Amazon Cruises

AMAZON BOATS: TUCANO

The Amazon cruise vessel Tucano has comfortable cabins with large beds and private baths, and is air-conditioned throughout. The tour program is sophisticated. With our small groups (Max. 18 pax), trained naturalist guides, and thoughtful itineraries, we offer a genuine, thrilling experience with the REAL Amazon rainforest. Tucano operates trips on regular fixed departure dates and also group charters.

The Tucano is a big boat at 80 feet long. There is plenty of space to spread out, study the forest nearby, and contemplate the wonders of nature. The Salon is enormous. It is a good place to observe the forest, read or relax. From this large space, filled with windows and situated at the front of the boat, you can see the fantastic forest around us. It is also a delightful place to dine and listen to our evening discussions.

The top deck is open and has a large sun canopy --a wonderful place to spot wildlife or soak in the vastness of the Amazon. There is also space to catch some sun and watch the Macaw parrots screeching across the afternoon sky. The middle deck has a wide balcony around the entire front of the boat. Passengers can see where we are going and observe monkeys jumping from one vine to another.

All of the 9 cabins are outside cabins with large windows and private bathrooms. Some of the cabins have lower bunks with queen-size beds to accommodate couples. These cabins can also accommodate three people traveling together or couples traveling with children. Each cabin on Tucano has a private bath with a shower, toilet, and a sink. Four of the cabins have a queen-size bed below and a twin-size bed above.

There are 76 large windows on Tucano and all of them open and close. All the cabins and the Salon are air-conditioned. Every cabin has its own thermostat and individual controls. Your cabin can be as cool or as warm as you wish. There is both a 110 volt and a 12 volt electrical system throughout the boat and a reading light above every bed. All of the walls in the cabins have solid wood raised paneling... varnished and absolutely superb.

The Living Room is at the front of the boat affording splendid views of the rainforest throughout the day. The Living Room is also air-conditioned, though in the cool of the day we generally leave the windows open to breathe the fresh air scented by Amazon blossoms. The decks in the cabins and living room are a deep brown natural finished wood that is kept highly polished.

Meals are not gourmet, but wholesome, filling and delicious. We also serve many types of Amazon Fruits. Our cooks rise before dawn to make a large breakfast and there is always a tantalizing scent coming out of the Galley.

A Once in a Lifetime Experience - Our trips to the Amazon are all very exciting. We often see creatures that are missed by other travelers. This is because our guides are very knowledgeable, we go much farther away from settled areas than any other group and because we keep the size of our group small. Our trips are also exploratory. We visit different places on every trip. We are able to do this because the Amazon is so big that there are thousands of remote rainforest rivers with virtually no settlement. By going to different places each time, the trips are interesting for both the guests and the guides. Every trip is a one of a kind, once in a lifetime experience.

Come with us to experience the great beauty and mystery that still exist in the Amazon. From the crystal clear waters of deep forest streams to the massive canopy of the highland rainforest...from tiny leaf cutter ants to the largest mammals swinging by their tails in the trees, we will coax from our observations the marvelous story of the most fantastic collection of wildlife on earth

Our Trips - Two of our trips in the Amazon of Brazil, The Amazon Odyssey and Heart of Amazonia are based on the 80 foot excursion boat: The M/V Tucano. Though we use the boat to cover distances, we are not insulated from the forest. Several times daily we go into the rainforest by launch or on foot to explore. We marvel at the bizarre array of plants and the fascinating survival strategies of animals. Some nights we scout by launch to observe nocturnal animals. Most evenings we have discussions on the creatures we observed that day and on the ecology of the rainforest. On our third trip, Amazon Camping, we go far into the forest, camping along the way.

Cabin Sizes by Number:

Cabin# Cabin Sq. Ft. Bath Sq. Ft. Total Sq. Ft.

1
70

25

95

2
70

25

95

3
86

28

114

4
86

28

114

5
80

23

103

6
80

24

104

7
62

24

86

8
60

20

80

Salon
250

Below are diagrams of each of the three decks of Tucano. Passenger cabins are indicated by drawn beds.

Observation Deck: This deck is open and an exceptional place to observe wildlife. The forward balcony allows views to the front and into the treetops. From beneath the sun canopy we see the world's greatest collection of birds and the occasional monkey cavorting in the branches. From the top deck there is wilderness as far as the eye can see. The top deck is a wonderful place to lounge around as we cruise along the wilderness river.

Upper Deck: The balcony around the front of the boat is a wonderful place to pull up a chair and observe the forest close up. The salon is airy and has windows all the way around. All of the walls are paneled in lovely hardwood. Two cabins on this deck have a bunk bed with a queen size mattress below and a twin size mattress above. Two other cabins number have a bunk bed with a twin size mattress above and below. All of the cabins have private showers and sinks.

Main Deck: Two cabins on this deck have a bunk bed with a queen size mattress below and a twin size mattress above. Two other cabins number have a bunk bed with a twin size mattress above and below. All of the cabins have private showers and sinks. There is a full galley and a swim deck at the stern. We get in and out of our launches to the side of the boat through two entries designed for this purpose.

Specifications Cabins: 9 cabins with private facilities Group Areas: Large forward facing salon and a full Top Observation Deck Length: 80 feet Maximum Width (beam): 21 feet Standard Passenger Capacity: 18 Charter Passenger Capacity: 18-25 Crew: 7 Engine: 315 HP Diesel Cruising Range: 1000 miles Air-conditioning: Central to all cabins Electricity: 110 volt/ 60 cycle Onan Marine generator 25KVA Onan Marine generator 27KVA Korbach direct drive 20KVA Vessel Launched: September 1997

Cabin#	Cabin Sq. Ft.	Bath Sq. Ft.	Total Sq. Ft.
1	70	25	95
2	70	25	95
3	86	28	114
4	86	28	114
5	80	23	103
6	80	24	104
7	62	24	86
8	60	20	80
Salon			250

	Observation Deck: This deck is open and an exceptional place to observe wildlife. The forward balcony allows views to the front and into the treetops. From beneath the sun canopy we see the world's greatest collection of birds and the occasional monkey cavorting in the branches. From the top deck there is wilderness as far as the eye can see. The top deck is a wonderful place to lounge around as we cruise along the wilderness river.
	Upper Deck: The balcony around the front of the boat is a wonderful place to pull up a chair and observe the forest close up. The salon is airy and has windows all the way around. All of the walls are paneled in lovely hardwood. Two cabins on this deck have a bunk bed with a queen size mattress below and a twin size mattress above. Two other cabins number have a bunk bed with a twin size mattress above and below. All of the cabins have private showers and sinks.
	Main Deck: Two cabins on this deck have a bunk bed with a queen size mattress below and a twin size mattress above. Two other cabins number have a bunk bed with a twin size mattress above and below. All of the cabins have private showers and sinks. There is a full galley and a swim deck at the stern. We get in and out of our launches to the side of the boat through two entries designed for this purpose.