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Aqua Nera May 16-20 2028 AQN-051628-4 Cruise & Offers

Iquitos / Nauta / Embarkation to Arrival In Iquitos / Manatee Rescue Center / Transfer To The Airport

Voyage AQN-051628-4 | 5 days DatesMay 16-20 2028 Duration4 nights ShipAqua Nera

Review Amazon Explorer Cruise, voyage AQN-051628-4, with its complete official schedule, accommodation guidance, and current offer assistance.

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Published itinerary route sequence for Amazon Explorer Cruise aboard Aqua Nera, Voyage AQN-051628-4
Published itinerary routeAmazon Explorer Cruise · Voyage AQN-051628-4Iquitos / Nauta / Embarkation to Arrival In Iquitos / Manatee Rescue Center / Transfer To The Airport · Schematic route sequence; not for navigation.

May 16, 2028 to May 20, 2028 · Voyage AQN-051628-4

Destinations & expedition experiences

This published program may be adapted by the captain and expedition team for weather, sea, ice, wildlife, permit or safety conditions. Panels preserve PONANT's planned destinations or regions without turning them into guaranteed landings.

Day 1
May 16, 2028Iquitos / Nauta / EmbarkationPeru

Destination overview

After arriving on a noon flight*, receive a warm welcome at Iquitos International Airport by our crew. Board our private transfer and enjoy a pleasant light lunch as we head to Nauta port to embark on the Aqua Nera. Settle into your generously sized suite as you begin one of life’s greatest adventures.

  • Day 1 · May 16, 2028Embarkation: Afternoon

Verified shore experiences

No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.

Day 2
May 17, 2028Marañon River / Yanayacu Pucate RiverPeru

Destination overview

Rise with the sun for an early morning birdwatching session along the Marañon River and enjoy breakfast in the middle of the jungle. Next, visit an Amazonian village where you’ll be able to interact with native riberenos and witness an Aguaje palm harvesting demonstration.

  • Day 2 · May 17, 2028No port clock time published

Verified shore experiences

No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.

Day 3
May 18, 2028Samiria RiverPeru

Destination overview

The rewards for our early start today are plentiful: a full day excursion including a picnic lunch orchestrated to the tune of the jungle symphony, fishing along the black waters of the Samiria River, and an option to go canoeing, kayaking, swimming, or on a jungle walk inside the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve.

  • Day 3 · May 18, 2028No port clock time published

Verified shore experiences

No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.

Day 4
May 19, 2028Nauta Caño River / Jungle WalkPeru

Destination overview

As the day begins, embark on a morning wildlife excursion on the extraordinary black water Nauta Caño River. If you wish, embark on a bike ride from Puerto Prado Village to Santa Cruz Village along the riverbank. In the afternoon, take a jungle walk while looking for flora and fauna which may include medicinal trees, insects, and poison dart frogs.

  • Day 4 · May 19, 2028No port clock time published

Verified shore experiences

No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.

Day 5
May 20, 2028Arrival In Iquitos / Manatee Rescue Center / Transfer To The AirportPeru

Destination overview

In the morning, take a guided visit to the local market and marvel at the regional produce of the Peruvian Amazon, and sample exotic snacks if you wish. You will also have the option of either cruising along the Itaya River to see the floating houses of the Belen neighborhood.

  • Day 5 · May 20, 2028Disembarkation: Morning

Verified shore experiences

No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.

Planning note: Times appear only when published for this sailing. Blank times remain unpublished; a source-system midnight placeholder is never treated as a genuine call time.

A closer look at this sailing

Iquitos / Nauta / Embarkation to Arrival In Iquitos / Manatee Rescue Center / Transfer To The Airport aboard Aqua Nera

On May 16-20 2028, Aqua Nera sails 4 nights from Iquitos / Nauta / Embarkation to Arrival In Iquitos / Manatee Rescue Center / Transfer To The Airport. Amazon Explorer Cruise brings together Marañon River / Yanayacu Pucate River, Samiria River, Nauta Caño River / Jungle Walk, creating a specific progression of ports for travelers comparing destination variety and voyage pace.

