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When authentic memories and meaningful Experiences means more, discover the Amazon Rainforest in the most unique and personal style.
Delfin has taken personalized boutique travel and services one step beyond the ordinary.
Delfin Amazon Cruises is the pioneer upscale river cruise operator in the Amazon and will take you through a magical journey of discovery.
Launched in early 2006 by its founder and CEO Aldo Macchiavello, a former senior banker with 25 years experience in the financial sector, the company is the culmination of a dream shared by his wife Lissy: to run a boutique travel business in their amazing country, Peru.
Our new and refurbished Delfin I take you one step beyond luxury, where comfort and grace combine effortlessly with the wilderness of the Amazon in the most unique and personalize vessel ever to cruise the Amazon River. In a setting of understated elegance and world-class hospitality this classic River vessel features 4 spacious deluxe suites, all of them with private terraces and two of them with private whirlpool baths, intimacy and personal attention is the key success to our service.
This vessel feature artwork by the women of Puerto Miguel Community and with your help buying this beautiful work you will help us provide the children of this community with enough school aids to be used in the entire school year.
Delfin Amazon Cruises matches your destination, itinerary and travel dreams on the Amazon. Style is always allied to substance and we offer an on-board experience that is second to none while taking you to places few have gone before.
Your Amazon journey takes off on arrival in Iquitos, were we will pick you up and take you to our vessel, you will experience an ideal combination, of a natural wonder, dramatic scenery, indigenous cultural history and a relaxed self-contained way to explore the Amazon while sightseeing nature at it's best, where flora and fauna are abundant and time has stand still.
You are about to explore one of the world's most intriguing environments. Our skiffs are quick to launch, stable to ride and ready to go anywhere, they seat 8 passengers with their own natural guide, captain and features all safety regulations.
Private charters are offered for the entire vessel and based on two itineraries, minimum 5 days and 7 days also.
You’ve always dreamed of journeying along the Amazon, but you’re not sure which season is the best season to visit. There is a simple answer . . . both seasons offer rich rewards . . . fabulous sites . . . amazing opportunities to view plant and animal life . . . and hot weather and some rainy days.
The Amazon basin is as rich and lush and green as it is because it gets an abundance of rain (12 feet a year on average). In a typical year, that adds up to 200 rainy days, which means that there will be days of heavy rain even in the low water season.
Two key points to remember, as you choose between the Amazon in high water season or in low water season: There will be some rain whichever season you choose, and you will see spectacular wildlife and plant life, whether you go in high or low water season. All the rests is details.
Our high water season runs from December through May—-summer and autumn in the Southern Hemisphere. It is our cooler and wet season, but keep in mind that we get only a little more than half (60%) of our total rainfall during the high water season, and that it is hot in the Amazon any time of year. During the high water season the average temperature is 86 degrees Fahrenheit, 12 degrees cooler than in the low water season.
There are great benefits to traveling at this time of year. Perhaps most important, the rivers and streams are about 23 feet higher, meaning that every river, creek and lake is navigable. You will get to explore more of the waterways of Amazonia, and will have access to plant life and wildlife area that you might miss during the low water season. Also, that extra 23 feet puts travelers much closer to the jungle canopy, where monkeys play and our beautiful Amazon birds like to roost. In fact, you are very likely to see many more mammals, both monkeys and others, during the high water season.
Increased navigability by water has the flip side that areas to walk and hike are sometimes limited at this time, and if we do find usable hiking trails there will be more mosquitoes than in the low water season. Fishing is more limited during these months too, but you still have close to a 50% chance to get out your rod and reel and make a catch.
The Low water Season in Amazonia coincides with our winter in the Southern Hemisphere (from June to November). This the warmer season, with temperature averaging about 98 degrees Fahrenheit, and, despite its name, the low water season still gets some heavy rains. A key difference is that trails and jungle paths that are flooded from December to May are now easily accessible, allowing groups to explore deep in the jungle (accompanied by fewer mosquitoes than during the high water season). The flip side of that, however, is that water levels are about 23 feet lower from June to November, which means that many of the creeks and lakes that we visit during the high water season are inaccessible.
