Our Amazon Riverboat tours are designed around a traditionally-styled riverboat, typical to the region and ecologically designed with the fragile Amazon River and surrounding environment in mind.
This exciting riverboat cruise is the adventure of a lifetime! The Amazon is home to a vast, unforgettable array of unique sights, sounds and cultures. Daily excursions by foot and by skiff (small boat) allow you the opportunity to see diverse wildlife such as sloths, toucans, pink dolphins and more! You will also meet the local people, so that you can get a rare glimpse of how life 'on the river' is lived.
The G Adventures Difference for Amazon Cruises:
Affordable, authentic wildlife cruises in the Amazon are what we offer. This is one of the world's most diverse ecosystems where new species are always being discovered. A G Adventures riverboat cruise to the Amazon offers:
- An Authentic Riverboat - our traditionally-styled Amazon riverboat ensures you enjoy a unique, authentic and comfortable experience in the Amazon Jungle.
- Remote Encounters - you don't have to view everything from a distance. Venture down small tributaries via shore boats, to go deeper into the wild Amazon.
- Delicious Cuisine - The cuisine onboard is regional and provides a unique—and delicious—window into local culture.
- Experienced Guides - our Naturalist Leaders on the Amazon riverboat are the best in their field when it comes to spotting wildlife or teaching you about the people and history of the Amazon.
- Exceptional Value - we offer the most affordable prices for the most rewarding adventures in the Amazon.
Amazon Riverboat - Technical Information
- Registry: Peru
- Built: Iquitos, Peru - 2006/2007, refurbished 2010
- Length: 33.7m
- Breadth: 7.5m
- Gross Tonnage: 120 tons
- Max Speed: 9 knots
- Cruising Speed: 8 knots
- Capacity: 24 passengers
- Communication: Onboard UHF radio, Satellite phone
- Auxiliary Craft: 2 open skiffs with 2 50HP O/B, ecologically-friendly 4-stroke engines and safety supplies
- Electricity: 220V in cabins and public areas
Amazon Riverboat Deck Plan
Life onboard will have you capturing the essence of the Amazon along the Marañon, Pucate and Ucayali Rivers. Enjoy a cool drink at the bar, relax on the observation deck and watch for wildlife or take in the sights and sounds while lecturers share their knowledge of the local river tributaries, cultures and wildlife. At sunset dine in the elegant dining room and try local delicacies such as ceviche, fried banana and locally caught fish.
Deck Plan for Amazon Cruises
Amazon Wildlife
The Amazon Region contains the greatest diversity of wildlife to be found anywhere. More than 4000 species of birds, 2000 species of fish (more species than are found in the Atlantic Ocean), 60 species of reptiles, including the caiman and anaconda, plus a great variety mammals such as the jaguar, pecary, anteater, tapir, capybara and pink dolphin.
- Toucan - these colourful birds come in a variety of species but don't let their looks fool you, they're known to be agressive hunters, eating the eggs of other bird species!
- Macaw - visiting a natural feeding site, known as a Macaw lick is popular in the Amazon, where hundreds of these birds can congregate at once.
- Caiman - Generally smaller than a crocodile, the caiman is the most accessible reptile you'll spot in the Amazon, especially at night when using a flashlight to look for animals in the water.
- Anaconda - the world's largest non-venomous snake!
- Amazon River Dolphin - these freshwater dolphins are also called pink boto dolphins and are a special treat to spot in the waters of the Amazon River.
- Sloth - these slow-moving creatures sometimes are so lethargic that moss can grow on their fur! The epitome of laziness, they also sport some very impressive claws.
- Capybara - these are the largest rodents in the world, the size of some dogs, and generally hang out in small family packs.
- Tapir - somewhat pig-like these mammals are sometimes heard, but not often seen. Keep an eye on the edges of the jungle and you may get lucky!
- Jaguar - the king of the jungle for the Amazon, jaguars are ferocious hunters and only out-sized by lions and tigers in the feline world.
- Monkeys - squirrel, capuchin and howler monkeys are most commonly seen in the Amazon, however many new Amazon monkey species have been discovered in just the last 10 years!
- Creepy Crawlies - spiders, bugs, ants, insects and plenty of odd little creatures also call the Amazon home. Guides will point some out to you, but for the most part they go unnoticed and leave you alone.
