
AQUA NERA

Cutting-Edge Sailing In The Peruvian Amazon
Inspired by Peruvian Amazon black water lagoons, the luxurious, award-winning Aqua Nera offers upscale river cruising with 20 design suites by Noor Design. Its elegant interiors blend contemporary style with local heritage, featuring accents from the rubber boom era and Portuguese, Spanish, and Peruvian cultures. Operating with Aria Amazon, Aqua Nera features cuisine by chef Pedro Miguel Schiaffino and twice-daily small-group excursions led by expert naturalists to observe Amazonian wildlife. Registered in Peru and ISM-compliant, Aqua Nera provides a memorable and safe journey through this biodiverse rainforest.
Setting The Standard For Luxury River Expeditions
Aria Amazon offers a comfortable, personalized experience with social areas. Guests can enjoy river views from the outdoor jacuzzi after rainforest excursions. The ship features indoor and outdoor lounges, a massage room, and an observation deck for panoramic Amazon views.
SELECTED ITINERARIES
3 NIGHTS | Amazon Discovery Cruise
Aqua Expeditions’ 3-night Amazon River luxury cruise begins in the remote colonial city of Iquitos (IQT), Peru and transports guests in exceptional comfort deep into the Amazon rainforest, along the Marañon River, the Amazon’s largest tributary, as well as other neighboring rivers, each one rich in biodiversity.
4 NIGHTS | Amazon Explorer Cruise
Aqua Expeditions’ 4-night luxury cruise begins in the remote colonial city of Iquitos (IQT), Peru and transports guests in exceptional comfort deep into the Amazon rainforest, along the Ucayali River, the Amazon’s largest tributary, as well as the four other rivers, each one rich in vibrant wildlife with thriving rainforests.
7 NIGHTS | Amazon Expeditions Cruise
For the best chance to spot the Peruvian Amazon’s exotic species – including anacondas and black caiman – we highly recommend our ultimate seven-night expedition. This is our most comprehensive voyage in the Peruvian Amazon, sailing the river’s two most powerful tributaries: the Marañon and the Ucayali, as well as several hidden black water lakes.
SUITES
Our 16 spacious, river-facing design suites — including 4 interconnecting suites — are furnished with inviting hardwood interiors and feature premium beddings including high-thread-count Peruvian cotton sheets. Enjoy endless views of the Amazonian landscape and spot wildlife from the comfort of your plush daybed right next to the panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows.