To people that aren’t a fan of football, it must seem that it gets everywhere when it’s world cup time. Football seeps into all parts of life, whether it’s your weekly shopping, TV adverts and more. And it’s no different with holidays, case in point being the new itineraries announced by Rainforest Cruises for sailings on the Amazon River timed to coincide with the tournament in Brazil in 2014.
The new five day itineraries give guests the chance to sample the rainforests and fascinating wildlife during June, with on-board TVs for any guests that don’t have match tickets and want to watch all the games as they happen. Tickets aren’t part of the package, they’ll be sold separately towards the end of 2013 by FIFA. Your average cruise down the Danube this isn’t!
Jeremy Clubb, co-owner of Rainforest Cruises, said “Our goal is to offer an alternative form of accommodation that allows visitors to make the absolute most of their trip to Brazil. It’s not often people get the chance to visit Brazil, so it makes perfect sense to offer this economical and alternative way to get involved in the action.
“Tourism has seen a significant increase in Brazil in the last decade, due partially to an expanding economy and improved infrastructure. This World Cup promises to be one of the most exciting events in recent times. With excitement building, hotels are likely to book up far in advance, as is already the case for the Carnival festival hosted in Rio de Janeiro each year.”
Manaus, often thought of as the capital of the Amazon, will host four games as part of the tournament in a new 43,000-seater stadium. The cruises are scheduled to fit around the games, so you won’t have to miss any of the action if you want to try out the excursions as part of the cruise, such as jungle walks and caiman safaris at night.
The five-night cruises include all meals and cost from $1,995. The ship has a maximum capacity of just 24 guests, ensuring a relaxed experience, with an on-board bar giving a chilled place to unwind and enjoy the unique atmosphere of the serene river mixed with the lively tournament vibe.
By Ian Lewis
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