AVALON Waterways has
confirmed there was a robbery
on a cruise charter of the Amazon
Discovery in Peru last week.
The “brazen attack” saw bandits
reach the ship on a small boat
and then rob passengers & crew
of goods worth about $25,000.
Two Avalon guests on board
were Australian and all guests
and staff are safe, after being
flown from Iquitos to Lima
where hotel accommodation was
arranged for them.
The cruise line said safety was
a top priority, with extra security
measures implemented for future
Amazon cruises.
“Avalon is assisting police and
other authorities with their
investigations and has been in
contact with local embassies.”
Guests were flown home
as soon as possible and were
provided with compensation and
emergency funds to cover costs
of their journeys.
