Aqua Nera sails to success on its inaugural voyage

It is with great pleasure that we announce that our newly launched 20-suite luxury river vessel, the Aqua Nera, successfully embarked on its highly anticipated maiden voyage in the remote Peruvian Amazon from July 3rd to July 10th, 2021. 37 guests sailed on 3-, 4- and 7-night explorations into the depths of the world’s most biodiverse rainforest, in an exclusive journey hosted by our CEO and founder, Francesco Galli Zugaro.

The itineraries were tailored with once-in-a-lifetime experiences that included intimate encounters with exotic wildlife and exhilarating adventures ranging from jungle walks, spotting the legendary Amazonian pink dolphins, piranha fishing, kayaking along the river’s narrow black water tributaries, and more. Excursions were carried out in small groups, guided by our expert naturalists, who shared their excitement in returning to nature after a long pause in operations.

Onboard, guests indulged in the ultrachic and luxurious amenities that Aqua Nera has to offer, including spacious and elegant indoor and outdoor lounges, a river-facing gym with the region’s first designer boxing corner, an observation deck, a billiards room, private lounge with movie screening facilities, spa, and an outdoor plunge pool conveniently located at the bow of the ship for panoramic rainforest views. It is however the exquisite detail of the décor that truly sets Aqua Nera in a league of her own. No feature is spared, whether it is the custom-made bathroom tiles evoking the Shipibo tribes’ Amazon prints or the soft furnishings that recall motifs from the turn-of-the-century rubber boom era. Aqua Nera also pays tribute to her sister ships, incorporating area rugs made from recycled fishing nets selected at Maison & Object in Paris, Bangkok-sourced Jim Thompson fabrics to adorn the suites and public spaces, as well as Amazonia-inspired gold leaf plates designed by Gaya Ceramic in Bali with our Director Birgit Galli Zugaro.