M/V Cattleya Journey
First class boutique ship
Cattleya Journey
- a wonderful choice for Amazon Cruise
The Cattleya was born in 2014 with the unique
purpose to bring comfort and satisfaction to the
visitors who have the opportunity to engage in
an excursion along the Amazon jungle. Without
a doubt, this is one of the things that need to be
experienced at least once in a lifetime.
The ship is brand new, and special care has been
focused on its operative details with the purpose
to ensure its correct functionality. Its class is
considered as a first class boutique ship along
its 4 cabins. The Cattleya has capacity up to 10
passengers, making the customer service very
personalized for each one of the exclusive visitors.
Jesús Mesía is one of the owners of the ship, and
who is also present on each and every trip. He
accompanies the passengers along the trails, and
he is always concerned about the comfort that the
passengers can get while they are onboard.
His vast experience in the industry has allowed him
along the years to get a solid base of knowledge in
this kind of exclusive tourism activity. Also, he has
experience as an expeditions naturalist leader,
which has made him able to know very well the
region, and develop a sharp eye in detecting hidden
creatures from different species in the forest during
day or night expeditions.
Social Areas & outdoor spaces
The M/V Cattleya Journey is an expeditionary first
class boutique ship offering superior comfort, size,
style, and stability. This vessel, with a maximum
capacity of 10 passengers, provides in each of its
corners, areas for rest and recreation for everyone.
For the adults who might want to relax and kick
back, we offer the dining room and Sun deck where
you can enjoy the best river view.
This ship is another jewel from the well-known
Cattleya Journey the perfect combination of
adventure, comfort, service and excellence!
Suite
M/V Cattleya Journey has 4 cabins.
All of them have King size beds, bedside tables,
air conditioning (in rooms and all indoor areas),
mirrors, fine pillows, sheets and blankets (100%
Peruvian pima cotton, 400 thread count), 100%
organic bathroom accessories, finest quality
bathrobes and towels, electric current for 110/220
volts, shower, hot water, safe deposit boxes and
minibar.
Technical specifications
Deck Plans
SHIP FACTS
Owner: Ucamara Amazon Expeditions
Type of vessel: River Cruise
STAFF
Deck Plan
Main Deck: Suites (1, 2)
Upper Deck: Suites (3, 4). Dining Room (5). Bar
(6)
Observation Deck: Outside Lounge (7)
Vessel Information
Year of Construction: 2014
Port: Nauta and Iquitos Ship’s Registry: Peru
Capacity: 8 passengers
Crew: 8 staff
Naturalist Guides: 2 (fluent English speakers)
Number of cabins: 4
Additional Accommodation: 1 child in each
cabin (roller bed)
Capacity: 10 passengers
Additional accommodation: 1 child in each cabin
(roller bed)
Length: 75.5 feet / 23 meters
Beam: 19.7 feet / 6 meters
Draft: 6.5 feet / 2 meters
Lifejackets: In all cabins
Social Areas: Dining Room, Observation Deck,
Lounge
Cruising Speed: 16 knots
Engine: Caterpillar 185 HP
Generator: Caterpillar 48 KW (encapsulated)
Radio Communications: VHF, UHF, Satellite
Telephone
Crew: 8
Naturalist Guides: 2 (fluent English speakers)
Exclusive Amazon Cruise services
Latin Trails is very delighted
to introduce the operations of
the Cattleya Journey ship in the
world famous Peruvian Amazon
Cruise.
Pacaya Samiria Nature Reserve
is the only place in the world
where tourists can share an
intimate space with an array of
jungle creatures and endemic
terrestrials’ animals within a few
The
Cattleya
Journey
is inches of distance without fear or
considered a cruise, which harassment.
distinctive characteristic among
other cruises is a single keel Among the activities that you
provided on each side of the can get on the itineraries we can
ship´s base. The keels would mention the following:
give a better balance during
routine walks on board and by * Fishing: The large number of
the time of departing on the lakes, creeks, and swamps, the
river.
large stands of unique untouched
forest, and the rich wildlife
Every journey in this ship shares make the reserve an attractive
a majestic experience on board, destination for sport fishing.
letting the travelers experiencing
the wonders of nature in the
river, as well as excursions on
Amazon Rainforest.
The Cattleya Journey has been
designed in order to create an
environment of pleasure with
elegance inside, and outside
of the surroundings areas. It
provides
a panoramic river
view, allowing travelers to watch
permanently the Amazon deep.
* Hiking with a local guide who
will explain the forest natural
resources management by the
inhabitants, and particularly the
medicinal plants’ utilization.
Finally and during a marvelous
sunset, you would get back on
board to the comfort and modernity
of the Cattleya Jounrey for a
romantic dinner and a deserving
rest. At next day the journey would
continue with the astonishing
wildlife that has made The Pacaya
Samiria Nature Reserve one of the
most prominent national park in
the world.
