Cruising the World in Style
Award-winning global leader in small-ship expeditions, Aqua Expeditions — part of the PONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP – announces its sixth vessel, Aqua Lares. Launching in February 2026, the 15-suite Aqua Lares will be the first ultra-luxe expedition yacht available to book by the cabin in the Seychelles. Supported by financing from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), this expansion reinforces Aqua’s leadership…
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Aqua Expeditions is a recognized global leader in luxury small-ship expeditions taking its guests to one of a kind remote destination such as The Mekong, The Amazon, The Galápagos, and Indonesia. Each of Aqua’s luxury voyages works with award winning local chefs to promise an authentic, superlative dining experience, whilst tailoring onboard menus to match each region, using locally sourced…
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Recognized as a global leader in luxury small-ship expeditions, Aqua Expeditions has announced three exclusive Chef Hosted Departures this year – renowned chef Benjamin Cross will be onboard Aqua Blu in Indonesia, and Peruvian legend Pedro Miguel Schiaffino onboard Aqua Nera on the Amazon River. Guests onboard Aqua’s Chef Hosted Departures can expect to explore the world’s most bio-diverse and…
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Aqua Expeditions, the global leader in luxury small ship expeditions, announces the anticipated return of Asia’s finest river cruise ship, Aqua Mekong. On September 23, Aqua Mekong resumed operations along Vietnam and Cambodia’s fabled Mekong River. Aqua Mekong offers 3-, 4- and 7-night itineraries with scheduled departures from Ho Chi Minh City, Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. Originally launched in…
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Ecuadorian Ambassador to the United States, Ivonne A-Baki, hosted an exclusive dinner in Washington, DC to celebrate the introduction of the Galapagos Islands’ first permanent superyacht, Aqua Expeditions, Aqua Mare. Aqua Expeditions, the Singapore-based luxury small ship expeditions company, expanded its fleet in June with the launch of Aqua Mare, the first superyacht to sail among Ecuador’s Galapagos Islands. The seven-suite vessel offers 7- and 14-night itineraries exploring the…
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Aqua Expeditions, the global leader in luxury small ship expeditions, announces the return of the Aqua Blu in eastern Indonesia. On April 30, 2022, Aqua Blu will resume operations in Indonesia, offering seven-night voyages from Bali to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Komodo National Park. This news follows the highly anticipated resumption of international flights to Indonesia, including Singapore…
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Aqua Expeditions, has announced the expansion of its fleet of luxury boutique vessels with the introduction of Aqua Mare, the first true superyacht to sail the Galapagos Islands. Launching its inaugural expedition on May 6, 2022, the seven-suite Aqua Mare will offer a choice of two highly personalized seven-night itineraries exploring the Archipelago’s eastern and western regions, as well as…
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Following the launch of Aqua Blu in November 2019, Aqua Expeditions will unveil the highly anticipated Aqua Nera in October 2020, setting a new standard for luxury river cruising on the Peruvian Amazon. The vessel will operate on three-, four- and seven-night itineraries to ensure complete flexibility and the ability to adapt to guests’ travel plans. Aqua Nera‘s itineraries will…
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Aqua Expeditions, the global leader in luxury small-ship expeditions, has added a brand-new vessel to its fleet. Setting a new standard for deluxe river expeditions on the Peruvian Amazon, Aqua Nera draws design inspiration from the river’s mystical black water lagoons and bears the hallmarks of the contemporary style and generous interiors for which Aqua Expeditions is known. Custom built…
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Aqua Expeditions, the global leader in small ship expeditions, offers unparalleled, private vessel charter experiences for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure – whether it is a celebration, a family reunion, or a getaway with friends. Aqua Expeditions’ fleet consists of four intimate, state-of-the-art ships: the Aqua Blu, which sails the coastal waters of Eastern Indonesia; the Aqua Mekong, which explores the fabled…
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