Lower water levels, however, can be a bonus in another way: During these months fishing is 100 percent guaranteed . . . you even stand a fair chance to catch a piranha. And while the lower river levels mean that you are farther from the birds that roost in the jungle canopy, you will have the change to see dozens of species of migratory birds in flight, something you would completely miss during the high water season.
The Bottom Line: If seeing our glorious flooded forest and getting up close looks at lots of birds and mammals (and enjoying a slightly cooler temperature) sounds attractive, then the high water season might be the best choice. (Remember: Despite its name it only gets about 10% more rain than falls in the low water season.) If jungle hikes, seeing exotic migratory birds perch on trees as they pass through Amazonia, still having the chance to see monkeys and other mammals, and going on great fishing expeditions top your list, you might be happier choosing the hotter, less rainy low water season. Perhaps the best solution of all: Choose one, and we hope that you will
The weather in Iquitos is warm and humid with average annual maximum temperature of 33°C (95°F) and minimum of 21°C (70°C).
The dry season is from May to November. The wet season is from December to April. The seasons feature differences in the plant and animal life as well as in the climate.
All activities are subject to change due to weather conditions and time of year. River and tributary levels may vary and thus navigation times and excursions may need to be modified at the captain´s discretion.
Bring comfortable soft-soled shoes, light-weight trousers and long-sleeved tops, hat, sun glasses, lightweight rain gear, sunscreen, mosquito repellant, BINOCULARS, camera and spare batteries.
Don´t forget to include some items that you can give away to the locals. (T-shirts, pens and paper are especially prized) Tipping is expected by the crew and the guides, envelopes will be provided in your cabin an amount of between 100 and 150 us dollars are expected per passenger. Please bear in mind that this is merely a suggestion, since we believe that gratuities are a very personal matter.
Guests should be in good physical health in order to be able to make the most of this experience. Visiting the area involves the use of small motorized skiffs and at times may include some possible wet landings. The daily excursions may include walking on irregular terrain, and getting in and out of the skiffs occasionally requires some physical effort. Walking excursions may last up to two hours. Malaria and yellow fever vaccinations are not necessarily required for travelers coming into the region, but are highly recommended.
Travelers are strongly advised to purchase trip cancellation insurance, which will reimburse the cost of air tickets and other non-refundable trip payments. International medical, baggage loss and delay insurance are also recommended. Delfin Amazon Cruises, the Delfin I and Delfin II operator, assumes no liability for lost or stolen personal belongings or costs resulting from passenger evacuation in case of a medical emergency.
Delfin Amazon Cruises reserves the right to substitute another vessel for Delfin I or Delfin II if considered necessary (i.e. force majeure or mechanical failure). If the travelers do not take this option, Delfin Amazon Cruises reserves the right to cancel the trip upon a refund pro rata per cruise night not used or, as an alternative, will offer credit toward a future cruise on the Delfin I or Delfin II.
The Pacaya Samiria Reserve is a protected area and visitors are required to comply with certain rules and regulations. The naturalist guide will inform passengers of these rules.
Delfin Amazon Cruises should be contacted at least 30 days prior to embarkation regarding travelers’ specific dietary needs. Every effort will be made to cater to your special dietary needs, and to accommodate special requests, subject to a given products’ availability in Peru.
Travelers have responsibilities toward both their fellow passengers and the Delfin Amazon Cruises crew. Every passenger should review the conditions contained in the trip itinerary, follow normal social behavior patterns with fellow passengers, observe all safety requirements on board and on excursions, and act in an appropriate and respectful manner toward the Delfin I and/or Delfin II crew’s members and their fellow travelers.
Each passenger is allowed 20 kg. each (44 lbs.) by the airlines policies, plus carry-on luggage, photo, video camera and binoculars. We, at our VIP Lounge in the Port of Nauta have storage for oversized luggage or things you will not want to carry during your stay on board. We strongly suggest light luggage or soft bags that can be properly store under the beds for making your stay more comfortable while you are cruising.
The package includes transfer from/to the Iquitos Airport to/from the port of Nauta, where the vessel will sail out from. This transfer is only for the recommended LAN flights, arriving and departing approximately at 5:00 pm.
Any additional services are not included. Here are some situations that might come up where we could assist the passenger for an additional fee: