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 2100 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 Itinerary I - Solimões/Amazonas River Cruise Day 1 (THURSDAY) This itinerary is subject to change according to the level of river waters varying along the year and daily weather condition. By 16.30 Passenger Check-in at Iberostar reception office. Embark, accommodation in cabins and reservation of tables in the restaurant. 18.00 Ship departs 19:00 – 20:00 Captain’s welcome cocktail party, presentation of officers and crew in the Lua salon 20:00 – 20:30 Lecture on safety and abandon ship procedures 21:00 – 22:00 Welcome dinner in the Kuarup restaurant 22:00 – 00:00 Live music and first contacts in the party salon and open bar on the top deck Day 2 (FRIDAY)   06:00 – 08:00 Bird watching in motor launches and piranha fishing 07:45 – 09:15 Breakfast in the Kuarup restaurant 09:00 Departure for the Manacapuru River 10:00 – 11:00 Theme lecture (birds) 13.00 – 14:30 Barbecue on the top deck 15:00 – 15:30 Theme lecture 16:00 – 18:30 Trekking and photo safari 18:30 Embarkation – all aboard - 21:00 – 21:30 Theme lecture 21:45 – 23.00 Alligator spotting 22:30 – 00.30 Music in the Lua salon and open bar on the Sol deck 00:30 Departure for Janauacá Lake Day 3 (SATURDAY)   06:00 – 07:00 Breakfast for sun worshippers on the top deck 06:30 – 07:15 Piranha fishing (optional) 07:00 – 08:30 Breakfast in the Kuarup restaurant 08:00 – 10:00 Photo safari at Janauacá Lake 08:00 – 10:00 Trekking on land – 2 trails 11:00 Departure for Rei Lake on the Amazonas River 10:45 – 11:15 Theme lecture 13:00 – 14:00 Lunch in the Kuarup restaurant 15:00 – 15:30 Theme lecture 16:00 – 18:00 Bird watching at Rei Lake 19:30 – 20:30 Goodbye dinner in the Kuarup restaurant 21:00 – 21:00 Alligator spotting 22.15 – 23:15 Party games in the Lua salon 23:15 – 01:30 Music in the party room and open bar on the Sol deck Day 4 (SUNDAY)   06:00 – 07:00 Breakfast for sun worshippers on the top deck 07:00 - 07:30 Observation of the Meeting of the Waters and Captain’s farewell 07:30 – 08:30 Check-out 08:00 – 09:30 Breakfast in the Kuarup restaurant 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 Itinerary II - Negro River Cruise Day 1 (SUNDAY) This itinerary is subject to change according to the level of river waters varying along the year and daily weather condition. by 16.30 Check Passenger Check-in at Iberostar reception office in Manaus port 17.30 Embark, accommodation in cabins and reservation of tables in Kuarup restaurant 18.00 Ships departs for Jacaré Lake 19:00 – 20:00 Captain’s welcome cocktail party, presentation of director and crew 20:00 – 20:30 Lecture on safety and abandon ship procedures 21:00 – 22:00 Welcome dinner in the Kuarup restaurant 22:00 – 00:00 Live music and first contacts in the Moon salon and open bar on the top deck Day 2 (MONDAY)   06:00 – 07:00 Breakfast for sun worshippers on the top deck 07:00 – 08:30 Breakfast in the Kuarup restaurant 08:00 – 10:00 Visit to pink dolphins at Novo Airão. Photo Safari and trekking. 11:00 – 11:30 Theme lecture 12:00 – 14:00 Barbecue on the Sol deck 15:00 Arrival at Araçari Lake 15:00 – 15:30 Theme lecture 16:00 – 18:30 Photo Safari and piranha fishing at Araçari Lake 19:00 Departure for Puduari River 19:00 Brazilian-style cocktail party of the top deck 20:00 – 21:00 Dinner in the Kuarup restaurant 22:00 – 00:00 Music in the party salon and open bar on the top deck Day 3 (TUESDAY)   05:30 – 07:30 Bird watching and photography – 6 Groups 07:00 – 08:30 Breakfast in the Kuarup restaurant 08:30 Departure for Jacaré Island 08:30 – 09.00 Theme lecture 10:00 – 12:30 Trekking on land 13:00 – 14:00 Lunch in the Kuarup restaurant 15:00 – 17:00 Boat ride up the Aturiá inlet. Photo Safari at the Aturiá waterfalls 18:00 Classic music at sundown 19:00 – 19:30 Theme lecture 20:00 – 22:00 Dinner in the Kuarup restaurant 22:00 – 00:30 Music in the Lua salon and open bar on the top deck 23:00 Departure for Cuieiras River Day 4 (WEDNESDAY)   06:00 – 07:00 Breakfast for sun worshippers on the top deck 07:00 – 08:30 Breakfast in the Kuarup restaurant 09:00 – 11:00 Trekking along the Cuieiras River 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 (THURSDAY)   06:00 – 07:00 Breakfast for sun worshippers on the top deck 07:00 - 07:30 Observation of the Meeting of the Waters 07:30 – 08:30 Check-out 08:00 – 09:30 Breakfast in the Kuarup restaurant 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 October, 30/2008 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$ 1,018.00 US$ 943.00 US$ 838.00 US$ 1,430.00 US$ 1,350.00 US$ 1,250.00 US$ 1,110.00 US$ 1,900.00 US$ 2,347.00 US$ 2,172.00 US$ 1,927.00 US$ 3,309.00 Packages & Rates (per person) - Valid until October, 30/2009 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$ 1,112.00 US$ 1,037.00 US$ 917.00 US$ 1,580.00 US$ 1,475.00 US$ 1,375.00 US$ 1,215.00 US$ 2,100.00 US$ 2,566.00 US$ 2,391.00 US$ 2,111.00 US$ 3,659.00 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$ 100.00 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. Reserve the glamour of Amazonas and Negro River cruises at Iberostar Grand Amazon now! 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