Delfin III

Why cruise on this ship?

The Delfin III is one of the newest luxury vessels cruising Peru's Amazon. On board this 22 all-suite ship, the rainforest is never far away, yet 5-star comforts and conveniences abound on board.

Find your perfect cruise!

Dining

Experience famed Peruvian cuisine—a combination of tastes from the Incas, Spanish, Chinese, Africans, Italians, and Japanese. Each meal is locally sourced and designed by an expert culinary team with a selection of Peruvian dishes as well as Western favorites. As you take in the passing scenery, indulge in the innovative menus featuring roasted meats, grilled fish, savory vegetables, sun ripened tropical fruits, decadent desserts, and free-flowing wine.

WIDGETY Image Placeholder - coming soon image not available.jpg

Main Dining Room

  • Spacious, open-seating restaurant
  • Free flow house wine with dinner
  • Seasonal cuisine featuring the freshest local ingredients
  • Complimentary coffee, tea, mineral water, select soft drinks, local beer, and Pisco-based cocktails throughout
  • Innovative menu of traditional Peruvian specialties as well as Western favorites
  • Expertly trained culinary team providing breakfast and seated multiple-course lunch and dinner

Features

  • Experience: Complimentary
  • Food type: Regional

Entertainment

Onboard Delfin III guests will find: Multimedia natural history lectures, nightly entertainment, deluxe excursion skiffs with cold towel service, fresh fruit and refreshments, multilingual naturalists, open-air deck with shade system and premium lounge chairs and a series of cultural performances, educational talks and cooking class.

Lounge

The Lounge is located on the Observation Deck.

Features

  • Lounge

Sun Deck

Open-air deck with shade system & premium lounge chairs.

Features

  • Sun Deck
Avalon Waterways Delfin III Exterior Lounge.jpeg

Open Air Covered Lounge

The open air covered lounge is located on the Observation Deck.

Features

  • Lounge
  • Observation Point

Bar

The bar is located on the Observation Deck.

Features

  • Bar

Enrichment

Delfin III, a ship so perfectly suited to its environment, even mother nature would be proud. While cruising the Amazon River, guests will explore one of the largest expanses of tropical rainforest in the world, and immerse themselves in the most biologically diverse region on earth.

Wildlife Watching Excursions

Each of the Naturalists onboard lead guests of Delfin III on daily expeditions aboard comfortable skiffs deep into the Amazon’s tributaries and on foot into the sultry Amazon rainforest. True ribereños, or “river dwellers”, the English speaking Amazon experts onboard grew up on the banks of the Amazon, and know every bird and mammal call as well as they do the sound of their mother’s voice. They possess a local native’s ability to spot a brown-throated three-toed sloth sleeping high up in the tree canopy, an anaconda slithering along the shoreline and even the elusive capybara hiding in the high grass after nightfall.

The black waters of the Yana Yacu Pucate River (a protected area within the Pacaya Samiria Reserve) will allow guests the chance to see parrots, hummingbirds, hawks, and “laughing” falcons. Spot pink and grey dolphins swimming below and red howler monkeys in the canopy above. Zoom-in on exotic spiders, dragonflies, butterflies, and tarantulas. Perhaps even catch glimpses of the endangered charapa turtle, spider monkey, giant river otter, or red macaw.

The largest wildlife preserve in Peru, Pacaya Samiria boasts more than five million acres of rich biodiversity. Throughout the day, expert naturalist guides will assist you in identifying flora and fauna from more than 527 species of birds, 102 mammals, 69 reptiles, 58 amphibians, nearly 300 varieties of fish, 1024 species of wild and cultivated plants, and innumerable classes of insects.

Features

  • Wildlife & Nature

Onboard Experiences

Special onboard experiences are presented by local chefs, entertainers, artisans, and experts, designed to enrich your cruise.

Features

  • Local Experience

Native Village Visits

Cruise up another tributary and visit the local community of Santa Ana Village. Here, guests will be treated to an enchanting dance performance by the children, with music provided by the parents. After the show, guests will have a chance to shop their arts and crafts market.

The Momon tributary leads to the village of the Bora people who maintain many of their original beliefs and customs. After coming ashore, guests will meet members of the Bora community, visit their ceremonial lodge (maloca), and witness an exhilarating, stick-thumping, traditional dance performance.

Features

  • Excursions

Iquitos City Tour

Upon arrival in Iquitos, you’ll be greeted by a member of the Amazon Discovery team. A short, air-conditioned, motor coach ride takes you through bustling streets where much of the city’s historical flavour can be seen in rickshaws, colourful tuk-tuks, and 19th century mansions financed by the rubber boom.

Originally inhabited by Amerindian hunter-gatherers, Iquitos was established as a port city during the Spanish Colonial era. In the late 19th century, an increase in demand for rubber drew large numbers of European immigrants to the area. While this “rubber boom” brought great wealth and commercial development, it also had a devastating effect on the native populations.

