Heart Of The Amazon

Belem, the gateway to the Amazon, captivates with its lush greenery and vibrant street life. The city is famed for its historical district of Cidade Velha, showcasing colonial architecture alongside modern street art. Here, the Ver-o-Peso Market offers a sensory overload with stalls brimming with Amazonian fruits, spices, and freshly caught fish.

For a touch of nature, Mangal das Garças, a riverside botanical garden and aviary, provides a serene escape with its native flora and fauna. Belem also thrives on its culinary scene, where dishes like "tacacá" and "açaí" provide a taste of local traditions, perfect for those eager to explore the rich flavours of Brazil.

Each Seabourn ship offers a choice of dining venues to suit your mood of the moment. All dining venues are complimentary, and nearly all are open-seating, inviting you to dine where, when, and with whom you wish. Complimentary fine wines are poured with lunch and dinner, and there is never an extra charge for any dining choice. You can even enjoy a meal in your suite or on your veranda.

Capital of the Amapá state in northern Brazil, Macapá is located in the Amazon delta along the river’s northern channel where it feeds into the Atlantic. It also sits directly on the Equator, a distinction marked by the 98-foot-high Marco Zero monument where you can stand astride the Northern and Southern hemispheres.

Portuguese settlers established an outpost here in the early 18th century; the Fortaleza de São José, dating from 1782, stands as a symbol of the city’s colonial past and one of the best-preserved military structures in Brazil. Macapá - which is accessible only by boat or plane - serves as a pitstop for migrating birds, seen feeding alongside flamingos, ibises, and other local species that inhabit its rich wetlands.

Surfers flock here for a chance to ride the Pororoca, one of the longest tidal bores in the world with waves that reach 12 feet in height. Less extreme activities include relaxing on a wide river beach like Fazendinha and Araxá, browsing Casa de Artesão for unusual handcrafts made by the area’s indigenous people, and visiting the nearby village of Apa do Curiaú, home to descendants of escaped slaves.

Make yourself at home with delightful daily diversions that add to our fleet’s private yacht-like atmosphere. Embrace this moment and indulge – spending the day pampering yourself in the spa or soaking in a Pure Pampering ℠ bath drawn by your attentive suite host. Meditate upon the vast views that surround you from a yoga mat, the ship’s bow, or your private veranda.

Depending on the water levels and other changing conditions, your captain and veteran expedition leader will choose from among the innumerable fascinating sites along this particular stretch of the Amazon River to plot itineraries for Zodiac and kayak explorations, treks and visits to places and people of interest. Expedition team members will also be on deck and in observation lounges offering insights into the passing terrain and pointing out wildlife and other highlights while the ship is at anchor or cruising the river.

Depending on the water levels and other changing conditions, your captain and veteran expedition leader will choose from among the innumerable fascinating sites along this particular stretch of the Amazon River to plot itineraries for Zodiac and kayak explorations, treks and visits to places and people of interest. Expedition team members will also be on deck and in observation lounges offering insights into the passing terrain and pointing out wildlife and other highlights while the ship is at anchor or cruising the river.

Situated at the confluence of the Amazon River and the Tapajos River, Santarém provides easy access to two of Brazil's most significant waterways. The city's laid-back daily life offers a relaxed backdrop for exploration. Santarém enjoyed prosperity during the Rubber Boom Era in the late 1800s, and even attracted the attention of Henry Ford. He invested substantially in the city, establishing the town of ''Fordlandia''. This commercial venture was designed to harvest and export rubber for his burgeoning vehicle industry's tire manufacturing.

Included Expeditions:

• Ponta Negra/Santarém Nature Exploration by Zodiac
• Navigate the narrow channel opposite the city of Santarém; this channel meanders along Ponta Negra, a quaint peninsula nestled between the Amazon and Tapajos Rivers. Witness the mesmerizing flooded forest, a thriving ecosystem teeming with tropical birds. By the end of this expedition, you'll gain a deeper understanding of how local people harmoniously live, interact, and utilize this environment.
  

Depending on the water levels and other changing conditions, your captain and veteran expedition leader will choose from among the innumerable fascinating sites along this particular stretch of the Amazon River to plot itineraries for Zodiac and kayak explorations, treks and visits to places and people of interest. Expedition team members will also be on deck and in observation lounges offering insights into the passing terrain and pointing out wildlife and other highlights while the ship is at anchor or cruising the river.

Depending on the water levels and other changing conditions, your captain and veteran expedition leader will choose from among the innumerable fascinating sites along this particular stretch of the Amazon River to plot itineraries for Zodiac and kayak explorations, treks and visits to places and people of interest. Expedition team members will also be on deck and in observation lounges offering insights into the passing terrain and pointing out wildlife and other highlights while the ship is at anchor or cruising the river.

Found in the Amazon delta where the river greets the Atlantic, Macapá, the capital of Brazil's Amapá state, is a city with a unique geographical distinction. Straddling the equator, it is home to the impressive 98-foot Marco Zero monument, where guests can symbolically stand in both the Northern and Southern hemispheres simultaneously.

Macapá's history is etched in its landscape, with remnants from Portuguese settlers dating back to the early 18th century. The Fortaleza de São José, a symbol of the city's colonial past, stands as one of Brazil's best-preserved military structures, echoing tales of a bygone era. Accessible only by boat or plane, Macapá also serves as a sanctuary for migrating birds who share the region's lush wetlands with flamingos, ibises, and other local species.

Make yourself at home with delightful daily diversions that add to our fleet’s private yacht-like atmosphere. Embrace this moment and indulge – spending the day pampering yourself in the spa or soaking in a Pure Pampering ℠ bath drawn by your attentive suite host. Meditate upon the vast views that surround you from a yoga mat, the ship’s bow, or your private veranda.

Belem, the gateway to the Amazon, captivates with its lush greenery and vibrant street life. The city is famed for its historical district of Cidade Velha, showcasing colonial architecture alongside modern street art. Here, the Ver-o-Peso Market offers a sensory overload with stalls brimming with Amazonian fruits, spices, and freshly caught fish.

For a touch of nature, Mangal das Garças, a riverside botanical garden and aviary, provides a serene escape with its native flora and fauna. Belem also thrives on its culinary scene, where dishes like "tacacá" and "açaí" provide a taste of local traditions, perfect for those eager to explore the rich flavours of Brazil.