Cruising in Comfort and Style. Exploring the Amazon. On the

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1 Cruising in Comfort and Style Exploring the Amazon On the Motor Yacht Tucano

2 Cruises on The Motor Yacht Tucano are Different... Our cruises are the most informative, active, and authentic trips in all of the Amazon. Why? a) The Real Thing: Our cruises go beyond the tourist experience of most trips to the Amazon. We visit areas not visited by others and see flora and fauna that are almost never seen on other Amazon trips. b) Highly Skilled Guides: Our naturalist guides are some of the very best in the Amazon. They are skilled bilingual naturalists and their knowledge and experience help passengers unlock the secrets of the magnificent wildlife of the rainforest. e) A Comfortable Vessel and High Quality Service: The M/Y Tucano is a well appointed expeditionary vessel. All the cabins are outside cabins with private baths and air-conditioning. The vessel has style and elegance with lots of polished brass and varnished woodwork. We have a large and very professional crew to help travelers enjoy the cruise in every way possible. c) Small Groups: We take a maximum of 18 and often with single travelers the vessel is full with only 14 travelers. With small groups, the cruises are focused on the rainforest enabling travelers to spend more time with the guides which makes it a much richer experience. d) Active: There are many excursions off the boat every day. We divide into even smaller groups, each with a guide. There are many activities to choose from: exploring in our electricpowered launches, walking in the rainforest, strolls through small villages, and exploring the flooded forest in guided kayak expeditions. Weather conditions permitting, we at times swim in the cleanest water in the world.

3 Two Great Small-Ship Voyages in the Amazon Voyage to the Heart of the Amazon 6 Night - Expedition Cruise This cruise goes far into the rainforest wilderness in search of exotic flora and fauna. With our small groups and skilled naturalist guides we venture into uninhabited rivers where the only sounds we hear are the wind in the trees and the calling of animals. (Itinerary and map page 4.) These are the most comprehensive cruises operated in the Amazon. Unlike most cruises in the region which are combination of short cruises, ours are continuous which means that we are able to explore much farther into the wild rainforest. Over several days we explore areas very rarely visited by others. Ours are the only cruises that voyage deep into the UNESCO Natural World Heritage site the Central Amazon Conservation Complex, the largest rainforest reserve in the world. By day and by night we seek out the mysterious life that stirs in the heart of the rainforest. On the last day of the cruise we visit the Encontra das Aguas, the meeting of the Rio Negro and the mighty Amazon River itself - a river so wide and majestic it is like an inland ocean. Our guides are skilled naturalists and we observe creatures almost never seen by other visitors. We visit villages along the small tributaries to learn of the culture of pioneer families. Because of the exploratory nature, the small groups, and the skilled guides, this expedition cruise has become known as the most ambitious and authentic cruise in the entire Amazon. The Amazon Odyssey 4 Night - Essential Amazon Cruse This cruise has an exploratory itinerary with many active excursions. Our travelers are able to experience the essence of the Amazon in a short period of time. (Itinerary and map page 6.) Departing from Manaus, Brasil, we visit some of the most essential areas to observe the flora and fauna and culture of the Amazon rainforest. The Amazon Odyssey captures the spirit of the Amazon by exploring the dense forests and small tributaries of the Rio Negro. Our course takes us into the southern part of a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site. We experience many different rainforest environments observing the flora and fauna of the greatest diversity of life on earth. We also visit homesteads or small villages along the river to see what life is like living on the edge of this great wilderness. Three Toed Sloth

