In line with its Dream Now, Travel Later campaign, Aqua Expeditions, the global leader of small ship expeditions, is pleased to announce its unmatched private charter experiences for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure.
Whether it is a celebration, a family reunion, or a getaway with friends, Aqua Expeditions offers a variety of itineraries sailing the Mekong River (Aqua Mekong), Peruvian Amazon (Aria Amazon & Aqua Nera) and the coastal waters of Eastern Indonesia (Aqua Blu).
Guests booking an Aqua Expeditions charter can save between 10% to 15% in comparison to regular rates per person
“Since founding and starting Aqua Expeditions thirteen years ago, it has been my mission to create intimate, small ship expeditions to distant parts of the world,” said Aqua Expeditions founder and CEO, Francesco Galli Zugaro.
“Now, more than ever, our company demonstrates the advantages of travelling on a small explorer vessel with our expert teams on board. Our private charter offering allows families and friends to travel together, in complete privacy with the knowledge and reassurance they are in the safest hands”.
With itineraries ranging from three to seven nights (12 nights are also available for Aqua Blu), guests will embark on an exclusively private journey to some of the most remote locations in the world.
Guests can expect highly tailored, action packed excursions, focusing on nature and wildlife, local culture, world-class dining, and all the luxuries of the finest hotel. Aqua Expeditions’ expert team (1:1 staff to guest ratio) are on hand to personalise a truly unforgettable experience for the group, customised to individual guests’ preferences, whether it be flexibility in activities or dietary preferences.
Onboard an Aqua Expeditions vessel, guests will enjoy innovative and sleek architecture, award-winning design, as well as spacious communal and private areas. Luxuriously appointed amenities include spectacular observation decks and workout facilities as well as the choice of large suites with prime views of the moving landscape.
Guests will also experience a locally inspired culinary journey crafted by renowned consulting chefs, including Australian Michelin-starred chef, David Thompson.
Additionally, daily small group excursions led by hand-picked local guides offer rare insights into the deepest parts of each destination.
All Aqua Expeditions’ small ships have a dedicated onboard Health and Safety Officer whose responsibility is the wellbeing of crew and guests, as well as the proper compliance and implementation of WHO and management standards. Each vessel is ISM (International Safety Management) compliant, ensuring proper standards in safe operations.
Aqua Mekong, Cambodia & Vietnam – Best for Culture Vultures
Onboard Aqua Mekong, the luxurious comforts are second to none. Equipped with 20 roomy design suites, a cinema, observation decks and an outdoor pool, guests will experience a true immersion into the rich culture and traditions which epitomise the iconic Mekong.
Led by guides who have grown up along the river, excursions include visits to serene Buddhist temples and stilted village markets selling tropical fruit, bike rides and kayak trips.
As the Aqua Mekong charts its passage across Cambodia and Vietnam, guests will embark on an inspiring journey of local flavours with a dining experience crafted by Michelin-starred Consulting Chef David Thompson.
2021 rates for a 4-night private charter for up to 32 passengers start from approximately $166,653 AUD including all onboard meals and beverages (premium wines and national beer), excursions and bike use, group transfer in Siem Reap and Ho Chi Minh City, laundry and internet.
Aqua Blu, Indonesia – Komodo National Park, Spice Islands, Raja Ampat – Best for Intrepid Explorers
With a grand legacy as the former British Naval Explorer HMS Beagle, Aqua Blu is a compelling maritime statement and the first ever long-range explorer yacht with year-round departures permanently based in East Indonesia.
Sailing in the heart of the Coral Triangle and navigating the fabled spice trade route, guests can choose between three different itineraries for a truly, unforgettable adventure in one of the most strikingly beautiful parts of the world.
With 15 individually designed sea-facing suites (with interconnecting options), Aqua Blu welcomes guests with generous and inviting indoor and outdoor spaces, including a sun deck.
Consulting Chef Benjamin Cross has designed a menu inspired by Indonesia’s islands and seas, promising an immersive culinary voyage. An Australian based in Bali, Cross oversees Hanks Pizza, Fishbone Local and Mason as Executive Chef and co-founder.
2021 rates for a 7-night private charter for up to 30 passengers start from approximately $420,257 AUD and approximately $649,224 AUD for 12-nights, including all meals onboard and beverages (premium wines and national beer), all excursions, snorkelling equipment and wet suits, scuba diving (for certified divers only), non-motorized watersports, group transfers to and from vessel on recommended flights, laundry and internet.
Aria Amazon, Amazon River, Peru – Best for Wildlife Lovers
Custom-built to explore the Peruvian Amazon and the famed Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve in absolute comfort, Aria Amazon’s 16 spacious suites give guests full views of the Amazon’s majestic river and rainforests.
Daily excursions conducted by naturalist guides include piranha fishing and trekking into the dense jungle in search of Amazon monkeys and three-toed sloths. Aqua’s ergonomic fleet of private skiffs add to the comfort of every exploration.
The group will savour the best of Peruvian cuisine with a comprehensive menu created by Consulting Chef Pedro Miguel Schiaffino, one of Peru’s most accomplished chefs known for using produce and ingredients from the Peruvian Amazon.
2021 rates for a 3-night private charter for up to 32 passengers start from approximately $149,287 AUD including all meals onboard and beverages (premium wines and national beer), excursions and bike use, group transfers to and from vessel on recommended flights and Pacaya-Samiria entrance fee.
*NEW* Aqua Nera, Amazon River, Peru – Best for Design Enthusiasts
Aqua Expeditions will unveil the highly anticipated Aqua Nera in late 2020, setting a new standard of luxury and adventure on the Peruvian Amazon.
Aqua Nera’s effortless elegant interiors take inspiration from the black water lagoons and tributaries of the Amazon River, the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve and colourful cultures of Portugal, Spain and Peru.
With the 20 large, river-facing suites conveying a welcoming and stylish sense of Amazonian tranquillity, the design philosophy continues to manifest across the vessel’s social spaces.
Expert guides will be on board to offer bespoke experiences in the world’s most biodiverse rainforests.
Guests will sample authentic Amazonia-inspired cuisine throughout the journey, created by renowned chef Pedro Miguel Schiaffino.
2021 rates for a 4-night private charter for up to 40 passengers start from approximately $296,938 AUD including all meals onboard and beverages (premium wines and national beer), excursions and bike use, laundry, group transfers to and from vessel on recommended flights and Pacaya-Samiria entrance fee.
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