Species: Giant Peacock Bass (Cichla Temensis)
Location: Central Amazon Basin
Season: Mid October to March
Accommodation: Air-Conditioned Yacht
Operator: Da Silva Navigations & Tourism
Price:
Double Occupancy
$5,995 (24'-25' Season)
$6,095 (25'-26' Season)
Single Occupancy
$6,495 (24'-25' Season)
$6,595 (25'-26' Season)
Single Boat Supplement: $1,000
(1 angler to 1 guide)
Our standard pricing is two anglers to one fishing boat and guide. If you would like your own fishing boat and guide, then please know there is an additional $1,000 charge.
Great Mix of Numbers & Size Great Group Atmosphere
The most consistent fishing trip in the Amazon! This beautiful yacht roams the enormous Rio Negro basin from mid-October through March, concentrating on accessing productive waters. With hundreds of miles of complex, island-dotted archipelagos and dozens of fish-laden tributaries, this is the world's largest peacock bass fishery – and the Explorer is built to take advantage of it. Its great mobility and shallow-draft displacement hull let us go where conditions are best at a moment's notice.
Some fishing trips are all about a single-minded purpose — This one is a lot more. It boasts access to the world's biggest peacock bass fishery with the world's biggest peacock bass, while bringing you to one of the world's most beautiful locations with crystal clear blackwater and sparkling white sand beaches.
Your trip starts with a spectacular charter flight over the central Amazon jungle in an Embraer Bandeirante to meet the Explorer in the season's optimal fishing waters. Here you'll find more creature comforts than you can imagine in the middle of the world's largest wilderness. The spacious cabins boast private bathrooms, air-conditioning, 110V electricity and hot showers. This is definitely not roughing it!
This yacht trip is the most popular and most consistently productive trip. This extremely comfortable trip is especially recommended for anglers whose focus is constant action with Amazon peacock bass.
This beautiful, air-conditioned boat was built specifically for the purpose of accessing optimal peacock bass water. Gourmet food, fine wines and first-class service will make you forget you're in the middle of the world's largest wilderness. Living aboard this elegant yacht while fishing remote Amazon backwaters in nimble bass boats gives anglers the best of both worlds. The Blackwater Explorer’s great mobility ensures that we are always in optimal fishing conditions and allows you to follow the dry season as it moves through the major basins in the Amazon.
Luxurious and Comfortable - The Explorer is a fishing mothership of the highest caliber. The list of her luxurious features is long.
Here are just a few:
Private bathrooms w/sink, toilet and hot shower in each cabin. Roomy cabins with plenty of storage space.Two meter high ceilings. Gone are the days when six-footers have to duck.Huge (6 and 1/2 x 7 meter) common area.Spacious dining room and lots of walk-around space.Big, wide, non-slip stairwells.Cabin doors open directly to outside spaces.Shallow draft for improved access - almost 1/2 meter less than typical Amazon yachts.The Explorer can fish areas others simply can’t get to.
Private bathrooms w/sink, toilet and hot shower in each cabin.
Roomy cabins with plenty of storage space.Two meter high ceilings. Gone are the days when six-footers have to duck.
Huge (6 and 1/2 x 7 meter) common area.
Spacious dining room and lots of walk-around space.
Big, wide, non-slip stairwells.
Cabin doors open directly to outside spaces.Shallow draft for improved access - almost 1/2 meter less than typical Amazon yachts.
The Explorer can fish areas others simply can’t get to.
All Food & Beverages
Chefs prepare various options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Beer, wine and various liquor options are also included.
Transfers
Shuttles to and from the hotel and charter plane are all included.
Hotel
One night before your fishing trip and one night after before you depart Brazil at our 4-star hotel partner in Manuas is included.
Charter Flight
Charter flight from Manaus to Rio Negro.
Tackle & Bait
All conventional rods, lures, and tackle are provided.
Daily Laundry Service
Pack Light.
Internet
Starlink is available at each fishing operation & the hotel has complimentary Wi-Fi.
Global Rescue Plan
Emergency extraction policies are purchased for every angler. Additional insurance options are purchased at angler's discretion.
Flights to Brazil
Your flights to Brazil are not included.
Flight/Travel Insurance
Anglers are encouraged to select travel insurance that reflect their individual needs and circumstances.
Tips
Tips for guide, staff, and Manaus hos
DAY 1
Departure Manaus Airport
DAY 2
Fishing
DAY 3
Fishing
DAY 4
Fishing
DAY 5
Fishing
DAY 6
Fishing
DAY 7
Fishing
DAY 8
Return To Manaus
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