
Embrace distinctive Amazon style and luxury aboard this brand-new river cruise ship. Setting a new standard for luxury river cruising on the Amazon, the Aqua Nera draws design inspiration from the Peruvian Amazon’s mystical black water lagoons and bears the hallmarks of contemporary style and generous interiors that luxury Amazon cruise ships are known for.
Aboard the Aqua Nera, award-winning architects craft every space to perfection. The vessel’s 20 spacious Design Suites convey a sense of Amazon tranquility, while the social spaces showcase refined elegance with a touch of drama. Tastefully woven into the design are accents and details from the rubber boom era and the colorful cultures of Portugal, Spain and Peru.
The Aqua Nera operates alongside the Aria Amazon, taking guests into the depths of the Peruvian Amazon in the comfort of luxury. The cruise features cuisine by Pedro Miguel Schiaffino, one of Peru’s finest chefs who is celebrated for creating refined cuisine from native Amazonian produce. Every day, expert naturalist guides conduct small-group excursions that reward guests with up-close wildlife encounters in the world’s most biodiverse rainforest.
Unsure if this Aqua Nera ship is right for you? Review our Amazon River Cruises page for full details on seasonality, routes, ship selection, pricing and how North South Journeys can help make your Amazon dream become reality.

