Max Passengers:
38
Ship Type:
River Cruise Ship
Operated By:
Jungle Experiences
The Zafiro is a floating five-star hotel that will take you to the world of the Amazon River. Accommodating just 38 passengers, enjoy this idyllic journey through the wonders of the Amazon rainforest in comfort.
Cabin Specifications
Zafiro accommodates 38 guests across four elegant room categories, all offering modern comforts with a refined sense of style. The most exclusive option is the
Zafiro Suite, featuring a 180-degree floor-to-ceiling, front-facing window and a private balcony. Lower deck cabins include the option for interconnecting rooms, ideal for families. A fully accessible suite is also available, ensuring the Amazon experience can be enjoyed by guests with mobility needs.
Features Onboard
Measuring 164 feet, Zafiro blends stylish design with upscale amenities for an intimate Amazon River journey. Social spaces include indoor and outdoor lounges, an outdoor bar, Jacuzzi tub, and sun deck for relaxing with panoramic rainforest views. Indoors, guests can unwind in the reading lounge or enjoy a cocktail at the bar. Dining is a highlight, with the second-deck restaurant offering unique dishes created from native Amazonian ingredients for a truly immersive culinary experience.
Wellness facilities include a gym and a massage room, while the 24-member crew provides attentive, personalized service throughout the voyage.
All Zafiro itineraries explore the
Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, with options for four, five, or eight-day cruises. Excursions are led by expert naturalist guides and supported by three auxiliary boats (two carrying 25 passengers, one carrying 15). Activities include piranha fishing using traditional methods, rainforest walks across hanging bridges, visiting local communities and Shamans, tree planting, and meeting rescued manatees at the Amazon Rescue Center.
Zafiro is designed with families in mind, offering a kids’ program, wildlife-focused excursions, spacious accommodations, and interconnecting cabins for added convenience. With activities tailored to all ages, it’s an Amazon experience grandparents, parents, and children can enjoy together.
Ship specifications- Year of Manufacture: 2015
- Calling Port: Iquitos, Peru
- Registered in: Peru
- Type of Vessel: River Cruise
- Length: 50 m
- Beam: 09.50 m
- Draft: 01.1 m / 3,61 ft.
- Gross Tons: 620
- Speed: 11.8 knots
- Electrical Power: 110 / 220 volts
- Main Engines: 2 x Caterpillar de 250 HP
- Generators: 2x90.4 KVA Caterpillar-Olympian (encapsulated for noise reduction)
- Water Treatment System: Water Treatment Plant 1.00 m3 per hour.
- Safety: Radio communication system with separate battery, satellite phone, life jackets, flare signals, fire extinguishers and smoke detectors in each cabin, onboard defibrillator.
- Boats: Three auxiliary aluminum boats equipped with four-stroke, low-emission engines (two engines each), constant radio communication with the ship, life jackets and flares. Two boats with a capacity of 25 passengers each and one with a capacity of 8 passengers.
- Crew: 20, including Cruise Director and 2 naturalist bilingual guides (English-Spanish).
- Accommodation: Up to 38 passengers
