Aqua Expeditions is set to expand its fleet in 2025

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Aqua Expeditions, known for its luxury voyages across the world’s most remote destinations, is set to expand its fleet in 2025 and present all new sailings in Seychelles and Zanzibar, Tanzania.

“It has always been a dream of mine to venture into East Africa and explore this part of the world on a luxury expedition ship,” Aqua Expeditions founder and CEO, Francesco Galli Zugaro, said.

“I am so excited to finally be able to showcase to our past guests the beauty of the Indian Ocean and the famous Aldabra Atoll. Few travellers have heard of or even seen this magical atoll that is home to over 150,000 giant tortoises. Considered the Galapagos of Africa, this island group is home to hundreds of species of flora and fauna, and to some of the most amazing marine life in the world.”

Expeditions on board the explorer yacht will range from 5- and 9-night itineraries exploring Seychelles’ inner and outer islands respectively. These may also be combined for a complete 14-night exploration of the Seychelles archipelago.

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,” Zugaro added.

“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.

“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. 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.”

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.

It also showcases 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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