Getting ashore
Manaus is usually a dock stop.
Most ships dock at Manaus, which usually makes the day simpler: walk off the ship, meet your tour, and get back on board without tender queues.
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Manaus Cruise Port
Manaus is a long port day with regular dockside arrivals and lighter cruise traffic mostly from February, March, and December.
Usually docks
Usually quiet
~16h typical visit
Smaller ships
What to expect in Manaus
How much time will you have?
About 16h is typical
Most cruises spend 13h to 18h in Manaus, which makes it a relatively long port day compared with many stops.
How busy does Manaus get?
This is usually a quieter cruise stop.
Multiple ships overlap on roughly 0% of days, so most dates should feel manageable.
- Typical day: ~950 passengers
- Busy day: 2,100+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 0% of days
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October 2026
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Where Manaus fits into a cruise
Manaus is most commonly visited on Amazon River itineraries, often alongside Boca da Valeria and Parintins .
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When to cruise to Manaus
Cruise ships visit during 7 months of the year, with the heaviest traffic from February, March, and December.
Most cruise traffic clusters from February, March, and December, so month choice can change both ship choice and crowd levels.
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Manaus typically carry around 718 guests, with Oceania Insignia, Explora I, and Silver Nova calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 Oceania Insignia 14 calls
- 2 Explora I 6 calls
- 3 Silver Nova 3 calls
- 4 Seven Seas Grandeur 2 calls
- 5 Viking Sea 2 calls
- 6 HANSEATIC inspiration 1 call
Next port calls
Nov 20 Seven Seas Mariner
Dec 6 Oceania Insignia
Dec 7 Oceania Insignia
Dec 25 Viking Sea
Dec 26 Viking Sea
Cruises that visit Manaus
Oceania Insignia
Miami → Tortola → Nassau → Miami
Nov 24, 2026 · 25 nights
Visits Manaus on day 13
$9,699 oceanview · $388/night
43% below typical
Explora I
San Juan → Saint-Barthélemy → Boca da Valeria → Manaus
Feb 5, 2027 · 12 nights
Visits Manaus on day 12
$7,680 suite · $640/night
6% below typical · 3-month low
Explora I
San Juan → Saint-Barthélemy → Basseterre, Saint Kitts → San Juan
Feb 5, 2027 · 24 nights
Visits Manaus on day 12
$17,360 suite · $723/night
6% below typical · Price trending downCruise routes that include Manaus
These route families show how cruise lines usually package Manaus, so you can compare the whole trip instead of judging this stop by itself.
Eastern Caribbean · Southern Caribbean
Tortola → Cruz Bay, Saint John → Castries + 11 more
From Miami · 25 nights · Next Nov 24
From $9,699 oceanview · $388/night
Best departure: 43% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Southern Caribbean · Amazon River
Saint-Barthélemy → Saint-Pierre → Bridgetown + 3 more
From San Juan · 12 nights · Next Feb 5
From $7,680 suite · $640/night
Best departure: 6% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Southern Caribbean · Amazon River
Saint-Barthélemy → Saint-Pierre → Bridgetown + 12 more
From San Juan · 24 nights · Next Feb 5
From $17,360 suite · $723/night
Best departure: 6% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Amazon River
Manaus
From Iquitos · Next Apr 29
From $24,937 balcony · $1,385/night
Best departure: typical pricing
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Amazon River · Brazil
Santana Pt / Macapá → Parintins → Manaus + 4 more
From Bridgetown · Next Jan 18
From $17,600 suite · $880/night
Best departure: 5% above typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Eastern Caribbean · Southern Caribbean
Puerto Plata → Philipsburg → Terre-de-Haut + 9 more
From Miami · 19 nights · Next Jan 29
From $11,735 suite · $618/night
Best departure: 1% above typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
FAQ about cruises visiting Manaus
Which cruise itineraries usually include Manaus?
Cruises that call at Manaus often follow itineraries such as Eastern Caribbean Loop: Tortola, Cruz Bay, Saint John & Castries, Southern Caribbean Arc via Saint-Barthélemy, Saint-Pierre & Bridgetown, and Southern Caribbean Loop via Saint-Barthélemy, Saint-Pierre & Bridgetown.
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