At Aqua Expeditions, we obsess over details. Quality is expressed in every element of your stay on one of our cruise ships – from the cotton count of the sheets you sleep on to our spa treatments to our 5-star cuisine and our 1.3 to 1 guest-to-staff ratio. This is our commitment to you. Always. Welcome aboard…
In 2015, the Aria Amazon, which first set sail in 2011, was completely refreshed with new upgrades from bed linens to state of the art lighting. The 45 meter (147 foot) long Aria was designed by the innovative Peruvian architect Jordi Puig. Extremely generous dining and lounging areas include an outdoor river facing Jacuzzi. Floor to ceiling windows face the Amazon River in the ship’s 16 Design Suites, each measuring 23 square meters (250 square feet). Four suites can interconnect for families. Upgrades to the spa include new decor for enhanced relaxation. This striking black hulled ship accommodates a maximum of 32 guests plus 26 crew including a paramedic and four English-speaking naturalist guides. Aqua Expeditions highly experienced river pilots and the most rigorous cruise ship standards ensure smooth travel and safety on the waters of the Peruvian Amazon.
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Date
Port
Arrive
Depart
1
Wednesday, 3/11/26
About Lima (Callao)
Lima, located seven miles form the port of Callao, was named the City of the Kings. Its grand old quarter is rich with Spanish colonial architecture: The Plaza del Armas has some prime examples. Late in the afternoon, the port of Callao will be filled with fishing boats, returning from a day at sea.
Lima, located seven miles form the port of Callao, was named the City of the Kings. Its grand old quarter is rich with Spanish colonial architecture: The Plaza del Armas has some prime examples. Late in the afternoon, the port of Callao will be filled with fishing boats, returning from a day at sea.
Although not accessible by road, it is Peru's most important commerical center in the east. It is on the Amazon which is wide enough to allow freighters at their busy port. The 1880's saw the rubber boom and recently oil has been the boom.
Cruising the Amazon River in luxury is an experience not to be missed. At every turn, the vegetation is deep green and lush, with over 18,100 plant species. Yet the temperature is pleasant on the river, as high humidity is common only in the deep jungle. Keep an eye out for gorgeously colored tropical birds: there are more than 500 varieties.
Cruising the Amazon River in luxury is an experience not to be missed. At every turn, the vegetation is deep green and lush, with over 18,100 plant species. Yet the temperature is pleasant on the river, as high humidity is common only in the deep jungle. Keep an eye out for gorgeously colored tropical birds: there are more than 500 varieties.
Cruising the Amazon River in luxury is an experience not to be missed. At every turn, the vegetation is deep green and lush, with over 18,100 plant species. Yet the temperature is pleasant on the river, as high humidity is common only in the deep jungle. Keep an eye out for gorgeously colored tropical birds: there are more than 500 varieties.
Cruising the Amazon River in luxury is an experience not to be missed. At every turn, the vegetation is deep green and lush, with over 18,100 plant species. Yet the temperature is pleasant on the river, as high humidity is common only in the deep jungle. Keep an eye out for gorgeously colored tropical birds: there are more than 500 varieties.
Cruising the Amazon River in luxury is an experience not to be missed. At every turn, the vegetation is deep green and lush, with over 18,100 plant species. Yet the temperature is pleasant on the river, as high humidity is common only in the deep jungle. Keep an eye out for gorgeously colored tropical birds: there are more than 500 varieties.
The Sacred Valley of the Incas (Spanish: Valle Sagrado de los Incas; Quechua: Willka Qhichwa), or the Urubamba Valley, is a valley in the Andes of Peru, 20 kilometres (12 mi) at its closest north of the Inca capital of Cusco. It is located in the present-day Peruvian region of Cusco. In colonial documents it was referred to as the "Valley of Yucay." The Sacred Valley was incorporated slowly into the incipient Inca Empire during the period from 1000 to 1400 CE.[1]
The Sacred Valley is a major tourist destination. In 2013, 1.2 million people, 800,000 of them non-Peruvians, are estimated to have visited Machu Picchu, its most famous archaeological site. Many of the same tourists also visited other archaeological sites and modern towns in the Sacred Valley.
Stretching from Pisac to Ollantaytambo, this fertile valley is irrigated by the Urubamba River. The Chanapata civilization first utilized this area starting at around 800 BCE because of the rich soil used for agriculture. The Qotacalla civilization lived in the Sacred Valley from 500 to 900 CE The Killke civilization then lived in the Sacred Valley from 900 CE until the Incan Empire took over the region in 1420. The Incan Empire ruled this area until the arrival of the Spanish.
