Amazon River Cruise Ships & Onboard Life
Amazon vessels are small expedition ships — from design-forward luxury riverboats to comfortable classic boats — carrying roughly 8 to 40 guests, each with a fleet of skiffs for daily wildlife excursions.
What to expect aboard
Expedition scale
Just 8–40 guests, so skiffs can slip into narrow tributaries the big boats never reach.
Naturalist guides
Expert guides lead twice-daily skiff outings, jungle walks and night excursions.
Suites with views
Floor-to-ceiling windows and, on luxury ships, balconies and plunge pools framing the forest.
All-inclusive
Excursions, guiding and often drinks and gratuities are included — there’s nowhere to spend ashore.
Regional cuisine
Peruvian and Brazilian menus featuring Amazon fish and fruits, often with a resident chef.
Comfort in the jungle
Air-conditioned cabins, a lounge and a sun deck make the tropical heat a pleasure, not a chore.
Ships range from the design-led luxury of the top operators to solid, well-run classic vessels — we match the ship and cabin to your budget and comfort.
Every Amazon cruise is part of a bigger South America trip; we coordinate flights, Iquitos or Manaus logistics and add-ons like Machu Picchu or Rio.
Match a ship to your trip
Tell us Peru or Brazil, your dates and how you want to travel, and we’ll send up to five free, no-obligation quotes from Amazon expedition specialists.
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