Aqua Expeditions:
a brand-new luxury cruise company in the family
Since 2007, Aqua Expeditions has pioneered a distinct brand of experiential travel, sailing the Mekong and Peruvian Amazon with an award-winning fleet of river ships, and exploring East Indonesia and the Galapagos Islands by superyacht. With new expeditions soon to launch in East Africa, Aqua presents a unique blend of adventure and luxury through voyages crafted with the utmost attention to detail.
The Aqua Experience
Defined by five key pillars, the signature Aqua Experience is at the heart of every voyage, whether it be a river sailing through the Peruvian Amazon or a superyacht expedition in East Indonesia.
Highly-tailored service & refined luxury
Featuring a 1:1 crew-to-guest ratio and elegantly designed social spaces
Excursions to biodiversity & cultural hotspots
Expert-led excursions with English-speaking guides in groups no larger than 12
State-of-the-art vessels
Award-winning fleet of luxury river ships and superyachts for 16-40 guests
Cuisine by world-renowned chefs
Dining experiences designed to reflect each region’s finest scents and flavors
Sustainable sailing
Responsible ecotourism policies and partnerships to conserve aquatic biodiversity across all sailing destinations
Highly-tailored service & refined luxury
Featuring a 1:1 crew-to-guest ratio and elegantly designed social spaces
Excursions to biodiversity & cultural hotspots
Expert-led excursions with English-speaking guides in groups no larger than 12
State-of-the-art vessels
Award-winning fleet of luxury river ships and superyachts for 16-40 guests
Cuisine by world-renowned chefs
Dining experiences designed to reflect each region’s finest scents and flavors
Sustainable sailing
Responsible ecotourism policies and partnerships to conserve aquatic biodiversity across all sailing destinations
Exclusive Welcome Offer
All PONANT EXPLORATIONS past guests can enjoy exclusive rates and perks for their first booking with Aqua Expeditions. This welcome offer* includes a 5% discount on the total booking amount for any of Aqua Expeditions’ voyages. Guests will also receive USD100 worth of onboard credits per cabin to use during their expedition. Contact your usual travel agency or PONANT EXPLORATIONS travel agents to find out more.
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Vessels
From the rivers of the Mekong to the oceans surrounding East Indonesia and the Galapagos Islands, the Aqua Expeditions contemporary designed vessels have turned heads and won numerous awards since they started sailing. Each of the vessels feature stunning interior design and immaculate attention to detail with interiors reflecting their region’s unique character.
Aqua Mekong
40 guests, 40 crew, 20 suites
Cambodia, Vietnam
Aqua Nera
40 guests, 40 crew, 20 suites
The Peruvian Amazon
Aria Amazon
32 guests, 26 crew, 16 suites
The Peruvian Amazon
Aqua Blu
30 guests, 30 crew, 15 suites
Indonesia
Aqua Mare
16 guests, 16 crew, 7 suites
Ecuador
* The booking must be made in the name of a guest who has sailed with PONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP in the past and never sailed with Aqua Expeditions. Verification checks will be conducted by PONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP and Aqua Expeditions’ reservations teams, and guest identification data will be securely shared between the two companies for this purpose. Onboard credits may only be used on the designated cruise and any unused credits will not be refunded. This offer is valid for individual traveler bookings only and excludes groups and charters. This offer cannot be applied retroactively or combined with other promotions or discounts. Bookings must be confirmed with a deposit or full payment by 31 August 2025. Aqua Expeditions and PONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP reserve the right to modify or withdraw the offer without prior notice.