Aqua Expeditions
A recognized global leader in luxury small-ship expeditions, Aqua Expeditions explores the world’s most biodiverse and culturally significant destinations aboard best-in-class vessels of stylish contemporary design. Expect tailored five-star itineraries, a highly exclusive 1:1 crew-to-guest ratio, cuisine by award-winning chefs, and small group expert-guided activities and excursions.
Did you know?
- Aqua Expeditions operates luxury river and yacht explorations on the Amazon River in Peru, the Mekong River in Southeast Asia, a coastal yacht in Indonesia and a yacht in the Galapagos Islands in Ecuador.
- Personalized luxury travel experiences with a 1:1 guest-to-crew ratio.
- Vessels of elegant, modern, and contemporary design, customized according to the destination, showcase a true sense of place.
- Exceptional cuisine with menus designed by world-renowned chefs, thoughtfully paired with a selection of premium wines.
- Itineraries include wildlife, soft adventure and cultural experiences, conducted in small groups and led by a team of naturalist and cultural guides.
- World-class dining and chef-hosted departures.
- Wildlife conservation programs and community support initiatives, and sustainable design, construction and operation of our vessels.
- Aqua Expeditions surpasses industry standards for our guests' and crew's health and safety.
Sustainability
Aqua Expeditions works to be an agent of change for conserving the world’s rivers and oceans. We also support the conservation of aquatic biodiversity by conserving habitat and landscape diversity in the Peruvian Amazon and Mekong rivers, as well as the coastal and marine areas of the Galapagos Islands and the Coral Triangle of Indonesia.
HIGHLIGHTS ON BOARD
- Groups and Charters: Our small ships (16-40 passengers) are ideal for corporate and leisure groups and charters.
- Family Travel: Children ages 5 and up are welcome on any vessel, with reduced rates for children 12 and under. Interconnecting or adjacent suites, ideal for family configurations, are available on all vessels.
- Pre and Post Extension: Aqua Expeditions offers 3- and 4-night sailings on the Amazon River and the Mekong River. This makes our luxury expeditions the perfect add on to a Peru itinerary or an ideal inclusion in a multi stop, Southeast Asia program. Or choose one of our 7-14-night sailings in some destinations and build pre/post around it.
- Celebrations: Our small ships and exotic destinations are the perfect locale for a romantic honeymoon or any celebration. We extend special amenities to all guests celebrating a special occasion!
Unique info
- Aria Amazon: Modern, award-winning ship design. Celebrated chef Pedro Miguel Schiaffino overseeing menu and culinary experience. 1:1 crew-to-guest ratio guaranteeing a personalized luxury experience. Excursions in private skiffs are limited to twelve guests per guide to ensure an exclusive, immersive and rewarding wildlife experience. Three ergonomic, custom-design private tenders.
- Aqua Nera: Interior design by award-winning Saigon-based designer Studio NOOR. A state-of-the-art vessel on the Amazon River. Top-of-class in the river cruise industry with its luxurious contemporary design. Celebrated chef Pedro Miguel Schiaffino overseeing menu and culinary experience. 1:1 crew-to-guest ratio guaranteeing personalized attention. First and only small-ship expedition line with free access to SpaceX’s high-speed Starlink Satellite Internet for all guests. Excursions in private skiffs are limited to 10 guests per guide to ensure an exclusive, immersive and rewarding wildlife experience. Health & Safety Officer Onboard.
- Aqua Blu: First expedition yacht permanently based in the Indonesian Archipelago with guaranteed departures year-round for individual travelers. A steel-hull expedition yacht with stabilizers for smoother navigation and comfort. First RINA & SOLAS classified passenger vessel operating in the region with best-in-class seakeeping abilities. In 1968, the ship was part of the Royal British Naval Explorer as the HMS Beagle; in 2007, it was converted into a private yacht owned by an Italian family operating in the Mediterranean. Finally, in 2018, the yacht was purchased by Aqua Expeditions and refurbished into a luxury best-in-class expedition yacht with interior design by renowned Dutch yacht designer Cor D. Rover. World-renowned chef Benjamin Cross oversees the menu and culinary experience. 1:1 crew-to-guest ratio guaranteeing a personalized luxury experience.
- Aqua Mekong: Offers excursions on the Mekong’s only private skiffs to get up close to floating villages and other attractions on the Mekong: the Mekong’s most exclusive guide-to-guest ratio and largest standard rooms. Aqua Mekong is the region’s first true 5-star floating boutique hotel. The cuisine is curated by the world’s top-ranked Southeast Asian chef David Thompson. Intimate access to the bustle of Vietnam and the isolated calm of Cambodia. Floor-to-ceiling river-facing windows in every suite. Spacious rainforest showers and interconnecting family suites. A 360° floor-to-ceiling glass-walled Observation Deck. Fully air-conditioned interiors. Top deck plunge pool.
- Aqua Mare: First true superyacht based in the Galapagos Archipelago available for FIT and charter. Italian CRN yacht built and designed by Francois Zuretti. 50m explorer superyacht with spacious social spaces including three dining areas, beach club and sundeck. Largest Owner’s Suite of 80 m2 in the Galapagos. Lloyds class and ISM compliant. Underway stabilizers for maximum comfort. Two custom military-grade expedition tenders catering to 8 guests per guide. Renowned consulting chef Pedro Miguel Schiaffino offers world-class cuisine.