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The M/F Arapaima is our brand new Amazon Expedition Cruise vessel.
It began
sailing out of the city of
Iquitos,
Peru
on regular scheduled cruise and expedition departures in January 2008.
The ship was built in its entirety in the shipyards of Iquitos,
Peru and now offers deluxe accommodations to 32 passengers
on each sailing.
 Much thought went into the planning and design
of the Arapaima. Maximum passenger comfort had to be provided in
cabins and on deck areas while the ship had to provide a smooth
sailing on the mighty Amazon River as well as on the smaller
tributaries. The success of many trips depend on the access a
vessel has to these smaller rivers. Larger ships are not able to
enter these smaller waterways making for a less attractive
Amazon Experience.
The Arapaima provides International travelers with programmed itineraries and
charters to the frontier cities of
Leticia (Colombia)
/
Tabatinga
(Brazil),
Pacaya / Samiria National Reserve, and
Tapiche
River system among other areas in the
Peruvian Amazon.
Blending classic elegance with modern sophistication, the 120-foot
M/F Arapaima has a style all its own. She has a well distributed
passenger’s three deck areas -- At mid and upper deck there are a
total of 14 comfortable out-side cabins plus a suite featuring
panoramic window, air-conditioning, ample closet, writing desk,
chair and a roomy bathroom/shower with hot and cold water.
The
air-conditioned and open-seating dining room / bar offers passengers
a lovely place where they can enjoy tasty and varied Peruvian local,
national and international buffet style cuisine. Overseen by our
excellent and affable chefs, the kitchen crew makes use of the freshest vegetables
and fruits. Meals feature outstanding local fish from the Amazon
along with excellent turkey, chicken and beef.
Alcoholic, non-alcoholic and exotic beverages are served at our
intimate bar while passengers can observe spectacular views of
unimaginable beauty of the passing Amazon shoreline through panoramic wide
windows. From the covered and uncovered Observation
deck passengers can enjoy a drink, take pictures, relax or read a
book in one of the hammocks or just observe the Amazon rainforest
and wildlife, in a fantastic 360 degree panoramic view, at their own
pace. |
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The M/F Arapaima has four decks as follows: |
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Mid deck: |
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1 suite with A/C, king size bed, bathtub/shower with hot
and cold water
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6 standard twin cabins with A/C, 1 ½ size beds, private
bath/shower with hot and cold water
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2 standard twin or triple cabins with A/C, 1 ½ size
beds, private bath/shower with cold water only |
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Upper deck: |
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6 standard twin cabins with A/C, 1 ½ size beds, private
bath/shower with hot and cold water
- Air conditioned dining / bar area |
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Sun deck: |
- Both
covered and uncovered areas with ample observation area
with chairs, rocking chairs, tables and a small bar and
BBQ area. |
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Lower deck: |
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Crew quarters, engine room and storage |
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General ship
data: |
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Name of vessel: |
M/F Arapaima |
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Year / of construction: |
2007 in Iquitos - Peru |
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Category: |
3 star Superior Cruise Vessel |
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Flag: |
Peruvian |
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Length: |
33.70 meters or 110 feet |
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Beam: |
7.50 meters or 25 feet |
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Draft: |
1.20 meters or 3.5 feet |
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Tonnage: |
120 tons |
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Speed: |
10 nautical miles |
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Passenger capacity & cabins: |
32 passengers in 15 cabins |
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Additional
information: |
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Dining / Bar: |
1 with capacity for 32 passengers |
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Sun deck area |
1 with capacity for 32 passengers |
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Water system: |
Potable water system plant for consumption onboard |
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Sewer system: |
2 septic tanks to minimize the contamination of the
Amazon River water system |
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Pilot house: |
Equipped with modern navigational equipment - radar,
depth sounder, GPS |
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Shore excursion boats: |
2 with capacity of 15 passengers each |
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Electricity: |
220V in each cabin and public areas onboard |
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Life vests: |
2 personal SOLAS life vests in each cabin. Equipped as
per International regulations |
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Security system: |
4 round SOLAS located 2 on the upper deck and 2 on the
sun deck,
First aid kit,
6 PQS and 6 CO2 fire extinguishers and 2 fire hoses
equipped with naval aids as per International
regulations |
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Engine room: |
A 190 HP CAT prop engine,
2 generators (50HP DTM and a 50HP BWM marine engines) |
