Delfin Amazon Cruises has two vessels and both are considered boutique cruises and offers organized programs to sophisticated travelers.
Cruising with those vessels is far beyond the ordinary. Their excellent service will make it an unforgettable experience that will impress the most discriminating traveler.
This vessel will take you one step beyond luxury, where comfort and grace combine effortlessly with the wilderness of the Amazon in a setting of understated elegance and world-class hospitality. A 6 cabin vessel, comfortable intimacy and personal attention is the key of our service.
Suites
Two suites, though small, features a king size bed, 180º panoramic windows, sheets and bedspread 100% Peruvian cotton , bathrobes and towel of the finest quality, environmentally amenities, silent A/C units and private bathrooms with fine wooden furnishings, hot showers and variety of environmentally friendly amenities for your ultimate indulgence.
Cabins
Four, wood-paneled, comfortable twin-bedded cabins provided with orthopedic mattresses and natural cotton sheets and towels, silent A/C units and private bathrooms with fine wooden furnishings, hot showers and a variety of environmentally friendly amenities for your ultimate indulgence.
Observation Deck and Dining Room
On the Top deck of the vessel, a casually elegant setting creates a welcoming and peaceful environment for those who want to get away from it all. Enjoy luxury and comfort seated on soft, large sofas while you watch the breathtaking scenery of the Amazon and brilliant star-gazing at night.
The Dining room is located on the second deck, where professional cooking staff offers an unrivalled level of sophistication and the luxury of simple and natural things: fine china , crystal and gourmet first class meals. The Amazon wild choice of fresh ingredients and the gentle blend of immigrant traditions have created one of the world’s most unique and delicious cuisine.
DELFIN I – Specifications
- Built in: 1978-fully refurbished by Delfin Amazon Cruises in 2006.
- Type of vessel: River Vessel
- Port of embarkation: City of Nauta
- Vessel’s Registry: Perú
- Length: 67 feet
- Beam: 22 feet
- Draft: 5’8’’
- Capacity: 12 passengers
- Generation: Caterpillar 45 KW
- Engine: Caterpillar 190 HP Diesel turbo boosted
- Cruising Speed: Average 8 knots
- Water: Water treatment plant with 5.0 cubic meter capacity
- Sewage Waters: 2.5 cubic meter septic tank
- Communication: Radio VHF, UHF and satellite phone onboard
- Launch Boats: 2 aluminum 8 passenger skiffs, equipped with four-stroke low emission engines + radio communication with main vesse, life jackets and flares
The Delfin assume the transfers of the passegers from airport to docks whem pax arrive to Iquitos in the afternoon, but when the passengers arrive in the morning or prior day the transfers from Airport to Hotel are charged as additional services.
CHECK-IN: Approximately: 19:30 pm;
CHECK-OUT: Approximately: 13:00 pm
DELFIN BOATS OFFERS TAILOR MADE CHARTER FROM 5 TO 8 DAYS: Pricing for custom-designed charters will be quoted on a case by case basis, depending on clients requests and needs
Children Policy: 7 years old minimun on all departures, Child aged 11 or under will receive a 20% discount.
FIT RESERVATIONS & PAYMENTS: 100% payment of full price are due 101 days prior to departure date.
FIT CANCELLATION POLICY: No refunds for cancellations 101 days or less prior to departure date. For any pre-payment which could have been done in excess of 101 days prior to departure date, an 80% refunds will apply
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The new Delfin II will be launched in early March 2009. Its fourteen large guest suites include four masters suites with 180º panoramic windows and ten suites-four of which interconnected to accommodate families-providing all comforts of world-class suites, yet preserving the spirit of casual and refined elegance. The dining room on the second deck, the observation deck, bar, entertainment center, library, and our special hammock sun deck will be the perfect gathering place for all our guests. This vessel will feature artwork by Peru’s leading contemporary artists. If any artwork strikes your fancy, you may purchase it and we will have it shipped to the comforts of your home.
Master Suites
Their four spacious master suites are at front of our vessel, king-sized beds, 100% Peruvian cotton sheets, all-cotton towels, bathrobes and the fines organic amenities. A 180º stunning panoramic view, individual reading lights, will be the epitome of calming luxury and enjoyment.
