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Amazon cruises - Manatee Amazon Explorer riverboat in Ecuador


May 18, 2008

Manatee Amazon Explorer riverboat

Almost 500 years have passed since the discovery of this magnificent river system that flows through the world's largest primeval forest, containing 10% of all existing trees, 70% of all pharmaceutical compounds, and native Indians that live symbiotically with their unique ecosystem. This is the habitat of wildlife that is sure to be watching you - or vice versa - if you are lucky: freshwater dolphins, 500 species of birds, half a dozen species of monkeys, caimans, tapirs, 2500 species of butterflies.

Today, you can be a temporary guest in this magical wonderland for young and old. Our Amazon Manatee Explorer, designed for adventure, yet featuring the comforts and advantages of modern technology - is the result of over 20 years of experience in running expeditions others think are extinct. Come aboard for an experience of a lifetime!

The new Manatee Amazon Explorer riverboat has been specially built for cruises in the Ecuadorian rainforest on the Rio Napo. You will visit Monkey Island,  Yasuni National Park and Biosphere Reserve, walk jungle trails and explore virgin rain forest. The Manatee Amazon Explorer is 90 feet long (27 m) 24 feet wide (7 m) and accommodates 30 lucky guests in comfortable cabins with private bathrooms and running hot water, individual air conditioning, on board laundry service, large dining room, inviting bar and lounge area, panoramic terrace, delicious cuisine and the finest multilingual naturalist guides.  Plus the highest safety standards, personable service and efficiency.

 

Expedition riverboat details

Technical Specifications

Type of vessel: River motor yacht
Capacity: 30 passengers, 12 crew
Length: 27 meters (89.1 feet) Beam: 7 meters (23.1
feet)
Speed: 12 knots
Electricity: 110 and 220 volts, 60 hertz
Generators: 2 Iveco, 60 kw
Engines: 2 John Deere, 250 HP each
Safety: Fire detectors, life jackets, 2 life boats
Decks: Main deck, Cabin deck, Sun deck
Navigation equipment: Furuno GPS, deep sounder and radar
Communications: VHF, HF, satellite phone
Facilities: Bar, restaurant, boutique, guest laundry, air conditioning, boots and rain ponchos.
Crew: 12 (include Naturalist Guide) Yasuní River Amazon Rain Forest Excursion

Accommodations

The Manatee Amazon Explorer is a fine riverboat that was custom built for exploring the Amazon river basin of Ecuador, the cabins were designed taking into account all details to offer maximum comfort to all guests.

All cabins in the Manatee have picture windows and are located on the two upper decks with access to a corridor that offers a common balcony for viewing wildlife by the waters edge.

Each cabin is appointed with private bathrooms, a toilet, sink and shower with plenty fresh hot and cold running water. 

The rooms are spacious and offer amenities as air conditioning with climate control, a small closet and comfortable twin lower beds. The cabins have a modern design and are nicely decorated with an expedition style taste.  

 

Sample itineraries for the Manatee Amazon Explorer riverboat

3 night cruise - Limoncocha Biological Reserve & Yasuni National Park
4 night cruise - Pañacocha Lakes Systems
7 night cruise - Lagartococha in search of the pink river dolphin

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7 night cruise exploring the heart of Ecuador´s Amazon basin on an expedition trip through both Yasuni and Cuyabeno wildlife reserves. Great wildlife, birdwatching and the possibility of spotting Pink river dolphins.
A 3 night cruise visiting both Yasuni National Park and the biological reserve by Limonchocha lake. The main focus of this trip is the nature explained our naturalist guides who will give on trail talks on local flora & fauna
A 4 night Amazon expedition cruise in search of the unique wildlife found at the waters edge of the Napo river. We explore small streems and lakes where we can spot monkeys, birds, caimans and other unique species.

Cruise request form for the Manatee Amazon Explorer riverboat

Please fill out the below availability request form with your preferences and we will prepare a customized Amazon cruise itinerary for you.

Your name
Your email address
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Your country of origin
Your travel dates
Cruise itinerary 3 night cruise - Limoncocha & Yasuni
4 night cruise - Pañacocha Lakes Systems
7 night cruise - Lagartococha River Dolphins (groups only)

Number of people in your party
Cabin configuration
Who shares cabins, how many doubles or singles?
Trip extensions you would like to include Galapagos tour and cruise
Andes travel & Devils nose train
Otavalo Indigenous market and cultural visits
Papallacta hot springs and Spa
Quito and Cuenca colonial cities
Mindo cloudforest and birdwatching
Machalilla park beach vacation
Kumanii lodge in the Choco rainforest

Special interests Birdwatching
Herpetology
Mammals
Herbology
Culture

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