Enjoy the best of the Amazon in one boat cruises
For more than twenty years, The Amazon Clipper Cruises is the leader in boat cruises on the Amazon River and tributaries stating from Manaus. Pioneer in this segment, having an extensive experience in logistics and knowledge about places rarely seen by other visitors.
Regular cruises with regular weekly departures with three different itineraries: the Amazon River Cruise, the Negro River Cruise and the Amazon and Negro River Cruise.
Each of the cruises explores a distinct region, forming a complete experience of a visit to the Amazon, including a visit to the “Meeting of the Waters”. You can enjoy several walks exploring the woods, canoeing or hiking. You will know and understand the ecology of the Amazon, and learn about the situations of survival, education and health of the natives.
We also offer a wide range of charter cruises..
Cruises with two categories of boats typical of the Amazon:
Traditional Fleet: Several and comfortable boats with countless advantages, such as air conditioned cabins with private bathroom, covered restaurant with bar, library and a solar deck with a 360 ° panoramic view.
Premium Fleet: comfort of a luxurious boat that offers the best of boat cruises in the Amazon. In the Premium category, all passengers are accommodated in spacious twin bedded suites or a Queen size double bed, air conditioning and safe, all have a large private bathroom with hot water
An air-conditioned buffet restaurant. A full deck just for fun, being a large air-conditioned room for meetings and lectures with TV and DVD, bar, whirlpool tubs and showers to refresh and relax. A solar deck with 360 ° panoramic views.
All boats were designed exclusively to navigate the Amazon River and tributaries. With years of experience in the area, we have included many innovations to more comfortable as possible and always offering a perfect interaction with nature.
With the small draft of the boats we are able to visit many areas that are not accessible to other boats; and our canoes are used for walks in Igarapés (streams) and Igapós (flooded forest).
FLEET INFORMATIONS
| Description | |
|---|---|
| Boat Style | Luxury Boat Regional style |
| Length | 33 meters |
| Width | 09 meters |
| Draft | 1,4 meters |
| Capacity | 34 passengers |
| Speed | 10 knots per hour |
| Engine | 2 x 250 HP |
| Generator | 2 x 80 kw |
The boat has 4 decks, on the main deck are located 8 cabins, on the 2nd deck we have 8 more cabins and the air conditioned buffet restaurant. The 3rd full deck is just for fun: a large air-conditioned room for meetings and lectures with TV and DVD, a bar, whirlpool tubs and showers to refresh and relax. The 4th is a solar deck with 360 ° panoramic views..
Cabins
All passengers are accommodated in large suites (14m² – 15.75m²) with two beds side by side or a queen size bed, air conditioning and safe, all have a large private bathroom with hot water.
Crew
1 commander, 3 sailors, 2 cookers, 1 waiter, 02 maids and 2 guides..
| Description | |
|---|---|
| Boat Style | Luxury Boat Regional style |
| Length | 27 meters |
| Width | 07 meters |
| Draft | 1,4 meters |
| Capacity | 18 passengers |
| Speed | 09 knots per hour |
| Engine | 2 x 120 HP |
| Generator | 2 x 40 kw |
The boat has 4 decks, on the main deck are located 5 cabins, on the 2nd deck we have 5 more cabins and an air conditioned buffet restaurant. The 3rd full deck is just for fun, being a large air-conditioned room for meetings and lectures with TV and DVD, a bar, whirlpool tub and showers to refresh and relax. The 4th is a solar deck with 360 ° panoramic views.
Cabins
All passengers are accommodated in large suites (14m² – 16.5m²) with two beds side by side or a queen size bed, air conditioning and safe, all have a large private bathroom with hot water.
Crew
1 commander, 3 sailors, 1 cooker, 1 waiter, 1 maids and 1 guides…
TRADITIONAL FLEET
| Description | |
|---|---|
| Boat Style | Regional boat |
| Length | 20 meters |
| Width | 05 meters |
| Draft | 1,2 meters |
| Capacity | 16 passengers |
| Speed | 10 Knots per hours |
| Engine | 120 HP |
| Generator | 2 x 15 kw, 1 x 8 kw |
The boat has 3 decks, on the main deck are located 6 cabins, on the 2nd deck we have 2 more cabins and a covered restaurant with buffet and bar. The 3rd full deck is a sun deck with 360 ° panoramic views.
Cabins
All passengers are accommodated in 8 air conditioned cabins (6m² – 8.75m²) with bunk beds and private bathrooms.
Crew
1 commander, 2 sailors, 1 cooker, 1 guide.
