Distance from cruise ship to town, 30 kms (19 miles). Distance from cruise ship to airport, 30 kms (19 miles).
This luxury ship takes guests on a magnificently memorable cruise along both the Negro and Amazon Rivers, offering all the comfort and service the discerning traveler demands. The Iberostar Grand Amazon sails from Manaus, and from there it makes stops at locations along the Amazon jungle, offering excursions to explore the dense, untouched vegetation. Adventure-seekers will have the opportunity to see indigenous plants, trees, animals and even the local river communities, made up of extremely friendly and hospitable people. Choose either the 3-night Rio Solimoes-Amazonas itinerary, the 4-night Rio Negro itinerary, or a combination of both. The ship offers 75 well-equipped cabins, 2 restaurants, 2 bars, 1 swimming pool, rooftop Jacuzzi, fitness room, guided activities and entertainment.
- Accommodations (75)
- Activities
- Activities Desk
- Babysitting Services ($)
- Banquet Room
- Bar (swim-up)
- Bars
- Breakfast Room
- Car Rental Desk ($)
- Conference Rooms ($)
- Currency Exchange
- Disco/Nightclub
- Doctor (on call) ($)
- Dry Cleaning
- Entertainment
- Fitness Room
- Front Desk
- Game Room
- Gift Shop
- Ice Machines
- Internet Access (high speed, wireless) ($)
- Laundry Service ($)
- Massage
- Medical Services ($)
- Meeting Room
- Multilingual Staff
- Pool (outdoor)
- Poolside Beverage Service
- Restaurants
- Security
- Tours & Excursions ($)
- Towels (pool)
- Umbrellas (pool)
($) Denotes a fee may be charged. Please note: Some hotel amenities listed above may have an additional fee associated with them.
Eco-Tourism, Family Friendly, Gay, All Inclusive, Romance, Soft Adventure (for Active Adults) and Honeymoon.
Arrival/Departure Time:
• Check-in-time: 3:00 pm Check-out-time: 12:00 pm
Early check-in and late checkout on request, and subject to availability.
Children Policy:
• Children under 10 are not allowed.
Maximum Occupancy:
• Mandi Deck - 2 adults.
• Tambaqui Deck - 2 adults.
• Acara Deck - 2 adults.
• Tambaqui Suites - 2 adults.
Mandi Deck, These rooms are on the lowest deck. 75 square feet (23 square meters). Bedding: 1 king bed or 2 twin beds.
Tambaqui Deck, 75 square feet (23 square meters). Bedding: 1 king bed or 2 twin beds.
Acara Deck, This is the highest deck. 75 square feet (23 square meters). Bedding: 1 king bed or 2 twin beds.
Tambaqui Suites(*), Placed at the prow of the vessel. 164 square feet (50 square meters). Bedding: 2 double beds.
(*) Denotes on request basis only, no allotment given.
All accommodations include: telephone (two-line), hairdryer, alarm clock, wake-up calls, radio, bathtub (private), smoke detector, housekeeping, television (remote controlled, cable), non-smoking accommodations, balcony, safe, desk, sprinkler system, air conditioning, maid service, turndown service, patio, bathrobes, shower (private), mini-bar and accommodations (for physically challenged guests): (2).
Specific bedding and/or special requests are fulfilled based on availability and cannot always be guaranteed.
ALL INCLUSIVE PACKAGE 2012
Booking Dates: 01/02/2012 - 05/01/2013 Travel Dates: 01/02/2012 - 05/01/2013
Package Inclusions:
• Accommodations
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner in the restaurants on board.
• Alcoholic and non-alcoholic and imported and national beverages served at doses can be consumed in the bars and restaurants.
• Entertainment activities such as concerts, tours and more.
Please Note:
• Gratuities are not included. It is suggested that $18.00 USD per person, per night be given.
Package inclusions are subject to change.
4 Day Cruise Itinerary 2011:
• Solimoes - River Itinerary
Day 1 Friday:
• Embarkation from 3:00pm until 5:00pm. Departure from the Manaus port at 6:00pm.
Day 2 Saturday:
• After breakfast, in the Manacaouru region, trekking or visit the local caboclo "fazenda". In the afternoon a bird watching boat trip through the Igarapes (creeks) or piranha fishing and after dinner alligator spotting. Different lectures throughout the day. Snack grill on the top deck and different social activities. Music in the Lua Disco in the evening while the cruise continues.
Day 3 Sunday:
• Early morning boat trip for bird watching followed by hiking in the forest and lectures on different subjects during the day. Photo safari by motor boat in the afternoon to visit the local environment. Farewell Captain's dinner in the evening with regional folkloric show and music in the Lua Disco.
Day 4 Monday:
• Sunrise Lover's breakfast on the top deck in the early morning and observation of the "Meeting of the Waters". Buffet breakfast in the Kuarup restaurant from 7:00am. Arrival in Manaus at approximately 8:00am and disembarkation around 8:30am.
Shuttle information The shuttle to the place of boarding is outsourced. Values and conditions should be checked with the local Ecosight Amazon, or any company of guest's choice.
• Shuttle from the airport to the Hotel Tropical Manaus (30 minutes). Speedboat transfers to Tres Bocas (2 hours & 30 minutes).
• Shuttle from airport to the Hotel Tropical Manaus (30 minutes). Speedboat transfer to river Boca do Rio Cuieiras (2 hours).
• Speedboat transfer to Novo Airao (20 minutes). Shuttle from Novo Airao to Manaus (3 hours).
• Transfer from the airport to Manacapuru (2 hours & 30 minutes). Speedboat transfer to the hotel ship (20 minutes).
• Iberostar is in charge of the speedboat transfer to Iberostar Grand Amazon, without additional cost to the customer. Thursdays and Sundays there are no boarginds or landings
General Information
• This IBEROSTAR is a part of the "Grand Collection"
5 Day Cruise Itinerary 2011:
• Rio Negro Itinerary:
Day 1 Monday:
• Embarkation from 3:00pm until 5:00pm. Departure from the Manaus port at 6:00pm. Pass Ponta Negra sailing towards Novo Airao.
Day 2 Tuesday:
• Hiking or boat ride in the Jaraqui region. Different lectures about the Amazon during the day. Grill and snacks on the top deck, photo safari by motor boat in the afternoon at the Anavilhanas Islands. After dinner, alligator spotting followed by dancing in the Lua Disco.
Day 3 Wednesday:
• Visit the "botos" (pink dolphins) at Novo Airao. Photo safari by boat in the afternoon at Maependi. After dinner, come to have fun with the expedition team and dance at the Lua Disco.
Day 4 Thursday:
• Early morning boat trip for bird watching. In the morning visit a local indigenous village and after lunch take a boat trip to visit the Ariau river region. Farewell Captain's dinner in the Kuarup restaurant at 8:00pm. After dinner, regional folkloric show and music in the Lua Disco until 1:30am.
Day 5 Friday:
• Sunrise Lover's breakfast on the top deck in the early morning and observation of the "Meeting of the Waters". Buffet breakfast in the Kuarup restaurant from 7:00am. Arrival in Manaus at approximately 8:00am and disembarkation around 8:30am.