Suites
Their 10 suites have extra large windows that enable you with the most breathtaking views, four of these are interconnected to cater families, designed with casually elegant interiors that create a welcoming and restful environment for those who want to get away from it all, yet enjoying luxurious comfort.
Dining Room
Imagine yourself, coming back from the wilderness and enjoying an ambiance created by glowing candle lights, sparkling china and crystal ware, whatever your delight are, we are sure to exceed your expectations. We will satisfy all appetites of refined taste and sophisticated plates. Welcome to our cuisine, where our dedicated staff pride themselves of carefully prepared contemporary Peruvian Creole cuisine exceptional service.
Top Observation Deck
On the third deck, you will find that our casual yet comfortable design will allow you to relax between the wonderful adventures of the morning and night activities. Our goal is to provide you with the highest level of service, we will make sure you enjoy relaxing in our terrace’s big soft sofas or on our spectacular hammock sundeck, while you lie down and watch the river go by. Our barman will always be ready with a choice of international and local liquors for a pre or post dinner cocktail. Coffee and tea will always be available for you!
Indoor Shopping
You will enjoy our compromise with the local communities and with the beautiful and special arts & crafts we have developed with them. You will find many unique gift items and merchandizing from the Amazon areas. You will also enjoy the art-work of the most renowned and talented young contemporary Peruvian artists. Unique art-work around the vessel is constantly exposed for you to acquire, shipping your purchases home is part of our service.
Special Requests
Delfin Amazon Cruises, will accommodate special request and deal with dietary requirements (children, vegetarian, allergic). Because we sail in such remote areas, all requests must be made at least 30 days in advance.
DELFIN II – Specifications
- Built in: Currently under construction in Iquitos, Peru-Due for March 2009
- Type of vessel: River vessel
- Port of embarkation: City of Nauta
- Vessel’s Registry: Peru
- Length: 135 feet (41 mts)
- Beam: 32 feet (9.30 mts)
- Draft: 8’25’’ feet (2.25 mts)
- Capacity: 28 passengers + 2 Tour Conductors (bunk bed cabin)
- Generators: 2 Caterpillar – 55 KW each(encapsulated for noise reduction)
- Engine: Caterpillar 250 HP eco-electronic
- Cruising Speed: Average 8-10 knots
- Water: Water treatment plant with 7.0 cubic meter capacity
- Sewage Waters: Sewage treatment plant
- Communication: Radio VHF, uhf and satellite phone onboard
- Launch Boats: 3 aluminum 12 passengers’ skiffs equipped with four-stroke low emission engines + radio communication with main vessel, life jackets and flares.
Safety Onboard in DELFIN I and DELFIN II
- Life jackets are provided for passengers in all cabins including flares and signals.
- Fire extinguishing system with fire hoses on each deck supplied by a dedicated pressurized water pumping system.
- Fire extinguishers are available in engine room, dining room and on all decks.
- Emergency lights on each deck.
- Each skiff is provisions with life jackets for all passengers.
- Three 12 passenger aluminum skiffs, each with guide and skipper. These can double occupancy in case of an emergency. Each skiff is provisioned with life jackets, flares, first-aid kit and radio communication with main vessel.
- A Crew member is assigned to keep watch around the clock, whether the vessel is sailing or docked. Guides and some crew members are first-aid trained.
The Delfin assume the transfers of the passegers from airport to docks whem pax arrive to Iquitos in the afternoon, but when the passengers arrive in the morning or prior day the transfers from Airport to Hotel are charged as additional services.
CHECK-IN: Approximately: 19:30 pm;
CHECK-OUT: Approximately: 13:00 pm
DELFIN BOATS OFFERS TAILOR MADE CHARTER FROM 5 TO 8 DAYS: Pricing for custom-designed charters will be quoted on a case by case basis, depending on clients requests and needs
Children Policy: 7 years old minimun on all departures, Child aged 11 or under will receive a 20% discount.
FIT RESERVATIONS & PAYMENTS: 100% payment of full price are due 101 days prior to departure date.
FIT CANCELLATION POLICY: No refunds for cancellations 101 days or less prior to departure date. For any pre-payment which could have been done in excess of 101 days prior to departure date, an 80% refunds will apply
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