CHOOSE YOUR PACKAGE
Amazon River Cruise (3 days / 2 nights)
1º day – Monday:
Meet the guide in the lobby of the Tropical Hotel at 14:00. Boarding and departure to the Amazon River, enjoying the welcome drink. Attention to information about the route and facilities of the boat.
Lectures on Amazon, The starting point to understand the Amazon ecology while the boat sails the Amazon River. After dinner, we will explore the river bank with powerful flshlights to search caymans, hawks, snakes, rats of the forest, sloths and toads.
2º day – Tuesday
Already in the Janauaca Lake, start one exploration of the forest in canoes early morning. Keep your eyes open to spot birds and with some luck watch pink dolphins. Return to the boat for breakfast.
Then walk in the forest and visit the inhabitants of the Lake, who live from the cultivation of cassava, fishing, various fruit, rubber, wood and other extractive products.
Piranha fishing in the late afternoon is an interesting and instructive activity, good chances to see Hoatzins (Opisthocomidae), large flocks of Herons (Ardeidae) and Biguás (Phalacrocoracidae).
After dinner we will explore the forest in canoes watching nocturnal animals, admiring millions of stars and constellations of the Southern Hemisphere (weather permitting, of course)
3º day – Wednesday
One last tour to watch birds, with chances to see the Amazon Victoria regia (giant water lilies) in the Janauary Ecological Park exploring the mysterious flooded forest with a canoe or walking, watch the wildlife in the trees and water.
While you enjoy breakfast, the boat departs towards the “Meetin gof the waters”. The unique spectacle where the Amazon River and the Negro River meet ,run side by side without mixing for miles..
We will return to the Port of the Tropical Hotel, passing through the Port of Manaus and the floating docks, Market, the old Customs House and the view from far away from the Dome of the Amazon Ophera House, arriving at 11:30 am with immediate landing. End of service
Important note: The itinerary can be chanched according to the level of the waters and the climatic conditions.
Negro River Cruise (4 days / 3 nights)
1° Day – Wednesday:
Meet the guide in the lobby of the Tropical Hotel at 14:00. Boarding and departure to the Negro River, enjoying one juice welcome drink. Attention to information about the route and facilities of the boat.
After a snack, enjoy in the leisure room, lectures on the Amazon, where is a good start to understand the preservation and ecology of the Amazon. After dinner you have the opportunity to explore streams in canoes, and listen to the sounds of the nocturnal animals
2 º Day – Thursday:
Early in the morning tour on the rivers and lakes in our canoes, you will see mainly birds that eat fruit, such as parrots and toucans. After breakfast, a trekking in the jungle, many discoveries of amazing fragrances in leaves, fruits, woods and animals.
Around 12 pm returning to the boat, and before lunch, enjoy a swimming in the river. In the afternoon, sail through the Anavilhanas National Park, one of the largest freshwater archipelagos in the world, a labyrinth of waterways. At the end of the afternoon, a canoe ride and you will learn more about this wonderful nature park.
3° Day – Friday:
Early in the morning, fish for piranhas and other fish. After breakfast, a visit to a community where we find many typical fruits of the Amazon, such as cupuaçu and taperebá; and palm trees such as açaí, tucumã and Pupunha.
Teachings also on the preparation of cassava flour and the health and education situation of the children. After lunch, we stop at one of the beautiful white sandy beaches, and enjoy the dark waters while watching the pink dolphins. In the late afternoon, you can explore the canoe area, and watch the wildlife. On the way to the Amazon River dinner will be served.
4° Day – Saturday:
Early in the morning explore the Janauary Lake Ecological Park. This area is generally a wonderful place to observe wildlife and see the Vitoria Regia; the giant water lilies.
During breakfast, sail to the “Meeting of the waters”, the confluence of the two largest rivers in the world, the Amazon River and the Negro River. Now it’s time to return to the pier of the Tropical Hotel while enjoying the beautiful view of Manaus. Arrival at 11:30 a.m. End of services and landing
Important note: The itinerary can be chanched according to the level of the waters and the climatic conditions.
Amazon & Negro River Cruise (6 days / 5 nights)
It is the perfect harmony of the two previous programs. It offers the opportunity to know the different sides of the Amazon (clear and dark waters) with more days included in the program.
Remember
The beginning of our itineraries is at 2:00 pm in the Lobby of the Tropical Resort Hotel Manaus.
Arrival at 11:30 am at Pier Hotel Tropical (11:00 am during Brazilian summer time).
Important to bring
Raincoat / swimwear / sunscreen / sunglasses / binoculars / repellent / long sleeve shirt / short sleeve shirts / tennis shoes / closed shoes / socks / long pants and shorts.
Important note: The itinerary can be chanched according to the level of the waters and the climatic conditions.
