Amazon Cruises FAQs

Are Amazon cruises just for the young and adventurous?
Absolutely not. You can find an Amazon cruise on this website that matches your desired level of adventure - active or relaxed - and your fitness level and pace of travel.

How long are Amazon cruises?
Most ships cruise the Amazon River for four to nine days, though many ships call on Amazon River ports as part of a longer itinerary that may visit the Caribbean or South America too. Click here to visit our list of discounted Amazon cruise sailings.

What kind of ships offer Amazon cruises?
Traditional cruise lines and expedition-style cruise lines offer Amazon cruises, so you'll find vessels from three to six stars. Click here to visit our Amazon Cruise Ships page.

What do I get for my money on an Amazon cruise?
Your cruise price includes your cabin, all meals (including the midnight buffet!), entertainment, parties and, of course, all transportation between all the ports on your Amazon River cruise itinerary. On most ships, alcoholic beverages and optional shore excursions are not included in the basic price.

Will I feel bored or confined on board my Amazon cruise ship?
Traditional cruise ships are like a floating resort on par with any Las Vegas hotel, even when you are cruising an exotic destination like the Amazon. On-board activities begin at dawn and go into the wee hours of the night. The scenery is constantly changing, and every port is filled with new and exciting opportunities for exploration. Expedition-style ships that focus on activities off the ship, like Amazon River tours in zodiacs and canoes, have more limited onboard facilities and amenities.

What can I do on an Amazon cruise ship?
That depends on the ship, but generally the larger ships will have the most activities. You may wish to lounge on deck by the pool with a good book, sign up for exercise or cooking classes, swim, play bingo or bridge, gamble in the casino, take in a Broadway-style floor show or a magician's act, enter a talent show or a putting contest, take a dance class, get a massage or attend a lecture.

Is airfare included in my Amazon cruise price?
Amazon cruise lines usually offer both a cruise-only price and an AIR/SEA price that includes connecting airfare, transfers between the airport and ship and baggage handling. In some instances, only the cruise-only fare is available. The prices shown on our site are typically cruise-only, but our cruise counselors will gladly provide an air-inclusive price if requested.

What's a shore excursion?
That's a term that refers to anything you do off the ship, in port. At every stop, you'll have the option of exploring the area on your own or as part of a group with a planned itinerary.

Are all Amazon cruise ships the same?
Absolutely not. They range from yacht-like vessels with 100 passengers to towering megaships with huge atriums and a maximum capacity of more than 1,000 people.

Will I need a passport?
All Amazon cruises require a passport.