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Delfin II

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Delfin II is a stately riverboat, built for the express purpose of exploring deep into the Peruvian Amazon at the headwaters of the mighty river — and doing so in tropical style. Chartered (but not owned) by Lindblad Expeditions, Delfin II comfortably…

  • 28guests
  • 498gross tons
  • 2cruises now
  • $9,000fares from

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Delfin II sails down the Amazon River during a Lindblad expedition.

At a glance

Delfin II is an intimate-size cruise ship operated by Lindblad Expeditions, in service since 2009. It carries 28 guests and 22 crew (1.3 guests per crew member) at 498 gross tons. It is the 16th largest of 16 Lindblad Expeditions ships by guest capacity. On Cruiseable's Bliss scale it scores highest for active, adventure & nature and cultural (10/10) and lowest for entertainment and spa & fitness (2/10). It is rated 5 out of 5 by Cruiseable and 5 out of 5 by Cruise Critic. It has 2 cruises on sale, with lead fares from $9,000.

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Specs

Cruiseable
5 / 5
Cruise Critic
5 / 5
Guests
28
Crew
22
Gross tons
498
Decks
3
Length
120 ft
Beam
32 ft
Maiden voyage
2009
Refurbished
2014
Space ratio
1.3
Gross tons per guest
Guests per crew
1.3
IMO
9093074

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What Delfin II 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.

  1. Active 10.0
  2. Adventure and nature 10.0
  3. Cultural 10.0
  4. Dining 9.0
  5. Entertainment 2.0
  6. Family friendly 5.0
  7. Party 3.0
  8. Romantic 6.0
  9. Spa and fitness 2.0
  10. Staterooms 7.0

Our review

Delfin II: Explore the Amazon in sustainable fashion

Delfin II is a stately riverboat, built for the express purpose of exploring deep into the Peruvian Amazon at the headwaters of the mighty river — and doing so in  tropical style. 

Chartered (but not owned) by Lindblad Expeditions, Delfin II comfortably accommodates 28 guests, and she is perfect size for sailing the upper Amazon. Her entire third deck is open-air, offering gracious open deck space where the expedition community gathers. Public spaces  are luxurious and well-appointed and offer sweeping views of the river and rainforest. Furnishings are made of sustainably harvested local rain forest wood, and the ship is decorated with handicrafts from the ribereños, native people of the wildlife preserve the ship explores.

A gracious hotel staff makes an art of providing impeccable shipboard services. The facilities on board are modern, but you will still be cruising on the Amazon, so there is no Wi-Fi on the ship and your cell phones will work in only a few locations during the cruise.

Where Delfin II sails

Delfin II sails the upper Amazon River. 

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Relax while sailing down the Amazon in comfort on Delfin II.
Relax while sailing down the Amazon in comfort on Delfin II. Richard Maack / Courtesy of Lindblad Expeditions

Skiffs & kayaks for up close exploration

You will get close to the Amazon’s rare wildlife and explore the tributaries that feed these rivers aboard 10-person skiffs that feature individual seats with cushions and plenty of legroom. Local naturalists, expert in spotting wildlife, join passengers in the skiffs. Kayaks offer a quiet way to explore remote, seldom-visited side streams. The skiffs also come equipped with rain gear for all passengers, in case you get caught in a storm.

Five-star dining

Dining aboard is an extraordinary event daily. Meals are artfully prepared, and all food served aboard, except for olive oil and balsamic vinegar, is sourced locally. The dining room accommodates all guests at once for a single seating.

Staterooms

Choose from a suite or a master suite, which offers better viewing of your cruise with wrap-around windows that follow the curve of the ship. Warm woods and clean lines, comfortable beds and air-conditioning are found in each cabin. 

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Inside and out

Destinations 9

  • The Amazon, not far from its mouth, around Macapá - Amapá, Brazil.
    The Amazon, not far from its mouth, around Macapá - Amapá, Brazil.
  • Birds gather around the ship on a Lindblad Expeditions boat tour of the Amazon River.
    Birds gather around the ship on a Lindblad Expeditions boat tour of the Amazon River.
  • See a three-toed sloth as it climbs up a tree in the Amazon.
    See a three-toed sloth as it climbs up a tree in the Amazon.
  • Go on a thrilling kayaking tour while on a Lindblad expedition down the Amazon River.
    Go on a thrilling kayaking tour while on a Lindblad expedition down the Amazon River.
  • A black-collared hawk flies in the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve in the Amazon during a Lindblad Expeditions visit.
    A black-collared hawk flies in the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve in the Amazon during a Lindblad Expeditions visit.
  • Travelers explore the Amazon River on a boat tour while on a Lindblad Expedition visit.
    Travelers explore the Amazon River on a boat tour while on a Lindblad Expedition visit.
  • Spot a lizard while hiking through the Amazon on a Lindblad Expedition.
    Spot a lizard while hiking through the Amazon on a Lindblad Expedition.
  • Spot a stunning green lizard while hiking through the Amazon on a Lindblad Expedition.
    Spot a stunning green lizard while hiking through the Amazon on a Lindblad Expedition.
  • Spot the diverse native wildlife of the Amazon as you go on a hiking trip during a Lindblad expedition.
    Spot the diverse native wildlife of the Amazon as you go on a hiking trip during a Lindblad expedition.

Dining 1

  • Head to the dining room on Delfin II for fresh, locally sourced cuisine.
    Head to the dining room on Delfin II for fresh, locally sourced cuisine.

On board 2

  • The open-air Observation Deck on Delfin II.
    The open-air Observation Deck on Delfin II.
  • The lounge on Delfin II, which sails the upper Amazon River.
    The lounge on Delfin II, which sails the upper Amazon River.

Staterooms 1

  • The Master Suite on Delfin II, which sails the mighty Amazon.
    The Master Suite on Delfin II, which sails the mighty Amazon.

More photos 5

  • Delfin II sails down the Amazon River during a Lindblad expedition.
    Delfin II sails down the Amazon River during a Lindblad expedition.
  • At sunset, Delfin II sails down the Marañon River, the principal source of the Amazon River.
    At sunset, Delfin II sails down the Marañon River, the principal source of the Amazon River.
  • Delfin II sails down the Amazon River during a Lindblad expedition.
    Delfin II sails down the Amazon River during a Lindblad expedition.
  • Relax while sailing down the Amazon in comfort on Delfin II.
    Relax while sailing down the Amazon in comfort on Delfin II.
  • The petite 28-passenger Delfin II sails the upper Amazon River.
    The petite 28-passenger Delfin II sails the upper Amazon River.

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