AMAZONIA IS THE LARGEST BRAZILIAN STATE !!

Amazonas is the largest Brazilian State, with 1,577,820 km2; it´s bigger than Germany, France, the UK and Italy combined; it´s slightly bigger than Alaska, and bigger than California and Texas combined.
The Equatorial Line crosses the north of the State; climate is equatorial, very hot and very humid (see weather in Manaus).
The State of Amazonas has its name associated with the river Amazonas (the river cuts across the State) and the Amazon forest (the State is nearly entirely covered by the forest; the forest extendes to other States and countries); these names derive from the legends of the Amazon women, who would have been seen by the first explorers of the region.
The Amazon forest is one of the largest remaining continuous tract of nature in the world. Although it is well known that the biodiversity of the forest is one of the richest on earth, it is far from being completely catalogued.
Measured by lenght, river Amazonas is the second in the world, after the Nile, in Egypt. However, by volume of water, nothing comes close to the Amazonas: it is estimated that the Amazonas alone pours one fourth of all the water thrown into the oceans of the world.
The capital is Manaus; during the first few decades of the 1900s, when Brazil was the almost monopolistic producer of rubber in the world, Manaus was one of the most sophisticated cities in the planet; most of the largest buildings in Manaus (such as, for example, the Opera House) date back to this epoch.
Other important cities of the State are Parintins (the second in population, famous for its Parintins Festival), Tefé, Manacapuru and Itacoatira.
Rivers are an important means of transportation (all important cities are built by a river); there are modern, safe, well maintained boats for tourists, but the local population depends on large (for mass transportation purposes), old and insecure ships. Accidents are frequent. Given the width of the Amazonas, even ocean cruiser vessels can go easily go as far inside as Manaus.
Notice that travel lenghts are measured in days, and that moving upstream takes twice as much as moving downstream.

Amazon Cruise Ships
Amazon cruise ships range in style and size from a small expedition vessel to large, luxurious ocean liners. Amazon cruises onboard the luxury ocean liners offer complete pampering and comfort, perfect for those looking for a soft adventure experience. Amazon cruises on GAP's expedition ship offer comfortable quarters with few frills and provide a true adventure experience. With such a variety in accommodations, you can experience an Amazon cruise any way you please. Just click the logos below to learn about cruise lines that offer Amazon cruises. Click the ship name to learn more about any Amazon cruise ship.


RIVER _ RIO NEGRO AND SOLIMOES

Solimões-Negro River Confluence at Manaus, AmazoniaPosted February 12, 2005 download large image (638 KB, JPEG) The largest river on the planet, the Amazon, forms from the confluence of the Solimões (the upper Amazon River) and the Negro at the Brazilian city of Manaus in central Amazonas. At the river conjunction, the muddy, tan-colored waters of the Solimões meet the “black” water of the Negro River. The unique mixing zone where the waters meet extends downstream through the rainforest for hundreds of kilometers, and is a famous attraction for tourists from all over the world. The tourism contributes to substantial growth in the city of Manaus. Twenty years ago the large park near the city center (center) lay on the eastern outskirts of Manaus.
It is the vast quantity of sediment eroded from the Andes Mountains that gives the Solimões its tan color. By comparison, water in the Negro derives from the low jungles where reduced physical erosion of rock precludes mud entering the river. In place of sediment, organic matter from the forest floor stains the river the color of black tea.
The Solimões provides nutrient-rich mud to lakes on the floodplain (lower right). The ecology of muddy lakes differs correspondingly from that of nutrient-poor, blackwater rivers and lakes. Solimões water can be seen leaking into the Negro west of the main meeting zone (lower left). The Solimões is much shallower than the Negro because it has filled its valley and bed with great quantities of sediment since the valleys were excavated. Indeed, widths of the rivers differ for this reason (the Negro River is almost 20 km wide in the top left corner).
Astronaut photograph ISS009-E-15488 was acquired July 7, 2004, with a Kodak 760C digital camera with an 180-mm lens, and is provided by the ISS Crew Earth Observations experiment and the Image Science & Analysis Group, Johnson Space Center. The International Space Station Program supports the laboratory to help astronauts take pictures of Earth that will be of the greatest value to scientists and the public, and to make those images freely available on the Internet. Additional images taken by astronauts and cosmonauts can be viewed at the NASA/JSC Gateway to Astronaut Photography of Earth.
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The excursion to the meeting of the waters between Rio Negro and Solimões leaves from the floating dock, navigating downstream the Rio Negro and observing at left bank the city of Manaus, some wooden houses - a typical building, the floating gas station, the Main Market and Educandos creek. We proceed to the meeting of the waters where the muddy waters of the Solimões River run side by side with the dark ones of the Rio Negro without mixing. Having good luck, we can see some species of Boto Tucuxi (Sotalia Fluviatalis) and Boto rosa (Inia Geoffrensis), dolphin frolicking above the water. After that, the boat take you across the Rio Negro to the Janauary Ecological Park which afford you a wonderful opportunity to canoe amidst creeks and flooded forests with their exotic fauna and flora, including the famous Victoria Regia water lilies. In summer time, creeks disappear because of the low level of the rivers, so instead of going to Janauary Park we visit Terra Nova island where you see Cocoa plantations and natives extracting latex from heave trees.


