Amazon Expedition Cruises
The Amazon is home to the richest variety of life on the planet. The vast tropical rainforest of Brazil is a treasure trove of extraordinary plants and animals, many yet to be discovered. The mighty Amazon River winds for 4,080 miles and stretches from its source just 100 miles from the Pacific in the Peruvian Andes, across Brazil to Belem on South America’s Atlantic coast.
This vast river system can be navigated by large ocean ships up to Manaus in northern Brazil, whereas smaller, more intrepid vessels are needed to explore the tropical wilderness further upstream.
From the Amazon’s mid-point at Manaus, the 18-passenger MY Tucano ventures 200 miles up the Rio Negro to explore small tributaries and see abundant flora and fauna at close quarters. With naturalist guides, observe exotic birds, anteaters, caiman and porcupines.
Luxury expedition ship MS Hanseatic is one of the few vessels with a draft shallow enough to sail the length of the navigable Amazon beyond Manaus, from Iquitos in Peru to Belem in Brazil – a distance of 2250 miles. The wild and undisturbed section of river west of Manaus is little-explored, and this itinerary is a rare opportunity to venture deep into the rainforest from MS Hanseatic’s fleet of zodiacs. Accompanied by expert guides, visit hidden villages, discover exotic wildlife and a dazzling variety of plant species.
Both of these itineraries include the “Encontra das Aguas”, where the black and yellow waters of the Rio Negro and the Amazon run parallel for many miles in an awesome spectacle.
Amazon Cruises Selection
Below is our selection of the best Amazon Cruises. They are shown by the different types of cruise.
Amazon Cruises - Cruise and Land Tour Holidays |
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View Full Cruise Details Cruise to the highlights of the Amazon rainforest on this 17-night fly-cruise escorted holiday cruising from Barbados, round Tobago, and to the Amazon Rainforest, Brazil.Itinerary: Fly UK to Barbados; Barbados; Barbados; At Sea; Macapa; Santarem, Brazil; Parintins, Brazil; Manaus, Brazil; At Sea; Scarborough ,Tobago; Barbados - In Flight; London Departures in: 2012 - Jan |
Amazon Cruises - Small Ship Cruises |
| Cruise Name | | Cruise Route | Nights | Cruise Line | Price From |
View Full Cruise Details Our 8 day expedition on board the M/Y Tucano is no ordinary tourist cruise. We offer a genuine, thrilling experience on a voyage to the heart of the Amazon. By beginning where most other tours end we explore some of the most untouched wilderness in the Amazon.Itinerary: Manaus, Brazil/Embark 7.00am; Lago Turia, Rio Negro, Brazil; Lago Buriti, Rio Negro, Brazil; Scouting along the Rio Jauaperi; Rio Negro, Brazil, downstream; Village of Novo Airao; The Meeting of the Rivers; Return to Manaus, disembark 8.00am Departures in: 2012 - Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec |
Amazon Cruises - Luxury Expedition Cruises |
| Cruise Name | | Cruise Route | Nights | Cruise Line | Price From |
View Full Cruise Details An exciting 12-night expedition cruise of the Amazon River aboard MS Hanseatic or MS Bremen, sailing all the way from Iquitos in Peru to Belem on the west coast of Brazil, led by an expert expedition teamItinerary: Iquitos (Peru); Leticia - (Brazil) - Rio Jutai (Brazil) - Ilha da Botija (Brazil); Manaus (Brazil); Parintins (Brazil) - Alter do Chao (Brazil) - Guajara (Brazil); Breves Channels (Brazil); Belem (Brazil) Departures in: 2012 - Apr; 2013 - Apr |
Amazon Cruises - Mid-size Ship Cruises |
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View Full Cruise Details Discover spectacular scenery and wildlife on this 45-night cruise from Tilbury in London to the Amazon River, the West Indies and Azores, visiting Amsterdam, Madeira, Belem and Manaus, French Guiana, Grenada, the Grenadines, St Lucia and AntiguaItinerary: London, Tilbury (UK); Amsterdam (Holland); At sea; Lisbon (Portugal); At sea; Funchal (Madeira) (Portugal); At sea; Mindelo (Cape Verde); At sea; Icoaraci (for Belem) (Brazil); Cruising the Amazon; Santana (for Macapa) (Brazil); Almeirim (Amazon) (Brazil); Alter de Chao (Amazon) Brazil); Parintins (Amazon) (Brazil); Manaus (Amazon) (Brazil); Boca da Valeria (Amazon) (Brazil); Santarem (Amazon) (Brazil); At sea; Iles du Salut (French Guiana); At sea; St George's (Grenada); Mayreau (Grenadines); Bridgetown (Barbados); Castries and Soufriere (St Lucia); St John's (Antigua); At sea; Horta (Azores) and Ponta Delgada (Azores); At sea; Tilbury, London (UK) |
Amazon Cruises - River Cruise Holidays |
| Cruise Name | | Cruise Route | Nights | Cruise Line | Price From |
View Full Cruise Details An 8-night luxury cruise holiday beginning with a two night hotel stay in Lima, and a cruise of the Amazon and its tributaries from Nauta, exploring the Yanallpa, Dorado and Pacaya Rivers through wildlife-rich rainforest Itinerary: London (UK) - Lima (Peru); Lima (Peru); Iquitos (Peru); Yanallpa and Dorado Rivers (Peru); Hatum Posa (Peru); Pacaya River (Peru); Belen (Peru); Lima (Peru) - Madrid (Spain); Madrid (Spain) - London (Heathrow) |
