Question re upcoming Quest BA to Manaus cruise

[DC Traveler244]

We’re booked on an upcoming 21-day Buenos Aires to Manaus cruise, and I noticed something odd about our embarkation and disembarkation:  though we embark in BA on the afternoon of Sunday, March 17, the ship doesn’t sail until 6:00 PM the following day.  And the same is true for the disembarkation in Manaus:  the ship arrives early on the morning of Saturday, April 6, but disembarkation isn't scheduled until the following morning.  

 

Does anyone know why Seabourn does this?   

 

Thanks!

[DUHCAR]

Overnight in a port is used by Seabourn to:

1) offer extended overnight excursions

2) allow extra time for loading provisions and fuel

3) crew changes

[DC Traveler244]

Thanks, DUHCAR. Since Quest will arrive in BA after its last Antarctic cruise of the season, and will depart Manaus for a repositioning cruise to Europe, I think 2 & 3 are  the most probable reasons. 

[DC Traveler244]

A follow-up to my previous post:  I just checked the shore excursions offered in Manaus and there is an overnight jungle excursion offered in there.  So, DUHCAR's reason #1 is a factor at that port.  

[BasandSyb]

All true. The Manaus trip is usually a 3 day stop before heading back out of the Amazon. Also, the BA stop can be a difficult one, depending on the mood of the Argentinian government and whether the ship has managed a stop at the Falklands. They have delayed departures previously so a bit of wriggle room is useful - aside from many guests wanting to fly up to Iguazu Falls.

[DC Traveler244]

Thanks, BasandSyb.