Delfin III

Intimate ship Bliss scored

The 43-passenger Delfin III, part of Avalon Waterways, navigates the western Amazon River and explores the Galapagos.

43guests
400gross tons
16cruises now
$8,000fares from

Explore the Amazon and Galapagos in luxurious accommodations when sailing on Delfin III.

At a glance

Delfin III is an intimate-size cruise ship operated by Avalon Waterways, in service since 2009. It carries 43 guests and 29 crew (1.5 guests per crew member) at 400 gross tons. It is the 18th largest of 22 Avalon Waterways ships by guest capacity. On Cruiseable's Bliss scale it scores highest for active and adventure & nature (10/10) and lowest for family friendly and party (2/10). It is rated 4.5 out of 5 by Cruiseable and 4.5 out of 5 by Cruise Critic. It has 16 cruises on sale, with lead fares from $8,000 to $11,429.

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Specs

Cruiseable: 4.5 / 5
Cruise Critic: 4.5 / 5

Guests: 43
Crew: 29
Gross tons: 400
Decks: 3
Length: 183 ft
Beam: 39 ft
Maiden voyage: 2009
Refurbished: 2015
Space ratio: 1.5; Gross tons per guest
Guests per crew: 1.5
Speed (mph): 14

Bliss scores

What Delfin III is best at

Ten dimensions scored by our editors on a 10-point scale. The Cruiseable app ranks every cruise against the mix you care about.

Active 10.0
Adventure and nature 10.0
Cultural 8.0
Dining 6.0
Entertainment 5.0
Family friendly 2.0
Party 2.0
Romantic 9.0
Spa and fitness 5.0
Staterooms 8.0

Our review

Delfin III: Sailings from Peru to the Galapagos

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.

The ship features luxurious furnishings with the finest details and handmade Peruvian artifacts, treating guests to an immersive rainforest experience along with the highest levels of comfort.

As Cruise Critic put it: "Sailing aboard Delfin III is like staying at a chic, floating bed-and-breakfast."

Where Delfin III sails

Delfin III sails the "From the Inca Empire to the Peruvian Amazon " cruise and land tour. These are 10-, 12-, 17- and 19-night voyages that generally begin with the western part of the Amazon in Peru. Some of the sailings include land excursions to Machu Picchu, Cusco, Peru and Quito, Ecuador. Others include sailings to the Galapagos Islands. Contact a Cruiseable travel consultant for specifics.

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Panorama of Machu Picchu, built by the Incas as an estate for their emperor 1450 but abandoned a century later during the Spanish Conquest. JD Lasica / Special to Cruiseable

Staterooms

The 44-passenger ship features 22 Suites. On the first deck, there are 9 Suites with floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows as well as two spacious Corner Suites facing the front of the ship. The second deck is made up of 10 Upper Suites and the largest of all, the Owner’s Suite. The top deck features upscale indoor and outdoor lounge areas, a sundeck with plunge pool, a spa and gym, and the bar.

Interested in a cruise on this ship?

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On board highlights

Vicuña Cusco, Peru
Quito Ecuador
Rainforest Spa Delfin III

Photos

Inside and out

Destinations 6

A frigate bird gets a little puffed up in the Galápagos.
A sea lion in the Galápagos.
Visitors explore one of the ruins at Machu Picchu, Peru.
Closeup of a residential compound at Machu Picchu, Peru.
See traditional indigenous weavings at Awana Kancha ("Palace of the Weavers") near Cusco, Peru.
A Peruvian girl greets visitors at Machu Picchu, Peru.

Dining 1

The tastefully appointed dining room aboard Delfin III.

On board 3

Enjoy a cocktail in the main lounge on Delfin III after a day of exploring new vistas.
Indulge yourself in the hot tub on the sun deck of Delfin III.
Head to the Rainforest Spa on Delfin III for the best in restorative treatments.