Upon arrival at Itaya River port, you’ll board the Amazon Discovery, then gather for cocktails and a celebratory welcome dinner as you make your way out of port and into the Amazon River.

Features

  • Excursions

Health and fitness

For those seeking a little more strenuous activity, an air-conditioned exercise room is available.

Avalon Waterways Delfin III Spa.jpeg

Rainforest Spa

The spa is located on the Observation Deck.

Features

  • Spa
  • Wellness
Avalon Waterways Delfin III Gym.jpeg

Gym

More information coming soon.

Features

  • Gym

Kids and teens

Avalon allow travellers from the ages of 8 and over although there are no children’s facilities on-board.

Accommodation

This spacious and indulgent ship boasts an intimate atmosphere with only 22 suites, allowing a maximum of 44 guests on board. Each of these luxury suites features en-suite sitting areas, individual air conditioning, polished and sustainable wood flooring, and floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows that frame the Amazon Jungle in the backdrop.

Owner's Suite

  • King size bed

  • Deluxe beds with fine Peruvian linens
  • European-style duvets
  • Nightly turn-down service
  • Bedside tables with reading lamps
  • Hairdryer
  • Premium bath amenities
  • Easy under-bed luggage storage
  • Internal communication system
  • In-room safe
  • Individual climate control
  • Elegant, contemporary design
  • Large mirror in bathroom
  • Seating area
  • Daily maid service
  • Pillow menu
  • Luxury honeycomb spa robes and slippers
  • One complimentary 60-minute spa treatment per guest
  • Stocked mini-bar
  • Scented bath upon request
  • Complimentary laundry (limited to 10 pieces twice per cruise)
  • Complimentary filtered water

Features

  • Queen or Twin Configuration
  • Shower
  • Room Service Available
  • TV
  • Safe
  • Hair Dryer
  • Telephone
  • Desk
Avalon Waterways Delfin III Corner Suite .jpeg

Corner Suite

  • King size bed

  • Deluxe beds with fine Peruvian linens
  • European-style duvets
  • Nightly turn-down service
  • Bedside tables with reading lamps
  • Hairdryer
  • Premium bath amenities
  • Easy under-bed luggage storage
  • Internal communication system
  • In-room safe
  • Individual climate control
  • Elegant, contemporary design
  • Large mirror in bathroom
  • Seating area
  • Daily maid service
  • Pillow menu
  • Luxury honeycomb spa robes and slippers
  • One complimentary 60-minute spa treatment per guest
  • Stocked mini-bar
  • Scented bath upon request
  • Complimentary laundry (limited to 10 pieces twice per cruise)
  • Complimentary filtered water

Features

  • Queen or Twin Configuration
  • Shower
  • Room Service Available
  • TV
  • Safe
  • Hair Dryer
  • Telephone
  • Desk
Avalon Waterways Delfin III Suite.jpeg

Upper Suite

  • Deluxe beds with fine Peruvian linens

  • European-style duvets
  • Choice of bed configuration
  • Nightly turn-down service
  • Bedside tables with reading lamps
  • Hairdryer
  • Premium bath amenities
  • Easy under-bed luggage storage
  • Internal communication system
  • In-room safe
  • Individual climate control
  • Elegant, contemporary design
  • Large mirror in bathroom
  • Seating area
  • One King-Sized Bed or Two Twins
  • Daily maid service
  • Pillow menu
  • Luxury honeycomb spa robes and slippers
  • Complimentary filtered water

Features

  • Queen or Twin Configuration
  • Shower
  • Room Service Available
  • TV
  • Safe
  • Hair Dryer
  • Telephone
  • Desk
Avalon Waterways Delfin III Suite 1.jpeg

Suite

  • Deluxe beds with fine Peruvian linens

  • European-style duvets
  • Choice of bed configuration
  • Nightly turn-down service
  • Bedside tables with reading lamps
  • Hairdryer
  • Premium bath amenities
  • Easy under-bed luggage storage
  • Internal communication system
  • In-room safe
  • Individual climate control
  • Elegant, contemporary design
  • Large mirror in bathroom
  • One Queen-Sized Bed or Two Twins
  • Seating area
  • Daily maid service
  • Pillow menu
  • Luxury honeycomb spa robes and slippers
  • Complimentary filtered water

Features

  • Queen or Twin Configuration
  • Shower
  • Room Service Available
  • TV
  • Safe
  • Hair Dryer
  • Telephone
  • Desk

Deck plans

Avalon Waterways Delfin III Observation Deck.png

Observation Deck

  • Wheelhouse
  • Bar
  • Restroom
  • Open Air Covered Lounge
  • Stairs
  • Spa
  • Plunge Pool
Avalon Waterways Delfin III Upper Deck.png

Upper Deck

  • Galley
  • Dining Room
  • Stairs
  • Owner's Suite
  • Upper Suite
Avalon Waterways Delfin III Main Deck.png

Main Deck

  • Suite
  • Corner Suite
  • Infirmary
  • Stairs
  • Hotel Director Cabin
  • Tour Manager Cabin
  • Crew Area