Aqua Expeditions
The Signature Aqua Experience
The signature Aqua experience is based on five key pillars that make up the heart of every journey, whether it be a river cruise on the Peruvian Amazon or an ocean expedition in East Indonesia.
Personalised and refined service
Elegant accommodations and a 1:1 crew-to-guest ratio
Exploration of exceptional cultural and natural sites
Guided explorations with English-speaking experts in groups of up to 12 people
Ultra-modern ships
A fleet of superyachts and river ships hosting 16 to 40 guests
Dining by world-renowned chefs
Regionally inspired dining experiences created by award-winning chefs
A more responsible navigation
Initiatives and partnerships dedicated to the conservation of marine biodiversity
30% savings on Mekong River cruises
A 7-night voyage exploring Vietnam & Cambodia
Explore
Discover floating villages, ancient temples, and the remote countryside led by experts
All-inclusive experience
World-class accommodations, excursions, and dining
30% off on selected suites
Between August and October 2026
From USD 10,570
Price per person on a double occupancy basis
Loyalty programme
Thanks to your PONANT Yacht Club status, enjoy the exclusive benefits reserved for you by the Circolo Aqua Loyalty Programme.
Escapes
Discover a selection of faraway destinations and exclusive experiences.
Prepare to be enchanted by the mysterious atmosphere of the tropical forest, and sail alongside the pink dolphins.
The fleet
Aqua Expeditions’ fleet of superyachts and river ships offer all the luxuries of a world-class hotel in the world’s most remote destinations. Their refined interior design and attention to detail reflect the unique character of each region explored.
40 guests, 40 crew members, 20 suites | Cambodia, Vietnam
Aqua Mekong
40 guests, 40 crew members, 20 suites | Peruvian Amazon
Aqua Nera
32 guests, 26 crew members, 16 suites | Peruvian Amazon
Aria Amazon
30 guests, 30 crew members, 15 suites | Indonesia
Aqua Blu
16 guests, 16 crew members, 7 suites | Ecuador
Aqua Mare
30 guests, 33 crew members, 15 suites | Seychelles & Tanzania, Svalbard & The Arctic Circle
Aqua Lares
Get in touch
Please don’t hesitate to contact us for any information regarding Aqua Expeditions voyages.
Visit Aqua Expeditions’ website to learn more
The fleet
Discover Ponant’s Fleet
Sailing ship
Le Ponant
Sailing ship
Spirit of Ponant
Polar expedition ship
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 cruises
Paul Gauguin
Sistership
Le Soléal
PONANT Explorer