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6 Day Cruise of the Amazon and Negro Rivers on board the Premium
Boat Style.: Luxury Riverboat ; unique in style
Length: 32 Meters (106 Feet)
Beam: 09 Meters (30 Feet)
Draft: 1 Meter (03 Feet)
Speed: 10 Knots
Capacity: 32 Passengers
Engines: 2: 250 hp each
Generators: 2: 80 kwa each (110V / 60Hz)
Description: At 32m (106 feet) long, with a beam of 9m (30 feet), the PREMIUM hosts 32 guests in 16 spacious all-outside cabins, with lower beds, private bathroom facilities with hot shower, individual air-conditioning and safety box. Unique on the PREMIUM is a spacious observation and sundeck with a fantastic 360° panoramic view. The window-lined dining room seats all passengers leisurely at same time. The entertainment deck offers a large air-conditioned lecture room with library/video facilities, a bar with plenty of comfortable seating, as well as a large covered area for outdoor sightseeing.
Crew: 01 captain, 05 sailors, 03 cooks, 02 english speaking field guides
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| Call (800) 365-1445 for more information or to book today! Mention code 8051340 | | eWaterways | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Manaus | Presentation of staff, route and facilities. Navigation to the "Meeting of the Waters". Observation. Navigation in the Xiborena and Careiro region to Curari. Canoe trip in smaller creeks to see life on the flood plains: jute, market-garden produce, rubber trees, as well as flood plain forest and lakes with giant water lilies (in season). This trip returns after sunset, so that we can observe night life, including caimans. Navigation up the Amazon (the upper part of it called Solimoes by the natives) to Lake Janauaca. Dinner on the way. | | Day 2 | Manaus | Early morning canoe trip for bird-watching. There are good chances of seeing Hoatzins and large flocks of Egrets and Cormorants. Breakfast. Walk in the forest with commentaries by the specialist. Visit to the inhabitants of the lake who live from manioc plantations, fishing, diverse fruit trees, rubber, Brazil-nut trees, wood and other extractive products. Lunch. Navigation. Fishing for piranhas and other types of fish. Dinner. Night trip to see nocturnal animals, sometimes including night-hawks, snakes, toro-rats, sloth and frogs. | | Day 3 | Manaus | Early morning bird-watching trip in the January Ecological Park and nearby waterways. Breakfast. Navigation past Manaus port, with views of the floating docks, market, old custom house and houses on stilts. Navigation to the Pagodao river (tributary of the Negro). Canoe trip shortly before sunset, returning after dark, with the possibility of observing nocturnal animals and perceive the change in the forest as night falls. Dinner. Navigation to Acu Creek or nearby tributaries. | | Day 4 | Manaus | Canoe trip at sunrise for bird watching. Breakfast. Walk in the forest with commentaries by the specialist. Observation of the flora. Visit to a "caboclo" family. Chance to see the local way of life, preparation of manioc flour (the staple foodstuff of the Amazon), the health and education situation of the children etc. Lunch. Fishing for piranhas. Navigation through the Anavilhanas, the world's largest fresh water archipelago, more than 1000 miles from the ocean. Navigation. Dinner. Night trip to see caimans and possibly frogs, sloth, snakes and other species, depending on the season. | | Day 5 | Novo Airao | Breakfast. Visit to the village of Novo Airao, with its handicraft boat yards where the Amazon Clipper was built, sawmills, market and other activities. Navigation to Praia Grande or other white sand beach. Swimming if conditions permit and observation of the vegetation of sandy areas. Lunch. Canoe trip in Lake Acajatuba or adjacent lake domains to see typical flora (rubber trees, Brazil nuts, useful palm trees of various types). Dinner. | | Day 6 | Manaus | Lake January. Canoe trip at sunrise for bird watching. Breakfast. Navigation to the "Meeting of the Waters". Return to the Tropical Hotel landing-stage, with fine views of Manaus waterfront. Arrival at 11:30 hrs. End of services. |
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