Anakonda

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Geo: -0.632648, -75.7758

The Anakonda is marketed as the only luxury cruise ship in the Ecuadorian Amazon Rainforest. It trails two large canoes. A canoe matches speed with the main boat and we get on and off on the move. We normally spilt into two groups on excursions - the Spanish speakers with one guide Jose, and the English speakers with Avel.

Specs: 300t, 45m long, 9m beam, draught 1.5m, cruising speed 12k. Deck 3 contains four deluxe suites. These have a balcony, a sitting area and a jacuzzi in the ensuite.

Another jungle walk this morning where Robyn gave out koala souvenirs to the many young children we saw. In the avo we went kayaking (good fun going downstream) and went for a swim in the river. Avel said to avoid still water because that's where the sting rays and electric eels are to be found. So we did! He is a mine of information as we walk along the tracks, pointing out one thing after another.

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Photos

Anakonda
Built in Quito in 2013 and assembled in Coca.

Deck 2
Our cabin is first on the left down the short corridor.

Deck 1
Entrance deck, dining, kitchen and crew.

Deck 3
Indoor lounge, bar, karaoke TV.

Deck 3
Covered outdoor area.

Deck 4
Sun deck and jacuzzi. Also includes a rear covered section and several kayaks.

Macaw Cabin
A comfortable 5x4 metres, including the ensuite. Limited clothes storage, though. The wardrobe is behind the door.

Weaver bird nests
The birds seek isolated trees or very fragile ones to avoid being raided by monkeys.