The boat was fully reconstructed in 2013 changing 85% of all the structure, in accordance with the new standards for shipbuilding regulations approved by the Navy of Brazil, getting a new date of birth due to its modern structure, improved spaces such as comfortable cabins, lobby, bar, solarium, and the amazing and acclimatized restaurant. The boat is NEW and counts on more than 25 years’ experience to guarantee a safe, comfortable and unique expedition to discover the Amazon the best way: through the Amazonian rivers.
The Amazon is a vast area to explore, so we offer a set of regular tours to ensure you experience the best of the Amazon in the time available. The Maguari Amazon Cruise offers regular departures every Thurdays from Manaus. No matter which Amazon Cruise you select, you will be part of the wild nature of the Amazon, experiencing many surprises along the way, be sure to keep your eyes open and admire the beauty kept hidden for many centuries as it unfolds before you.
CRUISE ITINERARIES
GRAND MAGUARI AMAZON CRUISE
DAY 1 - THURSDAY WELCOME TO THE AMAZON
Depart from the pier in Manaus to board the M/V Desafio at 2pm, your floating hotel for the next three nights. Once on board, a welcome cocktail with snacks and drinks will be served while the guide provides useful information about the Amazon, the boat and details of the program. Start sailing bound the archipelago of Anavilhanas, the largest river archipelago in the world. Dinner. In the evening, guests will enjoy a pleasant walk in motorized canoes for local recognition, an opportunity to hear the sounds of the jungle.
DAY 2 - FRIDAY THE ANAVILHANAS ISLANDS
Early morning, boat ride to admire the sunrise in the forest and the birds singing in their diversity. Return on board and breakfast while starts the navigation towards an indigenous community whose visit is an opportunity to meet the indigenous lifestyle and habits. Return on board and navigation towards Jaraqui village. Stop in land for an interesting jungle trekking to explore the fauna and flora. Return on board.
DAY 3 - SATURDAY MEETING OF THE WATERS
Breakfast on board and sail to Acajatuba village. On the way, stop at the floating station to interact with the pink dolphins, and feed the famous fish Pirarucu. Lunch on board. Departure and navigate along the Negro River towards the borders of the Solimões until reach the “meeting of waters”, where the Negro and Solimoes rivers meet to form the great Amazon River, followed by another exciting experience, fishing the piranha. Dinner. Evening canoe ride along the streams in search of caimans and other nocturnal animals with flashlights.
DAY 4 - SUNDAY EXPLORING THE RIVER
After another tropical breakfast, departure to see the giants and beautiful Amazonian water lilies while navigating back to the city of Manaus. After quicky stop in Manaus, lunch will be served on board while navigating straight down the Negro River, through the waters of the Amazonas River, to continue the expedition towards the Kings Lake, located in the city of Varzea Careiro of the Amazon, a place which economy is based on artisanal fishing activity and agriculture, surrounded by an indescribable nature. Arrival to Kings Lake, dinner will be served. After dinner, departure for a reconnaissance motorized canoe ride to explore the region at night in search for alligators of the specie jacaré- and other nocturnal animals with flashlights.
DAY 5 - MONDAY DISCOVERING THE LAKE
Breakfast on board and departure to visit the Kings Lake local community with its unique culture,u the multiple species of birds of the region, and also for an exciting piranha fishing, the dreaded Amazonian fish. Lunch will be served on board while navigating to another side of the lake. Dinner served on board. After dinner, excursion by canoe to explore the lake looking for nocturnal animals.
DAY 6 - TUESDAY UNFORGETTABLE SUNRISE
Early morning, boat ride to admire the sunrise and the birds’ awakening. Return on board for breakfast while navigating back to Manaus arriving at 11am.
MAGUARI
DAY 1 - THURSDAY WELCOME TO THE MIGHTY AMAZON
Depart from the pier in Manaus to board the M/V Desafio at 2:00pm, your floating hotel for the next three nights. Once on board, the multilingual naturalist guide will host a “welcome to the Amazon” briefing highlighting the broad spectrum of life in this unique region. The guide will assist in the identification of the flora/fauna, provide a historical framework and enrich your ecological understanding of this unusual destination and of the natural world. Start sailing bound "Tres Bocas", located in the archipelago of Anavilhanas, the largest river archipelago in the world, with its lakes, islands, creeks and flooded forests. Dinner on board. In the evening, guests will enjoy a pleasant walk in motorized canoes for local recognition, an opportunity to hear the sounds of the jungle.
DAY 2 - FRIDAY THE ANAVILHANAS ISLANDS
At 05:30am, boat ride to admire the sunrise in the forest and the birds singing in their diversity. Return to the ship and breakfast. In motorized canoes, walk along the river to a site trails for a walk with purpose to observe the flora and fauna of the region. Return to the ship. Lunch on board while cruising towards the indigenous community "Terra Preta", whose visit is an opportunity to meet the lifestyle and habits of the Indigenous. Return on board and navigation towards Jaraqui' village. By motorized canoes, after a pleasant river expedition, stop in land for an interesting jungle trekking to explore the fauna and flora. Return on board. Dinner on board.
