Max Passengers:
30
Ship Type:
River Cruise Ship
Operated By:
Anakonda Amazon Cruises
The Manatee Amazon Explorer, accommodating just 30 guests, is the perfect small vessel for exploring Ecuador’s Amazon in both style and laid-back comfort. Each suite features floor-to-ceiling windows and air conditioning, offering a seamless blend of wilderness immersion and modern convenience. With spacious terraces and an inviting top deck, breathtaking wildlife and scenery are always within view aboard this riverboat.
Cabin Specifications
The Manatee Amazon Explorer welcomes up to 30 guests in spacious suites, each featuring floor-to-ceiling windows and private balconies. Designed for comfort, every suite includes air conditioning, ample closet space, 24-hour electricity with 110-volt outlets, a cozy sitting area, and a private bathroom complete with hot and cold water, a hairdryer, and complimentary toiletries such as shampoo, conditioner, and liquid soap. Suites can be arranged with either two full-size beds or one queen-size bed to suit your preference.
Features onboard
The Manatee Amazon Explorer features a variety of inviting common areas where guests can relax and enjoy the journey. The lounge and bar provide a welcoming space to unwind between excursions, while the conference room—equipped with a flat-screen TV and comfortable seating—hosts daily briefings and engaging presentations by the naturalist guides. On Deck 2, you’ll find a cozy reading room and boutique, while Deck 4 offers an open-air observation deck complete with a hot tub, perfect for enjoying the breeze and watching the Amazon landscape drift by.
For exploration, the vessel is outfitted with kayaks and a fleet of motorized canoes, giving guests the freedom to venture into remote waterways and reach otherwise inaccessible shores.
Dining is another highlight on board, with both indoor and outdoor venues located on Decks 1 and 3. The ship’s talented chefs serve a diverse menu of Ecuadorian and international cuisine, paired with an excellent selection of beers and sparkling wines.
A Day on Board the Manatee:
During your Amazon expedition enjoy daily morning and evening canoe and land excursions, enthralling lectures on everything from the history and culture of the region, to the Amazon's bird, animal, and plant life. Amid the hottest hour of the midday relax in the social areas or take in the beautiful atmosphere of the Amazon Rainforest.
Ship specifications:
• BUILT: Refurbished in 2017
• PORT OF EMBARKATION: Coca - Ecuador
• VESSEL’S REGISTRATY: Guayaquil - Ecuador
• TYPE OF VESSEL: River Expedition Vessel
• LENGTH: 37 meters
• BEAM: 8.50 meters
• DRAFT: 0.75 meters
• GROSS TONNAGE: 214 tons
• CRUISING SPEED: 12 knots
• ELECTRICITY: 110 v. (220 v. special outlet in the engines room)
• ENGINES: Cummins x 2 / 350 HP
• GENERATORS: Cummins x 2 / 75 KVA
• WATER: 1000 - liter water treatment plant
• SAFETY GPS: tracking by the Ecuadorian Navy, Radio communication with separate battery pack, satellite phone, life jackets, flares and signals, fire extinguishers, sprinklers and smoke detectors in each cabin, automatic defibrillator on board
• LAUNCH BOATS: Two fiberglass ecologic canoes equipped with four-stroke low emission engines; constant radio communications with the main vessel. Total Capacity 30 passengers
• CREW: 10, including a cruise manager, paramedic, English-speaking naturalist guides, 4 native guides, Captain,concierge and crew members.
• ACCOMMODATION: 10 standard suites (2 triples) and 4 deluxe suites all with air conditioning system
• SUITES FEATURES: Full sized beds, bathroom with shower, toilet, sink, cabinet, and a basket of toiletries, bathrobes. Hot water available 24-hours
• SOCIAL AREAS: Bar-Lounge / Conference room Indoor. Dining Room. Outside Lounge with “al fresco” dining facilities. Sundeck with lazy chairs. Boutique.
