Aqua Expeditions
The Aqua Expeditions experience.
The Aqua Expeditions signature is based on five fundamental pillars, present at the heart of every journey, whether it is a river cruise on the Peruvian Amazon or an expedition in eastern Indonesia.
A personalized and refined service
A crew-to-passenger ratio of 1 to 1 and elegant common areas.
Exploration of exceptional cultural and natural sites.
Guided outings with English-speaking experts in groups of up to 12 people.
Ultra-modern ships
A fleet of expedition superyachts capable of accommodating 16 to 40 passengers.
Renowned chefs on board
Culinary experiences that enhance the richness of flavors from each region.
A more responsible navigation
Devices and partnerships dedicated to the preservation of marine biodiversity
Exclusive welcome offer
PONANT EXPLORATIONS passengers benefit from an exclusive offer* during their first booking with Aqua Expeditions. It includes a 5% discount on the total amount of the reservation for Aqua Expeditions trips. You will also receive 100 USD onboard credit per cabin to use during your expedition. Contact your travel agency or PONANT EXPLORATIONS travel agents at +33 4 91 36 41 60 or by email below.
Escapes
Discover a selection of faraway destinations and exclusive experiences.
Let yourself be enchanted by the mysterious atmosphere of the tropical forest and sail alongside the pink dolphins.
The fleet
From the banks of the Mekong to those of eastern Indonesia or the Galápagos Islands, Aqua Expeditions' super yachts stand out for their excellence, regularly rewarded. Their refined interior design and impeccable attention to detail accurately reflect the unique character of each region explored.
40 passengers, 40 crew members, 20 suites | Cambodia, Vietnam
Aqua Mekong
40 passengers, 40 crew members, 20 suites | Peruvian Amazon
Aqua Nera
32 passengers, 26 crew members, 16 suites | Peruvian Amazon
Aria Amazon
30 passengers, 30 crew members, 15 suites | Indonesia
Aqua Blu
16 passengers, 16 crew members, 7 suites | Ecuador
Aqua Mare
Get in touch
We are at your disposal for any information request about Aqua Expeditions trips.
Visit the Aqua Expedition website to learn more.
The fleet
Discover all the ships
Voilier
Le Ponant
Voilier
Spirit of Ponant
Navire d'exploration polaire
Le Commandant Charcot
Sistership
L'Austral
PONANT Explorer
Le Bellot
Sistership
Le Boréal
PONANT Explorer
Le Bougainville
PONANT Explorer
Le Dumont d'Urville
PONANT Explorer
Le Jacques Cartier
PONANT Explorer
Le Lapérouse
Sistership
Le Lyrial
PAUL GAUGUIN Croisières
Paul Gauguin
Sistership
Le Soléal
PONANT Explorer
Le Champlain
*The booking must be made in the name of a passenger who has previously travelled with PONANT EXPLORATIONS and has never travelled with Aqua Expeditions. Verifications will be carried out by the PONANT EXPLORATIONS and Aqua Expeditions booking teams, and passenger identification details will be shared securely between the two companies for this purpose. Onboard credits can only be used on the designated cruise and unused credits will not be refunded. This offer is valid for individual bookings only and excludes groups and charters. This offer cannot be applied retroactively or combined with other promotions or discounts. Bookings must be confirmed with a deposit or full payment by 31 August 2025. Aqua Expeditions and PONANT EXPLORATIONS reserve the right to modify or withdraw the offer without prior notice.