DAY 3 - SATURDAY THE MEETING OF THE WATERS
Breakfast on board and sail to a local village named 'Acajatuba'. On the way, stop at the floating station 'Recanto dos Botos' to interact with the pink dolphins, and feed the famous fish 'Pirarucu', known as the cod of the Amazon. Lunch on board. Departure and navigate along the Negro River towards the borders of the Solimões until reach the “meeting of waters”, where the Negro and Solimoes rivers meet to form the great Amazon River. The cruise continues to 'Janauari' Lake for another exciting experience, fishing the piranha, the dreaded Amazonian fish. Dinner on board. After dinner, canoe ride along the streams in search of caimans and other nocturnal animals with flashlights. Return aboard. Overnight.
DAY 4 - SUNDAY EXPLORING THE RIVER
After another tropical breakfast, departure to see the giants and beautiful Amazonian water lilies, another opportunity to explore the Negro River. Return aboard starting the return trip to Manaus arriving at 11:00am in the city.
THE REAL AMAZON RIVER
DAY 1 - SUNDAY EXPLORING THE RIVER
Embark in Manaus. Lunch will be served on board while navigating straight down the Negro River, through the waters of the Amazonas River, to continue the expedition towards the Kings Lake, located in the city of Varzea Careiro of the Amazon, a place which economy is based on artisanal fishing activity and agriculture, surrounded by an indescribable nature. Arrival to Kings Lake, dinner will be served. After dinner, departure for a reconnaissance motorized canoe ride to explore the region at night in search for alligators of the specie jacaré-açu and other nocturnal animals with flashlights.
DAY 2 - MONDAY DISCOVERING THE LAKE
Breakfast on board and departure to visit the Kings Lake local community with its unique culture,u the multiple species of birds of the region, and also for an exciting piranha fishing, the dreaded Amazonian fish. Lunch will be served on board while navigating to another side of the lake. Dinner served on board. After dinner, excursion by canoe to explore the lake looking for nocturnal animals.
DAY 3 - TUESDAY UNFORGETTABLE SUNRISE
Early morning, boat ride to admire the sunrise and the birds’ awakening. Return on board for breakfast while navigating back to Manaus arriving at 11am.
MAGUARI EXPRESS
DAY 1 - MONDAY WELCOME TO THE ANAVILHANAS ISLANDS
Depart from the pier in Manaus to board the M/V Desafio at 2:00pm, your floating hotel for the next three nights. Once on board, the multilingual naturalist guide will host a “welcome to the Amazon” briefing highlighting the broad spectrum of life in this unique region. The guide will assist in the identification of the flora/fauna, provide a historical framework and enrich your ecological understanding of this unusual destination and of the natural world. Start sailing bound "Tres Bocas", located in the archipelago of Anavilhanas, the largest river archipelago in the world, with its lakes, islands, creeks and flooded forests. Dinner on board. In the evening, guests will enjoy a pleasant walk in motorized canoes for local recognition, an opportunity to hear the sounds of the jungle.
DAY 2 - TUESDAY MEETING OF THE WATERS
At 05: 30am, boat ride to admire the sunrise in the forest and the birds singing in their diversity. Return to the ship and breakfast. sail to a local village named 'Acajatuba'. On the way, stop at the floating station 'Recanto dos Botos' to interact with the pink dolphins, and feed the famous fish 'Pirarucu', known as the cod of the Amazon. Still in Acajatuba, after a pleasant canoe ride, stop in land for an interesting jungle trekking to explore the fauna and flora. Return and lunch on board. Departure and navigate along the Negro River towards the borders of the Solimões until reach the “meeting of waters”, where the Negro and Solimoes rivers meet to form the great Amazon River. The cruise continues to 'Janauari' Lake for another exciting experience, fishing the piranha, the dreaded Amazonian fish. Dinner on board. After dinner, canoe ride along the streams in search of caimans and other nocturnal animals with flashlights. Return aboard. Overnight.
DAY 3 - WEDNESDAY EXPLORING THE RIVER
After another tropical breakfast, departure to see the giants and beautiful Amazonian water lilies, another opportunity to explore the Negro River. Return aboard starting the return trip to Manaus arriving at 11:00am.
12 cabins divided into 6 upper deck (external) and 6 lower deck (internal) with private bathrooms:
Sun Deck - A Place to Watch The Sunset in the Middle of the Jungle
Upper Deck - Panoramic Restaurant and Bar
Lower Deck -Sleep in the Comfort Of a Safe River Boat
