Our Zafiro Amazon Cruise experience was deeply disappointing and, more importantly, dangerous. One member of our group has a severe peanut allergy. Because this cruise takes place deep in the Amazon, over an hour away from medical care, we proactively addressed this months in advance. We had a Zoom call with Zafiro’s food management team and received written confirmation just days before departure that peanuts would not be served or handled onboard. Despite these assurances, peanut-related issues occurred repeatedly: Granola bars labeled with “may contain peanuts” were included in box lunches Tamales with peanuts were served at breakfast Pesto labeled “contains peanuts” was served at lunch The Cruise Director initially reassured us, then later admitted he had not been informed of the allergy, directly contradicting earlier statements. He did not take ownership of the situation, deflected responsibility, and ultimately avoided any further communication. As a result, the allergic guest chose not to eat for the final four meals due to fear of exposure. This was not an isolated mistake, it was a systemic breakdown in communication, training, and accountability. The stress and safety concerns overshadowed what should have been an extraordinary experience. Travelers with food allergies or medical needs should proceed with extreme caution. Based on our experience, Zafiro cannot reliably accommodate serious, life-threatening dietary restrictions.























