# Vintage River Boats Aqua Expeditions Introduces the First Luxury Cruise of the Amazon By John Ibbitson | Published 2012-02-08 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aqua-expeditions References: [aquaexpeditions](http://aquaexpeditions.com/luxury-aqua/) & [aquaexpeditions](http://aquaexpeditions.com/our-luxury-cruises/) Aqua Expeditions is a luxury tour company based in Peru that takes travelers and adventurers alike on five-star cruises aboard one of its [luxury cruise ships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/queen-elizabeth-ship). The vessels offer a first-class experience of the [Amazon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-freight) River, allowing for guests to observe marvelous wildlife from the comfort of their room or on a shore excursion through the Amazon rainforest. The modern design of these custom-built ships will have you feeling right at home, while still bringing to mind the nostalgic feel of a traditional riverboat. The ships embark on three, four and seven-day journeys year-round, operating in Lima, Peru and traveling to and from Iquitos, Peru. But, it’s the sights you’ll see in-between that will impress you, as Aqua Expeditions is the first company of its kind to introduce a [luxury Amazon River cruise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-adventure-travel). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Luxury River Cruises:** Opportunity to innovate luxury cruising experiences in other rivers of the world - **Eco-tourism:** Potential to offer eco-friendly options for travel, tours and lodging in biodiverse locations - **Nostalgic Design:** Could inspire a trend in vintage design for modern products and services ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Travel and Tourism:** Opportunity to create new niche markets and luxury products for travelers with high budgets and ecological awareness - **Hospitality:** New opportunities to provide five-star accommodations and unique experiences to customers in a biodiverse setting - **Design:** Opportunity to develop products and services that combine modern functionality with nostalgic and vintage aesthetics ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eight-Day River Cruises](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emerald-luna.md) - [Contemporary River Cruise Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/river-cruise.md) - [Maritime Sanctuary Cruises](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amangati.md) - [Opulent Ultra-Exclusive Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aman-amangati-yacht.md) - [Multi-Ship Cruise Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emerald-cruises.md) - [Immersive Small-Ship Cruises](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alaska-cruise-tours.md) - [Luxurious Transcending Cruise Ships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seven-seas-prestige.md) - [Traditionally Inspired Yacht Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunia-baru.md) - [Luxury Outdoor Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silversea-cruises.md)