South America

Amazon River Expedition: A Cultural Cruise from Barbados to the Heart of Brazil

Name: Amazon River Expedition: A Cultural Cruise from Barbados to the Heart of Brazil
Brand: Swan Hellenic
Price: 11400 USD
Availability: InStock

Step aboard for a voyage that links the Caribbean with the wild heart of South America. From the sun-drenched shores of Barbados and the Dutch colonial elegance of Paramaribo to the haunting prison islands of the Îles du Salut and the remote waterways of the Amazon Delta, this is a journey of extraordinary contrasts — concluding in Belém, the legendary gateway to the world's greatest river

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Voyage Overview

Voyage Highlights

Expert-led Talks

Learn more about this isolated polar region from our on board team of experts.

The Amazon Delta

A maze of channels, islands, and flooded forest, where the river feels like an inland sea.

Macaws and Pink Dolphins

Cruise narrow waterways where river dolphins surface and rainforest birds flash through the canopy.

Please Note

This itinerary provides general information about each destination. Also, please be aware that some of the venues and highlights mentioned may not be open or accessible on the day we visit.

Charter flights to the port of embarkation/disembarkation (Longyearbyen, Ushuaia, Kangerlussuaq, Nuuk, Honiara, Jayapura and Sorong)
Group return transfers from airport to cruise port and to the hotel (where included)
One night pre-cruise accommodation with breakfast in a 4/5-star hotel (exemptions apply)
Your selected stateroom
All meals onboard
Complimentary hot & cold beverages, beer, wine & spirits any time throughout your cruise
24-hour room service
Lecture programs by expedition team and guest speakers
One selected shore excursion per port of call
All expedition landings
Entry level WI-FI (upgraded packages available)
Gym, sauna, pool
24/7 self service laundry
Waterproof backpack and refillable water bottle, yours to keep
In polar regions: branded parka, yours to keep and use of rubber boots
Memory Package
Onboard gratuities & port taxes

Ship

SH Vega

Swan Hellenic

Named after the first ship to cross the Arctic Northeast Passage, SH Vega was designed to journey to faraway places and remote polar regions in style and comfort. This 5-star expedition ship incorporates elegant Scandi-design with the latest in cruising technology, and has a PC5 ice-strengthened hull, and extra-large stabilizers, to make your journey as smooth as possible.

Passengers152

Tonnage10,617 GT

Built2022

Decks9

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Onboard Facilities

Onboard Life

Live Position

Booking & Cancellation Policies

Children Policy

We offer a 65% child discount for one child with a minimum of two full-paying passengers in the same cabin. Children: 8–16 years Child discount: 100%

Third Person Policy

When at least two full-paying passengers share the same cabin, we offer a 65% discount for a third child, or a 50% discount for a third adult in the same cabin. Adult discount: 50% Child discount: 35%

Single Supplement

Default rate: 1.75× Suite: 2× Inside: 1.75× Balcony: 1.75× Ocean View: 1.75× 一般房间的单房差是175%；套房是200%；有时候搞活动也会免单房差；

Cancellation Policy

150+ days before departure: 300 USD penalty 120–149 days before departure: 20% penalty 91–119 days before departure: 75% penalty 0–90 days before departure: 100% penalty Name change fee: $100 USD

Gratuities

included Onboard gratuities & port taxes

Insurance Requirements

Swan Hellenic Travel strictly recommends concluding your personal insurance package designed specifi cally for your needs and for expedition travel.

Your booking is made with Gvoya — the terms shown above are the Gvoya platform terms applied to this voyage. Full details: Booking Terms·Cancellation Policy