Max Passengers:
40
Ship Type:
River Cruise Ship
Operated By:
Latin Trails
The Zafiro Amazon Cruise offers an elegant and immersive way to explore the Peruvian Amazon while combining personalized service with modern comfort. Designed to accommodate only 38 guests, the vessel creates an intimate atmosphere ideal for travelers seeking a deeper connection with one of the world’s most biodiverse regions. Guests can choose from 4, 5, or 8-day itineraries featuring wildlife encounters, cultural visits to local communities, piranha fishing, kayaking excursions, and guided explorations through the rainforest. On board, guests enjoy refined Amazon-inspired cuisine, panoramic river views, and relaxing social spaces designed to enhance the expedition experience. Whether traveling as a couple, with friends, or as a family, the Zafiro provides a luxurious retreat in the heart of the Amazon with attentive service, enriching activities, and exceptional comfort throughout the journey.
Cabin Specifications
The Zafiro Amazon Cruise features 19 spacious luxury suites designed to maximize comfort while showcasing spectacular river and rainforest views. The vessel includes 16 Suites measuring 21 m² (226 ft²), each equipped with convertible twin beds or a California king bed, panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows, and elegant furnishings. Eight of these suites include private balconies, while four interconnected suites provide an ideal option for families traveling together. The two Master Suites offer 23 m² (248 ft²) of space and feature expansive 90-degree panoramic windows for enhanced views of the surrounding Amazon scenery. For guests seeking the highest level of luxury, the exclusive Zafiro Suite spans 44.6 m² (480 ft²) and includes a private balcony, jacuzzi-style bathtub, convertible sofa bed, and dramatic 180-degree front-facing windows. All suites are fully air-conditioned and include a private bathroom with shower, desk, wardrobe, chest of drawers, mini bar, safety box, internal phone, hair dryer, premium amenities, and fine Peruvian cotton sheets for added comfort during the voyage.
Features Onboard
The Zafiro Amazon Cruise combines luxury amenities with expedition-style experiences to create a comfortable and enriching onboard environment. Guests can relax in the panoramic indoor lounge, enjoy drinks at the indoor and outdoor bars, or unwind in the outdoor observation deck jacuzzi while taking in breathtaking Amazon views. The vessel also offers a dining room serving Amazon-inspired cuisine alongside regional and international beverages. Wellness facilities include an exercise room, yoga mats, and a massage and spa room designed for relaxation after daily excursions. Additional onboard spaces include a reading lounge, lecture room, boutique shop featuring local handicrafts, and observation areas perfect for wildlife viewing. The cruise is equipped with kayaks, canoes, fishing equipment, satellite communication systems, and comprehensive safety equipment including life jackets and smoke detectors. Guests also benefit from daily housekeeping, multilingual naturalist guides, onboard medical staff and paramedic support, wheelchair accessibility, Wi-Fi in select areas when available, laundry service upon request, and continuous electricity and hot water throughout the voyage.
Ship specifications:
- Year of Manufacture: 2015
- Calling Port: Iquitos, Peru
- Registered In: Peru
- Type of Vessel: River Cruise
- Length: 50 m
- Beam: 9.50 m
- Draft: 1.8 m / 6 ft
- Gross Tons: 620
- Speed: 11.8 knots
- Electrical Power: 110/220 volts
- Main Engines: 2 Caterpillar generators of 110 Kw
- Generators: 2 x 90.4 KVA Caterpillar-Olympian (encapsulated for noise reduction)
- Water Treatment System: Water Treatment Plant producing 1.00 m³ per hour
Safety Features
- 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 boats:
- Two boats with capacity for 25 people
- One boat with capacity for 15 people
- Each is equipped with 2 communication radios
Crew & Capacity
- Crew: 24, including:
- Cruise Director
- Paramedic
- 3 bilingual naturalist guides (English-Spanish)
- Passenger Capacity: Up to 40 passengers with private facilities
- Ability to accommodate a child in each cabin