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River cruises regular departures:
[ Amazon Clipper ] [ Amazon Clipper Premium ] [ Expedition Cruises ] [ Iberostar Grand Amazon ]

Boat charter for private cruises:
[ Amazonia Expedition ] [ Iate Santana ]

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Amazon Clipper - For further details click here !

There are several ways to see the wonders of the Amazon. Amazon Clipper cruises provide you the opportunity to see and enjoy the nature moving around in this wonderful environment of Amazon forest and to be right in the middle of the jungle, specially at dawn and dusk. All our riverboats offer the same comfort: double cabins with bunk berths, private toilet facilities and nighttime air conditioning. Social life is divided between the covered saloon, with bar, dinning area and library and the panoramic sum deck with fantastic view. The boat's kitchens are fully equipped with freezers, charcoal filters and a large supply of mineral water.

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Amazon Clipper Premium - For further details click here !

For 20 years Amazon Clipper Cruises has been a leader in operating boat cruises in the Amazon River system. For those who wish the comfort of a luxury ship, Clipper Cruises now present the new Amazon Clipper Premium, a vessel unique in style that offers “simply the best” small-ship cruising in the Amazon.
Large enough to offer spacious cabins with lower beds and inviting public spaces. But small enough to dock at remote spots and cruise to hidden locations due to the shallow draft of only 3 feet, the Amazon Clipper Premium is the perfect size for a comfortable cruise on the Amazon rivers.


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Amazon Expedition Cruises by M/Y Tucano - For further details click here !

Expedition Cruising is Different
Voyage to the Heart of the Amazon is different from both cruises and forest lodges. It is an "expedition cruise" which means that we explore far into the forest. We see creatures that are hidden to other visitors. Our cruise is the most informative, active, and authentic trip in the Amazon.

Authentic and Active Program
Our trips go beyond the tourist experience of most trips to the Amazon. We visit areas that are not visited by other groups. We see creatures that are almost never seen on other Amazon trips. The program is also active with several excursions off the boat every day. Every morning we walk in the forest. But there is no difficulty for older travelers because when we go into the forest we divide into small groups each with a private guide and woodsman.

Small Groups
We accept a maximum of 18 passengers on our cruises. With this small group, travelers can spend more time with the guides which makes it a much better experience.

Comfortable Vessel and High Quality Service
The M/Y TUCANO is the most comfortable expeditionary vessel in the Amazon. All the cabins are outside cabins with private baths and air-conditioning. The vessel is elegant with lots of polished brass and highly varnished woodwork. We have a large crew that keeps the vessel clean and helps travelers in every way possible to enjoy the trip.