Aqua Expeditions publishes the departure dates and complete ordered daily program, with broad embarkation and disembarkation timing but no port clock times. The source lists 5 route entries, including embarkation, disembarkation, scenic passages, and any sea days exactly as published.

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Eligible group pricing and special offers

We may have access to eligible pricing and amenities that are not displayed online. Before placing a deposit, ask us to compare a current like-for-like offer and review the value we can confirm for your requested sailing with Aqua Expeditions.

Comparable offers must be current and verifiable for the same ship or program, departure, accommodation category, fare terms, and inclusions. All fares, offers, and amenities are subject to eligibility, availability, and terms set by Aqua Expeditions.
Aqua Nera | Voyage AQN-051628-4 | May 16-20, 2028 | 4 nights Iquitos / Nauta / Embarkation to Arrival In Iquitos / Manatee Rescue Center / Transfer To The Airport
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Luxury cruise planning summary

Aqua Nera May 16-20 2028: is Voyage AQN-051628-4 right for you?

This 5-day voyage aboard Aqua Nera sails Iquitos / Nauta / Embarkation to Arrival In Iquitos / Manatee Rescue Center / Transfer To The Airport, with calls including Marañon River / Yanayacu Pucate River, Samiria River, and Nauta Caño River / Jungle Walk. Voyage AQN-051628-4 matches the latest verified voyage-search dataset used by this website. Before reserving, ask Deluxe Cruises to compare accommodations, deck location, inclusions, current availability, and any family, medical, dietary, or accessibility arrangements for this exact departure.

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Travelers considering a 5-day Iquitos / Nauta / Embarkation to Arrival In Iquitos / Manatee Rescue Center / Transfer To The Airport aboard Aqua Nera, including Marañon River / Yanayacu Pucate River, Samiria River, and Nauta Caño River / Jungle Walk.
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Why book Aqua Nera Voyage AQN-051628-4 with Deluxe Cruises?

Deluxe Cruises provides personal planning for Voyage AQN-051628-4, including accommodation and deck-location comparisons, current availability and preferred-rate guidance, and help documenting family, medical, dietary, or accessibility requests before departure.

What should travelers compare for Voyage AQN-051628-4?

For the May 16-20 2028 Iquitos / Nauta / Embarkation to Arrival In Iquitos / Manatee Rescue Center / Transfer To The Airport, compare the published schedule, accommodation category and location, included services, current availability, and any special requirements before you reserve.

How do I request a personalized luxury cruise quote?

Email info@deluxecruises.com, call +1-702-501-7105, or use WhatsApp +1-702-900-9975 and mention Voyage AQN-051628-4 to request a personalized quote from Deluxe Cruises.

What is included and not included on Aqua Nera Voyage AQN-051628-4?

For the May 16-20, 2028 Iquitos / Nauta / Embarkation to Arrival In Iquitos / Manatee Rescue Center / Transfer To The Airport sailing aboard Aqua Nera: PONANT, its small sailing products and the Aqua Expeditions partner vessels have materially different fare inclusions. The current verified record does not establish one complete inclusion and exclusion schedule for this vessel, so dining, beverages, equipment, laundry and personal services must follow the exact ship, voyage and booking confirmation. The exact fare and booking confirmation control.

What bed is provided for a child or third guest on Aqua Nera Voyage AQN-051628-4?

For the May 16-20, 2028 Iquitos / Nauta / Embarkation to Arrival In Iquitos / Manatee Rescue Center / Transfer To The Airport sailing aboard Aqua Nera: Primary-bed and occupancy arrangements differ between PONANT ships, small yachts and Aqua Expeditions vessels. The current verified record does not name a child or third-guest sleeping surface for this vessel, so no extra bed is assumed without the exact category record. Deluxe Cruises will confirm the exact room and occupancy before booking.

