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The gracious dining room, located aft on the upper deck, offers open seating for meals with unassigned tables. All guests are served in a single seating. Meal hours are posted aboard.

• Lounge: The open-air, top deck lounge is the heart of the expedition community. It is where you'll attend evening Recaps and presentations from staff. Coffee, snacks, and juice are put out before breakfast for early risers.
• Bar: The bar is open from lunch until after dinner. Liquors, soft drinks, and fresh, tropical juices are available. The bar is located on the top deck in the lounge.
• Library: There is a small library located toward the front of the lounge.
• Bridge: The ship is operated with an open bridge policy, and you are welcome to visit the bridge to watch the calm art of navigation unfold.

Choice of daily activities

Walk, kayak, and swim. Every day, you'll board 10-person, naturalist-guided skiffs for a variety of outings. on days with low water levels, you'll hike on terra firma to learn about the lavish vegetation of the rain forest. When water levels are too high for walking, the skiffs provide nimble access, threading through narrow, inviting tributaries. You'll also venture to a place where Victoria water lilies can extend over six feet in diameter. Powerful nighttime scopes allow for exciting, evening skiff explorations in search of nocturnal creatures. The ship is also equipped with a fleet of kayaks, providing the rare privilege of intimate up-close experiences in this magical environment.

Explore the river's terrain and wildlife

Lindblad's Amazon wildlife travel focuses on the remarkable Pacaya-Samiria Reserve, backed by two fierce rivers: the Marañón and the Ucayali. This is a less-traveled, wilder part of the Amazon, with the highest concentration of bird species on the planet - and you’ll see many fascinating examples. You’ll take a refreshing swim in a lagoon within the Reserve, and perhaps see the Amazon’s famous pink river dolphins tranquilly swimming nearby. And learn fascinating things about the rain forest, including how tannins are washed out by the steady tropical rain, giving the water its mysterious “black” appearance and its romantic nickname: the river of mirrors.

Meet natives of the Reserve

One of the most rewarding and memorable aspects of this Amazon adventure travel is meeting the people who live along the riverbanks, known as ribereños. They seldom have outsiders visiting their village, and are always welcoming, showing us a heartwarming and genuine friendliness. The women of the communities create, beautiful, one-of-a-kind artisan crafts - from intricate baskets and charming animal replicas, to belts and jewelry. Most of the décor on Delfin II is the handiwork of these women. The local children will beguile you with songs and smiles.

Enjoy the daily ritual

A tradition on all Lindblad-National Geographic expeditions is the gathering of staff and guests each evening to exchange stories about the day’s event, a get-together known as “Recap,” and it’s often one of the most engaging parts of your journey. On the breezy top deck of Delfin II, while you enjoy a cocktail and some hors d’oeuvres, the naturalists talk about the highlights and sightings of the day. It’s a relaxed time with opportunities for questions and anecdotes. Your expedition leader will outline the next day’s activities before everyone heads to dinner.