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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

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  • Standard $2294 Per person
  • Deluxe $2871 Per person

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.
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  • Standard $2865 Per person
  • Deluxe $3581 Per person

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.
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  • Standard $4585 Per person
  • Deluxe $5728 Per person

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.
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  • Standard $4585 Per person
  • Deluxe $5728 Per person

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.
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Manatee Amazon Explorer Cruise Specifications

Manatee Amazon Explorer Inclusions

  • Transportation to and from Coca airport and the Manatee when arriving on recommended flights.
  • Accommodation on board.
  • Scheduled visits according to the itinerary with a certified naturalist guide.
  • Unlimited supply of hot water, coffee and tea.
  • Admission to VIP lounge in Coca city.
  • All meals on board.

Manatee Amazon Explorer Exclusions

  • Transportation to and from Quito airport.
  • Air Ticket Quito - Coca - Quito or bus ticket.
  • Admission to communities and parks ($70 per person - subject to change).
  • Tips / Personal expenses / Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
  • Wi-Fi Internet.
  • Single Suite Supplement: 50%
  • Triple Suite discount (for 3rd guest): 45%
  • Other services not specified in the program.
  • Discount children under 12 (in shared suite): 50%

Transportation to the Manatee Amazon Explorer

  • The Manatee Explorer Cruise tour starts and finishes at the town of Coca.
  • There is a direct flight from Quito to Coca for approx. $256 return fare (subject to change).
  • Alternatively, the public bus from Quito typically takes around 8 hours when leaving at night through the Baeza route, in the morning buses goes through Baños so it takes about 10 hours.
  • Most clients who take the bus normally go at night at 9pm the day before their trip. The fare each way is approximately $8.

Manatee Amazon Explorer Accommodation & Facilities

  • cabins14 cabins: 2 matrimonial beds, 2 triple cabins, 10 cabins with lower beds.
  • private bathroomPrivate bathroom: Yes.
  • showersShowers: Yes – hot water 24h/7.
  • electricityAir conditioner: Yes
  • electricityElectricity: 24-hour
  • loungeSocial Areas: Indoor Bar-Lounge, Dining Room, Outside Lounge, Observation Dec, Boutique.

Trip itineraries

  • The Manatee Amazon Explorer cruise reserves the right to modify the itineraries due to weather conditions in the best interest of our clients and safety.
  • A fee of $80 per person (subject to change) is also payable for entry to the parks and communities.

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