Episode 7: An Amazing Amazon River Cruise
🌿 Exploring the Amazon by Riverboat | The Ship Less Travelled – Episode: Amazon Edition 🛶
In this week’s episode of The Ship Less Travelled, we go deeper and wilder than ever before—into the heart of the Peruvian Amazon aboard the Amatista, a classic riverboat with room for just 28 guests.
Cruising through the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve, one of the largest protected areas in Peru, Dave shares firsthand what it's like to explore this vast flooded forest—often called the “Jungle of Mirrors” for the way the water reflects the sky and trees. Home to pink river dolphins, sloths, caimans, howler monkeys, and over 500 species of birds, this is one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth.
🌿 Onboard the Amatista, guests enjoy air-conditioned cabins, Amazonian cuisine, and daily excursions by skiff deep into this fragile and awe-inspiring ecosystem. The small group size allows for intimate wildlife encounters and meaningful community visits—where responsible tourism plays a key role in protecting both the environment and the people who call the riverbanks home.
👩‍🦰 You’ll also meet some of the Amazon’s most remarkable women—artists, shamans, healers, and stewards of culture and tradition.
PLUS:
🌍 What is a skiff and why is it the secret to jungle access?
đź“š Why river cruising is not only comfortable but the smart way to explore the rainforest
🛶 How responsible tourism helps communities tied to the river —and what you should know before you go
And because two heads are better than one, your hosts Dave (a proud Canuck) and Lorraine (our UK-based cruise maven) bring you a balanced, transatlantic perspective. Two brains are better than one, we work together to make sure your next cruise is worth every loonie, pound, or penny.
🎧 Hit play and prepare to be transported to a place where the river writes the story.
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