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Regatta

Amazon Adventure

Amazon Adventure

Reviewed By: Mulvenna, Lancaster on 28th Dec 2009
Cruise Line: Oceania Cruises	Times cruised before: 10+
Cruise Ship: Regatta	Sailed: November, 2009
Destination: South America	Age: 56-65
Cabin: Balcony

We have just returned from Oceania's 'Amazon Adventure' on their ship Regatta. The experience was unbelievable in all respects. Stunning itinerary (although the river is so wide, even at Manaus, that there is little chance of seeing the rainforest at close hand from the ship) and food of the highest standard. The entertainment isn't as lavish as on the larger ships but we had plenty of talent aboard, particularly the Mark Band who played lovely dance music. The staff are particularly friendly and professional and go to any lengths to satisfy the guests.
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Comment by Waite, Washington (28 Dec 09 18:07) about this REVIEW

I wondered what this cruise itinerary would be like. Thanks for the information. Glad you enjoyed it. I like this size ship, the food and the Oceania staff are amazing. What was the weather like? Did you do any trips?

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Comment by Mulvenna, Lancaster (04 Jan 10 14:13) about a COMMENT by Waite (28 Dec 09 18:07)

The itinerary was Miami, Ste Croix, St Barts, St Lucia, Trinidad, Boca de Valeria (a native village at the confluence of the Amazon and Valeria - houses on stilts with few material possessions, but having a communal satellite dish), Santarem (a small fishing/commercial port), Manaus (overnight at a large city 900 miles from the sea and serving as a commercial centre for the whole area), Parantins ( small towm inhabited by the descendents of Portuguese settlers and original natives), Ile Royale/Devil's Island (for the remains of the prison made famous by Papillon), Barbados, Dominica, Grand Turk, Virgin Gorda, Dominican Republic and return to Miami. I have not described the Caribbean islands as theyt have been visited in many reviews. The weather was hot but often overcast in the Caribbean. It was hot and humid on the Amazon, but tempered by a river breeze. A few yards into the rain forest and the breeze disappeared making the heat quite oppressive, even in the absence of direct sunlight.

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Comment by Waite, Washington (04 Jan 10 21:31) about a COMMENT by Mulvenna (04 Jan 10 14:13)

Thank you for this. Sounds more interesting than some of the cruise itineraries. Glad you enjoyed it.

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Comment by Symonds, Sheffield (28 Dec 09 16:43) about this REVIEW

Would be nice to have read more about your Ports of Call or were they not that unbelieveable.

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Comment by Mulvenna, Lancaster (04 Jan 10 14:13) about a COMMENT by Symonds (28 Dec 09 16:43)

See response to Mrs Waite.

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Comment by Symonds, Sheffield (04 Jan 10 21:27) about a COMMENT by Mulvenna (04 Jan 10 14:13)

Thanks. What a wonderful Itinery and it sounds like you had a great time too.