Amazon River Cruise Operators

The Amazon is run by specialist expedition operators, not the big European lines. Here are the names to know.

Aqua Expeditions

Design-forward luxury on the Aqua Nera and Aria Amazon in Peru — gourmet dining, big suites and expert naturalists.

Delfin Amazon Cruises

Peru’s pioneering luxury line — the intimate Delfin I, II and III, renowned for suites with private plunge pools.

Jungle Experiences

Excellent-value Peru cruises aboard the Zafiro and La Perla, with strong guiding and comfortable cabins.

Rainforest Cruises

A specialist that curates a wide range of Peru and Brazil vessels and itineraries across every budget.

Lindblad Expeditions – National Geographic

Expedition cruising with a science and photography focus aboard the Delfin II in the Peruvian Amazon.

Iberostar & Brazilian operators

For the Brazilian Amazon from Manaus, comfortable ships explore the Rio Negro and the Meeting of the Waters.