Manatee Amazon Explorer

Operated from Coca, Ecuador, the Manatee is a comfortable Amazon cruise and is easily accessed from Quito.

The Manatee Amazon Explorer is fully-equipped and maintained in order to be able to cope with the most challenging conditions and circumstances, and is manned by experienced and conscientious officers, crew members and expedition staff.  The canoes used for daily shore landings are rugged and versatile and are operated in a responsible manner by experienced personnel.  

The vessel has 3 decks. Enjoy meals in either the interior or exterior spacious dining areas and relax in the bar and lounge. or simply enjoy the view on the top level sun deck. Stay in one of the 14 well appointed cabins onboard. Choose from Suites and the upgraded Deluxe Suites., both of which are well appointed with river facing floor-to-ceiling windows. 

The Manatee Amazon Explorer is also equipped with a small fleet of motorized canoes.  The canoes provide unlimited mobility and allow for the exploration of the most remote areas and inaccessible shores.

The vessel is comfortable, and it complies with both national and international navigation norms, as well as safety, security, and environmental protection standards.  The company that runs these cruises is certified by Smart Voyager and Rainforest Alliance, both of which guarantee the sustainability of the operation