Aria Amazon

Past Guest

2023

“I have a lot of lux travel experiences and can be hyper critical. I genuinely have no notes. Everything was incredible. This was my 2nd time to Peru and the 1st was magical. I was afraid this couldn’t compare. You guys exceeded my expectations. This was an incredible experience. I will tell my friends. Thanks for offering the same level of service despite there only being 10 of us. I will remember this trip.”

Calvin and Dawn B.

February 2020

“We just wanted to let you know how amazing your staff are on the Aria Amazon. We have just completed a 7-night cruise on the Amazon and our experience was phenomenal.
It is not possible for us to single out one crew member because all of your staff were exceptional; from the guides, catering, maintenance staff and all the crew. They were always enthusiastic and professional. They looked after our every need with a smile – nothing was too much for them. We feel the staff onboard are a real credit to your company and we would happily travel with Aqua Expeditions again and would certainly recommend you to our friends and family.”

Liz W.

February 2018

“The Amazon River, the jungle, the villages, the animals–the indescribable beauty–all speak for themselves, but our experience was truly spectacular because of your entire staff with whom we came in contact as well as the Aria itself. To begin, the Aria is very special in so many ways! All of the special touches did not go unnoticed–from the impeccable servicing of our rooms, to the towel animals on our beds, to the “good night” treats, to the “welcome drinks” each time we returned “home” to the boat, to the beautifully folded napkins and new accompanying dishes at each meal. But, what truly made this a journey we will never forget, was the staff, all of whom knew us by name from day one! Beginning with Juliana and Jorge, they were wonderful Cruise Directors, doing whatever was needed to make sure we were always comfortable, happy and well taken care of. However, the jewel of our trip was our experiences with the Naturalists. Knowing that each of them grew up in the jungle and are now fascinating us with their breath of knowledge about the jungle, the plants, the people, the animals and the birds was truly mind-blowing! These individuals could NOT have been more helpful, accommodating, receptive to questions, knowledgeable, and went “well beyond the call of duty” to ensure that we all had an unforgettable experience. And we DID!”

Dick and Lale

November 2017

“Fantastic! From the time we stepped onboard the Aria Amazon until disembarkation, we were looked after excellently in all areas of the cruise. Guides and crew made the cruise A1 and we will recommend to all our friends.”

Lizzie P.

May 2017

“Recently finished a 7-night trip on the Amazon on board the Aria. It was an unforgettable and fascinating experience. Truly a trip of a lifetime. The ship, the crew and the guides were outstanding. I would highly recommend this cruise to everyone with a taste for adventure.”

Debbie D.

Dec 2017

“I wanted to write you directly to let you know that we thoroughly enjoyed our cruise on the Aqua Mekong 7 day cruise starting Nov 10. I have not been on a cruise since I was 16 and that was 50 years ago. I have never been interested in cruising, but my friend, Jon Staub cruises all over the world. So when I proposed your ship he said great, let’s do it. At the end of the 7 days aboard your perfectly designed ship I asked if he liked the trip. His response was…..it was the best cruise he had ever been on!!! Now that made me very happy because my husband and I thought the trip was “perfect” in every way.

We love the design of your ship. Our room #205 was beyond my expectations. It is roomy, with enough space around the bed to maneuver without bumping into each other. You have plenty of space, not too much, in fact, just the right amount….and I really like having both shelves and drawers to work with. Shelves are my personal favorite, so I can easily see what I want to wear. There was ample hanging space in the closet. The bed was very comfortable, lighting was sufficient, corner chair a must, we used it all the time. And the bathroom was wonderful, nice big shower, plenty of pressure……my only constructive criticism would be the make up mirror should be at a 5 foot height so it would be much easier to use, rather than bending over every evening to put on some make up. Otherwise all in the suite was perfection.

The common areas are beautifully designed and welcome conversation amongst the passengers. On our boarding at Phenom Penh, I just kept saying…WOW….this ship is beautiful.