4 Voyage to the Heart of the Amazon Expedition Cruise - 6 Nights This expedition cruise is for travelers who have a passion for adventure and exploration, a love of nature, and wish to go far, far into the rainforest. The Motor Yacht Tucano explores a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site and goes farther into the wilderness than any other tour in the whole Amazon. It is the most active, detailed, and exciting exploration of the Amazon rainforest. Departure Dates, Six Night Cruises 2016 Cruise Dates: Jan 23-29, Feb 06-12, Feb 20-26, Mar 05-11, Mar 19-25, Apr 02-08, Apr 16-22, Apr 30-May 06, May 14-20, May 28-Jun 03, Jun 18-24, Jul 02-08, Jul 16-22, Aug 06-12, Aug 20-26, Sep 10-16, Sep 24-30, Oct 08-14, Oct 22-28, Nov 05-11, Nov 19-25, Dec 10-16, Dec Cruise Dates: Jan 07-13, Jan 21-27, Feb 04-10, Feb 18-24, Mar 11-17, Mar 25-31, Apr 08-14, Apr 22-28, May 06-12, Jun 03-09, Jun 17-23, Jul 01-07, Jul 15-21, Jul 30-Aug 04, Aug 12-18, Aug 26-Sep 01, Sep 09-15, Sep 23-29, Oct 07-13, Oct 21-27, Nov 11-17, Nov 25-Dec 01, Dec 09-15, Dec 23-29

5 Itinerary Sketch Voyage to the Heart of the Amazon Day Depart Manaus, Brasil and voyage north on the Rio Negro to the Rio Apuaú Day Explore wilderness rainforest on the Eastern side of the Rio Negro. Day Lago Buriti Day Scout the Rio Jaueperi Day A day on the west bank of the Rio Negro Day Following our morning excursions, this afternoon we cruise to the Amazon River and the meeting of the world s two greatest rivers, the Encontra das Aguas. This evening we voyage upstream past the Port of Manaus. Day Early morning disembarkation. The Rio Negro Please note that the day to day schedule must be considered approximate. Due to changing river levels and weather considerations, the cruises are adapted to fit existing circumstances. The Amazon River

6 The Amazon Odyssey Essential Amazon Cruise - 4 Nights This expedition cruise is for travelers who want an interesting and unique vacation, but only have time for a four night stay. Travelers enjoy the essence of Amazon nature and culture in an authentic and active way. The small group size, the highly skilled guides, and the thoughtful activities make this a wonderful experience. Departure Dates, Four Night Cruises 2016 Cruise Dates: Jan 18-22, Feb 01-05, Feb 15-19, Feb 29-Mar 04, Mar 14-18, Apr 11-15, Apr 25-29, May 09-13, May 23-27, Jun 13-17, Jun 27-Jul 01, Jul 11-15, Jul 25-29, Aug 01-05, Aug 15-19, Sep 19-23, Oct 03-07, Oct 17-21, Oct 31-Nov 04, Nov 14-18, Dec Cruise Dates: Jan 16-20, Jan 30-Feb 03, Feb 13-17, Mar 06-10, Mar 20-24, Apr 03-07, May 01-05, May 29-Jun 02, Jun 12-16, Jun 26-30, Jul 10-14, Jul 24-28, Aug 07-11, Aug 21-25, Sep 18-22, Oct 02-06, Oct 16-20, Nov 06-10, Nov 20-24, Dec 04-08

7 Itinerary Sketch The Amazon Odyssey Essential Amazon Cruise Day Manaus, Brasil, Rio Negro: Afternoon depart and voyage north on the Rio Negro. Day Anavilhanas Archipelago: Excursions into the rainforest during the day and at night. Day Rio Negro: Excursions in the rainforest during the day, night excursion. Day After our morning excursions, this afternoon we cruise to the Amazon River and the meeting of the world s two greatest rivers, the Encontra das Aguas. This evening we voyage upstream past the Port of Manaus. The Rio Negro Day Early morning disembarkation. Please note that our cruises are exploratory and we adapt the vessel course to maintain an interesting cruise. We may alter the itinerary due to low river levels. But this does not diminish the cruise, instead it allows us to improvise and seek interesting places to visit. The Amazon River

