Avalon Waterways
Delfin III
- Cruises
- 11
- From
- $7,685
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Delfin III is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 43 passengers, in service since 2009. Jahan is an intimate Lindblad Expeditions ship carrying 48 passengers, in service since 2011.
Choose Delfin III if you want a better-rated spa and gym, a more active cruise or better-rated dining: it outscores Jahan for spa & fitness (5.0 vs 4.0), active (10.0 vs 9.0) and dining (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Jahan if you want more space per passenger, a more family-friendly ship or more culture: it outscores Delfin III for family friendly (6.0 vs 2.0) and cultural (10.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 19.8 gross tons per passenger (vs 9.3).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Delfin III | Jahan | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Avalon Waterways | Lindblad Expeditions |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2009 | 2011 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2015 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 400 | 950 |
| Passengers | 43 | 48 |
| Crew | 29 | 40 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.5 | 1.2 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 9.3 | 19.8 (better) |
| Decks | 3 | 4 |
| Length | 183 ft | 230 ft |
| Beam | 39 ft | 41 ft |
| Speed | 14 mph | 14 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 11 | — |
| Upcoming sailings | 111 | — |
| Cruise lengths | 3 to 19 nights | — |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $7,685 | — |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Delfin III leads on 4 of the ten, Jahan on 4, with 2 level.
- Active
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- Dining
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- Family friendly
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- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Avalon Waterways
Delfin III
The 43-passenger Delfin III, part of the Avalon Waterways fleet of upscale riverboats, is a boutique ship that navigates the western Amazon River and goes on to explore the Galapagos Islands or the ruins of Machu Picchu.
Sailing now
11 cruises on sale, from $7,685.
Lindblad Expeditions
Jahan
The riverboat Jahan is appointed in grand style, with large, gracious staterooms and luxurious touches. Built in 2011 from the ground up, it is the finest ship on Southeast Asia's Mekong River, with a relaxed elegance in the ship’s public spaces and in the accommodations.
Questions
Delfin III or Jahan?
Which is bigger, Delfin III or Jahan?
Jahan is bigger at 950 gross tons, against 400 gross tons for Delfin III. Delfin III carries 43 passengers and Jahan carries 48.
Which ship is newer, Delfin III or Jahan?
Jahan is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2011 against 2009 for Delfin III.
Which has more space per passenger?
Jahan, with 19.8 gross tons per passenger against 9.3 on Delfin III. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Jahan, with one crew member for every 1.2 passengers against one for every 1.5 on Delfin III.
Which is better for families?
Jahan scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 6.0 out of 10, against 2.0 for Delfin III.
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