MANATEE AMAZON EXPLORER
First Class
The Manatee Amazon Explorer is a floating hotel designed specifically for cruises in the lush Amazon rainforest of Ecuador. This ship, which complies with national and international navigation regulations, as well as rigorous safety and environmental standards, offers comfort and tranquility on board.
With three decks, the ship has a layout that includes on the main deck the dining room, galley, crew cabins and engine room. On the upper deck, there are 10 cabins, including those for the crew. The sundeck deck houses the wheelhouse, 4 cabins, as well as the lounge bar and outdoor dining area, where you can enjoy the panoramic views.
Manatee Amazon Explorer Last Minute Deals
All tours on the Manatee Amazon Explorer are led by bilingual guides. In addition, the service and food on the boat are among the best offered in the Amazon rainforest.
Manatee Amazon Explorer Itineraries
The Manatee Amazon Explorer was specifically built to travel the rivers of the Ecuadorian Amazon rainforest. It has 14 double cabins with air conditioning, private bathrooms and hot water. On board, you will find a spacious dining room, a comfortable lounge bar and a sun deck.
Itinerary
DAY BY DAY
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Friday: |
QUITO – COCA – NAPO RIVER |
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Saturday: |
PAÑACOCHA, THE MYTHICAL PIRANHA LAGOON |
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Sunday: |
PARROT CLAY LICKS AND AMAZON COMMUNITIES |
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Monday: |
RETURN |
Itinerary
DAY BY DAY
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Monday: |
QUITO – COCA – NAPO RIVER |
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Tuesday: |
HOME OF THE LEGENDARY PINK RIVER DOLPHIN AND THE SECOYA COMMUNITY |
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Wednesday: |
KICHWA FAMILY AND LIFE ONBOARD |
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Thursday: |
FOREST ADVENTURE AND CANOPY OBSERVATION TOWER |
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Friday: |
RETURN |
Itinerary A1
DAY BY DAY
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Friday: |
QUITO – COCA – NAPO RIVER |
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Saturday: |
PAÑACOCHA, THE MYTHICAL PIRANHA LAGOON |
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Sunday: |
PARROT CLAY LICKS AND AMAZON COMMUNITIES |
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Monday: |
INDILLAMA AND NAPO RIVERS, THE NORTH SIDE OF YASUNI NATIONAL PARK |
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Tuesday: |
HOME OF THE LEGENDARY PINK DOLPHIN AND THE SECOYA COMMUNITY |
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Wednesday: |
KICHWA FAMILY AND LIFE ONBOARD |
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Thursday: |
FOREST ADVENTURE AND CANOPY OBSERVATION TOWER |
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Friday: |
RETURN |
Itinerary A2
DAY BY DAY
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Monday: |
QUITO – COCA – NAPO RIVER |
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Tuesday: |
HOME OF THE LEGENDARY PINK DOLPHIN AND THE SECOYA COMMUNITY |
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Wednesday: |
KICWA FAMILY AND LIFE ONBOARD |
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Thursday: |
FOREST ADVENTURE AND CANOPY OBSERVATION TOWER |
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Friday: |
INDILLAMA AND NAPO RIVERS, THE NORTH SIDE OF YASUNI NATIONAL PARK |
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Saturday: |
PAÑACOCHA, THE MYTHICAL PIRANHA LAGOON |
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Sunday: |
PARROT CLAY LICKS AND AMAZON COMMUNITIES |
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Monday: |
RETURN |
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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| MANATEE AMAZON EXPLORER | FEATURES |
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Class: |
First Class |
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Built: |
2017 |
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Port of Embarkation: |
Coca, Ecuador |
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Vessel’s Registry: |
Ecuador |
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Type of Vessel: |
River Expedition Vessel |
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Length: |
121 feet / 37m |
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Beam: |
30 feet / 8.5m |
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Draft: |
5 feet / 0.75m |
| Gross Tonnage: | 214 tons |
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Cruising Speed: |
12 knots |
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Electricity: |
110 / 220 volts |
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Engines: |
2 John Deere 435 HP Marine Engines |
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Generators: |
2 x 80 KVA John Deere (Encapsulated for noise reduction) |
| Water: | 4800-liter water treatment plant |
| Safety: | GPS tracking by the Ecuadorian Navy, radio communication with separate battery pack, satellite phone, satellite internet, life jackets, flares and signals, fire extinguishers, and smoke detectors in each cabin, automatic defibrillator on board |
| Launch boat: | 2 fiberglass ecologic canoes equipped with four-stroke low emission engines; constant radio communications with the main vessel. Total capacity of 30 passengers |
| Crew: | 20 crew members including a captain, cruise manager, English-speaking native guides, crew members and staff |
| Accommodation: | Up to 30 passengers with private facilities |
| Suites: | 14 Suites: 4 deluxe suites & 10 standard suites. All suites have large panoramic windows with a view, private balconies and include air conditioning system |
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