I stayed three nights on board, and loved every second. My wood panelled cabin was cosy and warm [hot water bottle thoguhtfully put in my bed each night, load of blankets, lovely ship-monogrammed bed linen. My porthole looked onto the lake - beautiful views out across the water. Hot shower and very clean [although understandably no en suite facilities. Breakfast... More

As part of the Jamuy City Bus tour (wooden bus from Cathedral) we got off to see the Yavari www.yavari.org on lake Titicaca a British-built ship. Made in Liverpool first it was sent around Cape Horn then hauled by mules over the Andes. A journey that took over six years! It’s close to 150 years old. The bus dropped us... More

A great experience and definitely different from staying anywhere else in the town. We really enjoyed ourselves and the crew were good fun. It's not the sort of place you would stay if you like your big hotels/home comforts etc as this will be too cramped for you. But if you're the adventurous type this is definitely for you! A... More

very informative visit good restauration of the ship worth seeing More

A beautiful boat in a beautiful peaceful location. The on-board guide took us round; she spoke good English and was enthusiastic and full of information. There is no fee but we were more than happy to give a donation to the charity. The only problem was getting there. Our B&B host and an in-town taxi driver misunderstood where we wanted... More

If you are looking for a different and wonderful experience on Lake Titi Caca, Peru, don't think twice, and stay at the Yavari. This is one of three ships that was comisioned to the English by the Peruvian government to protect Peruvian territory. It was brought to Puno in pieces and assembled there back in the 1800's. The Yavari was... More

To wake up in the Victorian naval bunk and peer out of the shining brass porthole across the mirror-smooth lake disturbed only by the odd wake and “peep” of an Andean coot is simply Heavenly and a must do South American experience . Out on deck the air is fresh and chill, with the naval flags rippling in the breeze,... More

Staying on the Yavari is an absolutely amazing experience! The ship has been very carefully restored, so having the opportunity to spend the night onboard really makes you feels as if you're a Victorian passenger. Sitting on the original Captain's chair for a fantastic breakfast is especially nostalgic. The crew were so friendly and really help to make everyone's stay... More

This amazing ship on Lake Titicaca (Puno) is well worth a visit. It was built by the Victorians, dismantled and shipped to Peru, taken over the Andes and re-assembled. It originally ran on llama dung but now has a magnificent old diesel engine. The ship was saved from dereliction by an English woman, Meriel Larkin and was the highpoint of... More