Destination Overview

Travel on board the M/V Anakonda, the only luxury ship in the Ecuadorian Amazon Rainforest, and experience the Amazon in a most unique way!  Visit the remote and pristine areas where few have had the opportunity to travel, and interact with the region’s 15 local communities, while enjoying the comforts, facilities and services of a 5-star boutique hotel on board with us in the middle of the Ecuadorian Amazon.

Our itineraries have been carefully customized by our CEO, Raul Garcia, who was the Captain of the Flotel Orellana for over 15 years. No one, aside from locals, knows the area better than Raul, which is why we are able to offer perfectly-balanced itineraries including onboard activities, Amazon excursions during the day and night and recreational activities as well. Our on board concierge will be pleased to help you coordinate any special guest requirements, should passengers opt for activities that are different from those planned for the group.  We are able to coordinate alternatives to comply with all of our guest’s preferences!

Our 40 guests aboard the 148 foot-long M/V Anakonda may enjoy a wide variety of wine and fine dining, complete with the all-inclusive comfort of a five-star boutique hotel. Our 18 suites, each with an area over 172 square feet, feature sitting areas, large and comfortable beds, and wall-to-wall panoramic windows.  The observation deck with two outdoor Jacuzzis and our al fresco lounge are ideal places to enjoy a cocktail, relax with a good book or simply appreciate the spectacular view.

Accommodation

The M/V Anakonda is the only luxury cruise liner in the Ecuadorian Amazon Rainforest. Its 18 suites, each with an area of 172-258 square feet, are equipped with air conditioning and 24-hour electricity, each with a private bathroom with hot water and all necessary amenities, allowing our guests to enjoy their cruise with nothing to worry about. To accommodate families, Anakonda offers 2 sets of interconnected suites.

Passengers can socialize in the dining room, bar, observation deck with two outdoor Jacuzzis and in the al fresco lounge. There is also a small boutique where passengers can purchase souvenirs, or perhaps some vanity products that may have been left behind at home.  Our guests will be assisted by our 25-person crew, including a concierge, purser, paramedic, 4 skilled nature guides, and 4 local guides.

Amenities/Attractions

Travelers on board the M/V Anakonda will enjoy a wide variety of national and international fusion cuisine.  We take traditional and well-known cuisine from all over the world and adapt it using fresh, local products. It’s not unusual for our guests to enjoy unique fare such as Quinoa Risotto or the famous “Encocado de Pescado” an exquisite fish prepared in coconut sauce

The M/V Anakonda operates year round. Every trip is unique, based on the changing seasons. During the high water season, when the water levels of rivers and inlets rise, launch boats are able to venture deeper into the flooded forest. During the low water season, the river recedes to form beautiful sandy river beaches.

The M/V Anakonda area of operation includes the Orellana and Sucumbios provinces.

Passengers’ journey will start by taking one of the three TAME’s (Ecuadorian Merchant Air Transportation EMAT in English) daily flights, from Quito to El Coca (the Capital of the Orellana province). In 45 minutes passengers will arrive to El Coca’s airport to meet our staff and be transported by canoes to the M/V Anakonda.