Iberostar Grand Amazon A luxury ship will take you on an exciting cruise along the Negro and Amazonas rivers with all the comfort and excellent service. The adventure begins in the city of Manaus, capital of Amazonas, famous for its spectacular Opera House, designated as Brazilian historical heritage. Departing from Manaus, the Iberostar Grand Amazon stops at several points along the amazing Amazon jungle, and offers excursions on small boats to explore the dense, virgin vegetation. You and other adventure seekers will encounter the most exuberant species of trees, plants, exotic animals and the local river communities, friendly and hospitable people. A paradise for those likes adventure with the comfort of a five star hotel. Installations and Services 72 cabins placed in three decks: Mandi, Acará and Tambaqui. (See deck map here!) 02 Royal suites placed in front of vessel. All suites and cabins equipped with private bathrooms and balcony, hair dryer, safe box, twin size beds or king size beds, TV, intercom, air-conditioner and music. Ship facilities include elevator, laundry, valet, paramedic and Internet access at the Ports. In two restaurants, Grill and Karup, the boat offers to the guests a special experience through local and international cuisine. Pool Bar and Nightclub bar. Royal suites Double and twin Cabins Activities The cruise offer entertainment such as field trips, dance classes, fishing and ecological classes of the local fauna and flowers. Live music shows and theme parties at night. Motorboat rides and excursions to local lakes, igapós (flooded forest) and igarapés (small creeks). Ship information Tonnage 2200 ton Restaurants 2 Speed 12 knot Conference room 150 pax seated Electricity 110V Lounge 2 Draft 1,7 m Fitness Center 1 Extension 270 feet Jacuzzi 1 located at the rooftop Width 50 feet Pools 2 located at the rooftop Support boats 6 Game room 1 Cabins 72 (23 m²) Library 1 Suites 2 (50 m²) Medical room 1 Programm Departures I. Rio Solimões/Amazonas (3 nights) with departures on Fridays. II. Rio Negro (4 nights) with departures on Mondays. III. Rios Solimões/Amazonas and Negro (7 nights) with departures on Mondays or Fridays. Itinerary I - Solimões/Amazonas River Cruise (See route map here!) Day 1 This itinerary is subject to change according to the level of river waters varying along the year and daily weather condition. 15:00 – 16:30 Passenger Check-in at Iberostar reception office in Manaus harbor. Embark and accommodation in the cabins. 17:00 Ship leaves to uostream Negro River 18:00 Sunset at the top deck and ship departure. 18:00 – 20:00 Registrations for the next day excursions in the ship lobby. 19:00 – 20:00 Captain’s welcome cocktail party, presentation of officers and crew and safety procedures lecture in the Lua salon. 21:00 – 22:00 Welcome dinner in the Kuarup restaurant. 21:30 – 01:00 First contacts in the party salon and open bar on the top deck. Day 2   05:30 Sunrise at top deck (Continental breakfast). 07:00 – 09:00 Breakfast in the Kuarup restaurant. 08:00 – 10:00 Trails OR speed boat ride by Igapós(Flooded forest) and Igarapés(creeks) in the region of Manacapuru River. 11:00 – 11:45 Lecture in the Party Room (Theme: Birds OR Amazon Plants and Fruits). 12.00 – 15:30 Buffet at Tucano Grill on the top deck. 13.00 – 14:30 Lunch at Kuarup restaurant. 16:00 – 18:00 Piranha fishing OR Tour in speed boat by lakes and Igarapés of Manaquiri or Jacaré Lake. 18:00 – 20:00 Registrations for the next day excursions in the ship lobby. 18:00 Sunset on top floor. 20.00 – 21:30 Dinner at Kuarup restaurant. 21:30 – 22:30 Alligator spotting. 21:30 – 01:00 Music in the Lua salon and open bar on the Top deck. Day 3   05:30 Sunrise at top deck (Continental breakfast). 06:00 – 07:00 Morning tour to Janauacá Lake. 07:00 – 09:00 Breakfast in the Kuarup restaurant. 08:30 – 10:30 Speed boat ride by lakes, Igapós and Igarapés in the region of Janauacá lake OR Speed boat ride and visit to Cabloco´s house. 11:00 – 11:45 Lecture in the Party Room (Theme: Amazon People and Culture). 12.00 – 15:30 Buffet at Tucano Grill on the top deck. 13.00 – 14:30 Lunch at Kuarup restaurant. 16:00 – 18:00 Speed boat ride to Janauari region. 18:00 – 18:30 Sunset on top floor. 19:50 – 21:30 Goodbye dinner for Captain in the Kuarup restaurant. 20:00 – 23:00 Check-out in the reception. 21.45 – 22:45 Folcloric Show at Party Room. 22:45 – 01:00 Music in the Lua salon and open bar on the Top deck. Day 4   05:30 – 06:30 Sunrise on the top deck. 06:00 - 06:30 Observation of the Meeting of the Waters. 07:00 – 08:30 Breakfast in the Kuarup restaurant and Check-out in the reception. 08:00 Arrival at Manaus. 08:30 Passengers and luggage disembark. Program for passengers continuing on the cruise (8 Days/7 Nights cruise): 08:30 – 12:00 Free time 12:00 – 14:00 Lunch in restaurant Itinerary II - Negro River Cruise (See route map here!) Day 1 This itinerary is subject to change according to the level of river waters varying along the year and daily weather condition. 