Aqua Nera Cruise

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 | Amazon Cruises & Tours

Summer is just around the corner and there is plenty to celebrate. For starters, we are thrilled to share more about the newest addition to our fleet, AQUA NERA, and her behind-the-scenes progress throughout the past year. Watch the epic 13,000 nautical mile journey she has taken from conception to launch above.

We cannot wait to welcome you back with us to discover the depth of the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve in elevated luxury and refined elegance.

Cabins

20 Suites

Boasting 20 elegantly designed suites, your stay aboard the Amazon’s most luxurious vessel includes top-quality furnishings and bedding, central air conditioning, and expansive floor-to-ceiling windows that offer breathtaking views of the Amazon River and rainforest.

  • Accommodates 2 people
  • 20 luxurious design suites
  • Option to connect the following suites: 105 & 107 / 106 &108 / 205 &207 / 206 &208

Activities

Kayaking - Zafiro Amazon Cruise
  • Exceptional speed and comfort
  • Fully equipped for adventure
  • World-class cuisine
  • State-of-the-art design
  • Expert-led excursions
  • Wildlife encounters
  • Village visits
  • Kayaking & Canoeing
  • Guided hikes

Itineraries

Day 1;

Arrive to Iquitos   (Arrival transfer included) then transfer by a private car 1 hour and 20 minutes to the town of Nauta and board the M/V Aquamarina; A welcome drink will be provided soon as you get to the ship, then our Naturalist guide will provide your cabin and explain all facilities of the ship and programs for the next days, we start to navigate upstream of the Marañon river. Dinner and overnight.

Day 2;

05:30 Wake up call.

06:00 We start early today and set out to explore the impressive biodiversity of the área unusual ecosystem. Look for a quiet spot to enjoy a delicious breakfast. Head out on a fishing trip like no other! Cast your line to see if you can catch “the most ferocious fish in the world” – the piranha. (Piranhas aren’t terribly selective about what they eat, making piranha fishing fairly easy.) They are a dietary staple for many of the Amazon rainforest’s indigenous people, and, while fearsome, piranhas also esteemed as some of the best eating fish in South America. Also will be n opportunity to spot the Pink and gray Dolphine.

11:30 Return to the ship

12:30 Lunch

15:00 Explore an interesting  creek riding our Kayaks in this interesting natural scenic area spotting birds, huge trees, monkeys and river people while you paddle, a unique opportunity to be in touch directly with the rain forest by yourself.

We will ride this afternoon with the daylight into the National Reserve exploring this interesting area, explore riding our Skiff in this interesting natural scenic area spotting birds, huge trees, monkeys and river people while you paddle, a unique opportunity to be in touch directly with the rain forest by yourself.

we will take advantage of this until nighttime boat ride in the wild, and watch the forest become a different domain. Be on the lookout for bats, night birds, frogs, caimans, poison frogs, and a vast number of another species. See if our flashlights will reflect the ‘red eye shine’ of the caiman which will be caught by our naturalist.

19:00 Return to the ship.

20:00 Dinner

Day 3;

8:00 Breakfast.

9:00 After breakfast, our Naturalist guide will do an introductory of the traditions of the people living in the rainforest. Touch upon the spirit realm, a visit to a river people village visit will be perform and enjoy the confluence of the two rivers of Marañon and Ucayali  where the Amazon starts.

11:30 return to the ship

12:30 Lunch on board

15:00 This afternoon you will pack your personal things as we will keep exploring this interesting area by motorized skiff. In the waters of this important tributary, you will see the wonders of the rainforest. Keep an eye out for monkeys, sloths, and a variety of birds while exploring. Tonight you will have the experience in the area of Casual walk during the night in contact with the jungle. You will hear the symphony during the jungle walk looking for night animals as poison frogs, insects, bats and many others species of the jungle. We invite you to have this unique experience. Dinner will be serve out there as a pic-nic.

Day 4;

08:00 Breakfast on board. Transfer to the Airport/Hotel.

