If your desire is to experience the Amazon (locals call it the Amazonas) River area of Brazil (local spelling is Brasil) I feel the Amazon Clipper Cruises offer the most comprehensive, informative and exciting tour available at a reasonable price. Specifically we chose the Clipper Premium which was quite comfortable with ample spaced rooms with two beds which could be... More

A very long (31 days), but necessary experience, to enjoy the monstrosity and impact of such a large river in South America. While on the River, I read Theodore Roosevelt's book, "River of Doubt", which added to the impression of how anyone is able to survive the still primitive conditions in some parts of this river. Only when specific stops... More

I have a completely different view than previous poster. Lectures were given every day and the Amazon Explorer was a great experience. Dorsey Resler More

We spent three nights and 4 days on this tour (you pay by the day, not the night) and enjoyed it tremendously. Our guide went out of his way to spot animals that we were looking for, and worked tirelessly to make sure that we were comfortable. We saw pink dolphins, sloths, macaws, spiders, birds of many kinds, went piranha... More

Princess' coordination in Fort Lauderdale was horrible. We arrived at the hotel in Fort Lauderdale about 4 PM, and the desk clerk told us that we had to leave at 9 PM. The expected overnight at the hotel had turned into a red eye flight. We waited at the airport until about 1 AM. The DC10 was at least 25... More

Don't waste your time or money to take the "Amazon Explorer" Holland America cruise on the Prinsendam. We just returned from this 26-day cruise which we thought was going to be exciting, enjoyable, and educational. There was not one single lecture onboard about the Amazon. We learned nothing about this phenomenal river. Don't go. If you do, don't say that... More

My husband and I enjoyed a 38 night cruise with P and O on board Artemis (Feb - March 2006}. The ship was perfect, weather brilliant, excellent food on board ship. The countries that we visited were all unique and fascinating. The Amazon River was everything that we expected it to be and we were not disappointed! We were told... More

i was there last February (2007) on the Iberostar cruise ship. Beautiful ship, absolutely fabulous staff (multi-multi lingual) and extremely knowledgeable and considerate of guests. The trip is pricey, but it is not to be missed!!! we went piranha fishing and alligator hunting in the late evening. very exotic trip. More