Here’s the bucket list for your day ashore: the most extraordinary thing to do at each stop, who runs it, and how to book it direct — so you can weigh it against your ship’s excursion and pick what suits you.
In port at Parintins, the bucket-list move is Amazon River Sunset Skiff: Wildlife, Flooded Forest & Pink Dolphins. Below: 3 bucket-list things to do on a Parintins port day — worth weighing against whatever your ship offers.
1wildlife
Board a private motorized skiff and glide deep into the várzea flooded forest as the Amazon sky ignites at dusk. Spot pink river dolphins, scarlet macaws, and three-toed sloths with an expert naturalist guide entirely to yourself.
We have not yet verified a bookable operator and price for
this one, so we are not quoting either.
What to expect, timing & how to book →
2water
Paddle a private kayak across the pristine freshwater lagoon of Lake Macurany, just minutes from the pier, surrounded by untouched Amazon rainforest and abundant birdlife — then swim in the warm, crystal-clear waters.
We have not yet verified a bookable operator and price for
this one, so we are not quoting either.
What to expect, timing & how to book →
3culture
Enter the inner sanctums of both rival Boi Bumbá tribes — the red-and-white Garantido and the blue-and-black Caprichoso — for a rare dual-access VIP experience that reveals the full passion and artistry behind Parintins' epic annual rivalry.
We have not yet verified a bookable operator and price for
this one, so we are not quoting either.
What to expect, timing & how to book →