Just finished the 4 night cruise and it exceeded our expectations. Although the boat is a little tired it is spotlessly clean (cabins serviced twice per day) and well appointed. Good size cabins, all with a balcony and enormous comfortable bed, tv, wifi, minibar, dressing gown, slippers etc. it was a floating hotel room. The staff are all lovely, a particular we would like to thank to Moura in the dining who took such good care of us. He was very kind and attentive, I was a little apprehensive as some reviews said the food was not good & the wine was undrinkable but actually we found the opposite. Lots of Amazonian fish, fresh salads, fruit (plus lots of treats if you preferred). We particularly enjoyed the captain’s dinner on the final night Food was delicious. It was followed by a wonderful show. Several excursions per day so the boredom get a chance to take hold. Although it seems expensive when you book it, you don’t have to spend a single cent whilst on board. It is, fully all inclusive and once you add everything up, it feels like good value. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the cruise. It’s a once in a lifetime experience.

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The Staff made a genuine effort to make our stay both comfortable and memorable. All safety precautions were appropriate both on board and during excursions. The ship and it's amenities was fisrt class. The bars were well stocked and very well staffed. Overall and exceptional 4 days on one of the natural wonders of the world.

I would like to have seen more of the river and some narrower riverways but acknowledge that there are 3 main impediments, 1) fuel use and excessive CO2 emmisions (although it lies amidst one of the great CO2 consuming regions on the globe), 2) navigational limitations of such a large vessel on narrow waterways with shifting channels, and 3) operational costs. Still some shift from night travel/ day anchor towards night anchor/ day travel might provide more adventure for the guests.

I simply cannot think of a better way of exploring the Amazon, especially if you want to do it in comfort, style and enjoy good food and wine. A special mention for the truly amazing guides, not forgetting the skilful skiff pilots! It might be owned by a Spanish hotel chain, but what makes it so special is that all the staff are from Manaus and the surrounding area and they all have a genuine passion for their homeland. Well done Iberostar for making this ship such an amazing experience rather than just another floating , but "branded" hotel. A tip: Do the whole 8 days. By doing both trips you really see the beautiful diversity of the Amazon.

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If you already reading to comments, don't hesitate... just book... you won't regret it. Accommodation, food, excursions and staff were just fantastic. Exceeded expectations.

No information provided about the cruise, especially key information like booking confirmation, check in times, where to check in, what to expect, what to pack, etc. Not very responsive either... but it all worked out beautifully in the end.

We loved everything. The staff were super friendly and helpful with everything. The facilities were fantastic, we spent so much time in the pools on deck and just enjoying the view. The tours were all very well organised and the guides were great. They were very knowledgeable, spoke multiple languages and took the time to explain everything and answer all the questions. The food (and cocktails) were incredible, not just the main breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets in the dining room but also the smaller buffets served up on deck in between. The wifi which they only just got worked perfectly the whole time which was great as I had to work a little bit. We loved our room and our balcony and spent a lot of time out there as there were no mosquitos at all! There was also a nurse which was lucky for me because I actually got sick on one of the days but she treated me right away. So if you're looking to enjoy a bit of luxury while exploring the Amazon, this is definitely the right choice.

THIS IS A CRUISE NOT A HOTEL BOAT!!! I wish they would be more clear about his, took me a little while to confirm. This is a wonderful cruise on the Amazon (aka Solimões - this is what Amazon is called in this part of Brazil) and Rio Negro rivers. Friday to Monday is Amazon river, Monday to Friday is Rio Negro cruise, you can book either or both. They have several activities every day - boat trips, jungle walks, etc. Tons of food available from about 6am to 11p. And they now have satellite internet service through Starlink. It's kinda pricey but it's a wonderful experience with attentive crew, great food, and amazing views. All rooms have balconies. The shower is very spacious (and big enough for 2 people). Several power outlets in the room.

The ship was lovely, cabin spacious and bed huge and comfortable. Cabin was serviced efficiently twice a day. Excellent food options. Lovely swimming pool, although jacuzzi stopped working during the trip. All excursions happened on time and exactly as expected. Guides were knowledgable and trips were interesting.

Everything was excellent, although we didn’t find the talks as interesting as we’d hoped.

I liked pretty much everything. This is the best way to visit the Amazon Region and travel in comfort. The staff was exceptionally helpful, efficient and knowlegeable.

I would appreciate if the air conditioning in the room was not so cold. This was a bit of an issue during the nights and it could not be properly adjusted.

very comfortable experience overall. buffet food was good, excellent bread!! good tours and fun piranha fishing. wish there were more early am tours when the weather is more pleasant.

facilities a bit sporadic - broken sink in our room, ran out of water entirely in shower at one point(ended up rinsing out of ice bucket), was told not able to order bottle of wine to room service and instead needed to physically go to the bar on another level for individual glasses.

Absolutely loved the staff and the excursions. The guides were very knowledgeable and spoke good English. The ship is very clean and has all the amenities you need. The staff in every capacity were genuinely friendly.

The food was okay but a bit repetitive. I got tired of the buffets.