Lindblad Expeditions has launched a series of new chartered Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic voyages along the Upper Amazon River and Peru aboard Delfin III, a 42-guest, all-suite ship.
Locally built and sustainably furnished, Delfin III features hand-made furniture and art and textiles from the surrounding communities. It was designed to spotlight the nature and culture of the region and Amazonian-Peruvian flavors. Onboard, when not resting in one of the 21 glass-wrapped suites, guests on Delfin III can relax on the Observation Deck with its open-air Whirlpool hot tub, catch a presentation from naturalists and local experts in the spacious air-conditioned Lounge, or enjoy a Pisco Sour or other cocktails featuring unique regional ingredients and spirits at the Bar.
Other highlights of Delfin III include a spa and gym, and a star-worthy menu featuring locally inspired dishes and regional delicacies.
Beginning January 2026, the ship will join its sister ship Delfin II and sail two new itineraries, including:
Upper Amazon: A River Expedition (Six Days)
Guests will embark on a journey to the source of Amazon in Peru’s rainforest aboard the rivership. Here, they will navigate winding jungle waterways while they explore the seasonally flooded forest of Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve at the headwaters of the Amazon with a team of experienced naturalists; meet the welcoming ribereños, natives of the reserve, and learn about their ways of life along the river; watch for elusive Amazon wildlife like pink river dolphins, monk saki monkeys, and piranhas, while getting photo tips from a Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic-certified photo instructor on every voyage; and so much more over the course of just six adventure-filled days.
Wild Peru Escape: Amazon and Machu Picchu (10 Days)
For the traveler who wants to see it all, the new "Wild Peru Escape: Amazon and Machu Picchu" expedition was crafted to highlight the best of Peru. This 10-day itinerary offers Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic guests all of the thrills of the six-day "Upper Amazon: A River Expedition" paired with several additional days exploring UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the city of Lima, two full days at Machu Picchu with a full day exploring the iconic sanctuary, and an overnight in Cusco, the imperial capital of the Inca.
Delfin III is the sister ship of Delfin II, which Lindblad Expeditions has chartered since 2010 and operated along the Amazon year-round on behalf of the Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic co-brand. Both ships 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.
With this news, Lindblad Expeditions’ growing fleet is now up to 20 owned, chartered, and leased mission-built vessels. The charter of Delfin III and the launch of these two new itineraries also doubles Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic’s offerings along the Amazon, where the co-brand currently sails year-round with Delfin II.
The brand remains dedicated to protecting the Amazon’s biodiversity and supporting the Indigenous peoples who have relied on and sustainably managed the forest for millennia. Through the Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic Fund, the brand has invested nearly $500,000 in conservation projects in the region and has worked with Minga Peru to empower leaders and strengthen conservation, from training local youth in forest conservation and eco-friendly entrepreneurship to planting 20,000 timber and fruit trees to provide food and economic resources, prevent soil degradation and further enrich the Amazonian forest.
Related Stories
UnCruise Adventures Unveils New Baja Holiday Sailing
HAL Rolls Out Stateroom Décor Packages for Onboard Celebrations
First Look: Norwegian Cruise Line’s Upcoming Norwegian Luna
On Site: Viking Mississippi – La Crosse, Red Wing and St. Paul