 

Day 1;

08:45 Receotion at the Airport and then transfer to Nauta city (1 hour 25 minutes by car) . A welcome drink will be provided soon as you get to the ship, then our Naturalist guide will provide your cabin and explain all facilities of the ship and programs for the next days, we start to navigate upstream of the Marañon river.

15:30 explore the Marañon River area by our Skiff looking for wildlife of this area.

19:00 Dinner on board. Overnight.

Day 2;

06:00 Time to get a cup of coffee or tea before a bird watching program.

08:00 Breakfast.

09:00 After breakfast, we start  today and set out to explore the impressive biodiversity of the National Reserve as is the Pacaya Samiria an area of unusual ecosystem.

12:00 Return to the ship.

13:00 Lunch on board.

15:00 We   will ride this afternoon with the daylight into the National Reserve looking for a good spot for our fishing program and fish your own Piranha. Back to the ship.

18:00 Our Naturalist will take you for the night excursion in the wild, and watch the Amazon become a different domain. Be on the lookout for bats, night birds, frogs, caimans, poison frogs, and a vast number of another species. See if our flashlights will reflect the ‘red eye shine’ of the caiman which will be caught by our naturalist.

19:30 Return to the ship.

20:00 Dinner and overnight. 

Day 3;

8:00 Breakfast on board.

9:00 This morning you will have the opportunity to make friends in a river people village where our Naturalist will explain us how these people survive and live in harmony with the jungle..

11:30 return to the ship

12:00 Lunch on board.

15:00 This afternoon you will see the wonders of the rainforest. Keep an eye out for monkeys, sloths, and a variety of birds while exploring. This afternoon you will have the experience in the area of Casual where you will have a Rainforest walk in this primary jungle and will spend around two hours in contact with the nature. We invite you to have this unique experience.

19:00 Dinner.

Day 4;

08:00 Breakfast on board.

09:00 Then we will navigate to the confluence of the Marañon and Ucayali rivers which most cartographers label as the beginning of the main Amazon river, in this area we will observe interesting animals as the gray and pink river Dolphin. The naturalist guide will present enthralling lecture about the Amazon on everything from the history and culture of the region to the Amazon’s prolific flora and fauna. Walk along the banks of the Ucayali River to explore this important tributary of the Amazon. The naturalist guide will give lectures, and point out unique species of medicinal plants, Orquids, bromeliads, different insects and other natural attractions of this area.

11:30 Return to the ship.

12:30 Lunch.

15:00 Full exploration to the Ucayali River.

18:00 Return to the ship.

19:00 Dinner and overnight.

Day 5 ;

08:00 Breakfast and transfer to your Hotel or Flight out.

Technical Specifications

  • Year Built: In Progress
  • Year Operational: 2020
  • Cabins: 20 suites across 2 decks
  • Ports of Embarkation: Iquitos (Peru)
  • Vessel’s Registry: Peru
  • Type of Vessel: River Expedition Vessel
  • Length: 62.4 meters / 205 feet
  • Beam: 11.5 meters / 38 feet
  • Draft: 1.5 meters / 5 feet
  • Cruising Speed: 12 knots
  • Electricity: 220 volts
  • Engines: 2 x Caterpillars, Tier 3 Emission compliant
  • Generators: 2 x Caterpillars, encapsulated for noise reduction
  • Water: Reverse osmosis and UV water treatment plant
  • AC: Central air-conditioning throughout
  • Laundry: Complimentary service (no dry cleaning on board)
  • Safety: ISM Compliant

On Board Living and Social Areas

  • Sun Decks
  • Indoor and outdoor bars
  • Indoor dining room and outdoor private dining
  • Screening room with theater-style seating
  • Outdoor cinema under the stars
  • Games room with pool table
  • Outside shaded lounge with single and double day beds
  • Antique and artisanal boutique
  • Lobby lounge
  • Observation deck with outdoor sunbeds
  • Top deck gym overlooking the river
  • Infirmary with onboard medical staff
  • Outdoor top deck plunge pool with private cabanas
  • Two spa treatment rooms, one single and one double.

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