MV ZAFIRO LUXURY CRUISE

A luxury cruise through the Amazon River.

Have you ever dreamed of living a unique experience in the Amazon? The time is right for you.

The famous Amazon River, the largest river in the world, awaits you. 

Live a jungle experience on a luxury amazon river cruise ship and stop searching the internet for “Which is the best luxury cruise line?”

Enjoy a magnificent experience aboard our ZAFIRO luxury cruise.

Its large panoramic-view window suites, are ideal for you to admire the Jungle’s beauty while the open areas invite you to breathe nature and relax, creating a more than perfect adventure.

Zafiro Luxury Cruise offers large panoramic-view window suites, ideal for you to admire the Amazon’s beauty

Outdoor areas designed in our for you to relax and create unforgettable memories of your adventure through the Amazon.

Enjoy our exquisite cuisine made with native ingredients

Gastronomy is an essential part of the experience in our cruises. Let yourself discover new flavors and try unique recipes.

ITINERARY

Day 01 WEDNESDAY: IQUITOS – NAUTA – UCAYALI RIVER

You’ll be picked up at the airport and brought to the DoubleTree by Hilton Iquitos hotel where you’ll enjoy a delicious lunch before being transferred by private vehicle to Nauta to board the cruise ship. 

Our staff will show you to your suite, which will be equipped with comfortable beds, 100% Peruvian Pima cotton sheets, cotton bathrobes, air conditioning and a private bathroom with a shower and amenities. 

Before setting sail, our bartender will serve you a cocktail prepared with local fruit and pisco, the most popular liquor in Peru. You can sip it while enjoying 360° views from the observation deck or a panoramic view from the indoor or outdoor lounge.

After setting sail, our naturalist guides will offer an overview of the travel itinerary, including activities, routes, information about wildlife and vegetation, geographical and historical context, as well as other useful info. If you have any doubts or concerns, our guides are always available to answer your questions. 

We’ll then enjoy the welcome dinner. Start your journey by sampling the selected wines and dining Peruvian cuisine with an Amazon flare. There are many options on our menu, including vegetarian alternatives. Please let us know in advance if you have any special dietary needs. 

After dinner, you’ll be able to take in stunning views of the starry night sky while we start our journey to the depths the Amazon rainforest.

Day 02 THURSDAY: UCAYALI RIVER – BAGAZAN LAKE – YUCURICHI

After breakfast, we’ll take a walk through Yucuruchi, around the Ucayali River in the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, where we’ll see many native animal species. 

Before midday, we’ll head back to the boat for a cooking demonstration by the executive chef. 

After lunch, there will be a talk for anyone interested on the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve and in the afternoon, you can join the kayaking and swimming on the river or the expedition on the skiff to Bagazan Lake.  

Before dinner, there will be time to enjoy live music from the boat’s band, which will play a varied repertoire of Amazonian, national and international music. Later, we’ll take a nighttime outing on the Ucayali River in search of caimans, lizards and other nighttime species

Day 03 FRIDAY: UCAYALI RIVER – YARAPA RIVER (Black Waters) – AMAZON RIVER – MARANON RIVER

Before breakfast, we’ll set out to explore the Yarapa River, where the famous pink and gray river dolphins swim in the black waters. 

We’ll then head back to the boat for breakfast on board before visiting the community of Vista Alegre. We’ll see how the locals live and learn more about their customs with our guides, who will act as interpreters. Here, we’ll get to see their butterfly park

After lunch, we’ll take the skiff out on the Amazon River to enjoy the stunning colors of the sunset.  

Back on the Zafiro, you’ll have some time to relax and enjoy live music before a presentation by the crew and the farewell dinner.

Day 04: NAUTA – DISAMBARCATION – IQUITOS AIRPORT

After breakfast, we’ll begin disembarking. On the way to the airport, we’ll stop by the Amazon Rescue Center (CREA), where biologists and volunteers take care of manatees – an endangered species – rescued by the authorities. We’ll see how the manatees are cared for and prepped for reinsertion into their natural habitat. We’ll also get to see other animals that have been rescued from attempts to turn them into pets and other dangerous situations. 

Afterward, you’ll be transferred to the airport. END OF SERVICES.