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The place to unwind and socialize with key amenities designed to take in the most of Amazonβs stunning views.
10 Design Suites measuring 322 square feet (30 sqm). Option of two pairs of interconnecting suites. The second deck also houses the boutique, galley and dining room.
10 Design Suites measuring 322 square feet (30 sqm). Option of two pairs of interconnecting suites. The first deck also houses the spa and infirmary, as well as the launchpad for excursions.
After arriving on a noon flight*, receive a warm welcome at Iquitos International Airport by our crew and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before boarding Aqua Nera.
Settle into your generously sized suite as you begin one of lifeβs greatest adventures. Following an introduction from our naturalist guides and a routine safety drill, gather at the restaurant for the first of many Amazonian cuisine experiences created by Aqua Nera's renowned consulting chef, Pedro Miguel Schiaffino.
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Group transfer between airport and port if booked on our recommended flights
*Separate arrangements can be made for morning arrivals.
Aboard our comfortable skiffs, we set sail from the Amazon River to the Yanayacu Yacapana River. Ready your binoculars to spot tropical songbirds, black collared hawks and sloths. Line-fish for Amazonβs notoriously ferocious piranhas while our naturalist guides share their knowledge of the Amazonia.
In the afternoon, we sail to Yarapa River, a black water tributary of the Ucayali River. Here weβll embark on a stargazing session and an excursion in search of nocturnal wildlife.
We get an early start to the day to explore Clavero Lake aboard our comfortable skiffs. Here, villagers rely on traditional dugout canoes to get around. Youβll have the opportunity to swim in the lakeβs calm waters or visit native residents of Amazonia who will welcome you to their community with open arms.
In the afternoon, we will explore the majestic MaraΓ±on River in search of different kinds of wildlife.
In the morning, take a guided visit to the local market and marvel at the regional produce of the Peruvian Amazon, and sample exotic snacks if you wish. For those interested, thereβll also be the opportunity to visit an experienced beekeeper in the community of San Francisco.
In the afternoon, witness one of the great spectacles of the Southern Hemisphere, the birthplace of the Amazon River. By nightfall, you will meet the new passengers who signed on for the four-night trip, as we start our journey together along the MaraΓ±on River.
Rise with the sun for an early morning birdwatching session along the MaraΓ±on River and enjoy breakfast in the middle of the jungle. Next, visit an Amazonian village where youβll be able to interact with native riberenos and witness an Aguaje palm harvesting demonstration.
Later, go swimming, kayaking, or canoeing in the Yanayacu-Pucate River and keep an eye out for the legendary pink river dolphins. Finally, board the skiffs again to cruise along Yanaquillo River for a dusk excursion in search of nocturnal animals.
The rewards for our early start today are plentiful: a full day excursion including a picnic lunch orchestrated to the tune of the jungle symphony, fishing along the black waters of the Samiria River, and an option to go canoeing, kayaking, swimming, or on a jungle walk inside the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve. On the way back to the MaraΓ±on River after lunch, we venture out by skiff keeping an eye out for pink river dolphins.
As the day begins, embark on a morning wildlife excursion on the extraordinary black water Nauta CaΓ±o River. If you wish, embark on a bike ride from Puerto Prado Village to Santa Cruz Village along the riverbank.
In the afternoon, take a jungle walk while looking for flora and fauna which may include medicinal trees, insects, and poison dart frogs. Learn more about the different rainforest strata and ecosystems. Before dinner, meet the incredible crew whoβve been working behind the scenes to ensure your exceptional experience aboard Aqua Nera.
In the morning, take a guided visit to the local market and marvel at the regional produce of the Peruvian Amazon, and sample exotic snacks if you wish.
Return to the Aqua Nera for breakfast before disembarkation. En route to the airport, visit the Manatee Rescue Center, where orphaned Amazonian manatees rehabilitate before they are released back into the wild.
Group transfer between airport and port if booked on our recommended flights
Recommended Flights
LATAM*
Take advantage of this unique opportunity to experience Aqua Nera Cruise, a luxury ship cruising the heart of the Peru Amazon rainforest. This Aqua Amazon Cruise was crafted for exclusive, comfort seeking, adventure loving travelers in one of the greatest natural wonders while ensuring unparalleled hospitality and service standards.
Luxury is an added service in the Aqua Nera. Every minor detail is intentionally thought out, from the interior design to the supplied amenities. Aqua Nera reflects the refined beauty of the Blackwater lagoons of the rainforest, combining natural elegance with sophisticated modernism. Moreover, Aqua Nera guarantees perfect comfort and contemplates repose whether you find yourself at the observation deck or in your private suite. Guests enjoy custom designed plank beds and their own private bathrooms coupled with floor to ceiling windows that look over to the Amazon river.
Encounter the Amazon as you have never done before on the limited Aqua Nera luxury Amazon River Cruise. If you are looking for sophistication blended with breathtaking scenery and cultural engagement in one single experience, the Aqua Nera Luxury Cruise 2025 has you covered and will surely exceed your expectations.
Aqua Nera is not simply a river cruise. It is a five-star floating hotel that transforms the Amazon Rainforest into a luxurious destination. As soon as you step aboard, you will be met with contemporary design, exquisite service, and amazing sights. Most importantly, every single associate provides equal attention to every detail, since each suite comes with plush beds, panoramic windows, and locally themed decor. That way, utmost relaxation can be achieved.