Aqua expands

These may also be combined for a complete 14-night exploration of the Seychelles archipelago. These itineraries will rotate with comprehensive 10 and 11-night sailings exploring both Seychelles and the Tanzanian islands.

Guests can expect a super-yacht experience on par with standards now expected on an Aqua ship, with an exclusive 1:1 crew-to-guest ratio, personalized service, acclaimed cuisine helmed by world-renowned chefs, and small group expert-guided excursions that show off the best of each destination.

“East Africa presents a compelling blend of familiar sights and unexplored frontiers,” added Galli Zugaro.

“We find giant tortoises roaming the beaches, similar to in the Galapagos which we sail with Aqua Mare. Diving into history, we see remnants of a centuries-old spice trade, much like the Spice Islands that Aqua Blu explores in Indonesia. At the same time, we are treated to sights never seen before, from the raised coral atoll of Aldabra to marine life unique to Seychelles and reef walls akin to the Grand Canyon.”

The connections to the Galapagos and the Spice Islands provide a reassuring sense of continuity as Aqua Expeditions adds another bespoke vessel to its growing fleet. Since 2007 – when the brand started with a single vessel in the Peruvian Amazon – Aqua has grown to sail eight destinations with three river ships and two superyachts. This latest fleet expansion will see Aqua’s sixth vessel lead the company’s entry into Africa, with an aim to deliver a signature Aqua experience that has been carefully built and refined in the waters of South America and Southeast Asia.

“At Aqua, we’ve always been inspired to visit destinations that are off the beaten track. It was inevitable that our journey would eventually bring us to African shores,” Zugaro continued.

“We are pleased to bring our unique brand of small-ship expeditions to a third continent, with a focus on travel that is both luxurious and sustainable.”

While sailing Seychelles and Tanzania with Aqua, guests will have the opportunity to visit biodiversity hotspots like, Aldabra, Cosmoledo, Astove, Furquhar Atol, Kilwa Kisiwani, and Pemba. In usual Aqua fashion, the expedition will also visit destinations such as the African Banks which are rarely explored by other cruises in the region.

The expansion of Aqua’s fleet is propelled by financing from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group. This partnership cements the brand’s leadership position as an innovator in the luxury expedition sphere, showcasing Aqua’s continued dedication to sustainable tourism, community engagement, and local talent development, while offering customers luxury adventures exploring the world’s most biodiverse and culturally significant destinations.

Further details surrounding this expansion and Aqua Expeditions’ sixth vessel will follow in due course.

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