{"id":3068,"date":"2023-03-16T11:20:37","date_gmt":"2023-03-16T10:20:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aboutriver.com\/?p=3068"},"modified":"2023-03-16T11:20:37","modified_gmt":"2023-03-16T10:20:37","slug":"why-dont-amazon-river-cruises-run-in-may","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aboutriver.com\/why-dont-amazon-river-cruises-run-in-may\/","title":{"rendered":"Why dont amazon river cruises run in may?"},"content":{"rendered":"

May is the wet season in the Amazon, so river cruises don’t run then because the river is too high and flooding is common.<\/p>\n

There are a few reasons that Amazon River cruises do not run in May. The first reason is that the weather is not ideal for cruising at that time of year. May is the start of the rainy season in the Amazon, so the river is higher and the weather is hotter and more humid than usual. This can make for an uncomfortable and even dangerous cruise.<\/p>\n

Another reason that Amazon River cruises do not run in May is because of the influx of tourists that come to the region for the Amazon Riverboat Race. This race brings in a lot of people, which can make it difficult to find a cruise that is not fully booked.<\/p>\n

Finally, many of the animals that live in the Amazon are more active in the rainy season, so there is a greater chance of seeing them on a cruise that takes place later in the year. For these reasons, it is best to wait until June or July to take an Amazon River cruise.<\/p>\n

What is the best time of year for Amazon River cruise? <\/h2>\n