Clipper Amazon riverboats
The Amazon clipper fleet specializes in operating riverboat cruises in the Amazon river system departing from Manaus. Our own traditional Amazon Clipper riverboats offer basic comfort such as double cabins with bunk berths, private toilet & shower facilities and night time air - conditioning, our Clipper Premium, the newest addition to our fleet, offers additional luxury with the comfort of a five star hotel.
We offer regular guaranteed departure cruise schedules (no minimum amount of passengers required) with tours departing on Mondays and Wednesdays lasting 2, 3 and 5 nights. Our fleet is made up of 4 boats, each boat has unique characteristics, however, each provides the tourist with the ultimate in safety, comfort, and reliability: "Amazon Angler" (10 passengers), "Amazon Clipper" (16 passengers), "Selly Clipper II" (20 passengers) and our newest luxury boat, the "Premium" (32 passengers).
Natural History Cruises
On board our natural history cruises we will explore the "igarapes" (river creeks) and "igapos" (flooded forests) by powered canoes, visit the natives and see their way of life, hike in the forest, as well as fishing, bird watching and swimming in the river. Lectures on the Amazon round up our program.
Sport Fishing Cruises
On board our air-conditioned houseboats, you are welcome to one of the most exciting, and unique fishing adventures on the planet. Due to our boats shallow draft and ability to enter the more remote fishing areas, you will always have the very best fishing available regardless of the water conditions. You will be fishing from our comfortable bass boats and head out for several hours of tackle-testing excitement in search for Peacock Bass, not only one of the most beautiful of all fresh water fishes, but also one of the strongest and most acrobatic in the world.
Special Interest Cruises
Beyond our regularly scheduled departures, Amazon Clipper Cruises also outfits special cruises. Our company hosts a yearly tour on behalf of the Margaret Mee foundation, trips to the Parintins festival, special botanical field trips, and other speciality excursions. We do our best to meet the needs of speciality tour groups, while also adhering to a timely and rigorous departure schedule.