Signature highlights
The ship carries 42 guests in 21 all-suite cabins and is designed for exploration of the Upper Amazon. Its locally inspired interiors include handcrafted furnishings, artwork, and textiles from surrounding communities.
Delfin III
About Delfin III
Delfin III is an intimate, all-suite river expedition ship operating on Peru’s Upper Amazon, including the Ucayali and Marañón rivers. The 42-guest vessel has 21 cabins, three decks, and a locally inspired design using handcrafted furnishings and regional materials. Guests return from skiff, kayak, paddleboard, and guided rainforest excursions to open-air lounges, a plunge pool, spa facilities, and Amazonian-Peruvian cuisine. The small scale and regionally based crew support a more personal expedition experience.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Delfin Amazon Cruises; chartered by Lindblad Expeditions
- Registry / flag
- Peru
Onboard Experience
Dining
Delfin III serves Amazonian-Peruvian cuisine, with menus emphasizing regional ingredients and local culinary influences. Dining is part of the ship’s Relais & Châteaux positioning.
Entertainment
Onboard programming centers on the expedition experience, including natural-history interpretation, presentations, and informal time in the open-air public spaces. The ship also provides views of the river and rainforest from its lounges and decks.
Staterooms & suites
The ship offers 21 outward-facing suites, including an Andes Suite, two Corner Suites, Upper Suites, and standard Suites. Floor-to-ceiling windows are a defining feature of the accommodations.
For families
The ship offers expedition activities suitable for families, including skiff rides, kayaking, paddleboarding, guided walks, and nighttime rainforest excursions. No dedicated children’s facilities were confirmed.
Pools, spa & wellness
Facilities include a spa room, massage services, exercise space, and a small plunge pool. Wellness offerings are integrated with the Amazon expedition setting.
Accessibility
No detailed accessibility specifications were confirmed from the reviewed sources.
Environmental features
The ship uses handcrafted furnishings and materials sourced from surrounding communities, including reclaimed rainforest wood, artwork, and textiles. Lindblad describes the vessel as sustainably furnished.
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