SeaDream Yacht Club’s SeaDream I & II, rated as the top Boutique Ships in the world by the 2013 Berlitz Guide, released its early 2014 itineraries and The Amazon has been replaced with Asia. The 112-guest mega yacht, SeaDream II will be sailing the Amazon River in February and March of 2013. Since SeaDream has not released plans for a return to the Amazon beyond 2013, the line suggests those interested in the Amazon not miss the 2013 opportunity.

“SeaDream’s maiden Amazon River voyages sailed in 2012 and were extremely popular. Due to demand, we decided to return to the Amazon in 2013. In fact, the 2013 Amazon schedule was enhanced with more voyage selections (from 7 to 20 days long) and unique, Upper-Amazon voyages sailing 7-days roundtrip from Iquitos, Peru” said SeaDream’s President, Bob Lepisto.

SeaDream is the only luxury vessel of its size to sail the Upper-Amazon. The intermediate ports for the Upper-Amazon voyages #21308 & #21310 include Leticia, Colombia; Panelas, Brazil; Jutai, Brazil; Santo Antonio do Ica, Brazil; Amatura, Brazil; Monkey Island, Colombia and Pebas, Peru. At the end of each day’s jungle adventures, guests return to their comfortable expedition base; SeaDream II.

2013 Amazon Highlights:

• SeaDream II will sail two 20-night voyages; Bridgetown, Barbados to Iquitos, Peru and the return.
  
  
• Ports of call include Devil's Island, French Guiana; Parintins, Brazil; Manaus, Brazil; Panelas, Brazil; Leticia, Colombia and more.
  
  
• A team of Naturalists will be aboard all Amazon voyages providing in depth information about the great river wilderness in addition to guiding guests on land & water exploration.
  
  
• Award-winning Professional Photographer, Sue Flood will be aboard sharing her tips and techniques as she documents each voyage in photos made available to guests.
  
  
• Excursions feature the jungle’s exotic plants and animals, Amazonian tribes, museums and markets.
  
  
• SeaDream hosts their Champagne and Caviar Splash™ on one of Brazil’s best beaches in Alter do Chao.
  
  
• Near Leticia, Colombia guests will arrive by zodiac to "Monkey Island", a sanctuary for monkeys and an opportunity to hand feed squirrel monkeys.
  
  
• In Panelas, Brazil guests on zodiacs skim past massive lily pads and peer up at towering ceiba trees as they are taken to an area noted for its sloths, monkeys and Tamandua anteaters.
  
  
• To compliment Amazon voyages, guests may book a pre or post land based travel program to Machu Picchu. SeaDream has teamed up with experienced local partners and together have created insightful excursions through Lima, Cusco and Machu Picchu. Tours include accommodations in five-star hotels, transportation on the Orient Express luxury train, the Hiram Bingham and more. Expertly escorted by specially selected local licensed guides, these are authentic cultural experiences designed for the sophisticated traveler.