Amazon Expedition Cruise: M/Y Tucano
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AUD
$7,115
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Days
7
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Nights
6
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| PRICE FROM | DURATION | |
|---|---|---|
|
AUD
$7,115
|
Days
7
|
Nights
6
|
Introduction
Travel from the Brazilian city of Manaus into the heart of the Amazonian wilderness, voyaging further than any other boat operator to explore this pristine UNESCO World Heritage Site.
You’ll venture along hidden and uninhabited rivers, journeying deep into the wild forest where the magnificent plants and animals of Amazonia reign supreme. You’ll also visit the Encontro das Aguas, the confluence of the world’s two largest rivers, the Rio Negro and the mighty, magnificent, Amazon River itself.
Highlights include: The Anavilhanas Archipelago – the world’s largest river island system, learn about the ecology of the Amazon from expert guides, explore the rainforest by kayak, boat and walks, cultural visit with locals, wildlife spotting by night with nocturnal creatures, and Brazilian Caipirinha Night (cocktails and samba!).
M/Y Tucano: While able to travel in comfort, the M/Y Tucano is not insulated from the rainforest and built in an elegant style of a classic modern yacht. The voyage is quite active and days are spent exploring the forest on foot, by kayak, or in the boat’s launches. The yacht is fully air conditioned for 18 guests with outside staterooms including full private bathroom facilities. The M/Y Tucano is comfortable, sophisticated, and well suited to exploring the Amazon wilderness.
Itinerary
Days 1-3 : Manaus
On joining the group, passengers board the vessel a short walk from the lobby of the Hotel Tropical, Manaus.
In our well-equipped expedition boat The Motor Yacht Tucano, we explore far up the least inhabited river in the Amazon, The Rio Negro. We explore the forest by foot or in our launches, go for swims in the cleanest water in the world, visit with local settlers that live deep in the forest, and spend a great deal of time hunting for and observing the greatest collection of wildlife on earth.
Day 4 : Amazon cruising
We arrive at an extraordinary river called the Rio Jauaperi and spend the day in this unspoiled and lovely rainforest area.
Day 5 : Amazon cruising
Today we will voyage to the west side of the Rio Negro and continue to scout in our launches and walk in the forest. We will explore according to the weather and water depth areas rarely visited by anyone else. Tonight, the M/Y Tucano goes downstream and river depth permitting, will enter an east bank affluent of the Rio Negro and explore deep into the rainforest on this small river. After our nocturnal exploration of the rainforest in our launches and we return to the Motor Yacht Tucano for “Caipirinha Night” on and perhaps try a bit of samba on the top deck.
Day 6 : Amazon cruising
We begin the day with a dawn excursion hunting for wakening wildlife followed by a full Brazilian breakfast. We will then go one last time into the forest. In the mid-afternoon, we will begin to journey downstream to arrive late in the day at the “Encontra das Aguas” a stark several-mile-long line where two of the world’s largest rivers, the Amazon and the Rio Negro join in a turbulent maelstrom. Here the dark water of the Negro runs beside the opaque brown water of the Amazon.
At sunset, the M/Y Tucano will once again turn her bows upstream on the Rio Negro and journey to our overnight anchorage north of the City of Manaus. As we pass in front of Manaus, we will marvel at the scale of one of the world’s largest and most vibrant port cities, that is over one thousand miles from the sea. Tonight, we will have a farewell dinner and prepare for an early departure in the morning.
Day 7 : Amazon cruising
After breakfast you will disembark from the cruise, arrangements end.
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Pricing
Pricing (per person), AUD
TYPE |
TWIN from |
SINGLE from |
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2025 |
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01 Jan – 31 Dec |
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Green Stateroom |
AU$7,115 |
AU$9,490 |
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Yellow Stateroom |
AU$9,480 |
AU$18,960 |
| Blue (Single) Stateroom | – |
AU$9,490 |
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2026 |
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01 Jan – 31 Dec |
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Green Stateroom |
AU$7,600 |
AU$9,975 |
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Yellow Stateroom |
AU$9,970 |
AU$19,940 |
| Blue (Single) Stateroom | – |
AU$9,975 |
2025
01 Jan – 31 Dec
Green Stateroom
Twin from: $7115
Single from: $9490
Yellow Stateroom
Twin from: $9480
Single from: $18960
Blue (Single) Stateroom
Single from: $9490
2026
01 Jan – 31 Dec
Green Stateroom
Twin from: $7600
Single from: $9975
Yellow Stateroom
Twin from: $9970
Single from: $19940
Blue (Single) Stateroom
Single from: $9975
Departs
| 2025 | 2026 |
| 10 Sep | 3, 17 Jan |
| 1, 15 Oct | 7, 28 Feb |
| 5, 26 Nov | 14 Mar |
| 10, 24 Dec | 4 Apr |
| 2, 16 May | |
| 6, 27 Jun | |
| 11 Jul | |
| 1, 22 Aug | |
| 5, 26 Sep | |
| 10, 31 Oct | |
| 21 Nov | |
| 5, 22 Dec |
Type of Journey
Small-ship river cruise: Cruise in comfort and style, enjoying excursions to explore this incredible region. Let us tailor-make travel arrangements before and/or after your cruise.
Included
- 6-nights’ accommodation onboard in your category of choice
- All meals (B, L, D) onboard
- Fruit juice and mineral water with meals
- Shared excursions as per the itinerary
- English-speaking local guides
Not Included
- Alcohol beverages
- Soft drinks
- Gratuities
Important Notes
- Pricing varies due to fluctuations in exchange rates; please contact us for current pricing or other changes
- Please enquire about pricing for children (11 & under) and/or triple share
- Green staterooms are shared staterooms and single travellers may be paired with someone of the same gender
- This itinerary serves as a guide only and changes may be necessary due to water levels
- A shorter 5-day cruise is also available, please enquire for more details
Please refer to World Journeys terms & conditions