Departures 2009 Jun 14-21 Jun 28-Jul 05 Jul 12-19 Jul 26-Aug 02 Aug 09-16 Aug 23-30 Sep 20-27
Oct 04-11 Oct 18-25 Nov 01-08 Nov 15-22 Nov 29-Dec 06 Dec 20-27

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Discounted Departures, 2009 - Discounted Rack Rate: US$ 250.00 per traveler Mar 08-15 Mar 22-29 Apr 05-12 Apr 19-26 May 03-10 May 17-24 May 31-Jun 07

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Departures 2010 Jan 02-09 Jan 16-23 Jan 30-Fev 06 Feb 13-20 Mar 13-20 Apr 10-17 Apr 24-May 01 May 01-08 May 22-29 Jun 05-12 Jun 19-26 Jul 03-10

Jul 17-24 Jul 31-Aug 07 Aug 14-21 Aug 28-Sep 04 Sep 11-18 Oct 02-09 Oct 16-23 Nov 06-13 Nov 20-27 Dec 04-11 Dec 18-25

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Iberostar Grand Amazon - For further details click here !

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 come into contact with 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.


Packages & Rates (per person) - Valid until October, 30/2009
on Sundays Amazonas river and Negro river
(8 days/7 nights)
Departure on Thursdays or Sundays
Acará
Tambaqui
Mandi
Tambaqui/
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Amazonia Expedition - For further information click here !

Cichla Ocellaris boat

Cichla Ocellaris is the scientific name of the peacock-bass fish. The sportive fish is very common in Amazon basin. It is a modern version of the regional boats typical in the Amazon Riv

Length: 21 meters
Width: 5,20 meters
Draft (below line water): 1 meter
Engine: 114 HP MWM Diesel Engine


Other facilities: kitchen, sun deck, library, restaurant, sonar, GPS, satellite phone and other equipment required for safety navigation. Two motorized canoes (15HP engine) will be available for the tours into the jungle when boat is full booked.


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Harpy Eagle boat

Harpy Eagle navigates at speed of 8 nos ideal for long cruises. It was built in 1995 with 10 double cabins with bunk beds, being 4 in the upper deck and 6 in the main deck. All cabins with ample windows, private bath and air-conditioned.



Chater Rate per day

Length: 22,6 meters
Width: 6 meters
Draft: 1,30 meters
Engine: 120 HP MWM Diesel Engine

Other facilities: kitchen, sun deck, library, restaurant, sonar, GPS, satellite phone and other equipment required for safety navigation. Three motorized canoes (15HP engine) will be available for the tours into the jungle when boat is full booked.


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Victória Amazônica boat

Victória Amazônica, the scientific name of the water Lillie flower, is a copy of Harpy Eagle boat but larger. It was built in 2000 with 12 double cabins with bunk beds being 4 in the upper deck and 8 in the main deck. All cabins with ample window, private bath and air-conditioned.



Diária para fretamento



Length: 25 meters
Width: 6,6 meters
Draft: 1,32 meters
Engine: 250 HP MWM Diesel Engine

Other facilities: kitchen, sun deck, library, restaurant, sonar, GPS, satellite phone and other equipment required for safety navigation. Four motorized canoes (15HP engine) will be available for the tours into the jungle when boat is full booked.


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Iate Santana - For further details click here !

Luxury yacht with 30 meters (98.5 feet) width and 6,50 meters (20 feet) large. It is equipped with 552 HP Scania motor, with cruise speed of 16 miles per hour; 3 decks with 6 suites, being 2 of them master suites (with double bed and private bath) other 4 double suites (one double bed and one single bed as bunk beds and private bath); kitchen, dining room with capacity for 14 people, music room with TV/VCR, CD/DVD player; Solarium and Jacuzzi, bar and a full equipped command room with the most modern equipment: Radar; GPS; fathometer; UHF and VHF radio; satellite phone and fully air-conditioned.





The package includes: transfer airport-boat-airport or hotel, full board with diversified menu, drinks(mineral water, soft-drinks, regional juices and beer), fuel for yacht and canoes.

It does not include alcoholic beverages, travel insurance, telephone calls made on board.


Ask for river cruises information and booking, filling Plan your trip form !


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