About Aria Amazon

Aria Amazon belongs to Aqua Expeditions's Aqua Design series and entered service in 2011. Built to navigate the lock systems and bridge clearances of European waterways, she measures roughly 45 metres in length and accommodates up to 32 guests in 16 staterooms across 3 passenger decks.

Aqua Expeditions runs three river vessels — Aqua Mekong (Cambodia/Vietnam), Aria Amazon and Aqua Nera (both on the Peruvian Amazon) — alongside its yacht-class ocean ships. Each river vessel carries fewer than 40 guests, with floor-to-ceiling-glass design suites and partner-chef tasting menus. Aria Amazon reflects that brand DNA — from the design of her public spaces to the inclusions in her base fare.

The ship's typical home waters are the Nile, where she runs 2 distinct itineraries during the operating season. Repositioning sailings, themed wine cruises and Christmas-market voyages may be added in autumn and early winter.

Background reading: our long-form explainer of the Aqua Expeditions fleet philosophy covers the design choices that distinguish Aqua Design ships from the rest of the European fleet.

Cabin categories

The following stateroom and suite categories are offered onboard. Square-foot figures are quoted from the operator's published deck plans and exclude balcony floor space.

Category	Square feet	Deck	Window / view	Max guests
Design Suite	290 sq ft	Main Deck	Floor-to-ceiling glass	2
Design Suite	290 sq ft	Upper Deck	Floor-to-ceiling glass	2
Owner's Suite	495 sq ft	Upper Deck	Wraparound glass	2

Deck plan

Aria Amazon is laid out across 3 passenger decks plus the open-air sun deck. Public spaces, cabins and crew areas are arranged in the configuration described below.

Sun Deck

Open-air sun deck with putting green, walking track, herb garden and shaded lounge.

Upper Deck

Most premium staterooms and suites, plus the panorama lounge and library.

Middle Deck

Mid-tier staterooms with French balconies and the main restaurant.

Main Deck

Standard staterooms with fixed windows, the reception, the gift shop and the spa.

For cabin-selection strategy across this class, see our deck-by-deck guide to choosing a cabin on a Aqua Design-style vessel.

Onboard amenities

Sun deck with shaded lounge area
Panoramic lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows
Main restaurant serving open-seating regional cuisine
Casual bistro for breakfast, lunch and late-night snacks
Reception with 24-hour staff and concierge service
Lift between most passenger decks
Complimentary onboard Wi-Fi throughout the ship
Hair salon and small fitness room
All-inclusive beverages, gratuities and shore excursions

Featured itineraries

The voyages below are representative of those Aria Amazon sails during her primary season. Exact ports, departure dates and durations vary by year — consult the operator for current schedules.

Itinerary	Length	Sample ports	Region
Wonders of Egypt & the Nile	12 nights	Cairo · Luxor · Esna · Edfu · Kom Ombo · Aswan	Nile
Treasures of Egypt	8 nights	Cairo · Luxor · Edfu · Kom Ombo · Aswan	Nile

Planning notes: our pre-departure logistics guide for Nile river cruises covers visa requirements, port-of-embarkation transfers and pre-cruise hotel options.