Cattleya Amazon Cruise, Peru
Superior cruising aboard 8-berth, boutique Amazon riverboat.
Four & five-day itineraries to Pacaya-Samiria Reserve & Brazilian border.
Overview
The four-cabin M/V Cattleya riverboat, named after a beautiful genus of orchid, offers superior cruising in the Loreto region of the Peruvian Amazon.
Their four and five-day cruise itineraries explore along the Marañon and Ucayali Rivers, and into some of the five million acres of protected, flooded Amazon rain forest that make up the Pacaya-Samiria Reserve.
Designed to be sleeker, with a smaller, quieter engine than other boats in the area, the Cattleya can navigate along the narrow tributaries and channels of the Amazon River, increasing the chance of spotting elusive wildlife and enabling a more peaceful and comfortable journey.
Her four suites are stylishly furnished with king-size beds, fine linens and luxuriant bathrobes, to provide guests with a five-star feel.
Each suite has a minibar, bathroom equipped with hot showers - ideal for freshening up after a jungle excursion - and air-conditioning to keep guests cool and fresh in the Amazonian heat.
With a maximum of either passengers, the journey is guaranteed to be personalized and intimate, with the 10-person crew attending to every need.
Locally-trained, bilingual guides, with years of experience, escort guests on daily excursions, helping to spot wildlife and expounding on the wonders of the Amazon.
Highlights include visiting a tree-top canopy walkway, for a unique, bird's-eye view of the jungle; taking part in a shamanic ceremony; meeting local, Amazon River-dwelling villagers; and fishing for piranhas. All the while, enjoying incredible wildlife-spotting opportunities in the Pacaya-Samiria - the largest protected wetland reserve in the world and one of the areas of highest bio-diversity,
Back onboard, guests are offered haute cuisine, as a talented chef and his team prepare gourmet dishes made from fresh, local ingredients, accompanied by specially-chosen house wines, all included in the price. You can try your hand at making some of these dishes yourself, when the chef gives an Amazon cookery class.
Cattleya cruises are a great option for solo travelers, as the single supplement is only 25%.
The minimum age to go on the cruise is eight, while children under 13 receive a 25% discount. They can share a suite with their parents, using a roll-out bed.
Prices
All prices quoted are per person sharing a cabin on a double occupancy basis.
| Cabin Type | Length | Prices From |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Days | £2,519 / $3,240 pp | |
| Upper Deck | 4 Days | £2,675 / $3,440 pp |
| Main Deck | 5 Days | £3,258 / $4,190 pp |
| Upper Deck | 5 Days | £3,413 / $4,390 pp |
