AMAZON RIVER CRUISE
Board Royal Amazon
Down River 10 Nights, Up River 11 Nights

A new deluxe ship Royal Amazon built specially for Amazon River cruising on a scheduled basis, with 119 large cabins will cater to both small group tour series as well as the individual passengers looking for the ultimate travel experience on the Amazon River.

Royal Amazon will travel between the two principal ports on the Amazon River Iquitos (Peru) and Manaus (Brazil) across the heart of South America via the Amazon River. This is the first time a high standard ship has scheduled sailing all year round on the Amazon. Top international cruising and services will be provided by international and local crew on this newly built ship. This ship will be the finest ship on the Amazon River.

M/V Royal Amazonas
Royal Amazon has 2.9 meter draft. Ship length 118 meter, width 14 meter, 3000 tons. She can easily sail the river all year. Cruising speed 14.5 – 16.5 KT. There are 4 levels of cabin categories. All cabins have flat screen TV, direct dial telephone. The smallest cabin is 20 square meters. All cabins out side with river views. Ship has two dinning rooms, pool, 2 jacuzzi, 2 bars, 2 gift shops, fitness gym, WIFI Internet. On board is a helicopter for over views of the river and jungle.
Cruise Dates
Down River from Iquitos, Peru to Manus, Brazil Up River from Manaus, Brazil to Iquitos, Peru
December 4, 2009 December 14, 2009
December 25, 2009 January 4, 2010
January 15, 2010 January 25, 2010
February 5, 2010 February 15, 2010
February 26, 2010 March 8, 2010
March 19, 2010 March 29, 2010
April 9, 2010 April 19, 2010
April 30, 2010 May 10, 2010
May 21, 2010 May 31, 2010
June 11, 2010 June 21, 2010
July 2, 2010 July 12, 2010
July 23, 2010 August 2, 2010
August 13, 2010 August 23, 2010
October 15, 2010 October 25, 2010
November 5, 2010 November 15, 2010
November 26, 2010 December 6, 2010
December 17, 2010 December 27, 2010
Cruise Rates
Cabin Category Departures in
JAN, MAY, JUN, SEP, DEC
Departures in
APR, JUL, AUG, OCT
Departures in
FEB, MAR, NOV
37 Standard Cabins - 20 m2 $2,695 $2,995 $3,445
58 Superior (Standare Plus) Cabins $2,875 $3,195 $3,675
16 Cabins on Bridge Deck (Outside View) $3,425 $3,795 $4,365
8 Suite - 40 m2 on Terrace Deck $3,865 $4,295 $4,939

Notes:

  1. Rate is Per Person in US Dollars
  2. Single Occupancy Rate add 70%
  3. Children up to 18 years old with parents 30% discount
Cruise Route

Down River Cruises – 10 nights; Sail from Iquitos, Peru at 16:00 on Saturday; Arrive Manaus, Brazil at 09:00 on Monday.

Up River Cruises – 11 nights; Board Manaus, Brazil ater 12:00 on Monday; Sail at 16:00 on Tuesday; Arrive Iquitos, Peru at 09:00 on Wednesday.

Pre Cruise and Post Cruise Packages are available.

Itinerary

Day 1-Friday: Embark Royal Amazon and stay overnight.
Iquitos excursions can be operated from ship (Friday – Saturday)
  • Butterfly Farm
  • City Tour/Belen Market
  • Alpahuayo Bird Watching
Day 2-Saturday: Sail from Iquitos at 16:00.
 
Day 3-Sunday: Pucaurquillo/Pevas (05:00 – 18:00)
Good bird watching in near by swamp area before breakfast (5:30). After breakfast (08:30) before it gets too hot, visit village, folk dances, trading for handicrafts, return to ship for lunch. After lunch (15:00) visit to studio of famous Amazonian artist; also walk through this historic river village. Return to ship by 17:00/17:30 latest to sail.
Day 4-Monday: Caballo Cocha (12:00 – 23:00)

Visits in two parts – After lunch visit this river town and set up shuttle service by Motokar to Ticuna villages of Cuchillo Cocha. Not all paxs can go at once, approx 30 minuites motor ride. Returen to ship at 16:00/16:30. Leave ship in the ships shore borts and visit lake. The sunset is quite good from far side of lake. No rush to return to ship. Sail by 20:00. An easy sail to Leticia.

Day 5-Tuesday: Leticia/Tabatinga (08:00 – 23:00)

There are good Victoria Regia Lilies just above Leticia city tour and zoo. Visit best is Monkey Island (En route before Leticia).

Day 6-Wednesday: Vendeval (14:00 – 19:00)
Day 7-Thursday: Rio Jutai (12:00 – 18:00)
Day 8-Friday: Navigation
Day 9-Saturday: Ago Badajos (09:00 – 14:00)
Day 10-Sunday: Arrive Manaus at 08:00 and stay overnight
Day 11-Monday: Disembark Manaus at 09:00
Itinerary – Up River Cruises
Day 1-Monday: Embark Royal Amazon after 12:00 and stay overnight.
Day 2-Tuesday: Sail from Manaus at 16:00.
Day 3-Wednesday: Lago Badajos (10:00 – 16:00)
Day 4-Thursday: Navigation
Day 5-Friday: Rio Jutai (12:00 – 18:00)
Day 6-Saturday: Vendeval (14:00 – 18:00)
Day 7-Sunday: Leticia/Tabatinga (09:00 – 23:00)

There are good Victoria Regia Lilies just above Leticia city tour and zoo. Visit best is Monkey Island.

Day 8-Monday: Caballo Cocha (08:00 – 14:00)
Visits in two parts – After lunch visit this river town and set up shuttle service by Motokar to Ticuna villages of Cuchillo Cocha. Not all paxs can go at once, approx 30 minuites motor ride.
Day 9-Tuesday: Pucaurquillo/Pevas (10:00 – 20:00)
Visit village, folk dances, trading for handicrafts, return to ship for lunch. Also visit to studio of famous Amazonian artist and walk through this historic river village.
Day 10-Wednesday: Arrive Iquitos at 07:00 and stay overnight
Iquitos excursions can be operated from ship (Wednesday - Thursday)
  • Butterfly Farm
  • City Tour/Belen Market
  • Alpahuayo Bird Watching
Day 11-Thursday: Disembark Iquitos at 09:00
Note: Airport and hotel transfers are NOT included in our cruise rates. These services will be provided upon request only and charged additionally.
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