Are shore excursions included on Aqua Nera Voyage AQN-051628-4, and can Deluxe Cruises help with alternatives?

For the May 16-20, 2028 Iquitos / Nauta / Embarkation to Arrival In Iquitos / Manatee Rescue Center / Transfer To The Airport sailing aboard Aqua Nera: Activity availability depends on the vessel, voyage, destination and operating conditions. The current verified record does not establish that every named excursion or expedition activity is fare-included, so the exact program and booking confirmation control. If a preferred shore experience is not included, Deluxe Cruises can compare independent alternatives and check whether a lower price or better value is available than booking through the cruise line. Availability and savings vary and are confirmed before purchase.

How does Internet and Wi-Fi work aboard Aqua Nera for Voyage AQN-051628-4?

For the May 16-20, 2028 Iquitos / Nauta / Embarkation to Arrival In Iquitos / Manatee Rescue Center / Transfer To The Airport sailing aboard Aqua Nera: High-speed Wi-Fi is published for this Aqua Expeditions vessel, subject to regional coverage and operating conditions. The current record does not establish a universal device limit or uninterrupted-performance promise. The exact booking confirmation controls.

What are Aqua Nera's verified headline statistics?
40Guests
40Crew
20Suites
3Decks
What clothes should I bring for this May itinerary?

Deluxe Cruises packing guidance for this May river or warm-region itinerary

  • Pack lightweight, breathable, modest clothing, sun protection, and a light layer for air-conditioned interiors or cooler mornings.
  • Bring comfortable closed walking shoes for touring, plus a compact rain layer and any destination-specific health supplies recommended by your clinician.
  • Respect local dress requirements at religious and cultural sites; the final voyage documents and destination advisories should guide the last check.

PONANT EXPLORATIONS dress guidance

  • Life aboard Aqua Nera is casual. The official Amazon guidance recommends quick-drying clothing, long trousers and sleeves, rain protection, sun protection, insect repellent, and supportive walking shoes for the rainforest itinerary.
  • Rubber boots and waterproof ponchos are published as supplied onboard for applicable wetland excursions.

Packing suggestions are Deluxe Cruises editorial guidance; the cruise line's final documents and the weather forecast control the last check.

What services and amenities are available aboard Aqua Nera?
  • Aqua Nera publishes indoor and outdoor lounges, a plunge pool, movie room, spa, games room, boutique, dining room, gym, and expedition-launch area.
  • The official Amazon guidance publishes high-speed Wi-Fi and laundry among included onboard services; connectivity can vary by location.

Venues, hours, inclusions, equipment, and operating conditions can vary by ship and sailing. Deluxe Cruises will reconfirm the details for this departure.

What fitness, sports, or wellness facilities does Aqua Nera have?
  • Aqua Nera publishes a gym, plus guided itinerary activities that can include kayaking, canoeing, rainforest walks, and village visits.
  • Activity operation, equipment, ability requirements, river level, weather, and shore access are confirmed for the exact itinerary.

Class schedules, age rules, treatment access, expedition activity eligibility, and equipment availability are confirmed for the exact ship and voyage.

What accommodation features and services can Aqua Nera guests expect?
  • Aqua Nera has 20 river-facing, 322-square-foot design suites with floor-to-ceiling windows and four pairs of interconnecting suites.
  • Published common features include air conditioning, ensuite rain shower, organic bath products, safe, in-room sofa, and king or twin bedding.

Review the exact room or suite number, category, deck position, layout, and benefits for Voyage AQN-051628-4 before reserving.

Can children and babies sail aboard Aqua Nera?
  • Aqua recommends a minimum age of five for its Peruvian Amazon cruises. A guest under 18 must share a suite with a guest age 18 or older, except that eligible interconnecting-suite arrangements may place minors in the adjoining suite.
  • A recommended age is not a promise that every skiff ride, walk, swim, or other rainforest activity is suitable for a child.
  • Aqua's current public booking terms and Amazon guidance reviewed on August 30, 2026 do not state a pregnancy cutoff. Obtain written voyage-specific clearance requirements before booking.

