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The logistics to reach the boat are simpler than they seem. And once aboard, you do not need to think about them anymore.
Arriving in Manaus: Eduardo Gomes Airport
Manaus is accessible by air through Eduardo Gomes International Airport, IATA code MAO, located approximately 14 kilometers from the city center in the western zone. The airport operates 24 hours and receives both domestic and international flights daily. Major domestic routes include connections with Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasilia, Belem, Fortaleza, and Boa Vista, operated by airlines including Latam, Gol, and Azul.
For international passengers, Manaus has seasonal direct flights to Miami and regular connections to Colombia and Panama. Travelers from Europe, Asia, or Australia typically connect through Sao Paulo (Guarulhos) or Miami before boarding for Manaus. The flight from Sao Paulo to Manaus takes between 3h30 and 4 hours, depending on the airline.
The recommendation that makes a difference: arrive one day early
The Untamed Amazon recommends that all guests arrive in Manaus at least one day before the embarkation date. This precaution matters for a simple reason: delays and unexpected events on connecting flights happen, and a guest who misses embarkation day also misses the first night of the cruise, with no possibility of a refund.
Arriving the day before is also an opportunity. Manaus is a city that surprises: the Amazon Theatre, one of the most beautiful buildings in Brazil, the Adolpho Lisboa Municipal Market, and the Meeting of the Waters, which can already be seen up close with local excursions. A night in Manaus is not an extra cost: it is part of the Amazonian experience.
The transfer from the airport to the vessel
The transfer from Eduardo Gomes Airport to the vessel is included in the cruise. The Untamed Amazon team accompanies the guest from the airport to boarding at the pier. To arrange this, guests must inform the team in advance of their flight arrival time and Manaus accommodation, so logistics can be organized without incident.
Boarding the Untamed Amazon takes place between 8am and 9am. Guests should be ready at their hotel or agreed meeting point at that time for the transfer to the pier. The onboard team welcomes guests with a welcome drink as soon as they arrive at the vessel.
What to do in Manaus before boarding
If arrival the day before allows a few hours in the city, it is worth taking advantage. The Amazon Theatre, built at the height of the rubber boom in the late 19th century, is a historic landmark and a visit that prepares the eye for the history the cruise will deepen. The Adolpho Lisboa Market, inspired by the Halles de Paris, is the place to taste the first flavors of the Amazon before embarking.
For those who prefer to rest before the journey, Manaus has good accommodation options near the airport and city center. The Untamed Amazon does not recommend specific hotels, but the team can advise guests upon prior enquiry. The hotel in Manaus is not included in the cruise and must be booked separately.
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