What’s New at Delfin Amazon Cruises for 2025?
Delfin Amazon Cruises, the pioneer in luxury river expeditions in the Upper Peruvian Amazon, has unveiled new pre- and post-sailing experiences to enrich guest immersion — on and off the water. These initiatives coincide with the relaunch of the iconic Delfin I, now reimagined for a new generation of conscious travelers.
What Is the Nauta Leisurewear Collection?
Delfin has launched its first-ever fashion line, Nauta, created by Giuliana Macchiavello, daughter of Delfin’s founders and a designer deeply rooted in the Amazon.
Highlights:
Breathable cotton and SPF50 fabrics
Earth-toned, jungle-inspired silhouettes
Designed for excursions, relaxation, and dinners onboard
Soon available for online purchase
The collection blends Amazonian aesthetics with sustainable design, offering guests wearable memories of their journey.
What Are the New Post-Cruise Conservation Experiences?
Guests can now enjoy two meaningful excursions after disembarking, reflecting Delfin’s ongoing commitment to conservation and education:
1. Amazon Research Center of Ornamental Fishes (ARCOF)
Home to over 60 species including paiche and electric fish
Guided educational experiences focused on Amazonian aquatic biodiversity
Conveniently included on the way to the airport
2. Meliponas Stingless Bees Center
Learn about stingless bees and their vital ecological role
Support Delfin’s initiative to donate hives to local families
Understand the delicate harmony between pollinators, rainforest health, and indigenous communities
These experiences are integrated into all Delfin I and Delfin III programs as a reflective close to the journey.
What’s Special About the Relaunch of Delfin I?
Delfin I, Delfin’s flagship luxury vessel, was relaunched in April 2025 with refreshed interiors and an elevated onboard experience.
Key Features:
4 spacious cabins with panoramic river views
Refined onboard dining and curated programming
New Bar & Lounge on the Observation Deck
Perfect for couples or private Amazon expeditions
It remains the most intimate and luxurious small-ship cruise on the Amazon River.
How Does Delfin Amazon Cruises Support Local Communities?
Beyond luxury, Delfin fosters community-based conservation, partnering with locals to protect biodiversity and empower economic resilience. Their initiatives include:
Artisan collaborations in fashion
Wildlife education centers
Beekeeping programs that support pollinators and local families
Delfin is redefining responsible luxury through immersive, meaningful travel.
Why Should Media Cover This?
Fashion meets ecotourism: A slow fashion line designed in the Amazon by a local
Visual storytelling: Wearable jungle palettes, riverside research centers, and bee sanctuaries
Sustainability angle: From SPF50 fabrics to stingless bees and fish conservation
Exclusive access: A luxury cruise offering behind-the-scenes ecological education and authentic cultural touchpoints
This story offers rich editorial angles for fashion, conservation, travel, and lifestyle writers.
About Delfin Amazon Cruises:
Delfin Amazon Cruises was launched in early 2006 by its founder and CEO, Aldo Macchiavello. The company is the culmination of a dream shared with his wife, Lissy Urteaga, to run a boutique travel business that should showcase the natural beauty of their country, Peru. Delfin Amazon Cruises sets the highest standards for impeccable 5-star hospitality, authentic Peruvian design, and superb local cuisine. The Delfin I, II, and III effortlessly combine comfort and grace with the breathtaking wilderness setting of the Amazon. Each vessel thrives in harmony with nature and their panoramic suites and terraces offer guests a special “non-cruise” atmosphere with the opportunity to explore one of the world’s most pristine environments. Deep in the Peruvian Amazon, the boutique luxury vessels take guests on three and four-night itineraries into one of the world’s largest protected flooded forests, the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve. Experienced naturalist guides and experts showcase the immense biodiversity of the area with excursions and activities that include visits to local villages, kayaking, swimming near pink river dolphins, fishing, daytime hiking, and night safaris.
US media inquiries
Alexandra Avila,
REYA Communications
alexandra@reyacommunications.com
