AMAZON
RIVER TOURS
Amazon River
MARCELITA
Passenger Capacity: 52
Built: 1999 as a cargo\passenger ship
Length: 148 ft.
Beam: 28 ft.
Wheelchair Access: Yes |
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- Itinerary: There
are 10-day cruises between Iquitos, Peru and Manaus, Brazil, visiting also
Leticia, Colombia.
- Cabins: 26.
Cabins are air-conditioned and have twin beds. They are 157 sq. ft. and have
a private bath with shower. Cabins are located on the middle and upper decks.
All windows face outside and are 3.6 ft. by 2 ft. and access to cabins is
from the inside by a hallway. Two twin-bed cabins are wheelchair accessible,
and for an additional charge of US $400 a bilingual companion for a disabled
person can be supplied. Triples are available.
- Dining: Meals
are buffet-style with a variety of fresh foods including daily specials and
choice vegetarian meals.
- Dress: Totally
casual.
- Facilities and Activities:
The vessel has three decks, and there are both covered and uncovered deck
areas. The boat cruises some 1,200 miles of the Amazon, making many stops
to explore the river world both by small launch and by foot accompanied by
expedition guides. The captain and head expedition guide determine the daily
itineraries, dictated by river tides and whether conditions. There are early
morning and late afternoon excursions daily to explore wildlife, including
Victoria water lilies, one of the world's largest flowers, and freshwater
dolphins, native only to these waters. You are also likely to see sloths and
monkeys in the canopy. Passengers fish for piranha and catfish and explore
the river by night on the lookout for caimans, their eyes shining through
the vegetation. Part of the journey passes through the Narrows, where the
boat maneuvers through small channels of the rainforest. The crew speaks either
Spanish or Portuguese and a little English. Guides, the lecturer, and the
cruise director speak English. Guides accompany guests on all excursions
and landings. There are no more than 12 passengers per guide, and each guide
goes with his group individually, using his own boat on excursions. There
is a speed boat and a small seaplane that can in case of emergency land beside
the ship. Night excursions are done by launch, with walks only on request
if the forest is not flooded in the area. There is a bar with music, a lecture
room with VCR, a small library, and games. E-mail access and telephone service
is available for an extra charge.
- Typical Rates and
Special Deals: The all-inclusive fare for a six-night cruise between Leticia
and Manaus is from $795 to $1,113 US per person double occupancy. The three-night
voyage between Iquitos and Leticia is $495 to $693. The nine-night voyage
between Iquitos, Leticia and Manaus is $1,195 to $1,673. Hotels are available
in Iquitos, Leticia and Manaus. There are extension programs to Belen, Machu
Picchu, Iguacu Falls and jungle camps.
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TO MAKE A RESERVATION:
We work with several agencies and tour operators who are experts in small
ships. If you want them to make a reservation for you, |
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call 800-290-0077 (toll-free) or 727-393-4077
to discuss options and reserve a cruise. |
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or fill out the form at the Reservation
Request Page. |
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