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Amazon cruises are an interesting alternative to a stay at a jungle lodge, often providing a similar or greater degree of comfort, and enabling you to cover a greater area, if not a greater range of environments. Many of the caveats noted for lodges also apply to cruises, and probably the most important variables are itinerary, type of cabin, and on-board facilities. You should also consider the nature and age of the group you are likely to be with, as you’ll be stuck with them for the duration of your cruise. We list here the cruises that have regular departures, but there are many more boats which operate cruises on a charter basis—you will only find these through local agencies or by careful research on the internet.  

As always, we welcome comment on our ratings, or if any operators would like to advise us of changes which may affect our assessments, please do get in touch. And remember to check out our our forum and blog.

Amazon Clipper Cruises No picture supplied
Area covered: Alternately the Rio Negro between the meeting of the waters and the Anavilhanas archipelago and the Rio Solimões between the meeting of the waters and Lago Janauacá.
Environment: white and/or black water rivers
Type of boat: 2 standard and 2 luxury riverboats wth between 5 and 16 cabins.
Meeting of the Waters: Yes.
Comments: Good reviews, with regular cruises departing from the Hotel Tropical pier. Well organised, with good guides. Runs a Traditional and Premium service, the latter with individual air-con (as opposed to central air-con). As with most cruises, no pick-up/drop-off service.  
Restaurant Bar             Av. rating: 45% 
www.amazonclipper.com.br  info@amazonclipper.com.br  (+55 92) 3656 1246 / (+55 21) 2547 7742 
  
Tucano No picture supplied
Area covered: Rio Negro between the meeting of the waters and the Anavilhanas archipelago (Rio Jauaperi)  
Environment: Black water rivers
Type of boat: Luxury regional boat with 9 cabins
Meeting of the Waters: Yes.
Comments: Good reviews, with regular cruises departing from the Hotel Tropical pier.  Concentrates on the Rio Negro eco-system, and reaches further upstream than most other cruises. Refreshing simple and relatively effective website.  
Restaurant Bar             Av. rating: 45% 
www.amazon-nature-tours.com info@amazon-nature-tours.com 401-423-3377 (US only)

Iberostar Gran Amazon No picture supplied
Area covered: Alternately Rio Negro between Manaus and Rio Cuieiras, and Rio Solimões between Manaus and Lago Janauacá (separate itineraries)  
Environment: Either black or white water rivers
Type of boat: small conventional cruise-liner (72 cabins)  
Meeting of the Waters: Yes.
Comments: Good reviews, with regular cruises departing from the Port of Manaus. This is really much more of a luxury mini-cruise in the conventional sense than the other cruises available.  
Restaurant Bar         Av. rating: 45% 
www.iberostar.com  reservas.manaus@iberostar.com.br  (+55 92) 2126 99 00)

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