Aria Amazon

Vessel Type: Luxury River Expedition

Length: 147 feet / 45 metres

Passenger Capacity: 32

Built/refurbished: 2011/2015

Aria Amazon functions as a purpose-built expedition vessel with a narrow operational brief: deliver controlled, low-impact access to the Pacaya-Samiria Reserve without compromising guest comfort. Jordi Puig’s design keeps the structure efficient and deliberately restrained, using floor-to-ceiling glazing and hardwood interiors to frame the river rather than compete with it. Sixteen suites run across two accommodation decks, including four interconnecting options, each configured around climate stability, clean sightlines, and practical storage. The vessel carries a full environmental treatment system and fuel-efficient engines engineered to minimise emissions, setting a higher ecological benchmark than most regional operators.

Public spaces—indoor and outdoor lounges, massage room, observation deck, and a single outdoor jacuzzi—are arranged to absorb guest movement between excursions while keeping the ship quiet and uncluttered. Field operations follow a predictable rhythm: twice-daily small-group outings led by trained naturalists with capped group sizes for better wildlife encounters. Pedro Miguel Schiaffino’s rainforest-to-table programme mirrors that structure with disciplined Peruvian menus built around Amazonian produce and local sourcing. The result is a compact, efficient expedition platform with a clear identity: classic Amazon cruising with modern environmental engineering and consistent onboard execution.