{"id":1994,"date":"2023-03-05T00:17:42","date_gmt":"2023-03-04T23:17:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aboutriver.com\/?p=1994"},"modified":"2023-03-05T00:17:42","modified_gmt":"2023-03-04T23:17:42","slug":"how-many-riverboats-on-the-amazon-river","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aboutriver.com\/how-many-riverboats-on-the-amazon-river\/","title":{"rendered":"How many riverboats on the amazon river?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Amazon River is the second longest river in the world, and is located in South America. It is also the Amazon basin’s largest river in terms of discharge of water. The river is approximately 6400 kilometers long, and has a drainage area of around 7 million square kilometers. The Amazon River has more than 3,000 species of fish, and is home to the largest rainforest in the world.<\/p>\n

Although there are no definitive numbers, it is estimated that there are around 4,000 riverboats plying the Amazon River at any given time. This number includes both passenger and cargo vessels, as well as those that are privately owned and those that are part of the Amazon River fleet.<\/p>\n

How much does an Amazon River cruise cost? <\/h2>\n

The cost of a cruise to the Amazon varies depending on the length of the cruise and the type of ship. Shorter cruises start at about $2,000, while luxury cruises can cost up to $8,000 for an 8-day cruise.<\/p>\n

There are many different cruise itineraries that feature the Amazon River. Most of these itineraries originate in Manaus or Rio de Janeiro, and sail up the Amazon to the port of Macapa. These cruises can range in duration from three nights to more than 70, so there is sure to be an option that is perfect for you.<\/p>\n

Can you travel the entire Amazon River <\/h3>\n