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Experience the Amazon in style aboard the 74-cabin Grand Amazon Cruise, where luxury seamlessly meets adventure. This all-inclusive cruise provides top-notch comfort with open bars, gourmet dining, and the excitement of the rainforest. Enjoy sunset views, musical performances, and relaxation on the upper deck, complete with whirlpools and pools. Exploring the Amazon is made easy with three itineraries departing from Manaus, each offering unique wildlife and cultural encounters. Take skiff boat tours, spot piranhas, visit indigenous villages, and witness the mesmerizing ‘Meeting of the Waters.’ The ship’s intimate size, accommodating just 148 guests, ensures a personalized experience. Family-friendly, the Iberostar Grand Amazon welcomes children over eight and offers interconnected cabins for space and convenience. With wheelchair accessibility and an elevator, it caters to travelers of all abilities. Discover the Amazon without compromise on this remarkable cruise.
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We have carefully planned out each day to give you the best possible experience.
Embarkation (PM): Begin your Grand Amazon Cruise adventure with a late afternoon embarkation in Manaus. Settle into your luxurious cabin, watch the Amazon sunset from the top deck, and enjoy a welcome cocktail and dinner with the open bar policy.
Jaraqui Stream & Tres Bocas Island (AM): Start with a Sunrise Lovers’ breakfast or the buffet in the Kuarup Restaurant. Explore the Jaraqui region, with options for a skiff tour or a guided jungle hike to learn about local plants and trees. Enjoy an Amazon lecture and lunch on the terrace. In the late afternoon, board skiffs to explore the Anavilhanas archipelago, featuring lush vegetation, orchids, and birdwatching. After dark, spot caimans from the skiffs.
Cuieiras River & Ariaú Region (AM): Enjoy breakfast with a view as the Grand Amazon arrives at the Cuieiras River. Visit the Cambebas indigenous village by skiff and foot, learn about their way of life, visit the school, and shop for handicrafts. (PM): Attend a lecture on Amazonian Fish, then try your hand at piranha fishing in the Ariaú region, known for its wildlife and bird species. Alternatively, visit a local farm. Enjoy dinner and onboard entertainment. Join a night tour by motorboat to spot alligators and experience the Ariaú region’s night sounds.
Praia Grande & Rubber Tapping Museum (AM): Join an optional pre- breakfast birding excursion by skiff. After breakfast, head to Praia Grande to swim in the Rio Negro and interact with pink Amazon river dolphins. Attend a lecture on Amazon Birds. (PM): Visit the Rubber Tapping Museum to learn about the region’s rich history. Enjoy a gala dinner with Amazon dancing as a celebration.
Disembarkation (AM): Witness the Meeting of the Waters at sunrise, where the Rio Negro and Solimões meet but don’t mix. Head to the Manaus port for disembarkation.
Each image tells a unique story, inviting us into a world of emotion, beauty, and complexity. Get ready to be moved, inspired, and challenged as we journey through this captivating collection of images.
