Aqua Nera

Embrace distinctive Amazon style and luxury aboard our brand-new river cruise ship

Setting a new standard for luxury river cruising on the Amazon, Aqua Nera draws design inspiration from the Peruvian Amazon’s mystical blackwater lagoons and bears the hallmarks of contemporary style and generous interiors that Aqua Expeditions cruise ships are known for.

Aboard the Aqua Nera, award-winning architects Noor Design crafts every space to perfection. The vessel’s 20 spacious Design Suites convey a sense of Amazon tranquility, while 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.

Aqua Nera operates alongside the Aria Amazon, taking guests into the depths of the Peruvian Amazon in the comfort of luxury. 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. Every day, expert naturalist guides conduct small group excursions that reward guests with up-close wildlife encounters in the world’s most biodiverse rainforest.

Aqua Nera

Embrace distinctive Amazon style and luxury aboard our brand-new river cruise ship

TOP-CLASS SERVICE

Discover a heartfelt and personalized brand of world-class hospitality unlike any other on the Amazon.

Led by an experienced cruise director and with experienced local naturalist guides sailing on board, the Aqua Nera sails with a 1:1 crew-to-guest ratio made up of a carefully chosen full-time team. Our dedicated Peruvian crew delivers five-star personalized service on every journey, with immaculate attention to detail and guest needs enabling every interaction, activity and excursion to be orchestrated to a perfect rhythm. The Aqua Nera is available for private charter and individual bookings.
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ALL - INCLUSIVE JOURNEY

Aqua Nera river cruises are all-inclusive. Included as part of the package are all you need to feel truly at home in Amazonia. This is what you can enjoy:
- Group transfers between vessel and Iquitos airport when arriving/departing on recommended flights
- All meals while on board
- Premium selected wines and beer, non-alcoholic drinks
- All off-boat excursions, led by our knowledgeable guides
- Admission to Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve
- Use of all sports equipment for excursions, including bicycles and kayaks
- On-board paramedic
(Air travel, guide and crew gratuities and boutique purchases are not included.)
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WORLD-CLASS DINING PROGRAM

Experience an innovative Amazonia-influenced cuisine with dishes designed by Consulting Chef Pedro Miguel Schiaffino, an award-winning Peruvian chef known for his familiarity and expertise with native Amazon produce such as the paiche fish. Chef Schiaffino is also deeply involved in conservation efforts and committed to helping local fisherman and producers in the Peruvian Amazon.
PRIVATE SPEEDBOATS

Each of Aqua Expeditions' four customized aluminum motorized speedboats carry up to ten passengers, embarking on two to three daily excursions deep into the wild and beautiful Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve.
Led by our expert naturalist guides, spot armored catfish, red bellied piranhas in the waters, sloths and monkeys in the jungle canopy, as well as macaws and birds of prey soaring overhead.
KAYAKING, SWIMMING AND FISHING

Kayak the calm waters of the Amazon River while keeping an eye out for Amazon wildlife.
Whether you’re a passionate wrangler or new to fishing, your hearts will be set racing as you attempt to catch vibrant red-bellied piranhas at their gathering places with a fishing line,
Our highly-trained guides will also take you by skiff to swim in the Amazon’s warm, pristine waters -- one of the most beautiful natural swimming pools on the Earth -- while embraced by the lush tropical rainforest.
BIKING

Biking is such a popular way of discovering daily life in a riverside community that we decided to offer our guests on our Amazon cruise ships this fun and energizing mode of sightseeing. Guests on our 3 and 7-night cruises will have the opportunity to cycle around the town of Nauta with ten bikes on each ship.