Cruise the Peruvian Amazon from Iquitos with Delfin Amazon Cruises for an intimate, luxury experience with the world’s first Relais & Chateaux river cruise company. Enjoy the comforts of deluxe and environmentally friendly small river vessels accommodating between 8 to 44 guests. Award-winning Peruvian cuisine completes the picture. The heart of the Upper Peruvian Amazon is the 5-million-acre Pacaya Samiria National Reserve. Its Marañon and Ucayali Rivers offer an abundance of natural wonders, dramatic scenery, indigenous cultural history and extraordinary flora and fauna. Each vessel offers 3- and 4-night itineraries which vary with duration and with the seasons. Daily excursions with expert naturalist guides may include kayaking, fishing for piranhas, skirting the riverbanks in search of playful creatures, birdwatching and trail walks. All suites feature air conditioning, ensuite bathrooms, a yoga mat and binoculars. Your Ship: Delfin I Intimate and exclusive with understated luxury from a choice of 4 very spacious suites. All have private terraces and two suites have their own private whirlpool. Relax in the lounge, bar or dining room. The Delfin I is 20.4 metres in length. Your Ship: Delfin II Offers 14 large guest suites all with 90-degree wrap windows and an indoor sitting area. Relax on the outdoor top deck with bar, the indoor lecture room and lounge or the dining room. A massage room and exercise room complete the picture. The Delfin II is 40.5 metres in length. Your Ship: Delfin III With 22 spacious suites, each with floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows and a sitting area. The top deck features beautiful indoor and outdoor lounge, a sundeck with plunge pool, a massage room and gym, and of course the bar. The beautiful dining room is on the upper deck. The Delfin III is 56 metres in length. The seasons: There are two distinct seasons throughout the year. Dry (low water) Season: June to November The Amazon is a rainforest so there is still rain in this period! However with lower river levels the paths are accessible allowing you to penetrate deep into the jungle on foot. It is also a time of year when dozens of species of migratory birds are found in addition to the prolific array of those who live in the jungle throughout the year. Flooded (high water) Season: November to May Somewhat cooler and wetter, the water level is on average 7 metres higher than the ‘dry’ season which means every river and creek is navigable. You are also closer to the jungle canopy making it a little easier to spot mammals and birds.
Cruise the Peruvian Amazon from Iquitos with Delfin Amazon Cruises for an intimate, luxury experience with the world’s first Relais & Chateaux river cruise company. Enjoy the comforts of deluxe and environmentally friendly small river vessels accommodating between 8 to 44 guests. Award-winning Peruvian cuisine completes the picture. The heart of the Upper Peruvian Amazon is the 5-million-acre Pacaya Samiria National Reserve. Its Marañon and Ucayali Rivers offer an abundance of natural wonders, dramatic scenery, indigenous cultural history and extraordinary flora and fauna. Each vessel offers 3- and 4-night itineraries which vary with duration and with the seasons. Daily excursions with expert naturalist guides may include kayaking, fishing for piranhas, skirting the riverbanks in search of playful creatures, birdwatching and trail walks. All suites feature air conditioning, ensuite bathrooms, a yoga mat and binoculars. Your Ship: Delfin I Intimate and exclusive with understated luxury from a choice of 4 very spacious suites. All have private terraces and two suites have their own private whirlpool. Relax in the lounge, bar or dining room. The Delfin I is 20.4 metres in length. Your Ship: Delfin II Offers 14 large guest suites all with 90-degree wrap windows and an indoor sitting area. Relax on the outdoor top deck with bar, the indoor lecture room and lounge or the dining room. A massage room and exercise room complete the picture. The Delfin II is 40.5 metres in length. Your Ship: Delfin III With 22 spacious suites, each with floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows and a sitting area. The top deck features beautiful indoor and outdoor lounge, a sundeck with plunge pool, a massage room and gym, and of course the bar. The beautiful dining room is on the upper deck. The Delfin III is 56 metres in length. The seasons: There are two distinct seasons throughout the year. Dry (low water) Season: June to November The Amazon is a rainforest so there is still rain in this period! However with lower river levels the paths are accessible allowing you to penetrate deep into the jungle on foot. It is also a time of year when dozens of species of migratory birds are found in addition to the prolific array of those who live in the jungle throughout the year. Flooded (high water) Season: November to May Somewhat cooler and wetter, the water level is on average 7 metres higher than the ‘dry’ season which means every river and creek is navigable. You are also closer to the jungle canopy making it a little easier to spot mammals and birds.