* Birdwatching: Early in the
morning watch the birds as they
come out of their nests to feed
on the food the river provides,
among them cotingas, toucan,
macaws, parrots, king vultures
and maybe even the Harpy Eagle
(Harpia harpyja).
Cattleya Journey
The most intimate riverboat
exploring the Amazon
Pacaya Samiria National Reserve
The Pacaya Samiria National
Reserve is the largest protected
natural area in Peru, some
2´080,000 ha, located some
300 km / 190 miles from Iquitos.
Accessible by waterways and
soon by surface mail.
The wealth of the low lying
virgin rain forest gives this area
an enormous bio-diversity. The
National Reserve has many lakes
and lagoons and vast swamp
areas
Practically
unexplored
and
uninhabited except for protected
species in the interior, it offers
an astonishing potential for
research studies and observation
of wild life, particularly of certain
species in danger of extinction in
other areas.This area has more
than 85 lakes and exuberant
vegetation with a great variety
flora species such as the Lupuna
tree, measuring up to 160 feet tall
with a diameter of 10 feet in four
forest types.
It also has 130 species of mammals
such as the jaguar, wild cat, river
wolf and capybara (world’s biggest
rodent).
The most important resource
in the Pacaya Samiria National
Reserve is the aquatic fauna, with
250 species of fish, such as the
paiche, the world’s largest fresh
water fish, weighing up to 250
lbs., and measuring up to 9 feet
long, plus two species of turtle,
pink and grey dolphins, and the
manatee.
Several species of monkeys in
danger of extinction, like the
black spider monkey, the yellow
breast and the giant otter.
There are 350 bird species like
toucans and blue, yellow and
red macaws.
All this, plus the 150 reptiles in
20 families, makes our forest
one with the largest number of
species seen on any tourist trip in
the world.
Cattleya Journey ship
Amazon experience
We welcome you to Amazon Rainforest, the
paradise where you can experience and explore
the wonders and beauties of the world’s most
unique destination on board The Cattleya Journey,
which will heighten your experience as you sail the
open waters all the while you enjoy quality service,
breath taking views, and awe in amazement at this
natural wonder.
The Pacaya Samiria National Reserve offers travelers
a diverse variety of animals, and landscapes, such as
the most important aquatic fauna, largest number
of resptiles species seen on any tourist trip in the
world throughout the amazon and much, much
more.
Amazon Rainforest has something to offer every
traveling enthusiast no matter what the time of
year is. The Cattelya Journey will take you and your
loved ones to each destination to experience the
wildlife in their natural habitat. We invite you to visit
the Amazon, it will be a memorable experience that
you will never forget.
Exceptional guides
When you travel on the Cattleya Journey, you are
assured of spending time with exceptional tour
guide selected for their knowledge, experience
and especially for their ability to help you learn
about the incomparable flora, fauna, and rich
cultural history.
Our guides share scientific and historical
knowledge blended with insights and humorous
tidbits gained through years of interpreting the
natural and cultural history of these remote,
special places. Articulate and personable, the
guides onboard the Cattleya Journey are fun too!
M/V CATTLEYA
ITINERARIES
Day 3: Friday
Cattleya Journey
4D - 3N
(Wednesday to Saturday)
Activities may change depending on weather conditions
Day 1: Wednesday
Day 2: Thursday
Fly Lima to Iquitos on the
afternoon flight. You will be
greeted
upon
arrival
and
transported to the M/V Ca ttleya
riverboat. Upon arrival, take
some time to settle in, relax and
have a drink as you get to know
your fellow passengers.
Enjoy breakfast as we cruise
along the Marañón River. Board
our excursion boat for a day-long
excursion in the Pacaya Samiria
National Reserve, the largest
reserve in Peru and the second
largest in all the Amazon. Travel
by excursion boat from Yanayacu
Creek to the remote Yarina Cocha.
We will take a rainforest hike and
you will experience the huge
biodiversity that the rainforest is
known for Watch for monkeys,
sloths, tree-frogs, iguanas, pink
and gray river dolphins, and many
varieties of bird species.
There will never be more than
8 guests, so you will have the
opportunity to make life-long
friends. We will conduct a safety
drill and explain everything you
need to know about the M/V
Cattleya to have a safe and fun
adventure.
Savor the first of many wonderful
dinners by our talented chef as
we begin our journey along the
Amazon.
(Dinner)
In the morning we depart for our
next adventure a spectacular tour
of the rainforest from its canopy.
Take a short hike to the canopy
walkway a suspended bridge
spanning over 500 meters (1/3 of
a mile) connected by platforms
in the rainforest treetops.
