MANATEE AMAZON EXPLORER CRUISE
ECUADOR AMAZON RIVER CRUISING
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Highlights of the Manatee Amazon Explorer
- The Manatee Amazon Explorer boasts more than 10 years of experience navigating the Napo River with rainforest tourists.
- The Manatee Amazon Explorer Cruise carries up to 30 passengers into the most pristine areas of the Ecuadorian Amazon. Experience the natural wonders of wildlife undisturbed by modern life!
- Guests aboard the 98.5-foot-long M/V Manatee Amazon Explorer enjoy a wide variety of wine and fine dining, complete with the all-inclusive comfort of a first-class hotel.
- Manatee Amazon Explorer has 14 cabins, fully equipped with all necessary comforts, for luxury Amazon River cruising.
- The Manatee Amazon Explorer observation deck and al fresco lounge are ideal places to enjoy a cocktail, relax with a good book, or simply enjoy the spectacular jungle views.
Manatee Amazon Explorer Prices
Itineraries and pricing 2024
Browse through the different itineraries by clicking on each one.
- AccommodationStandardDeluxe
- Suite$3623$4533
- Suite dbl$2415$3022
- Suite trpl$2053$2569
Itinerary for 4 days
- FRIDAY Fly to Coca city & journey by motorized canoe (1 hour) to the Manatee Boat. Free time to settle in. Night walk in search of nocturnal species such as amphibians & insects.
- SATURDAY Navigation downstream to the Pañacocha Reserve, a flooded forest ecosystem. Amazon-style BBQ lunch, and time to swim in the lake or kayak.
- SUNDAY Morning visit to the Yasuní parrot clay licks, followed by the Kichwa Cultural Center to learn about local traditions and customs. Late afternoon climb an observation tower for wildlife spotting and sunset views.
- MONDAY Cruise navigation and motorized canoe ride back to Coca city for your flight back to Quito.
- AccommodationStandardDeluxe
- Suite$4524$5655
- Suite dbl$3016$3770
- Suite trpl$2564$3205
Itinerary for 5 days
- MONDAY Fly to Coca city & journey by motorized canoe (1 hour) to the Manatee Boat. Free time to settle in. Night walk in search of nocturnal species such as amphibians & insects.
- TUESDAY After breakfast, we enter the pristine Yasuní National Park hoping to spot pink water dolphins and anaconda amongst other fauna. In the afternoon you can canoe on a black water lake with the chance to encounter giant otters, and hike in the forest.
- WEDNESDAY Morning visit to a Kichwa family is followed by an afternoon at leisure as the cruise continues it’s navigation.
- THURSDAY An early landing to explore the Amazon ecosystem with your naturalist guide. In the afternoon climb the Kapok Tree canopy tower to enjoy excellent rainforest views. Nocturnal canoe ride in search of black caiman alligators.
- FRIDAY Cruise navigation and motorized canoe ride back to Coca city for your flight back to Quito.
- AccommodationStandardDeluxe
- Suite$7241$9045
- Suite dbl$4827$6030
- Suite trpl$4103$5126
Itinerary for 8 days - A
- FRIDAY Fly to Coca city & journey by motorized canoe (1 hour) to the Manatee Boat. Free time to settle in. Night walk in search of nocturnal species such as amphibians & insects.
- SATURDAY Navigation downstream to the Pañacocha Reserve, a flooded forest ecosystem. Amazon-style BBQ lunch, and time to swim in the lake or kayak.
- SUNDAY Morning visit to the Yasuní parrot clay licks, followed by the Kichwa Cultural Center to learn about local traditions and customs. Late afternoon climb an observation tower for wildlife spotting and sunset views.
- MONDAY Morning kayaking on the Indallama River, searching for wildlife along the way. Afternoon leisure time, and evening opportunity to walk in the forest.
- TUESDAY After breakfast we enter the pristine Yasuní National Park hoping to spot pink water dolphins and anaconda amongst other fauna. In the afternoon you can canoe on a black water lake with the chance to encounter giant otters, and hike in the forest.
- WEDNESDAY Morning visit to a Kichwa family is followed by an afternoon at leisure as the cruise continues it’s navigation.
- THURSDAY An early landing to explore the Amazon ecosystem with your naturalist guide. In the afternoon climb the Kapok Tree canopy tower to enjoy excellent rainforest views. Nocturnal canoe ride in search of black caiman alligators.
- FRIDAY Cruise navigation and motorized canoe ride back to Coca city for your flight back to Quito.
- AccommodationStandardDeluxe
- Suite$7241$9045
- Suite dbl$4827$6030
- Suite trpl$4103$5126
Itinerary for 8 days - B
- MONDAY Fly to Coca city & journey by motorized canoe (1 hour) to the Manatee Boat. Free time to settle in. Night walk in search of nocturnal species such as amphibians & insects.
- TUESDAY After breakfast we enter the pristine Yasuní National Park hoping to spot pink water dolphins and anaconda amongst other fauna. In the afternoon you can canoe on a black water lake with the chance to encounter giant otters, and hike in the forest.
- WEDNESDAY Morning visit to a Kichwa family is followed by an afternoon at leisure as the cruise continues it’s navigation.
- THURSDAY An early landing to explore the Amazon ecosystem with your naturalist guide. In the afternoon climb the Kapok Tree canopy tower to enjoy excellent rainforest views. Nocturnal canoe ride in search of black caiman alligators.
- FRIDAY Morning kayaking on the Indallama River, searching for wildlife along the way. Afternoon leisure time, and evening opportunity to walk in the forest.
- SATURDAY Navigation downstream to the Pañacocha Reserve, a flooded forest ecosystem. Amazon-style BBQ lunch, and time to swim in the lake or kayak.
- SUNDAY Morning visit to the Yasuní parrot clay licks, followed by the Kichwa Cultural Center to learn about local traditions and customs. Late afternoon climb an observation tower for wildlife spotting and sunset views
- MONDAY Cruise navigation and motorized canoe ride back to Coca city for your flight back to Quito.
Manatee Amazon Explorer Cruise Specifications
Manatee Amazon Explorer Accommodation & Facilities
14 cabins: 2 matrimonial beds, 2 triple cabins, 10 cabins with lower beds.
Private bathroom: Yes.
Showers: Yes – hot water 24h/7.
Air conditioner: Yes
Electricity: 24-hour
Social Areas: Indoor Bar-Lounge, Dining Room, Outside Lounge, Observation Dec, Boutique.
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