We decided to take the Aria Amazon after doing the Aqua Mekong cruise on the a Mekong River in Asia. It was an excellent choice and did not disappoint! Aqua Expeditions is consistently nothing short of superb. The service is absolutely top notch — from ensuring that all pax’s personal preferences are met (whether food or other), modern design, attention to detail in providing as many comforts ...
Easily the best travel experience I have every had. 12 stars. I will be going back!!!! We did the Amazon River cruise in the Aqua Nera and the ship itself is GORGEOUS. It was an amazing first impression and things only got better from there. The staff is SO lovely and helpful, they made you feel so at home and I am very grateful to them for making everything perfect.
But the food... OH. MY. ...
Aqua Expedition's Aria Amazon and its staff highlighted our trip to South America in the headwaters of the Amazon area of Peru. We were met in Iquitos, Peru for a fabulous lunch before heading to the community of Nauta where we boarded the Aria. Everything about the ship was first class. Each room has a wall of glass windows that allows you to take in the sights of the jungle terrain as you passed ...
My sisters and I took our mom on the Aqua Nera as a surprise for her 80th birthday. We came home incredibly impressed and agreed it was indeed the trip of a lifetime. The boat is 6 star!! Huge, luxurious cabins with beautiful bathrooms and furnished like a modern, luxury hotel. 3 times a day housekeeping - including all laundry (back same day, folded). The staff on the boat were so positive, ...
What a delightful surprise from start to finish! Everything went smoothly.
The boat was well appointed. The food was top-notch offering wonderful Asian cuisine (plenty of western food options available for the selective eaters). The dining staff from Chef Davet to each and every server made all meals enjoyable.
Excursions: Getting around the Mekong on a skiff departing from your river boat ...
Going to the Amazon and Amazon River has always been a dream of mine. On a whim, I booked 3 nights on the Aria Amazon with no real clue what I was getting myself into. My husband and I traveled from Denver, CO to Peru. The Amazon came after we explored other areas in Peru, and the heat and humidity was a big change from Cusco... but certainly not unexpected! I don't mind the heat, so it felt ...
We loved sailing Acqua Nera cruise last september 2023, it was a wonderful trip full of adventures and fun.
Watching pink dolphins and pirañas were among our favorite excursions.
My husband and myself would like to congratulate the crew aboard the ship, they made our trip more enjoyable and we all felt at home delighted food and personalized service.
Also to remark the exquisite taste ...
The Aqua Nera boat and crew were absolutely phenomenal. Although the boat was beautiful, the crew was what made the trip spectacular. Our guides (Alex & Billy) were so knowledgeable and so much fun to get to know as individuals. The restaurant & wait staff created top of the line meals made with local ingredients, and we often found ourselves chatting/laughing with them late into the night ...
My wife a,ways has wanted to see the Amazon Rainforest. We booked this cruise thru Vaya Adventures. Our experience aboard the Aria was amazing. The beauty of the Amazon basin is breathtaking. Crew members picked us up at the Iquitos Airport and drove us to Nauta (which is not on Google maps) about 22 hours away where the Aria was docked. We cruised up and down several rivers in the Amazon Basin. ...
We sailed on the Nera and every detail is so well thought out. We were a family of 4. Our boys are 7 and 8 and though they are well traveled, I was a little worried about taking them on such a nice boat and not knowing if they would cater to young travelers, but I couldn't have been more wrong. First of all, the Amazon is a playground for young children to experience all of the diverse wildlife ...