Cuisine

Sail with Chef Schiaffino

Embark on an exclusive chef-hosted departure with Pedro Miguel Schiaffino, the mastermind behind the world-class Amazonian cuisine served on board Aqua Nera.

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An appetite for adventure

Chef Pedro Miguel Schiaffino’s cuisine fuses Peruvian ingredients with traditional techniques, and his ability to transform unusual ingredients into authentic delectable dishes is echoed in Aqua Nera’s culinary offerings. Schiaffino focuses on using fresh and locally sourced produce – from the rainforest straight to the dining table – with 70 percent of all ingredients used onboard sourced within Amazonia. Aqua Expeditions’ partnership with Chef Schiaffino transcends the unique culinary proposal offered onboard our expeditions, with meaningful collaborations for conservations projects, such as the protection and rehabilitation of native paiche fish population, as well as our work with local river communities to foster sustainably sourced produce in the Amazon taking center stage.

A CULINARY ADVENTURE LIKE NO OTHER

The pioneer of rainforest-to-table cuisine

Pedro Miguel Schiaffino was the chef and previous owner of Malabar and ámaZ, which used to be two of Lima’s most cutting edge and innovative restaurants prior to their closure. He is also part of the Executive Committee of the CIA’s Latin Cuisines Advisory Council and founder of the catering company Schiaffino Gastronomika.

2007 marked the beginning of a longstanding partnership between Pedro Miguel Schiaffino and Aqua Expeditions as he joined the team as Consulting Chef on the Aria Amazon. Today he’s responsible for the culinary experiences on three of our vessels: Aqua Nera, Aria Amazon, and Aqua Mare.

Grilled Tiger Catfish wrapped in Bijao Leaf (Patarashca de Doncella)

THE EXCLUSIVE CHEF-HOSTED EXPERIENCE

Chef-hosted departures

Join Pedro Miguel Schiaffino on Aqua Nera for exclusive chef-hosted departures from 3rd – 7th June and 30th September – 4th October and experience the following unique activities:

Cocktail Demonstration
Ceviche Masterclass
Chef-Hosted Dinner

Cocktail Demonstration

Ceviche Masterclass

Chef-Hosted Dinner

What our guests say

Aqua Nera is a wonderful boat! We loved it. Great staff, wonderful food and wine. For seven days, it was the best. We took every cooking class offered! They had a great living room and bar that we gathered in for informational talks and slide shows. We enjoyed hearing the history of the people, and the region’s hundreds of species of fish and plants.
Donna S
October 2024
We just wanted to let you know how amazing your staff are on the Aria Amazon. We have just completed a 7-night cruise on the Amazon and our experience was phenomenal. It is not possible for us to single out one crew member because all of your staff were exceptional; from the guides, catering, maintenance staff and all the crew. They were always enthusiastic and professional. They looked after our every need with a smile – nothing was too much for them. We feel the staff onboard are a real credit to your company and we would happily travel with Aqua Expeditions again and would certainly recommend you to our friends and family.
Calvin and Dawn B.
February 2020
Every single dish was exquisite. From breakfast to lunch to dinner to every snack, the food was absolutely amazing.
Aqua Nera Guest
June 2023
The food served is the best I have had in a long time – well presented and they even tell you what unique ingredients they are [serving].
Aqua Nera Guest
May 2021
The Aqua Nera is one of the best cruise experiences available. The staff is extraordinary, and the accommodations are simply amazing. Little things like complimentary laundry service and clean modern rooms made the experience as nice as any luxury resort.
Rae
July 2024
Aqua Nera is a wonderful boat! We loved it. Great staff, wonderful food and wine. For seven days, it was the best. We took every cooking class offered! They had a great living room and bar that we gathered in for informational talks and slide shows. We enjoyed hearing the history of the people, and the region’s hundreds of species of fish and plants.
Donna S
October 2024
We just wanted to let you know how amazing your staff are on the Aria Amazon. We have just completed a 7-night cruise on the Amazon and our experience was phenomenal. It is not possible for us to single out one crew member because all of your staff were exceptional; from the guides, catering, maintenance staff and all the crew. They were always enthusiastic and professional. They looked after our every need with a smile – nothing was too much for them. We feel the staff onboard are a real credit to your company and we would happily travel with Aqua Expeditions again and would certainly recommend you to our friends and family.
Calvin and Dawn B.
February 2020
Every single dish was exquisite. From breakfast to lunch to dinner to every snack, the food was absolutely amazing.
Aqua Nera Guest
June 2023
The food served is the best I have had in a long time – well presented and they even tell you what unique ingredients they are [serving].
Aqua Nera Guest
May 2021