Unique Voyages for the Discerning Traveler

Posted by on Feb 6, 2013 in Blog | 0 comments

You went to the resorts, swam with the sting rays, enjoyed a snack on the Lido deck, and experienced freestyle cruising.  You have done the ordinary, and you are now ready for a unique adventures and voyages that combine enrichment, escapism and relaxation.  A discerning traveler like you should consider the Amazonian and Caribbean Explorer on the Voyagers of Discovery.

We know that as a discerning traveler, you are looking for more than just a laid back week. We know that you want to learn and be exposed to different cultures and experiences. In short, you are looking for unique adventures and voyages. Here are three exciting voyages.  Please call us at 1 (868) 631-8785 to reserve your stateroom or suite.

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On this itinerary you may be able to become a Brazilian Expert if you explore during the stops at Manaus, Parintins, Alter do Chão, and Macapa.

Manaus- Teatro Amazonas (Amazon Theatre) an opera house that is the location of the annual Festival Amazonas de Ópera (Amazonas Opera Festival), can be found in the heart of the Amazon rainforest in Manaus,Brazil. The main tenant of Teatro Amazonas is the Amazonas Philharmonic Orchestra who regularly rehearses and performs along with choirs, musical concerts and other performances. With good fortune, you may experience a private concert.

Parintins – located on Tupinambarana island in the Amazon River, is the location for Festival do Boi-Bumbá, the festival that celebrates a local legend about a resurrected ox, is found in Parintins. The festival is a unique combination of a musical, theatrical experience, a religious procession, a tribal ritual, and a folk art presentation.

Alter do Chão – Alter do Chão stands at the entrance to a huge lagoon, Lago Verde, which you can explore in rented canoes. The Santa Lucia Forest is found Alter do Chão in a reserve with more than 400 different species of regional trees provides most of the characteristics noted throughout the more distant, inaccessible virgin forests where widely diversified species of trees and plants make use of nutrient-poor tropical soils.

Macapa – The city of Macapa is divided by the equator. Also of interest is the fact that the north and south sections of the city are divided by the equator. The Marco Zero Monument marks the passage of the equator through the city of Macapa.

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Infotainment

Guest Speakers travel aboard Voyagers of Discovery previewing the destinations ahead. The program features historians, explorers, naturalists and diplomats, who will share their expertise, anecdotes and interests with you.  This is infotainment at its best, the combination of information and entertainment enrich and enlighten.  The renowned shore excursion programme is at the heart of the Voyages of Discovery cruising experience. From the ‘must-see’ sights of each destination, to hidden gems that you might not expect, the meticulous planning ensures that your time ashore is as enjoyable as your time on board. When choosing how to spend your time ashore, consider the many benefits of the organised shore excursions over making your own arrangements.

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Valuable Experience

This South America Cruise is less than half the cost of the land vacation, with the upside of all-inclusive features and a fantastic cultural experience.  As discerning travelers, if you are thinking about Unique Adventures and Voyages, you should consider the Amazonian and Caribbean Explorer on the Voyagers of Discovery.  Don’t forget, this is a No USA Visa Cruise™.