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About Amazon River Cruises |
| Amazon River Cruises offer an incredible journey. The mighty Amazon River is the second largest river in the world and has the largest drainage basin in the world. In places it is more than 30 miles wide and stretches through seven South American countries. Amazon River Cruises let you explore a truly unique destination. The Amazon River is home to the entire Amazon rainforest ecosystem. As you cruise down the Amazon you can explore the jungles, exotic wildlife and other natural wonders along its shores and beyond. The many villages and towns offer insights into the customs and traditions of the many different indigenous tribes that inhabit the Amazon River basin and surrounding areas. |
Amazon river cruises offer a variety of itineraries. Some of the larger ships cruise into Amazon as far as Manaus. Smaller vessels and expedition ships are able to navigate further down the river into the Upper Amazon region. Whichever cruise itinerary you choose your experience will be filled with adventure. Many of the excursions offered onboard include taking scenic riverboat cruises or canoes onto the smaller Amazon tributaries.
Amazon river cruises range from 9 to 74 days with the many itineraries included as part of longer multi-destinational cruises. Many of the smaller, expedition style vessels feature experienced naturalists on board to provide a unique and personal cruise experience that cannot be found anywhere else. Call now or book online to receive exclusive rates and special offers on your next Amazon cruise. |
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Amazon
Cruise Highlights |
The
Amazon Rainforest
And River Basin
The Amazon
River basin covers about 40% of South America
and stretches from the Atlantic Ocean o
the Andes Mountains. The terrain changes
from its origins in the Andes Mountains
through the world’s largest rainforest
before ending in the flood plains of Brazil.
The Amazon rainforest is one of the world’s
greatest natural resources and is one of
the New Seven Wonders of Nature. An Amazon
cruise will show travelers about its importance
to the region and to the world. |
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Exotic
Wildlife
The Amazon
River basin is home to a unique ecosystem
which is filled with a variety of diverse
wildlife including over 500 species of
birds, red howler monkeys, three toed sloths,
manatees, crocodile-like caimans and rare
pink Amazon River dolphins. The Amazon
boasts over 5,600 species of fish including
bull sharks, piranhas and electric eels. |
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Birder’s
Paradise
A cruise on the
Amazon is a showcase of nature at its best.
The more than 1,500 bird species of the
Amazon region are colorful, vibrant and
varied and include different types of macaws,
parrots, toucans, ibis, owls, eagles and
kingbirds and many other rainforest birds. |
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Native
People
The Amazon
rainforest has been home for numerous indigenous
people for thousands of years. These tribes
have different traditions, cultures and
languages. While their existence has changed
many of their practices remain the same
as they have for generations. They continue
to practice sustainable hunting, fishing
and farming as their ancestors have done
for centuries. Taking an Amazon cruise
will provide unique insights into their
different histories and cultures. |
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