with an engaging 1:1 guest to guide ratio, all the while maintaining a high level of health and safety that surpasses international standards.
Why we suggest you should book an Aqua expedition vessels now?
Unlimited rescheduling
Postpone your booking as many times as you need to, as long as your new voyage falls within the next 18 months from the original departure date.
No rate change
We promise a no change rate or additional fees for your postponed trip if selecting the same expedition duration, vessel and destination.
20% Early Bird Bonus
Take advantage of the Early Bird Bonus when you book before June 30, 2021 and save 20% off any departure date for 2021/2022 across all Aqua expeditions vessels.
Change your destination
Travel to any other Aqua destination ( Mekong River and Indonesia) within their 18 month rescheduling window. Rates will be adjusted according to vessel, time of the year, and departure selected.
100% Future Travel Credit
A Travel Credit equal to the amount paid will be extended for a future date. Redemption is within 18 months from the original departure date, for any destination, vessel, or duration.
Rates
DESIGN SUITES | 3 NIGHTS | 4 NIGHTS | 7 NIGHTS |
First Deck | 3,840 | 5,120 | 8,960 |
Second Deck | 3,990 | 5,320 | 9,310 |
Price from July 1st
DESIGN SUITES | 3 NIGHTS | 4 NIGHTS | 7 NIGHTS |
First Deck | 3,300 | 4,400 | 7,700 |
Second Deck | 3,450 | 4,600 | 8,050 |
Price in usd, per person based on double accommodation
DESIGN SUITES | 3 NIGHTS | 4 NIGHTS | 7 NIGHTS |
First Deck | 3,450 | 4,600 | 8,050 |
Second Deck | 3,600 | 4,800 | 8,400 |
Price in usd, per person based on double accommodation