For Voyage AQN-051628-4: do not assume a supervised program, babysitting, crib, or child-specific service unless it is confirmed for this sailing.

How does Aqua Nera handle special needs, medical arrangements, and accessibility?
  • Aqua's public booking terms require travelers to be fit for the voyage and activities, but the reviewed Aqua Nera sources do not publish accessible-suite inventory or mobility-device limits. Obtain written ship-, skiff-, landing-, and excursion-specific confirmation before booking.
  • Aqua requires relevant medical history to be declared before off-vessel activities and may refuse carriage when a traveler is medically or physically unfit.
  • Aqua states that its vessels carry a paramedic for emergencies; Aqua Nera's deck plan also identifies an infirmary, and Aqua recommends international medical insurance.

Important: access varies by accommodation, gangway, pier, tender, shore transport, and operating conditions. Document needs when requesting the booking and reconfirm them before travel.

What is the smoking policy aboard Aqua Nera?
  • The current public Aqua sources reviewed for Aqua Nera do not establish a ship-specific smoking or vaping rule. Obtain the current written rule before reserving instead of applying PONANT main-fleet policy.

Designated locations and onboard rules can change. Follow the policy, posted signs, and crew instructions in force for the voyage.

How can I find the best cruise airfare for Aqua Nera Voyage AQN-051628-4?

For flights to Iquitos / Nauta / Embarkation before this Aqua Nera cruise and home from Arrival In Iquitos / Manatee Rescue Center / Transfer To The Airport after Voyage AQN-051628-4, compare schedules, fare rules, baggage allowances, connection times, and change options—not airfare alone. Visit the Deluxe Cruises Cruise Airfare page to explore flight options designed around your cruise and potential ways to save money. Airfares and savings vary, and Deluxe Cruises will help confirm suitable travel dates and connection time before booking.

Where can I review cruise travel insurance information?

Visit the Deluxe Cruises Cruise Travel Insurance page to prepare for a quote and compare optional protection with Travel Insured.

You can also search the Deluxe Cruises Cruise-Line Travel Insurance Directory for cruise-line-specific plan companies, insurer or administrator contacts, available policy-document links, and published pre-existing-condition purchase guidance. Plan terms and availability can change; the policy or certificate issued for your state controls.

How do I create a My PONANT account and connect Aqua Nera Voyage AQN-051628-4 after booking with Deluxe Cruises?

Before you begin: After Deluxe Cruises confirms Aqua Nera Voyage AQN-051628-4, use the guest identity and email recorded by PONANT. The current account can identify an agency booking but does not publish a manual booking-number linking field, so do not substitute a Deluxe Cruises invoice, receipt, or payment reference.

  1. Step 1 — Open My PONANT: Choose Account from PONANT's official website. Sign in with an existing email and password, or select Create account.
  2. Step 2 — Create the account: Enter title, first name, last name, date of birth, and email; complete the security challenge and submit. Marketing consent is optional.
  3. Step 3 — Confirm and sign in: Follow the email instructions to choose a password or activate access, then sign in. Use Forgot Password with the registered email if needed.
  4. Step 4 — Check My bookings: Open My bookings and look for Aqua Nera Voyage AQN-051628-4. PONANT does not currently publish a self-service sequence for manually attaching an advisor booking.
  5. Step 5 — Review released information: Use the account for upcoming and past voyages, passenger information, documents, booking or payment status, personal preferences, wishlist, and loyalty benefits currently available.

If Aqua Nera Voyage AQN-051628-4 does not appear, recheck that the account name, date of birth, and email match PONANT's reservation. Do not create duplicate accounts; contact Deluxe Cruises so your advisor can verify the agency booking with PONANT.

My PONANT functions can vary by market, booking status, and system availability. Deluxe Cruises remains your travel advisor for changes and assistance. Keep your password private.

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