8 The Motor Yacht Tucano - Ideal Spaces to Relax and Observe the Rainforest The Motor Yacht Tucano is comfortable, sophisticated, and very well suited to exploring the Amazon wilderness. The vessel was built in the elegant style of a classic river steamship, but it is actually a modern and fully certified commercial cruise vessel. While we are able to travel in comfort, we are not insulated from the forest. We remain focused on the flora and fauna of this magnificent wilderness. The voyage is quite active and we spend most of every day exploring the forest on foot, by kayak, or in our boat s launches. The M/Y Tucano is designed specifically to explore the Amazon in the most thoughtful and sustainable way. The ship offers plenty of space to spread out and contemplate the wonders of nature. Comfortable and Private Cabins All of the cabins on M/Y Tucano are outside cabins and have lots of windows. All are air-conditioned and have full private bathrooms. Some cabins can accommodate three persons. While some cabin categories are smaller than others, they are still are bright, airy, and comfortable. Since the corridors on the M/Y Tucano are on the inside instead of running around the outside of the vessel, the cabins offer privacy and we can leave our curtains open to the awe inspiring vistas of the Amazon. Yellow Category Cabin

9 A Generous Salon From this large space, at the front of the vessel and filled with windows, we are treated to fantastic vistas of the wilderness around us. Large Observation Deck The top deck is a wonderful place to spot wildlife or soak in the vastness of the Amazon. There is space to catch some sun and watch the Macaw parrots screeching across the afternoon sky. Dinner is Served! On the M/Y Tucano we serve a great variety of delicious Brasilian dishes. There are fresh vegetables and fruits along with Amazon fruit juices. We are always treated to a wonderful dessert! Promenade Balcony This broad balcony faces forward and is a serene spot to relax as the vessel navigates along the deeply forested shore. It can be a good place to observe monkeys jumping from one vine to another and pink dolphins leaping into the air.

10 Cabins Categories Our cruises are quite active and we spend much of our time off the vessel exploring the forest, but when we are on board, the M/Y Tucano offers travelers a sense of comfort and elegance that complements the intensive exploratory experience. With over seventy large windows, the vessel is bright and airy. The cabins and the salon are air-conditioned and have elegant raised wood panelling in the style of the classic steamships that once cruised these majestic rivers. In the deck plans below, this symbol: = windows. There are lots of them! Blue Category Cabin Three Categories There are three categories of cabins, and all are outside cabins with large windows, private baths with showers, and air-conditioning. Green Category Cabins: The double cabins, #2 and #8, have above and below berths with single size mattresses. They are smaller than the Yellow cabins. Yellow Category Cabins: The five double cabins in this category are large and have beds side by side. They are numbered 3, 4, 5, 6, and 0. Cabin 0 has a queen size bed and a single bed. Yellow Category Cabin Blue Category (Single Cabins): These single cabins, numbers 1 and 8, have a single twin bed. On request, these can be converted to Green cabins for two persons.

11 Deck Plans - Motor Yacht Tucano Middle Deck Cabins and are Yellow cabin doubles and have two beds side by side. Cabin is a Green cabin double that has a bunk with a mattress above and below. Cabin is a Blue cabin single. On request this can be converted to a double cabin. Main Deck Cabin is a Blue cabin single. On request this can be converted to a double cabin. Cabin is a Green cabin double that has a bunk with a mattress above and below. Cabins and are Yellow cabin doubles and have two single beds side by side. Observation Deck On this deck there is only one cabin, number, which is a Yellow cabin. This cabin has a queen bed and a single bed and it can accommodate three travelers. It is a large cabin, but has a smaller bathroom.

12 Sustainability The Motor Yacht Tucano endeavors to operate the most sustainable cruises in the Amazon. The vessel was designed with three systems to sustainably minimize our environmental impact: solar power, waste management, and pollution control. Solar Power: There are two separate solar equipment assemblies on board the M/Y Tucano. One of them, to heat water, consists of solar-water panels for our sinks and showers. The other consists of solar-electric panels which generate electricity for our launch motors and many other uses on board. Waste Management: All of our waste and recyclable material is separated and returned to Manaus, Brasil. Where possible, we avoid disposable packaging. Pollution Control: The basic ship functions such as lighting, cooking, and launch propulsion are functional without generated electricity. As part of our sustainability plan, there are many detailed operations procedures in place to reduce our carbon footprint. National Geographic Adventure magazine recommended our Amazon cruises as among the Best Adventure Travel Companies on Earth. Their criteria are education, sustainability, quality of service, and spirit of adventure. Thanks Nat Geo! Give us a call: ecotravel@ctaudubon.org