Embrace distinctive Amazon style and luxury aboard our brand-new river cruise ship
Setting a new standard for luxury river cruising on the Amazon, Aqua Nera draws design inspiration from the Peruvian Amazon’s mystical blackwater lagoons. The stunning interiors bear the hallmarks of contemporary style that Aqua Expeditions cruise ships are known for.
The award-winning architects Noor Design craft every space to perfection. The vessel’s 20 spacious Design Suites convey a sense of Amazon tranquillity, while the social spaces showcase refined elegance with a touch of drama. Woven into the design are vibrant colours and accents from Portuguese, Spanish and Peruvian cultures.
Aqua Nera operates alongside the Aria Amazon, taking guests into the depths of the Peruvian Amazon in the comfort of luxury. The cruise features cuisine by Pedro Miguel Schiaffino, one of Peru’s finest chefs who creates inspiring dishes from native Amazonian produce. Each day expert naturalist guides conduct small group excursions that reward guests with up-close wildlife encounters in the world’s most biodiverse rainforest.
- State-of-the-art safety features
- Four auxiliary aluminum launch boats
- 20 Design Suites across two decks
- First class service – dedicated 1:1 crew-guest ratio
- 40 passengers
More Peru River Cruises
Cruise by luxury riverboat though Peru’s northern Amazon rainforests and explore the beautiful Pacaya Samira National Park. Search for unique wildlife such as iguanas, giant otters, red howler monkeys, squirrel monkeys, sloths and pink river dolphins.
Aria Amazon
The exclusive Aria Amazon plies the pristine waters of the Peruvian Amazon inside the stunning Pacaya Samiria Reserve.
Delfin I, Delfin II and Delfin III
Delfin cruises pioneered luxury river cruising in the Peruvian Amazon and its fleet comprises of three comfortable vessels.
More Peru Tours
The following tours are private, independent and can be easily customised to suit your personal travelling requirements. Please contact us to begin designing your personalised Peru experience.
Arequipa and Colca Canyon
On this 5 day tour, visit beautiful Arequipa, renowned for its colonial churches and graceful mansions built from white volcanic stone.
Cusco and Machu Picchu
Discover the wonders of the Inca Empire on this classic private tour of Cusco, Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley.
Nazca, Ica & Ballestas Islands
Discover the mysterious Nazca Lines from an aerial perspective and taste excellent local wines at Ica.
Titicaca Island Experience
Visit the highest navigable lake on earth, with its wide horizons, Inca burial tombs, ancient Andean culture and the reed ‘islands’ of the Uros.
Peru Tours Overview
Why Peru: Peru is a spectacular destination of ancient Inca ruins, stunning Spanish colonial architecture, snow-covered mountains and lush Amazon jungle teeming with incredible fauna and flora.
When to Go: Peru’s climate varies considerably by region and altitude. The best time for trekking is Jun – Sep, when days are sunny but nights are cold. The Inca trail is closed during the wettest month of February; however you can still visit Machu Picchu by train during this time. As one moves up into the mountains from the coast, night-time temperatures become colder. The eastern slope of the Andes, which includes the Amazon basin, experiences very heavy rainfall during the wet season, so the best time to visit this region would be Apr – Oct.
Combine With: A trip to Peru is easily combined with Bolivia, Ecuador, Chile, Argentina, Patagonia or Brazil. Alternatively, you could visit Central America.
Getting There: Lima has direct flights to and from cities all over South America.