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Aqua Nera
Ship & River Boat
Aqua Nera: Bold Design and River Bliss
This boat’s interior, inspired by the Amazonriver’s mystical black waters, blends togetherneo-noir and colonial-meets-contemporarydesign elements, creating a striking contrastof darkness and color.
Why it's unique
Explore the heart of the Peruvian Amazon aboard Aqua Nera, where modern elegance and untamed nature create unforgettable adventures.
After a day of jungle trekking and kayaking—spotting ocelots, sloths, howler monkeys, caimans, toucans, macaws, and so much more—return to the boat for happy hour and a ceviche masterclass, savoring zesty flavors and refreshing cocktails, all while curious pink dolphins gracefully play in your wake beneath the fiery Amazon sunset.
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The stay
Aqua Nera at a glance.
- Type
- Ship & River Boat
- Ideal For
- Couples · Honeymooners
- Experience
- Wildlife Viewing
- Geography
- Riverine
- Collection
- UNCHARTED Waters
- When To Go
- June-November
Where it is
Amazon River, Peru
Aqua Nera
Amazon River, Peru
An Amazon adventure is among the most rewarding nature trips, and this ship is the ideal base for naturalist-led excursions into the world’s most biodiverse rainforest.
How To Get There
Depending on the season and water levels, from Iquitos Airport you will be met by a transfer that will take you to the embarkation point in Nauta.
Flora & Fauna
The confluence of the Marañón and Ucayali tributaries and their surrounding forests offer up a lot of wildlife, but it's the red-bellied piranhas and jaguars that do us in.
Cultural Impact
The Nera connects guests with indigenous communities along the Rio Negro, showcasing the traditions of the Yapacana, Baniwa, and Tucano tribes.
In the magazine
Peru Stories
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