Amazon River Cruises: Luxury Vessels
Our Select Amazon River Cruises
Southwind Adventures works with a select few Amazon river cruise vessels, carefully choosing the foremost ships operating on the Peruvian Amazon River. To ensure the best quality experience for our travelers, we select leading cruise vessels based on the following criteria:Safety – all meet or surpass international construction and safety standards and have the best, modern navigational equipment.
Comfort – vessels are equipped to provide a luxurious experience. Suites include amenities of air conditioning, panoramic windows, private baths, hot water, power 24 hours a day, spacious suites, comfortable and expansive common areas, and world-class cuisine.
Guides – our vessels choose the highest quality guides who are local to the area. They generally grew up in the Amazon, and have great respect for the environment. These top guides have excellent English language skills, as well as a great deal of experience and certified naturalist credentials.
Itineraries – programs that include unique, safe and authentic experiences, from shore excursions and canopy walks to community visits and swimming with pink dolphins.
Type: 42 passenger motorized luxury riverboat
Length: 169 ft
Cabin size: 237 to 597 sq ft
The Delfin III is the largest of the Delfin vessels, a new addition to luxury cruising in the Peruvian Amazon, launching Januar 2017. With just 22 suites, the Delfin III provides a luxurious and intimate venue from which to learn about one of the world’s most important waterways.
Type: 38 passenger motorized luxury riverboat
Length: 162 ft
Cabin size: 226 to 480 sq ft
The M/V Zafiro is a floating five-star hotel that will draw you into the world of the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve. Admire the beauty of the National Reserve and relax onboard with amenities like a Jacuzzi and first-class dining. Beginning in October 2015, M/V Zafiro will feature 4-day, 5-day, and 8-day itineraries.
Type: 8-12 passenger motorized luxury riverboat
Length: 69 ft
Cruising speed: 8 knots
Cabin size: 340 to 360 sq ft
Launched in early 2006, M/V Delfin I is the original luxury Amazon vessel, setting the standards for quality and sophistication. It was fully refurbished in 2010. Delfin I is also the smallest and most exclusive, with only 4 suites total.
Type: 28 passenger motorized luxury riverboat
Length: 120 ft
Cruising speed: 8 – 10 knots
Cabin size: 210 to 230 sq ft
Delfin II was launched in 2009 to extend the Delfin’s tradition of casual yet refined elegance in Amazon river cruising. Larger than its sister vessel, Delfin II has a total of 14 cabins: 10 suites and 4 master suites.
Type: 32 passenger motorized luxury riverboat
Length: 147 ft
Cruising speed: 12 knots
Cabin size: 250 sq ft
An elegant medium size state-of-the-art vessel with character and grander features. The M/V Aria was designed by renowned Peruvian architect Jordi Puig and built specifically for the Amazon in 2010 and was launched in 2011.
Type: 40 passenger motorized luxury riverboat
Length: 205 ft
Cruising speed: 10 knots
Cabin size: 323 sq ft
In the wake of the M/V Aria’s recognition, this elegant larger sister ship was launched in 2020. M/V Aqua Nera, embraces distinct eco luxe craftsmanship setting the standard for luxury river cruising on the Amazon.