Amazon Cruise Holidays

An Amazon cruise gives adventurous travellers the chance to tour one of the world’s most famous and impressive rivers, with a host of options on board a range of different ships. With its lush tropical landscape, intriguing flora and fauna and indigenous villages that line the waterways, a cruise to the Amazon offers a unique expedition and the experience of seeing first-hand a completely different and diverse culture. A popular choice for eco-tourists, an Amazon cruise combines the beauty of this stunning and relatively unknown region, with the chance to learn more about the ecosystem of this world-famous river in a range of educational activities.   

 

Generally offering the services of knowledgeable guides to give thorough and educational tours, an Amazon cruise is an enthralling and enriching experience, and a true once-in-a-lifetime trip. Amazon cruises feature the thrilling prospect of trekking through colourful jungles, nocturnal hiking along exotic trails, fishing for piranhas and viewing wildlife such as monkeys and tropical birds, as well as relaxing onboard and enjoying delicious meals each day on your chosen riverboat. Riverside communities and villages passed on an Amazon cruise offer the chance to discover more about the local indigenous tribes and their customs, with local markets selling and bartering traditional goods and handicrafts. Amazon cruises generally take place on organised eco-tours or smaller intimate riverboats, ideal for navigating the compact waterways and tributaries, and creating an informal atmosphere for those with a shared interest in discovering the delights of this remote area.

 

An Amazon cruise can be part of a longer Caribbean or South American itinerary, often departing from major ports such as Fort Lauderdale. The Brazilian port of Manaus is a popular local departure point for many Amazon cruises, and a cruise to the Amazon often combines other ports of call such as Rio de Janeiro and San Paulo. Companies offering an Amazon cruises include Princess Cruises, Holland America and Regent Seven Seas.