Aqua Expeditions

Aqua Expeditions was launched in 2007 by founder and CEO, Francesco Galli Zugaro, to fulfill his dream of bringing unparalleled travel experiences, in the utmost comfort, to modern-day adventurers cruising the world’s greatest rivers.

Beginning with the Peruvian section of the Amazon River, one of the world’s last great unexplored regions, Galli Zugaro commissioned the custom design of th…

Ships

Aqua Blu

Our Luxury Cruise Ships

At Aqua Expeditions, we obsess over details. Quality is expressed in every element of your stay on one of our cruise ships – from the cotton count of the sheets you sleep on to our spa treatments to our 5-star cuisine and our 1.3 to 1 guest-to-staff ratio. This is our commitment to you.  Always. Welcome aboard…

Aqua Blu Setting the stage for the greatest luxury cruise expeditions in the Coral Triangle Presenting a brand-new cruise experience in the pristine …

Aqua Mare

As the first true superyacht in the Galapagos Islands, the 50m Aqua Mare takes an iconic once-in-a-lifetime adventure to the next level. With her expansive size and world-class pedigree, she boasts 30 percent more indoor volume than most yachts her size, making her the perfect respite after active days exploring the remote wildlife and dynamic nature of the Archipelago.

Aboard the Italian CRN Yacht-built Aqua Mare, guests will find seven large Zuretti-designed suites, including an 80 sqm…

Aqua Mekong

Taking guests on a journey into Aqua Expeditions next frontier, Vietnam and Cambodia, the 62.4 meter (205 feet) Aqua Mekong was designed by Saigon-based architects at Noor Design to embody the aesthetic of a sophisticated five star hotel.  Local sustainable materials and artisanal touches of the Mekong’s multifaceted cultures round out these generous interior spaces designed to welcome guests in the utmost comforts between on and off shore excursions along this fascinating river, and to …

Aqua Nera

Setting a new standard for luxury river cruising on the Amazon, Aqua Nera draws design inspiration from the Peruvian Amazon’s mystical blackwater lagoons and bears the hallmarks of contemporary style and generous interiors that Aqua Expeditions cruise ships are known for.

Aboard the Aqua Nera, award-winning architects Noor Design crafts every space to perfection. The vessel’s 20 spacious Design Suites convey a sense of Amazon tranquility, while the social spaces showcase refined elega…

Aria Amazon

Our Luxury Cruise Ships

At Aqua Expeditions, we obsess over details. Quality is expressed in every element of your stay on one of our cruise ships – from the cotton count of the sheets you sleep on to our spa treatments to our 5-star cuisine and our 1.3 to 1 guest-to-staff ratio. This is our commitment to you.  Always. Welcome aboard…

In 2015, the Aria Amazon,  which first set sail in 2011, was completely refreshed with new upgrades from bed linens to state of the art lighting. The 45 …