• Manatee Amazon Explorer

Manatee Amazon Explorer: Explore the Ecuadorian Amazon on the Manatee

Days 4, 5 & 8 | From: $2,294/per person

The Manatee Amazon Explorer offers river cruising through the Ecuadorian Amazon Rainforest. The 86-foot vessel has has the capacity to accommodate up to 30 passengers in 14 cabins. Each cabin has floor large panoramic windows and sundecks. Cabins are equipped with air conditioning, closets, a private bathroom complete with a special shower massage, hot and cold water, 24-hour electricity and 110-voltage outlets and switches.

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Vessel Information

Accommodations

10 Standard Suites, (19m² / 204ft²) with picture windows, and a private balcony
4 Deluxe Suites (23m² / 247ft²) with floor-to-ceiling windows, a whirlpool bathtub, and a private balcony

All suites have large panoramic windows with a view, private balconies, ensuite bathrooms, and air-conditioning.


Yacht Specifications

Built: completed in 2017
Type: River Expedition Vessel
Length: 121 feet (37 m)
Beam: 30 ft (8.5 m)
Draft: 2.5 ft (.75 m)
Gross tonnage: 214 tons
Speed: 12 knots
Engines: 2 x John Deere 435 HP Marine Engines
Crew: 20 crew members including a captain, cruise manager, English-speaking native guides, crew members and staff

Itineraries & Pricing

3 Night Itinerary (Friday to Monday)

Day 1     Friday     Arrive to Coca / Napo River / Yasuni National Park

Day 2     Saturday     Visiting the Pañacocha Biological Corridor

Day 3     Sunday     Clay Licks – Sani Warmi & Yasuni National Park

Day 4     Monday     Return

4 Night Itinerary (Monday to Friday)

Day 1     Monday     Arrive to Coca / Napo River / Yasuni National Park

Day 2     Tuesday     Border with Peru (Heart of Yasuni)

Day 3     Wednesday     Meeting the community, Activities on board, Island Exploration

Day 4     Thursday     Observation Tower, Limoncocha Biological Reserve

Day 5     Friday     Return

7 Night Itinerary (Friday to Friday)

Day 1     Friday     Arrive to Coca / Napo River / Yasuni National Park

Day 2     Saturday     Visiting the Pañacocha Biological Corridor

Day 3     Sunday     Clay Licks – Sani Warmi & Yasuni National Park

Day 4     Monday     Napo River / Yasuni National Park

Day 5     Tuesday     Border with Peru (Heart of Yasuni)

Day 6     Wednesday    Meeting the community, Activities on board, Island Exploration

Day 7     Thursday     Observation Tower, Limoncocha Biological Reserve

Day 8     Friday    Return  

7 Night Itinerary (Monday to Monday)

Day 1     Monday     Arrive to Coca / Napo River / Yasuni National Park

Day 2     Tuesday     Border with Peru (Heart of Yasuni)

Day 3     Wednesday     Meeting the community, Activities on board, Island Exploration

Day 4     Thursday     Observation Tower, Limoncocha Biological Reserve

Day 5     Friday    Napo River / Yasuni National Park

Day 6     Saturday     Visiting the Pañacocha Biological Corridor

Day 7     Sunday     Clay Licks – Sani Warmi & Yasuni National Park

Day 8     Monday     Return  

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Pricing

3 Night Trip Departures run Friday to Monday

4 Night Trip Departures run Monday to Friday

7 Night Trip Departures run Friday to Friday or Monday to Monday

2024 Cruise Rates

Prices are per guest for a double occupancy cabin. All Standard Suites feature a private balcony and panoramic views and all Deluxe Suites have a private whirlpool tub facing the river.

Room Type: 4 day/3 night: 5 day/4 night: 8 day/7 night:
Second Deck Standard Suite $2,294 per person $2,865 person $4,585 per person
Third Deck Deluxe Suite $2,871 per person $3,581 per person $5,728 per person
Glamping (optional excursion): $500/person per night (2 person minimum)

Included: Transfers to/from vessel when arriving on recommended flights, guided excursions, all meals, water, coffee, and tea

Not included: Airfare (estimated at $250 round trip per person), community entrance fees of $70-$80 per person, Quito airport transfers, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, gratuities, internet

Children 11 years and under receive a 50% discount (1 child per suite can receive the discount)

Charters: Contact us for pricing

Reviews from this trip

5 stars
  • The Amazon trip on the Manatee was outstanding! The service was top notch, fantastic food, interesting excursions, and excellent accommodations. I would highly recommend it.
    Shawn Cadwallader
  • ...on the Manatee we had Pedro and Alex. All these guides were outstanding in every way. I would recommend each of them.
    Elayne Wishart

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