O Porto de Manaus receives on Monday (24/11), the 1st cruise of the season 2025/2026. The moment marks one of the most expected periods of the year for the tourist sector, which prepares to receive visitors interested in experiencing the natural, cultural and historical wealth of the region.
The MS Insignia ship arrives with 609 passengers and 339 crew members, totaling 1.2 thousand people on board. The vessel will make the first stop in the Boca da Valéria community, in Parintins, before moving to the capital, starting the program that will go until April 2026.
Six ships are expected for this season, which should bring 4,043 passengers and 2,353 crew members. In total, 6,396 visitors will find a vibrant city, surrounded by unique landscapes of the encounter of the waters, trails in the forest and an architecture that mixes tradition and modernity.
In addition to the tourist charm, the beginning of the season also has a strong economic impact. The circulation of visitors warms local trade, encourages the consumption of regional products and drives microenterprise, benefiting artisans, guides, restaurants, transporters and small businesses scattered around the city. Thus, each ship arriving not only expands the international visibility of Manaus, but also strengthens the economy and values the work of those living from tourism in the region.
2025/2026 Cruise Season: First ship of the year arrives in Manaus on Monday (24) with over 1.2 thousand tourists
The Port of Manaus is set to receive the first cruise ship of the 2025/2026 season this Monday (11/24). The moment marks one of the most anticipated periods of the year for the tourism sector, which is preparing to welcome visitors interested in experiencing the region’s natural, cultural, and historical wealth.
The ship MS Insignia arrives with 609 passengers and 339 crew members, totaling 1.2 thousand people on board. The Vessel will make its first stop at the Boca da Valéria community, in Parintins, before proceeding to the capital, starting a schedule that will run until April 2026.
Six ships are expected this season, which should bring 4,043 passengers and 2,353 crew members. In total, 6,396 visitors will count a vibrant city, surrounded by unique landscapes of the meeting of the waters, forest trails, and architecture that blends tradition and modernity.
In addition to the tourist appeal, the start of the season also has a strong economic impact. The circulation of visitors bootsts local commerce, encurages the consumption of regional products, and drives micro-entrepreneurship, benefiting craftsans, guides, restaurants, transport operators, and small businesses spread across the city. Thus, each starting ship not only increases Manaus’ international visibility but also strengthens the economy and values the work of these who depends on tourism in the region
