Aria Amazon

Aria Amazon River Cruise

The 147-foot-long, M/V Aria is the ultimate luxury cruise ship on the northern Amazon River in Peru and it is custom built by Peruvian architect Jordi Puig. It launched in April 2011 and offers an extraordinary level of comfort while enjoying an amazing Jungle experience!

The boat’s itineraries explore remote areas of the Amazon River; it has 4 world-class guides and 24-crew member and also includes an Amazon wildlife reference library plus air-conditioned multimedia room.

The M/V Aria features 16 specially designed cabins with floor-to-ceiling picture windows, a fully air-conditioned top deck with observation lounge as well as the Aqua Expeditions’ signature Amazon Grill with award-winning Executive Chef Pedro Miguel Schiaffino.

The boat’s itineraries will vary from those of its sister ship, the M/V Aqua, but will also explore remote areas of the Amazon River. The 24-crew member M/V Aria is staffed with four world-class nature guides and will also include an Amazon wildlife reference library and air-conditioned multimedia room.

Cabins

16 Suites

Accommodates 2 people
16 luxurious design suites
Option to connect the following suites: 103 & 105 / 104 &106

Design Suite | Double Bed | Aria Amazon Cruise

Design Suite | Twin Beds | Aria Amazon Cruise

Activities

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

Aria Amazon: 7-Night Low Water Season

Aria Amazon: 7-Night High Water Season

Aria Amazon: 4-Night High Water Season

Aria Amazon: 4-Night Low Water Season

Aria Amazon: 3-Night Low Water Season

Aria Amazon: 3-Night High Water Season

Includes

Onboard meals
Beverages – Non-alcoholic drinks
Excursions
Pacaya Samiria National Reserve entrance fee
Group transfers to/from vessel when travelling on recommended flights
Access to high-speed Wi-Fi

Not Included

All air tickets, private transfers, visas, spa services, boutique purchases, alcoholic spirits, and guide and crew gratuities.

Technical Specifications

Year Built: 2010
Port of Embarkation: Iquitos, Peru
Vessel’s Registry: Peru
Type of Vessel: River Expedition Vessel
Length: 147 feet / 45 meters
Beam: 29.5 feet / 9 meters
Draft: 5 feet / 1.5 meters
Gross Tonnage: 500 tons
Cruising Speed: 12 knots
Electricity: 220 volts
Engines: 2 Cummins 400 HP Marine Engines
Generators: 2 x 135 KVA Cummins (encapsulated for noise reduction)
Water: 9,000-liter water treatment plant
Safety on board the Aria Amazon: Radio communication with separate battery pack; satellite phone; life jackets, fire extinguishers and smoke detectors in each cabin; flares and signals; automatic defibrillator on board.
Launch Boats Used for Shore Excursions from the Aria Amazon: Four auxiliary aluminum launch boats equipped with four-stroke low emission engines; constant radio communication with the main vessel. Each boat has a capacity of 8 passengers.
Aria Amazon Crew: 27, including a cruise director, paramedic and 4 English speaking naturalist guides.
Aria Amazon Capacity: Up to 32 passengers with private facilities (Additional accommodation for one child in each cabin)
Accommodations and Cabins: 16 suites (8 Design Suites measuring 23.2 square meters /250 square feet on the first deck and 8 Design Suites measuring 23.2 square meters / 250 square feet on the second deck). All outside-facing with floor to ceiling panoramic windows. All air conditioned with en suite sitting areas. Four interconnecting suites for families.
Unique Cabin Features and Amenities: Amazon river facing panoramic windows; air conditioning; twin beds that convert to a California king-sized bed; en suite sitting area, bathroom with shower, toilet, sink, cabinet, hairdryer, hot water around the clock and a basket of toiletries; internal communications system.
Common Living and Social Areas: Indoor Bar; Lounge; Dining Room; Outside Lounge; Outdoor Jacuzzi; Exercise Room; Massage Room; Observation Deck; Boutique