PERU: Aqua Nera Luxury Cruise, 3 nights
Aqua Nera – Luxury River Cruising Redefined
Experience the Amazon in unparalleled style aboard Aqua Nera, a new luxury river cruise ship by Aqua Expeditions. Inspired by the region’s mystical blackwater lagoons, the ship features 20 spacious Design Suites, elegant social spaces, and fine cuisine by renowned Peruvian chef Pedro Miguel Schiaffino. Crafted by award-winning Noor Design, Aqua Nera blends contemporary luxury with cultural touches from Peru, Spain, and Portugal. Explore the world’s most biodiverse rainforest with expert naturalist guides and intimate wildlife excursions—all in the comfort of five-star sophistication.
Setting a new standard for luxury river cruising on the Amazon
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 craft 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 and featuring cuisine by Pedro Miguel Schiaffino, one of Peru’s finest chefs, known for creating refined cuisine from native Amazonian produce. Expert naturalist guides conduct small group excursions that reward guests with up-close wildlife encounters in the world’s most biodiverse rainforest.
Accommodations and Cabins
Passengers are accommodated in 20 Design Suites across two decks, each measuring 30 square meters / 322 square feet.
Itineraries
Enjoy a 7-night, 4-night, or 3-night Amazon river cruise on the Aqua Nera. 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 Aqua Nera 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 manatees. 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 the 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.