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PERUVIAN
AMAZON RAINFOREST M/V Aria Deck
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ABOUT THE M/V ARIA - in their own words:
Experience the world as it was at the very beginning of time. Sail the waters of the mighty Amazon.
Every week of the year, the award-winning Aqua Expeditions’ luxurious M/V Aria takes 32 passengers deep into Peru’s Amazon wilderness to places only ever visited by only a fortunate few. Daily water-based excursions on comfortable launch boats allow guests to experience such wonders as pink dolphins and six-foot-wide water lilies, to fish for sharp-toothed piranha, and to interact with the people who live out their days along the river.
M/V Aria’s expert guides, all under long-term contract to Aqua Expeditions, provide rich narrative detail about life along the Amazon. They enrich guest’s journeys to such little-visited areas as the remote Pacaya Samiria Reserve and the headwaters of the river, with stories about the life and folklore of the area. In fact, many of the guides grew up in Amazonia.
The 32 guests aboard the 147-foot-long M/V Aria enjoy fine wine and haute cuisine, in all-inclusive comfort equivalent to a five-star boutique hotel. The 16 over-sized staterooms all feature en-suite seating areas, generous beds, and wall-to-wall panoramic windows. The observation deck with outdoor jacuzzi and the lounge are also glorious places to sip a pisco sour and watch the world go by. Executive Chef Pedro Miguel Schiaffino, one of Peru’s star chefs, created the MV Aria’s gourmet menu. Fine South American wines are included at every meal.
There is also a small boutique and an exercise room, and a staff of 24 including a cruise director, paramedic and four skilled naturalist guides.
| ACCOMMODATIONS Its 16 luxury guest suites, designed by an internationally renowned Peruvian interior designer, measure a generous 240 square feet, and feature large, outward facing panoramic windows and en suite sitting areas. Click here for Deck Plan |
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At a Glance:
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CRUISES:
The M/V Aqua sails all year long in the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve on the following schedule:
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ITINERARY AT A GLANCE:
| Friday | Arrival, safety drill and welcome briefing (3 & 7-night guests arrive) |
| Saturday | Boat ride along the Yanayacu (Amazon) and fishing; Yarapa to see the caimans and enjoy a sundowner on the river. |
| Sunday | Explore remote Yanallpa Creek; sail along the Dorado River |
| Monday | Get up early to experience one of the
highlights of your journey, the headwaters of the mighty Amazon; visit Puerto Miguel
village and see the giant water lillies; float along the scenic Maranon River (3-night guests depart & 4-night guests arrive) |
| Tuesday | Spend the full day exploring the Pacaya Samiria National Park, as we navigate along the Samiria River; excursions include a night journey aboard the skiffs, to search for caimans |
| Wednesday | Full day exploring Yanayacu Pucate, to see a great variety of monkeys, birds, turtles, alligators, all of the wildlife of the jungle. |
| Thursday | Up early to have breakfaston the skiffs and explore one of the world's great black water rivers; float on remote Charo Lake, where you can fish for the fierce piranha. |
| Friday | Sail back towards Iquitos, passing through Belen, a city built on stilts; tour Iquitos; visit the Artisans Market; then catch your evening flight to Lima |
ACTIVITIES:
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amazing new wonders as guests set out with guides in a fleet of four launches to navigate
the Amazon toward its source and explore the smaller inlets and river systems that make up
the flooded forest. Pacaya
Samiria National Reserve, located on the headwaters of the Amazon basin, spans more than 5
million acres. Twice the size of |
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FAST FACTS
| Built: | 2010 |
| Port of embarkation: | Iquitos, |
| Vessel’s Registry: | Peru |
| Type of Vessel: | River Expedition Vessel |
| Length: | 147 feet / 45 m |
| Beam: | 29.5 feet / 9 m |
| Draft: | 5 feet / |
| Gross Tonnage: | 500 tons |
| Cruising Speed: | 12 knots |
| Electricity: | 220 volts |
| Safety: | Radio communication with separate battery
pack, satellite phone, life jackets, flares and signals, fire extinguishers and smoke
detectors in each cabin, automatic defibrillator on board. |
| Launch Boats: | Four auxiliary aluminum launch boats equipped
with four-stroke low emission engines; constant radio communication with the main vessel.
Each boat has a capacity of 8 passengers. |
| Cabins: | 16 suites |
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