Luxury Expedition Yacht, Svalbard
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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Aqua Lares
The rear decks and pool on Aqua Lares
Sundeck on Aqua Lares
A stateroom on Aqua Lares
Heli-pad/ deck dining on the Aqua Lares
Alfresco restaurant on the Aqua Lares
Dining room on the Aqua Lares
The pool on Aqua Lares
Treatment room on Aqua Lares
A stateroom on Aqua Lares
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.
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.
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.
