Amazon River cruises provide a one-of-a-kind journey deep into the heart of one of the world’s most captivating ecological and cultural regions. Traversing the second-longest river on the planet, which flows through Peru, Colombia, and Brazil, these cruises offer passengers an intimate look at the vast Amazon Rainforest, its rich biodiversity, and the indigenous cultures that have thrived in this unique environment for centuries.

Pacaya-Samiria Reserve

Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve is a vast area of Amazonian jungle known for its animal biodiversity

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The Ship: Delfin II

The 28-passenger Delfin II is a stately riverboat built for the express purpose of exploring deep into the Peruvian Amazon.

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When to go

Check out our chart that shows the best time to visit the Amazon, based on temperature and weather.

Best Time to Visit - Amazon

Best Time to Visit - Amazon
WhatJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sailings
Avg. Temp (F) (Iquitos, Peru)89°/72°89°/72°89°/72°88°/72°87°/71°87°/70°88°/69°89°/70°90°/70°89°/71°89°/72°89°/74°
Avg. Precip. (in.) (Iquitos, Peru)11.608.9011.6012.0011.207.507.206.507.409.5010.0012.40

This was a great trip and very informative about the Amazon basin. The naturalists and skiff drivers spotted birds and monkeys that often looked like just blobs or dark spots to me. They were very helpful in trying to point out where the birds and monkeys.

— Cheryl B.

Amazon Cruise Itineraries

Delfin II at sunrise

Upper Amazon: A River Expedition

On this 10-day Upper Amazon: A River Expedition, venture to the headwaters of the mighty Amazon in the heart of Peru’s rainforest aboard the elegant riverboat, the 28-passenger Delfin II.