Aqua Expeditions in the Press
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Conde Nast Traveller – UK
“One of the high points of the trip is visiting a Buddhist temple, where we speak to a pair of monks, who then bless us individually and give out good faith bracelets. Afterwards, a speed boat whisks us off to a sandy stretch of riverbank where a makeshift bar has been set up, just in time for the sunset. It’s the perfect moment to reflect on a trip that offers an incredible chance to delve deeper into this fascinating country.”
Cruise International – UK
“Aqua Expeditions specializes in river ship cruises and sails the Mekong in Cambodia and Vietnam as well as the Amazon, with its two boutique ships, Aqua Mekong and Aria Amazon.”
National Geographic Traveler – USA
“Lima top chef Pedro Miguel Schiaffino has teamed up with river cruise operator Aqua Expeditions to support sustainable fishing practices in the Pacaya Samiria Reserve, where the Aria Amazon sails.”
QANTAS – Australia
“A short Cruise is an excellent way for first-timers to test the waters”
Starboard – UK
“Seeking to explore remote and culturally important destinations on the world’s greatest rivers, the inaugural vessel, Aria Amazon, entered service in 2011… targeting adventurers who want an authentic experience without sacrificing creature comforts.”
Hello! Fashion Monthly – UK
“A riverboat holiday is this generation’s answer to the traditional cruise (with not a purple-rinsed roller in sight), and the newly-refreshed Aria is pure luxury.”
Virtuoso Traveler – USA
“Aqua Expeditions; consulting chef takes over the galley on the 32-passanger Aria Amazon during a five-day round–trip Iquitos voyage. Departures: March 18 and November 18, 2019; from $5,400.”
Bergdorf Goodman – USA
“Elsewhere in Peru, but consistent with the new eco-mindfulness, Aqua Expeditions—which runs a rainforest river cruise up the Amazon—is working with a group of local fisherman to ensure the native Paiche fish are farmed responsibly as part of a growing “rainforest to table” movement.”
TTG Luxury – UK
‘Aqua Expeditions has launched a Honeymoon & Anniversary Experience, featuring romantic touches and offering guests an immersive river safari experience – all for the same price as a standard Aqua Expeditions trip. These sleek ‘floating boutique hotels’ sail on the Peruvian stretch of the Amazon and on the Mekong in south-east Asia.’
TTG Luxury – UK
“There is a misconception that summer (May to September) is not a good time to come, but we are changing that mindset – it’s one of my favorite times, with daily water-based excursions and biking, it’s perfect to explore on the water and on shore.”
Virtuoso Life – USA
“Trek through the jungle by day, dig into award-winning Peruvian cuisine by night on Aqua Expeditions’ five-day, Iquitos-to-Nauta Amazon River cruise on the 32-passenger Aria Amazon.”
Selling Travel – UK
“Our Aria Amazon Cruise feature in Selling Travel Magazine as an ‘itinerary inspiration’.”
Travel+Leisure – USA
“Aqua Expeditions has been placed fourth in the world on Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best River Cruises.”
Porthole Cruise – USA
“Aesthetically, the 32-passenger Aria Amazon reveals an image of a chic floating retreat serving as a base for daily incursions into the remote Amazonian jungle.”
New Orleans Bride Magazine – USA
“Board Aqua Expeditions’ Aria Amazon, an intimate, five-star cruise ship which whisks discriminating adventure seekers down through the lesser traveled portals of the Amazon and it verges and tributaries.”
Elite Traveler – UK
“For travellers already familiar with Southeast Asia, and first-timers looking for an authentic experience, Aqua Expeditions has a luxury cruise that offers a deeper insight into the diverse history of the region by those who know it best.”
ABTA Magazine – UK
“We are not only looking at river cruising, but coastal cruising, too.”
Luxury Magazine – USA
“This 16-suite river vessel snakes through dense jungle to reach untouched forests where pink river dolphins and toucans rule. Try your hand at piranha fishing and feast on rainforest delicacies such as giant river snails and camu camu berries.”
Winestate – Australia & New Zealand
“Highlights will include travelling with Thompson to local markets to learn about locally grown and harvested ingredients, cooking classes or kitchen tour hosted by Thompson and interactive Q&A with the chef.”
Waterfront Magazine – UK
“What better way to start married life than a once-in-a-lifetime experience together … Expeditions are led by expert local guides, where couples can travel into the depths of the dense rainforests and kayak, canoe and swim in unspoiled waters. For honeymooners wishing to drench themselves in local culture, activities include visits to local markets and remote villages.”