Aria Amazon Review

An Unforgettable Amazon Cruise; Exceptional in Every Way

Review for South America Cruise on Aria Amazon
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russg140
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

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Sail Date: Jun 2015

There is SO much I could write about this unparalleled experience, but I am going to keep this short.

We flew into Lima on Jet Blue and spent the night at the JW Marriot. The next day we flew to Iquitos, the port of embarkation for the 3-Night cruise. Aqua Expeditions offers two vessels that sail the Amazon: Aria and Aqua, the Aria being the newer of the two and accommodating 32 passengers. Guests can book a 3 Night (Iquitos to Nauta), 4 Night (Nauta to Iquitos) or a 7 Night (roundtrip to Iquitos, essentially the 3- and 4-Night cruises combined). We were so happy to have chosen the 7 Night, as the guests getting off after 3 and 4 days felt like they didn't want to leave. We met some really nice people with whom it was so much fun to share each day's outings.

The Aria is outstanding in every way and the service provided by the everyone on board from the Cruise Director, to the bartender, to the waiters, to the room attendants and certainly the guides was exceptional. The cabins are all essentially the same with comfortable beds, fully appointed bathrooms with rain head showers, air conditioning closet space and - of course - the amazing views from the floor-to-ceiling windows.

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All the cabins on Aria are pretty much identical and provide air conditioning, full bathrooms with showers, storage space and seating. Each suite also includes floor to ceiling windows to enjoy the panorama of the Amazon during the day and at night. Since Aria is small you do hear the noise from the engines when the boat is moving. It didn't bother us in the least, but some people seemed to be affected by it. The room is made up several times throughout the day. There is a safe in all the guest suites for your valuables and passports, too.

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