The high-flying Andean city of Cuzco (also Cusco, or Qosqo in the Quechua language) is the uneasy bearer of many grand titles. It was once the foremost city of the Inca empire, and is now the undisputed archaeological capital of the Americas, as well as the continents oldest continuously inhabited city. Few travelers to Peru will skip visiting this premier South American destination, which is also the gateway to Machu Picchu
The high-flying Andean city of Cuzco (also Cusco, or Qosqo in the Quechua language) is the uneasy bearer of many grand titles. It was once the foremost city of the Inca empire, and is now the undisputed archaeological capital of the Americas, as well as the continents oldest continuously inhabited city. Few travelers to Peru will skip visiting this premier South American destination, which is also the gateway to Machu Picchu
The high-flying Andean city of Cuzco (also Cusco, or Qosqo in the Quechua language) is the uneasy bearer of many grand titles. It was once the foremost city of the Inca empire, and is now the undisputed archaeological capital of the Americas, as well as the continents oldest continuously inhabited city. Few travelers to Peru will skip visiting this premier South American destination, which is also the gateway to Machu Picchu
Lima, located seven miles form the port of Callao, was named the City of the Kings. Its grand old quarter is rich with Spanish colonial architecture: The Plaza del Armas has some prime examples. Late in the afternoon, the port of Callao will be filled with fishing boats, returning from a day at sea.
Lima, located seven miles form the port of Callao, was named the City of the Kings. Its grand old quarter is rich with Spanish colonial architecture: The Plaza del Armas has some prime examples. Late in the afternoon, the port of Callao will be filled with fishing boats, returning from a day at sea.
At Aqua Expeditions, we obsess over details. Quality is expressed in every element of your stay on one of our cruise ships – from the cotton count of the sheets you sleep on to our spa treatments to our 5-star cuisine and our 1.3 to 1 guest-to-staff ratio. This is our commitment to you. Always. Welcome aboard…
In 2015, the Aria Amazon, which first set sail in 2011, was completely refreshed with new upgrades from bed linens to state of the art lighting. The 45 meter (147 foot) long Aria was designed by the innovative Peruvian architect Jordi Puig. Extremely generous dining and lounging areas include an outdoor river facing Jacuzzi. Floor to ceiling windows face the Amazon River in the ship’s 16 Design Suites, each measuring 23 square meters (250 square feet). Four suites can interconnect for families. Upgrades to the spa include new decor for enhanced relaxation. This striking black hulled ship accommodates a maximum of 32 guests plus 26 crew including a paramedic and four English-speaking naturalist guides. Aqua Expeditions highly experienced river pilots and the most rigorous cruise ship standards ensure smooth travel and safety on the waters of the Peruvian Amazon.
Year Built
2010
Capacity
32
Meeting Rooms
N/A
Year Refurbished
2015
Elevators
N/A
Casino
N/A
Registry
Peru
Restaurants
1
Disco
N/A
Tonnage
500
Bars
1
Fitness Center
Yes
Cabins
16
Pools
N/A
Children's Program
N/A
Handicap Cabins
N/A
Theaters
N/A
Internet Cafe
N/A
Shops
Yes
Library
N/A
Spa
Yes
Cabin Categories | Decks
First Deck Suite
Second Deck Suite
Cabin Details
All 16 Design Suites on the Aria Amazon across the first and second deck measure 23 square meters (250 square feet), with individual air conditioning, polished timber flooring and a wall of floor to ceiling glass facing the Amazon River. En suite bathrooms with rain shower and organic bath amenities incorporate the latest eco-sensitive technology.
Soft lighting, natural fibers and neutral hues create a relaxing and luxuriously comfortable enclave where one’s only challenge may be to decide whether to gaze upon the Amazon from atop the California king size bed (which can be separated into two twin beds) made with 100% Peruvian cotton high thread count sheets or while lounging on the cozy window-side day bed, binoculars in hand.
All 16 Design Suites on the Aria Amazon across the first and second deck measure 23 square meters (250 square feet), with individual air conditioning, polished timber flooring and a wall of floor to ceiling glass facing the Amazon River. En suite bathrooms with rain shower and organic bath amenities incorporate the latest eco-sensitive technology.
Soft lighting, natural fibers and neutral hues create a relaxing and luxuriously comfortable enclave where one’s only challenge may be to decide whether to gaze upon the Amazon from atop the California king size bed (which can be separated into two twin beds) made with 100% Peruvian cotton high thread count sheets or while lounging on the cozy window-side day bed, binoculars in hand.
All 16 Design Suites on the Aria Amazon across the first and second deck measure 23 square meters (250 square feet), with individual air conditioning, polished timber flooring and a wall of floor to ceiling glass facing the Amazon River. En suite bathrooms with rain shower and organic bath amenities incorporate the latest eco-sensitive technology.
Soft lighting, natural fibers and neutral hues create a relaxing and luxuriously comfortable enclave where one’s only challenge may be to decide whether to gaze upon the Amazon from atop the California king size bed (which can be separated into two twin beds) made with 100% Peruvian cotton high thread count sheets or while lounging on the cozy window-side day bed, binoculars in hand.
Observation Deck
Second Deck
First Deck
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Departure Port:
Lima (Callao)
Sailing Date:
Wednesday, 03/11/26
Return Date:
Thursday, 03/26/26
Nights:
15
Ship:
Aria Amazon
Cruise Line:
Aqua Expeditions
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Cruising the Amazon River in luxury is an experience not to be missed. At every turn, the vegetation is deep green and lush, with over 18,100 plant species. Yet the temperature is pleasant on the river, as high humidity is common only in the deep jungle. Keep an eye out for gorgeously colored tropical birds: there are more than 500 varieties. 
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