# Luxury Floating Hotels The M/V Aria Cruise Ship Travels Along the Amazon River By Meghan Young | Published 2012-03-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aria-cruise-ship References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/jordi-puig-peru-floating-hotel-aria) & [jordipuig.pe](http://www.jordipuig.com.pe/) Don't make the mistake of likening the M/V Aria Cruise Ship to a typical cruise liner. It is more like a five-star floating hotel. Banished from its decks are cramped cabins and tasteless buffet halls. In their place are full rooms boasting queen-sized beds and floor-to-ceiling windows as well as [fine dining spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/best-new-chefs) serving only the best dishes. Custom-built by Jordi Puig, an architect located in Lima, the M/V Aria Cruise Ship travels along the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve on the northern [Amazon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/where-the-polka-dots-roam) River in Peru. Designed for [Aqua Expeditions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aqua-gallery), the M/V Aria Cruise Ship is able to accommodate 32 guests in 16 luxury suites. It also boasts an observation deck, outside lounge, outdoor Jacuzzi, indoor bar and exercise room. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 95% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Luxury Floating Hotels:** Luxury hotels that offer a unique experience by floating on water, providing high-end amenities and services. - **Custom-built Cruisers:** Tailored cruise ships designed with luxurious accommodations and unique features to cater to high-end travelers. - **Eco-tourism in Remote Locations:** Sustainable tourism ventures that offer luxury experiences in remote and untouched natural environments. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hospitality:** Luxury hotels and resorts that can explore the concept of floating hotels to attract high-end clientele. - **Architectural Design:** Architects and designers can specialize in creating custom-built cruisers with unique features and layouts that cater to luxury travelers. - **Adventure Travel:** Tour companies can focus on eco-tourism in remote locations to provide high-end adventure experiences for travelers seeking exclusivity and sustainability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Maritime Sanctuary Cruises](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amangati.md) - [Opulent Cruising Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ritzcarlton-luminara-yacht.md) - [Eight-Day River Cruises](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emerald-luna.md) - [Traditionally Inspired Yacht Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunia-baru.md) - [Luxurious Transcending Cruise Ships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seven-seas-prestige.md) - [Bespoke Yacht Journeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ritzcarlton-yacht-collection.md) - [Authentic Amazonian Jungle Tours](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jungle-tour.md) - [Residential Cruise Ships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storylines-residential-cruise-ship.md) - [Contemporary River Cruise Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/river-cruise.md)