Few expeditions on this earth can be as exciting and fulfilling as Amazon Cruises do. There is so much to do on an Amazon River Cruise that there is something for everyone to make the most of this experience. Before you book for Amazon cruises, you must gather enough information so that you can choose the right options and book the right packages. Here are a few interesting Amazon cruise itineraries to choose from.
Some interesting Amazon River Cruise Itineraries to choose from
Amazon River Cruises have got some wide range of packages ranging from just three nights to as long as 70 nights. The right one for you will depend on your preferences and what thrills you the most in Amazon Cruises. First let us understand a few cruise types to be able to make a decision.
Brazilian Amazon
Majority of Amazon cruises start from Manaus or Rio de Janeiro. From these places, they sail up the Amazon River towards the port of Macapa. Occasionally, some cruise lines also feature an Amazon cruise trip around Brazil.
Peruvian Amazon
Amazon Cruises stretching over three, four or seven days originate from Iquitos to some of the most fascinating Peruvian stretches of the river. Apart from moving through different tributaries, these cruises also feature a tour of the Yacapana Isles, best known for their rich iguanas population and carry the travellers to watch the Yarapa River’s grey and pink freshwater dolphins, to explore the Madgalena village, which is a famed home to gigantic water lilies, and to socialize with the Cocama Indians of Puerto Prado.
Amazon plus Caribbean
Some Amazon Cruises starting at the Florida ports of Fort Lauderdale or Miami focus on sailing the river, combining it with calls on a few Caribbean islands like Grenada, Barbados, and St. Thomas, visiting the Devil’s Island in French Guiana, which is the home to the deadly prison regime mentioned in the thriller novel “Papillon”.
Amazon plus South America or Antarctica
Some longer Amazon Cruise itineraries are rather more adventurous and they start at Manaus or Rio de Janeiro. Some such cruises feature an Amazon cruise trip around Brazil. Some others of this kind merge the Amazon with cruises near Ecuador and Galapagos Islands. Amazon River cruises longer than 60 nights either start or conclude in Valparaiso, Chile. Often their river trips include a voyage surrounding South America and Antarctica.
Take away
Before booking your Amazon cruise, it is good to explore some packages and understand if they have the elements that interest you. This is a great way to land the best cruising experience on the oceanic river.
