AMAZON RIVER CRUISE
Endless discoveries in the most biodiverse rainforest and river system on Earth
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The Amazon River, the largest river in the world by volume, is located in South America. It stretches over approximately 4,345 miles (7,062 kilometers), beginning in the Andes Mountains of Peru and flowing eastward across northern Brazil, eventually emptying into the Atlantic Ocean. Aqua Nera and Aria Amazon navigate the birthplace of the Amazon River, at the eastern tip of Peru's Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve where the Ucayali and Maranon rivers converge. This is considered to be the region's most pristine expanse as the river is closest to its glacial source in the Andes mountains.
Our rates include all meals, non-alcoholic drinks, selected wines and beer, design suite accommodations, small-group excursions with expert guides, entrance fee to the Pacaya-Samiria Reserve, high-speed satellite internet, and laundry service. We also provide complimentary group transfers from/to the airport if you arrive and depart on our recommended flights. The only extra expenses incurred would be airfare, cocktails, optional boutique purchases and massage services, and gratuities.
Life is casual on board the Aria Amazon and the Aqua Nera.
We recommend you to bring the following items:
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Quick drying and lightweight clothing
• Lightweight long pants
• Lightweight rain gear
• Long-sleeved tops for jungle excursions
• Wide-brimmed hat
• Sunscreen
• Extra socks
• Mosquito repellent with DEET 7 (OFF is recommended)
• Your camera! With charger, extra batteries and memory cards
• Bathing suit
• Binoculars 8x12
• Converters
Aqua Expeditions provides the following on board:
• Rubber boots for wetland excursions
• Waterproof ponchos with hoods to protect against rain.
• A hairdryer in every suite
• Our vessels have 220-volt outlets in the staterooms
All Amazon cruises are equipped with internal telephones for communication between suites and for onboard services. In case of emergency onboard during the night, please contact the Cruise Director. If you need to contact your home or office in an emergency, Aqua Mekong is equipped with a satellite phone. The cost of your call may be paid directly on board. We will inform you, prior to calling, of the current price of an international call. Our vessels offers complimentary access to SpaceX's high-speed Starlink Satellite Internet for all guests. Aqua Expeditions is the only small-ship expedition line to offer this groundbreaking technology on its voyages.
Guests are advised to book arrival and departure flights between 12PM and 5PM, on the days of embarkation and disembarkation respectively. Aqua Expeditions staff will be present at the airport at these recommended times to provide assistance.
Those arriving at Iquitos Airport after 5PM on the day of embarkation will need to arrange their own transfer to the vessel. All guests must arrive and board the vessel by 6:30PM.
Refer to the official website of the Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs for information about visa requirements, procedures, and mandatory vaccinations. Please ensure that all necessary requirements are met prior to your sailing on board Aqua Nera or Aria Amazon.
Guests are strongly advised to purchase trip cancelation insurance, which will reimburse the cost of air tickets and other non-refundable trip payments. International medical, baggage loss, and delay insurance are also recommended. Insurance companies such as Travel Guard and Allianz are options that guests may consider.
Unfortunately, we are unable to refund your booking should you miss your vessel departure due to any weather-related flight cancellation since flight cancellations are beyond our control and we are required to comply with our schedules.
The minimum recommended age for children is 5 years old. Guests must be at least 18 years of age to travel without their parents or guardians. If any occupant in the suite is under 18, then a guest of at least 18 years old must be booked in the same suite. The only exception is that guests under age 18 may be allowed to have their own suite if they are in an interconnected suite shared by their parents or guardians.
The lower- and upper-deck suites are identical in design on board both Aqua Nera and Aria Amazon. The only difference is how close you will be to the river level as we sail along the Amazon River and its tributaries.
All 20 suites on Aqua Nera measure 322sqft, featuring panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows, luxurious fittings, and a deluxe ensuite bathroom. On the other hand, all 16 suites on Aria Amazon meadure 250sqft, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows and an ensuire bathroom. Both vessels offer the option of interconnecting suite layouts, with distinct living and sleeping spaces.
The rates for second-deck suites are slightly higher than those on the first deck as they are closer to the ships' social areas such as the lounge and observation deck.
Our talented chefs are well-versed in a variety of preparations and can cater to vegetarian, vegan, kosher, gluten-free, and dairy-free diets, as well as other more specific preferences. Whether it’s allergies, dietary restrictions, or lifestyle preferences, our team will do their best to serve you world-class meals of your choice. You will have the option to specify your dietary needs when completing the online check-in for your expedition.