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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 2010
I. Solimões/Amazonas River (3 nights) with departures on Thursdays.
II. Negro River (4 nights) with departures on Sundays.
III. Solimões/Amazonas and Negro River (7 nights) departures as Thursdays or Sundays.

Departures 2011
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.
15:30 – 16.30 Passenger Check-in at Iberostar reception office in Manaus harbor. Embark and accommodation in the cabins.
18.00 – 18.30 Sunset at the top deck and ship departure.
18.00 Ship leaves to uostream Negro River
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):

  • 09:30 – 12:30 Free time
  • 12:00 – 14:00 Lunch in restaurant
  • 14:30 – 16:30 Free time
  • 17:00 Return to ship

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.
15:30 – 16.30 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, 06/2011

Special offer Iberostar Grand Amazon for departures until Sept. 30, 2010: 50% off for the companion in single cabin and the upgrade for the superior deck than the one paid (depends on availability).

Deck Amazonas river
(4 days/3 nights)
Departure on Thursdays
Negro river
(5 days/4 nights)
Departure on Sundays
Amazonas river and Negro river
(8 days/7 nights)
Departure on Thursdays or Sundays

Acará
Tambaqui
Mandi
Tambaqui/Suite

US$ 1,235.00
US$ 1,038.00
US$ 911.00
US$ 1,708.00
US$ 1,635.00
US$ 1,372.00
US$ 1,202.00
US$ 2,266.00
US$ 2,835.00
US$ 2,374.00
US$ 2,078.00
US$ 3,939.00

Packages & Rates (per person) - Valid until Jun, 30/2011

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$ 1,309.00
US$ 1,101.00
US$ 964.00
US$ 1,811.00
US$ 1,734.00
US$ 1,456.00
US$ 1,273.00
US$ 2,402.00
US$ 3,008.00
US$ 2,522.00
US$ 2,201.00
US$ 4,178.00
See reservation conditions here!
Individual cabin:
50% plus.
Children Policy:
Only children older than 12 years old are applied for booking.
Special dinner (New Year and Christmas) and Carnaval:
US$ 60.00 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 minimum US$ 12.00 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!

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