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Cruises from Nauta, Peru

Nauta, near Iquitos, is the starting point for Peruvian Amazon river cruises into the Pacaya-Samiria reserve.

Things to do in Nauta, Peru

  • Iquitos's Belén marketThe floating district and market on the river.
  • Manatee rescue centerOrphaned Amazonian manatees on the road to Nauta.
  • Pink river dolphinsSeen from the skiffs on the river.

When to go

  1. Jan: low season
  2. Feb: low season
  3. Mar: low season
  4. Apr: shoulder season
  5. May: shoulder season
  6. Jun: high season
  7. Jul: high season
  8. Aug: high season
  9. Sep: high season
  10. Oct: shoulder season
  11. Nov: shoulder season
  12. Dec: shoulder season

The high-water season (December to May) lets boats into the flooded forest; the low-water season brings trails and more birds. Cruises run in both.

Flying in and getting to the ship

Long transfer: plan aheadNauta is about 100 km from Iquitos's Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta Airport, about 2 hours on the only road out of Iquitos. Cruise lines include the transfer, usually with a stop on the way.

Rental cars: Not available in any practical sense; use the line's transfer.

The airport for Nauta, Peru is Iquitos International (IQT), with 1 lounge to wait in before you board.

Iquitos International (IQT) on Lounge Frog

Ships sailing from Nauta, Peru

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4.0 ★Uniworld Boutique River CruisesAria Amazon2011 · 32 guests · South AmericaAria Amazon is an all-suite riverboat for 32 guests, 147 feet (45 m) long, built in 2011 and remodeled in 2019, which Uniworld charters from Aqua Expeditions for its Peru…

Quick answers

Which cruise ships sail from Nauta, Peru?

On Cruises Frog, 1 ship sails from Nauta, Peru: Aria Amazon (Uniworld Boutique River Cruises).

Which cruise lines sail from Nauta, Peru?

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises sails from Nauta, Peru.

What is the best-rated ship sailing from Nauta, Peru?

Aria Amazon (Uniworld Boutique River Cruises), at 4.0 out of 5 in Cruises Frog's editorial ratings.

Which airport do you fly into for a cruise from Nauta, Peru?

Iquitos International (IQT). Lounge Frog lists 1 open lounge there for the wait before boarding.

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