Experience an unique view of the
rainforest flora and fauna from
heights reaching 35 meters (115
feet).
After this breathtaking
experience, enjoy lunch and
some free time aboard the M/V
Cattleya. In the afternoon we will
visit one of the local villages to
gain a deeper insight into how
people live in the Amazon. Meet
a local shaman, participate in a
traditional ceremony of spiritual
healing. Before you depart, you
will have the opportunity to view
Examine and learn first-hand and purchase some of their
about jungle plants–their unique handicrafts and delightful folk art.
survival tactics as they compete (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
for sun and nutrients in the
dense rainforest, the part they
play in sustaining the complex
balance of life in the jungle and
the important medicinal value
they offer. After a day filled with
once-in-a-lifetime experiences,
return to the M/V Cattleya for
dinner and a relaxing evening
with friends. (Breakfast, Lunch,
Dinner)
Day 4: Saturday
As we cruise slowly back down the
Marañón River we will come to the
confluence of the Marañón and
Ucayali rivers, where the “true”
Amazon River begins. After lunch
transfer to the Iquitos airport or
your hotel. (Breakfast, Lunch)
Cattleya Journey
5D - 4N
Activities may change depending on weather conditions
Day 1:
The Adventure Begins!
Welcome
to
the
Amazon!
Reached only by airplane or
boat, the bustling city of Iquitos
is the 5th largest city in Peru and
the beginning of your Amazon
adventure! You will be met at
the airport and comfortably
transported 2 hours by road to
the town of Nauta. Here you will
embark our modern and newly
built river boat, the M/V Cattleya.
Take some time to settle in, relax
and have a drink as you get to
know your fellow passengers.
There will never be more than
8 guests, so you will have the
opportunity to make life-long
friends. As safety is our priority,
we will conduct a safety drill and
explain everything you need to
know about the M/V Cattleya
to have a safe and exhilarating
adventure.
Savor the first of many authentic
freshly prepared dinners by
our talented chef as we begin
our journey along the Amazon!.
(Dinner)
Day 2:
Ucayali Riverand Pacaya Samiria National Reserve
After a relaxing breakfast along the
black-water of Belluda-Caño Creek
/ Dorado river, we will explore a
small tributary of the Ucayali River
looking for a variety of primates,
colorful and unusual birds unique
to the Amazon River basin and
a wide variety of primates,
mammals, reptiles, amphibians
and rainforest plants. Our wildlife
sightings and experiences will
swell as we continue up river
into the Pacaya-Samiria reserve,
the largest wetland reserve in
the world and home to over 500
species of birds, over 130 species
of reptiles and amphibians and
hundreds of mammals and
primates. Have your binoculars
and cameras on hand because
our guides will expertly identify
creatures difficult to spot with an
untrained eye.
Day 3:
SapoteRiver / Pacaya - Samiri a
National
Venturing deep into the rainforest,
we will spend the entire day
wandering through the island
mazes and twisted tunnels of
the the igapo (seasonally flooded
forest) where the dense plant
life is dramatically different than
what we see from the river’s edge
and harbors a whole new variety
of exotic wildlife.
As water levels allow, we will hike
through the reserve for close up
viewing and discovery lead by
our expert and knowledgeable
guides.
Examine and learn first-hand
about the jungle plants their
unique survival tactics as they
compete for sun and nutrients in
the dense rainforest, the part they
play in sustaining the complex
balance of life in the jungle and the
important medicinal value they
offer. Witness a brilliant Amazon
sunset as we return to the M/ V
Cattleya where you can savor a
glass of wine or a pisco sour with
your expertly prepared dinner
followed by some star-gazing on
deck before you turn in for a well
deserved night’s sleep.
After
an
invigorating
day
filled with once in a lifetime
experiences, return to relax in
comfort aboard the M/V Cattle
y a for a nourishing dinner and
review of the day’s discoveries.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Cattleya Journey
5D - 4N
Activities may change depending on weather conditions
Day 4:
Pacaya- Samiria National
Reserve
After an early breakfast, we will
further explore the vast wetlands
of the Pacaya-Samiria Reserve.
Add to your growing list of
wildlife and bird sightings. In the
afternoon, we will visit a village
along the river for a chance to
meet and learn about the lives
of the “Ribereño” people who call
the river’s edge their home. It is
an excellent opportunity to ask
questions (practice your Spanish
if you like!) and gain a deeper
understanding of how people live
in this remote part of the world.
A wide variety of handmade
handicrafts and delightful folk art
will be available for your viewing
and purchase.