14:00 – 15:30 Passenger check-in at Iberostar reception office in Manaus harbor. Embark and accommodation in the cabins. 18:00 Sunset at the top deck and ship departure. 18:00 – 20:00 Registrations for the next day excursions in the ship lobby. 19:00 – 20:00 Captain’s welcome cocktail party, presentation of officers and crew and safety procedures lecture in the Lua salon. 21:00 – 22:00 Welcome dinner in the Kuarup restaurant. 21:30 – 01:00 First contacts in the party salon and open bar on the top deck. Day 2   05:300 Sunrise on the top deck (continental breakfast). 07:00 – 08:30 Breakfast in the Kuarup restaurant 08:00 – 10:00 Trails OR speed boat by Igarapés(creecks) and Igapós (Flodding forest) in jaraqui region 11:00 – 11:45 Lecture in the Party Room (Theme: Introduction to Amazon Region). 12.00 – 15:30 Buffet at Tucano Grill on the top deck. 13.00 – 14:30 Lunch at Kuarup restaurant. 14:00 – 15:30 Lecture in the Party Room (Theme: Documentary). 16:00 – 18:00 Speed boat ride by Igapós and lakes of region of Três Bocas. 18.00 Sunset at the top deck. 20:00 – 21:30 Dinner in the Kuarup restaurant. 21:30 – 22:30 Alligator spotting. 21:30 – 02:00 Music in the party salon and open bar on the top deck Day 3   05:300 Sunrise on the top deck (continental breakfast). 07:00 – 09:00 Breakfast in the Kuarup restaurant 08:00 – 10:00 Trails and visit the river dolphins in Novo Airão OR visit the river dolphis and speed boat ride to igarapés and igapós of Novo Airão Area 11:00 – 11:45 Lecture in the Party Room (Theme: Amazon Fish). 12.00 – 15:30 Buffet at Tucano Grill on the top deck. 13:00 – 14:30 Lunch in the Kuarup restaurant. 16:00 – 18:00 Visit the idigenous community of Cuieiras River. 18:00 – 20:00 Registrations for the next day excursions in the ship lobby. 18.00 Sunset at the top deck. 20:00 – 21:30 Dinner in the Kuarup restaurant. 21:30 – 02:00 Music in the party salon and open bar on the top deck Day 4   05:300 Sunrise on the top deck (continental breakfast). 06:00 – 07:00 Wake up of Amazon forest in speed boat ride by Ariaú River region. 07:00 – 09:00 Breakfast in the Kuarup restaurant 08:30 – 10:30 Speed boat 12:00 – 12:30 Theme lecture 12:45 – 13:45 Lunch in the restaurant 13:45 Arrival at Praia Grande 14:00 – 15:00 Free afternoon at Praia Grande 15:15 Boat ride at Ariaú River 15:30 – 17:15 Bird watching at Ariaú River 17:30 All aboard 19:30 – 20:30 Farewell dinner with the captain 21:00 – 22:00 Alligator spotting on the Ariaú River 22:15 All aboard 22:30 – 23:30 Boi Bumbá Festival in the Lua salon 23:30 – 01:00 Music in the Lua salon and open bar on the top deck 22:30 Departure for Meeting of the Waters Day 5   06:00 – 07:00 Breakfast for sun worshippers on the top deck 07:00 - 07:30 Observation of the Meeting of the Waters 07:00 – 08:30 Breakfast in the Kuarup restaurant and Check-out 08:00 Arrival at Manaus 08:30 Passengers disembark Program for passengers continuing on the cruise (8 Days/7 Nights cruise): 09:30 – 12:30 Free time 12:00 – 14:00 Lunch in restaurant 14:30 – 16:30 Free time 17:00 Return to ship Packages & Rates (per person) - Valid until Jan, 04/2013 50% OFF FOR THE SECOND GUEST OLDER THAN 60 y IN DOUBLE CABIN TRAVELING BETWEEN JANUARY, 2nd AND FEBRUARY, 28th. In this 7 nights Cruise from May, 21 to 28/2012, the second guest in the same cabin pays US$ 100.00. Deck Amazonas river (4 days/3 nights) Departure on Fridays Negro river (5 days/4 nights) Departure on Mondays Amazonas river and Negro river (8 days/7 nights) Departure on Fridays or Mondays Acará Tambaqui Mandi Tambaqui/Suite US$ 1,512.00 US$ 1,266.00 US$ 1,110.00 US$ 2,084.00 US$ 2,003.00 US$ 1,675.00 US$ 1,468.00 US$ 2,766.00 US$ 3,130.00 US$ 2,621.00 US$ 2,294.00 US$ 4,357.00 See reservation conditions here! Individual cabin: 50% plus. Children Policy: Only children older than 10 years old are applied for booking. Children between 10 and 12 years old are applied to 50% discount. Special dinner (New Year and Christmas) and Carnaval: US$ 65.00 per person. Price includes: Lodging, FAP - Full American Plan, welcome drink, snacks, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages (national and international), safe box inside the cabins, boarding tax Manaus Port, tourism tax, tourist activities on ground with specialized guides. Prices do not include: Transfer, travel insurance, carrier, personal expenses and anything else not listed as included. Documents required for boarding: Passport for foreigners and ID for Brazilians (RG). Recommendation/Rules: * Maximum 2 baggage's per person * Suggestion gratitude US$ 18.00 per day/per person. * It is prohibit dressing bermuda or short in the Kuarup restaurant for dinner. Reserve the glamour of Amazonas and Negro River cruises at Iberostar Grand Amazon now! [ Versão em Português ] [ Versión en español ] [ Tourist Info ] [ About us ] [ Back to the River Cruises ]