Question 1

Is there laundry service on the mother ship?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We have daily laundry service on the yachts for a small fee. There’s no need to pack excessively.

Question 2

Is a deposit required with my reservation?

Accepted Answer

Yes. This is customary at top resorts, camps, tours, hotels, etc. Deposits are due upon booking, and payment is due in full 60 days prior to departure. Your deposit guarantees the week that you desire to fish.

Question 3

Is airfare included in the price?

Accepted Answer

Fishing packages are all-inclusive except for commercial airfare to Manaus. Once you arrive in Manaus, all transportation to and from the river are paid for by Hooked on Adventures.

Question 4

How far in advance should I reserve a week on the mother ship?

Accepted Answer

Hooked on Adventures enjoys a high repeat clientele rate. Because of this, and the fact that we have a limited season and space, we recommend reserving a year in advance. Many of our guests reserve a space for next year immediately after completing the current year's trip. Please call to check on available space at any time, however. Also note that sometimes we have an opening or two that we can offer at a special price on relatively short notice.

Question 5

How many guests does the mother ship accommodate? Do I have to reserve the whole vessel?

Accepted Answer

Built to our specifications, the Amazon Lord I and III accommodates a maximum of 18 guests per vessel. The Amazon Lord II holds 12 guests per trip. Sometimes the entire vessel is booked for a week by a large group, but we are pleased to accept reservations when space is available for individuals, small groups, couples, and families. Many of our tours are comprised of several small groups (two, three, and four in a party) who often become friends after their shared experiences.

Question 6

How far in advance should I make airline reservations?

Accepted Answer

You should make airline reservations as soon as you select a week and send in your deposit. DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE. Flights from Houston to Manaus are very limited, and the planes usually fly full. Also, you'll need to leave several hours between your arrival in Houston and your departure for Manaus (the same applies on the home-bound leg), so the sooner you make air reservations, the more likely you'll get flights with good connection times.

Question 7

Do I have to schedule the transportation?

Accepted Answer

No. We make those arrangements as part of our service and at no extra cost. We also escort you to and from the mothership.

Question 8

What are the luggage weight restrictions for the transportation bus?

Accepted Answer

50 Lbs. total luggage weight per person on the transportation bus. While commercial airlines may allow more, you will need to keep it under 50 Lbs. for all legs of the trip because of the transportation bus limitation as there is no place to store extra items once you arrive in Manaus.

Question 9

What is the maximum number of luggage pieces allowed per person?

Accepted Answer

Two (2). Maximum weight for both bags combined can be no more than 50 Lbs. One bag is preferable.

Question 10

Can Hooked on Adventures reserve my flight?

Accepted Answer

Although Hooked on Adventures would be more than happy to assist you with your flight details, we ask that you check with your local travel agent for any type of group rates that may be available. Call our office to inquire about departure and arrival times to schedule your trip to Manaus. Our dedicated travel agent is readily available to assist you in making your reservations. Martin Travel 800-627-8468.

Question 11

How do I get to Manaus?

Accepted Answer

Fly from your home city to Houston (United/Copa Airlines) with a connecting from Panama to a direct flight to Manaus/Brazil.

Question 12

Does someone meet me in Manaus?

Accepted Answer

An English-speaking representative for Hooked on Adventures will meet you as soon as you clear Brazilian Customs. Our representative will transfer your luggage to our van.

Question 13

Where do I meet the mother ship?

Accepted Answer

The mother ships go where the best fishing for Peacock Bass is. Prime fishing areas change according to time of year and water levels, which is why a moveable live-aboard mother ship is far better than a permanent land-based lodge. The mother ship will be several hundred miles south on the Madeira and you will take a short flight from Manaus to Autazes, or it will be several hundred miles north on the Rio Negro and you will take a short ride from Manaus to fishing area on a transportation bus. The flights are between 40 and 90 minutes long. We'll put you on a transportation bus, and take you from the final airport to the mother ship, which leaves immediately for the best fishing areas. The mother ship returns to the same port six days later.

Question 14

Do I need a Brazilian visa?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Brazilian visas are required and can be obtained easily through Brazilian consulates. When you make a reservation, we'll send you an updated information sheet about where and how to apply (it changes from time to time). Visit this link for the visa: https://brazil.vfsevisa.com/

Question 15

What happens when the mother ship returns to port?

Accepted Answer

Depending upon your airline carrier, you will either be immediately transferred to the airport to await your departure to Houston, or you can enjoy a personal free day in Manaus, then transferred to the airport to await your departure flight back to Atlanta. We can also help you make arrangements for your personal day, at your expense, to tour this historic city, including a visit to select markets, zoo, and the famous Opera House. Please check with our office to see what other historical sites are available.

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