Signature highlights
The vessel has indoor and outdoor top-deck lounges, a pool, full bar, boutique, massage room and exercise room. Avalon’s published staffing lists 24 crew members plus four naturalists.
Delfin III
Delfin III is a 44-guest Avalon Waterways river cruise ship, in service since 2015. This page lists 12 upcoming departures across 11 itineraries in South America, day by day and port by port.
About Delfin III
Delfin III is a purpose-built Peruvian Amazon river vessel operated by Delfín Amazon Cruises and offered on selected Avalon Waterways programs. Built locally in Iquitos, she carries no more than 44 guests in 22 suites, giving the ship a small-scale atmosphere for Amazon exploration. Her three guest decks combine indoor and open-air lounges with a pool, bar, dining room, massage room and exercise space. Suites feature panoramic windows, while the largest accommodations add more expansive river views.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Delfín Amazon Cruises
- Builder / shipyard
- Iquitos docks, Peru
- Registry / flag
- Peru
- Draft
- 1.5 m
Onboard Experience
Dining
Meals are served in the onboard dining room, with Peruvian cuisine among the culinary focus. Delfín describes its food as Amazonian-Peruvian cuisine.
Entertainment
Programming includes naturalist-led interpretation and multimedia natural-history presentations. The ship also has lounges and a bar for informal evening time onboard.
Staterooms & suites
There are 22 suites: one Owner’s Suite, two Corner Suites, 10 Upper Suites and nine Suites. Accommodations have air conditioning, private bathrooms, in-room safes and panoramic windows.
Pools, spa & wellness
Wellness facilities include a massage room, exercise room and pool.
Environmental features
The vessel’s published technical sheet lists onboard water-treatment and sewage-treatment systems.
History & sister ships
Other River vessel ships
Where Delfin III sails, month by month
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| South America | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| From / night | 0 | 0 | 0 | $720 | 0 | 0 | $720 | $884 | $742 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Ports it visits most
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Itineraries & Sailings
From $8,182
· $818/night
Ports of Call
Callao, Peru, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Cusco +3 more
Next: Jan 9, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $7,575
· $758/night
Ports of Call
Callao, Peru, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Cusco +3 more
Next: Jan 3, 2027
2 upcoming departures
From $8,905
· $742/night
Ports of Call
Arrive In Lima, Peru, Lima-Pisco-Paracas & Nazca Lines, Paracas-Ballestas Island Cruise-Lima, Callao, Peru +6 more
Next: Jun 4, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $9,502
· $792/night
Ports of Call
Arrive In Lima, Peru, Lima-Pisco-Paracas & Nazca Lines, Paracas-Ballestas Island Cruise-Lima, Callao, Peru +6 more
Next: Jan 7, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $8,638
· $720/night
Ports of Call
Arrive In Lima, Peru, Lima-Pisco-Paracas & Nazca Lines, Paracas-Ballestas Island Cruise-Lima, Callao, Peru +6 more
Next: Apr 9, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $8,638
· $720/night
Ports of Call
Arrive In Lima, Peru, Lima-Pisco-Paracas & Nazca Lines, Paracas-Ballestas Island Cruise-Lima, Callao, Peru +6 more
Next: Jan 29, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $17,431
· $1,025/night
Ports of Call
Callao, Peru, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Cusco +10 more
Next: Jan 30, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $15,612
· $918/night
Ports of Call
Callao, Peru, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Cusco +10 more
Next: May 9, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $18,691
· $984/night
Ports of Call
Arrive In Lima, Peru, Lima-Pisco-Paracas & Nazca Lines, Paracas-Ballestas Island Cruise-Lima, Callao, Peru +13 more
Next: Jan 28, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $16,792
· $884/night
Ports of Call
Arrive In Lima, Peru, Lima-Pisco-Paracas & Nazca Lines, Paracas-Ballestas Island Cruise-Lima, Callao, Peru +13 more
Next: May 7, 2027
1 upcoming departure
Ports of Call
Arrive In Lima, Peru, Lima-Pisco-Paracas & Nazca Lines, Paracas-Ballestas Island Cruise-Lima, Callao, Peru +13 more
Next: Jan 1, 2027
1 upcoming departure
All Upcoming Departures
Delfin III FAQ
What flag does Delfin III sail under?
Delfin III is registered in Peru.
How many passengers does Delfin III hold?
Delfin III carries about 44 guests with roughly 24 crew.
How old is Delfin III?
Delfin III entered service in 2015.