Luxury Expedition Ship
The Arctic & East Africa

Aqua Lares
Superyacht

Aqua Lares
Aqua Lares
Aqua Lares
Aqua Lares

Highlights

  • Intimate Size – Carrying a maximum of 30 guests across 15 cabins, Aqua Lares can access remote anchorages while maintaining a relaxed atmosphere and a high degree of personal attention.
  • One-to-One Crew Ratio – With as many crew members as guests, service is exceptionally attentive. From dining and housekeeping to expedition operations, support is always close at hand.
  • Designed for Exploration – Purpose-built for operations in both East Africa and the Arctic, Aqua Lares combines expedition capability with the comfort and style of a private yacht.
  • Exceptional Outdoor Spaces – Expansive deck areas, outdoor dining spaces and a jacuzzi create plenty of opportunities to enjoy the passing scenery, whether sailing beneath Arctic cliffs or along tropical coastlines.
  • Wellness at Sea – A dedicated spa, wellness facilities and peaceful lounges provide space to unwind between excursions, adding an extra dimension to the expedition experience.
  • Included Expert-Led Excursions – Every voyage includes guided shore landings and activities led by specialist expedition staff, helping you gain a deeper understanding of the landscapes, wildlife and cultures you encounter.
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Features

  • Constructed: 1974 with full overhaul and relaunch in 2025.
  • Capacity: 30 guests accommodated across 15 cabins and suites.
  • Expedition Team: Expert guides lead all shore landings, wildlife encounters and exploration activities.
  • Crew: 32 crew members, providing a one-to-one crew-to-guest ratio.
  • Speed: Cruising speed of 12 knots.
  • Size: 77 metres in length with 6 guest decks.
  • Dining: Indoor restaurant, outdoor dining areas and inviting lounge spaces for relaxed meals and drinks.
  • Leisure: Facilities include a spa, jacuzzi, cinema, observation decks and comfortable indoor lounges.
  • Cabins: Fifteen cabins and suites feature en suite bathrooms, air conditioning and contemporary interiors designed for expedition cruising in remote regions.
  • Top Tip: Aqua Lares combines the atmosphere of a private yacht with the facilities of a larger expedition vessel. With only 30 guests onboard, it is particularly well suited to private charters, multi-generational family trips and groups of friends exploring Svalbard together.

Good to know

Are children welcome?

Families are welcome aboard Aqua Lares, although the expedition-focused nature of the itineraries means the experience is generally best suited to older children and teenagers. Minimum age requirements may vary by voyage and should be confirmed at the time of booking.

Giving back

Aqua Expeditions places responsible exploration at the heart of its operations, with a commitment to protecting the environments and communities that make its journeys possible. Across the fleet, the company has eliminated single-use plastic water bottles, introduced refillable alternatives and implemented measures to reduce plastic consumption throughout its operations. More than 80% of the produce served onboard is sourced locally, helping to support regional economies while reducing supply chains. Aqua also operates closed-loop waste management systems, uses energy-efficient lighting and treats wastewater onboard before returning it to rivers and oceans. Beyond its vessels, the company supports a range of conservation initiatives, including marine wildlife research, fisheries management programmes, community-led environmental projects and coastal clean-up campaigns. In the Arctic, Aqua Expeditions has aligned itself with the environmental standards and operating guidelines of the Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators (AECO), reflecting its commitment to responsible expedition travel in some of the world’s most sensitive ecosystems.

Why we love Aqua Lares

This ship has always been something of a Legend (in fact, that was her name in a past life), and she maintains that status to this day. She is both timeless and futuristic at the same time with capabilities that even larger ships can’t match.

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Caroline Maber

Head of Department

Latin America, The Caribbean and Polar Regions
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