Uniworld to sail first Amazon itineraries

The South American trips will be onboard Aria Amazon, set to debut in September 2020, and passengers will be joined by native guides for the journey.

One of the itineraries, the 15-day Peruvian Amazon and Machu Picchu Exploration, includes a land stay in a five-star hotel in Lima, a seven-night cruise through the Amazon rainforest and trips to Machu Picchu and Cusco.

An 11-day Peruvian Rivers and Rainforest Discovery itinerary takes guests to Iquitos and through the pristine-Samiria National Reserve.

“We’ve seen great success with our exotic cruises and know these Peruvian Amazon itineraries have the perfect combination of luxury, active adventure and comfort our guests appreciate,” said Ellen Bettridge, president and chief executive of Uniworld.

“Between the four new Super Ships [vessels with the highest-class offering], we’re introducing a brand-new destination, we’re anticipating that 2020 will be one of our most exciting years yet and that these next-level experiences will continue to elevate the overall Uniworld experience for our guests.”

The Aria Amazon is an eco-friendly, 16-suite ship with floor-to-ceiling windows, a hot tub, an indoor lounge and bar, and an outdoor observation deck.

The new itineraries will be available to River Heritage Club members first, from 16 December 2020. These are guests who have cruised with Uniworld before.