All of the above would be just okay if the crew wasn’t pleasant. But thats not the case on this ship. Everyone on board, Cambodians and Vietnamese were so friendly I just can’t say enough about your crew and the manager of the ship. The manager, Julie, took care of all our needs and we think made the ship run like a clock. The guides were full of knowledge and wanted to teach us about their country, we love that. We organized dinner parties and changed who we ate with and the crew in the dining were very accommodating letting us set up a table for 10 one night. The spa ladies were experts at massage and we love that. The bartender also made me a special drink that I like, every night. The crew got to know us and we felt that we were taken care of, and we love that. Our room was immaculate with fresh towels and I love that.

I don’t know what else to say but that you have designed and built and crewed a wonderful ship and made our vacation full of great memories.”

Deborah T.

Janurary 2017

“Recently finished a 7-night trip on the Amazon on board the Aria. It was an unforgettable and fascinating experience. Truly a trip of a lifetime. The ship, the crew and the guides were outstanding. I would highly recommend this cruise to everyone with a taste for adventure.”

Mary S.

November 2016

“I have never traveled with some wonderful, well-traveled people and staff and was completely impressed by the overall experience.”

Simone B.

November 2016

“Exceeded what we expected, the personalities (the crew) on board were exceptional.”

Maria Ch.

May 2016

“A true adventure”
“Everything in this cruise far exceeded our expectations. Excellent facilities, service reserved for a five-star hotel, food and drink of the highest quality. I am an adventure traveler from way back. When I am traveling the world, I want to see or do something that is unique and different. TheAria Amazon river cruise is a different type of cruising that takes guests on an adventure not to be forgotten, very different from any others and would definitely go again.”

Lucy B.

March 2016

“We had a wonderful time on the Aria. We had a fun tour of Iquitos and the Manatee rescue center before the cruise and it was one of the highlights. The food and accommodations were wonderful and the staff top notch. The excursions were fun and interesting, and we saw lots of wildlife. So, all in all, we had a great trip.”

Janet F.P

February 2016

“The Aria cruise was absolutely wonderful! Everything was perfect. The food was delicious, the accommodations were first rate and the service was excellent. Marina and the rest of the crew were always helpful, kind and knowledgeable. All the guides were extremely professional and knowledgeable. They were so kind and gracious and helpful. I always felt very safe with them. From the first meeting concerning safety, until the final and extremely fun musical evening everything was top notch. I want to thank all of the Aria crew and guides for one of the best trips of my life.”

Philip & Sabine

January 2016

“We had a fantastic time on the Aria. So many wonderful memories and the staff was excellent. The boat and accommodations and service and food was above what we dreamed. Everybody on the Aria were smiling and friendly and knowledgeable.
My wife and I are already looking over our calendar as to when we can go on Aqua Expeditions’ Mekong River experience.”

Frederike O.

December 2015

“The trip was a very relaxing experience and saw more animals than I thought. The pink dolphins were in front of our panoramic windows and could see how they were playing outside. A unique moment was when we were in the middle of the Amazon watching the sunset and suddenly the guides took a few glasses of champagne to make a toast with the whole group.”

Duncan C.

June 2015

“The 7-nights that we spent this past June on the Aria will probably be the pinnacle of our travel experience for many years to come. The cruise was amazing in every detail….from the beautiful and well maintained ship to the friendly and professional staff, Aqua Expeditions clearly has set the bar by which other premium travel companies will be measured. The scenery was breathtaking, the guides (with their nearly superhuman eye sight) spotted and showed a vast amount of animals, and the food and presentations were world class. Our cabin was gorgeous and the attention to detail by our cabin attendant was beyond words. Congratulations to Aqua Expeditions for creating such a wonderfully run company and thank you for making our travel experience a life-changing event.”

Tom M.

March 2015

“My wife was very reluctant to undertake this trip, consenting only after seeing the photos of the boat and being assured that she could remain on the boat and watch the scenery go by. As it turns out she took all but one off-boat excursion, and since returning has described the trip to friends as “fabulous” and “one of the best we’ve ever taken”. The most special part of the experience was our guides–George, Jose, Daniel, and Neyser; they are so knowledgeable and personable, their English language skills are impeccable, and they are just some really smart guys. We spent time with each one, and immensely enjoyed the company of each. All in all, this was a great trip, and I would change nothing about it.”