Experience one of many brilliant
Amazon sunsets as we return to
the M/V Cattleya. As we cruise
slowly back toward Nauta, join
the crew and all your new friends
in a farewell dinner of authentic
Peruvian cuisine and a celebration
of your Amazon experience.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 5:
Confluence of the Amazon
River / Ucayali River Reserve
In the morning we slowly meander
up-river toward the confluence of
the Marañón and Ucayali Rivers,
famous for marking the beginning
of the mighty Amazon River (and
inspiring our company name:
Ucayali – Marañón). Observe small
villages that dot the river’s edge
and catch a glimpse of the locals’
activities as they go about their
day. As we turn into the Ucayali
River, the famous freshwater gray
river dolphins and Amazon pink
dolphins frequently swim near
the boat.
We will board our sturdy excursion
boats to explore the channels
that weave through island mazes
so we can get a closer look at the
wildlife that abounds such as
monkeys, sloths, frogs, and an
amazing variety of marsh birds.
(Breakfast, Lunch)
BOOKING PROCEDURE:
RESERVATIONS
Fully Independent Travel (FIT) Payment Policy
A deposit for cruise of US$ 450.00 per person is required to secure a confirmed reservation. Promotions
may have different payment term. When more than one cruise is booked, deposit and payment policies
apply per cruise. The final balance is due no later than 90 days prior to sailing.
WIRE PAYMENTS
Payment by wire transfer must include all transaction and exchange fees, including those charged by
the customer’s own financial institution and any intermediary financial institution employed by the
customer’s original bank to complete the transfer. The funds deposited into our account must pay the
invoice in full.
Account Number: 1511135891 (US Dollars)
Name of Bank: SOVEREIGN BANK
Bank Address: 1130 Berkshire Blvd. Wyomising, PA 19610
SWIFT Code: SVRNUS33XXX
Beneficiary Name: World Trails LLC
Account type: Checking account
Phone: (877)768-2265 or (610)988-2595 outside the U.S.
All reservations are subject to cancellation if payments are not received by the due date. Upon full payment
by the participant(s) of the amount specified as the Full Fare (see Invoice), Latin Trails agrees to arrange
for the provision of the services as described herein and as modified by supplementary materials. Upon
either booking the cruise, receipt of your deposit or full payment or upon the issuance of the Passenger’s
invoice directly or by a travel agent or upon receipt of a confirmation letter or final Invoice from us, both
the Passenger and the Carrier will be fully bound by all of the terms and conditions of the Passenger’s
invoice.
BOOKING PROCEDURE:
NOTES:
1: All rates are in US Dollars and per person.
2: Single Supplement: 75% surcharge of net rate.
3: 8 years minimum in all programs, children under 13 receive a 25% discount.
CRUISE INCLUDES
All excursions, all meals, all non-alcoholic drinks, transfers from to the ship on recommended
flights tickets to the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve.
CRUISE DOES NOT INCLUDE
Air tickets to and from Iquitos, cost of medical emergencies (including evacuation), alcoholic
drinks from the bar and dining room, gratuities to guides and crew, purchases in our boutique
or in other locations, any additional excursion.
GRATUITIES
It is customary to give cruise gratuities, subject to your satisfaction of services rendered.
Gratuities on board and on land are not included in your full fare. Suggested tip amount per
passenger is: US$ 100.00 for the naturalists, US$ 150.00 for the crew.
Practical Tips & Hints
What to bring to the Amazon Rainforest
Clothing
Comfortable walking shoes
Sandals with thongs or Tevas for wet landings
Light cotton socks
Long-sleeved cotton shirts and T-shirts
Light cotton scarf to protect your neck
Shorts
Lightweight long pants or skirt / dress
Light rain jacket or wind breaker
Sweatshirt, sweater, light jacket: the early morning/late evenings can get cool, often with a breeze
Wide-brim hat
Bathing suits
Equipment
Sun block lotion
PABA sunscreen (at least # 15) - take lots, you will run out. The sun is very very hot here.
Sunglasses with a strap
Extra eye glasses/ contact lenses
Insect repellent, this is essential!
Personal medication
Self-sealing bags for electronic equipment
Camera - and SLR is perfect to use here
Underwater cameras to take photos of the animal on the river vew(take a few you will use them fast!)
Film and more film or enough flash memory to download pictures / memory cards, don’t underestimate
how many
Binoculars in case you want to get a more detailed look at unique animals in Galapagos.
Extra batteries for cameras
Practical Tips & Hints
Money and Security
Passport
Copy of passport
US Cash mostly low denomination bills ($5 to $20)
$100 entrance fee is required in cash
Travel Insurance
Motion Sickness pills
Candied Ginger or ginger tablets
Patch / wrist bands
Bathing suits
First Aid
Pepto Bismol or Kaopectate for stomach upset and mild diarrhea.
Immodium or Lomotil for more severe diarrhea
Band - Aids
Anti-biotic cream
Aloe Vera cream or gel for sunburn
Tylenol or other mild pain relief
Thank you!