Aqua Nera

Vessel Type: Luxury River Expedition

Length: 62.4 meters / 205 feet

Passenger Capacity: 40

Built: 2019/2020

Aqua Nera operates as a high-spec river vessel built around controlled, understated luxury matched to the scale of the Peruvian Amazon. Architectural work by Noor Design anchors the ship in a clean, contemporary style layered with regional historical references, producing suites and public areas that feel deliberate rather than ornamental. Twenty design suites run along two accommodation decks, each with full-height windows, well-engineered climate control, and efficient storage layouts. Social spaces—plunge pool, gym, spa, lounges, games room, cinema—are spread across the top and lower decks to prevent crowding and to support uninterrupted downtime between field excursions.

Field operations follow a two-excursion-per-day structure led by trained naturalist guides in small groups, giving reliable wildlife viewing and contact with Amazonian communities. Culinary work by Pedro Miguel Schiaffino leans on local sourcing and Amazonian ingredients, executed through a disciplined Peruvian framework rather than novelty cooking. Safety and compliance sit at full ISM standards, and the overall configuration is designed to absorb the environmental, logistical, and operational demands of deep-river travel without compromising comfort.