Explorer Amazon expedition ship
It's said that the call of the wild Amazon river is strong. We couldn't agree more!
And what better way for the adventurous traveller to explore the Amazon's hidden corners than aboard the superb purpose-built Explorer. Dubbed "The Little Red Ship", Explorer was specifically designed for the rigours of expedition cruising as well as the safety, comfort and convenience of her passengers.
She was the first (and we still feel the best!) expedition ship ever constructed, not a converted freighter or research vessel. Her compact size and shallow draft were specifically designed for challenging marine and river environments and exploratory travel in the Amazon basin, while her cabins and common areas were conceived for passenger comfort and enjoyment.
Small, agile and stalwart, she is a go-anywhere ship for the go-anywhere traveller! Aboard Explorer, you will enjoy responsible, environmentally and culturally sensitive Amazon river journeys under the tutelage of seasoned experts and lecturers, and in the company of like-minded travellers.
National Geographic ranked our Explorer voyages among their top 25 adventures of the year!
Amazon voyages from the mouth of the river
Explorer voyages to the lush and wild Amazon, from Belem, Brazil, entering the mouth of the Amazon. She journeys up river, where travellers can commune with indigenous people in the company of Amazon experts — a rich and exotic experience heightened by exhilarating Zodiac excursions into beckoning tributaries.
Remarkable Journeys in Fine Company
Explorer voyages are expeditions in the truest sense of the word — rugged and spontaneous. Each day brings new adventure, and you’ll embrace it in the company of an exceptionally competent crew and shipboard staff of marine and avian biologists, geologists, anthropologists and historians. They represent a depth of knowledge and experience that will enrich your travels in unforgettable ways — with fascinating lectures and exhilarating shore excursions — as well as their good company!
While itineraries are well planned, we always seize opportunities for adventure before they pass — anything from interrupting dinner to watch a pod of breaching Amazon river dolphins accompanying the ship, or jumping aboard Explorer’s fleet of Zodiacs for a bracing shore-bound ride to hike the rainforest trails. The nature of expedition travel sometimes means altering our schedules due to changing weather conditions, but whatever the situation, our seasoned crew and experts have the skill and experience to optimize opportunities while ensuring passenger safety. Life aboard Explorer — it’s adventurous and unpredictable!
Outfitted for Adventure
Those who have travelled aboard Explorer know she is not a glamorous cruise ship but rather something superior to that — an intimate, comfortable and immensely capable partner in adventure!
Our ship was purpose-built for rugged and safe expedition voyages. At just under 250 feet, she has a particularly shallow draft which enables her to forge into river tributaries that elude other more cumbersome ships. Her go-anywhere size also makes her intimate — aboard Explorer you’ll find a remarkable atmosphere of camaraderie! Whether you are on the topside observation deck with it’s 360° view, in the cozy lecture room or lounge, or paying a visit to the bridge, you will be in fine and interesting company. Comfortable cabins all with portholes and private bathroom.
Explorer carries a large fleet of Zodiacs — offering an unmatched opportunity to commune with breathtaking river tributaries and explore remote undeveloped shores. Safety is paramount aboard Explorer — vigilant maintenance and refurbishing have kept her robust, comfortable and in compliance with marine & river safety standards; and her crew is comprised of seasoned Amazon river sailors.
Sample itineraries for Explorer
10 day - Manaus to Iquitos Amazon cruise
10 day - Iquitos to Manaus Amazon cruise
16 day - Belem to Iquitos Oceania & Amazonia
16 day - Iquitos to Belem Amazonia & Oceania
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Explorer Amazon cruises - program, 10 days sample itinerary, River cruise from Manaus in Brazil to Iquitos in Peru
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