Location
Amazon River, Peru

Built in 2009 for Amazon river cruising, the Delfin II is 135 feet long and carries up to 30 passengers in 14 deluxe suites. The ship’s design and amenities incorporate features from the rain forest environs, including salvaged forest hardwoods, collected irapay leaves (typically seen on residential huts) that form the roof, and custom-made lotions made of natural jungle ingredients in each guest cabin. Artisan handcrafts made by local village women vibrantly enhance the dining room and every suite.

All guest suites have air conditioning, a king or two twin beds with cool, Peruvian pima cotton bedding and indoor sitting area. A large en suite bathroom features hot-water showers, organic toiletries and hair dryer, safe box and panoramic windows with unobstructed views of the ever-changing river conditions.

The covered open top deck features gleaming hardwoods, comfortable lounge furniture, ceiling fans for cooling and a spa. There is a compact exercise room for fitness. Inside, guests can relax and enjoy board games, films and naturalist presentations in the spacious air-conditioned lounge. The Delfin II has an open bridge policy, and guests are welcome to learn about the navigation systems and chat with the captain at any time.

Most of Delfin II’s staff guides were born and raised in the rainforest, in small communities throughout the Peruvian Amazon. They spent their childhoods walking forest paths, climbing trees to pick fruit, fishing the small streams and chasing iguanas along the shoreline. Now, they are proud to share their knowledge and passion with travelers from around the world. Many have also participated in training sessions and projects with Peruvian and North American professors, researchers, scientists and other professionals involved with the study and conservation of the Amazon Rainforest. And, as guests may discover during their cruise, they also have delightful musical talents to share!