Lindblad Expeditions has opened bookings for a series of new chartered Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic voyages along the Upper Amazon River and Peru on Delfin III, an elegant new 42-guest, all-suite ship.
Locally built and sustainably furnished featuring hand-made furniture and art and textiles from the surrounding communities, Delfin III was designed to spotlight the nature and culture of the region and exquisite Amazonian-Peruvian flavours. The vessel features 21 glass-wrapped suites with an observation deck and open-air Whirlpool hot tub.
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“The untouched wilds of the Peruvian Amazon have long fascinated intrepid explorers and modern travellers alike, making our one-of-a-kind small-ship expeditions along the Upper Amazon particularly alluring to our guests,” said Trey Byus, Chief Expedition Officer, Lindblad Expeditions.
“Given the popularity of these sailings, when the opportunity presented itself to charter Delfin II’s sister ship, Delfin III, and more than double our occupancy in the region—from one ship with 28 guests to two ships with 70 guests—we simply couldn’t say no.”
“Delfin III is a welcome addition to our chartered fleet; with 21 well-appointed suites wrapped in floor-to-ceiling panoramic glass, a sprawling sundeck with a Whirlpool hot tub, a spa and gym, and a star-worthy menu featuring locally inspired dishes and regional delicacies, this ship will allow guests to explore one of the world’s most extreme places in extreme comfort.”
Beginning January 2026, Delfin III will join its sister ship Delfin II and sail the Ucayali and Marañón rivers to the confluence of the mighty Amazon in Peru’s Upper Amazon in style with two new itineraries from Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic.
Two itineraries are on offer aboard Delfin III with Lindblad Expeditions. The six-day Upper Amazon: A River Expedition and 10-day Wild Peru Escape: Amazon and Machu Picchu.
Lindblad Expeditions has chartered Delfin II since 2010 and operated along the Amazon year-round on behalf of the Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic co-brand. Both Delfin II and III are award-winning ships and have been recently inducted into the luxury hotelier Relais & Châteaux group in recognition of their commitment to local nature and culture and their exquisite Amazonian-Peruvian cuisine.
The charter of Delfin III and the launch of these two new itineraries also doubles Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic’s offerings along the Amazon.
