Aqua Lares to sail the Arctic Circle
Small ship line Aqua Expeditions just unveiled its next frontier: Svalbard and The Arctic Circle.
Beginning in June 2026, the icebreaker-superyacht Aqua Lares will journey north to the fjords of Norway.
As an Ice Class 1B-rated superyacht purpose-built for navigating ice-covered waters, she will operate from June to September as the only superyacht in the Arctic Circle offering both private charters and individual cabin bookings for a maximum of 30 guests.
It follows a season of exploration in East Africa where she will sail in the Seychelles, Aldabra Atoll, and Zanzibar.
Svalbard and The Arctic Circle expeditions will range from 5 to 14 nights, focusing on remote routes through Svalbard, the Lofoten Islands, Tromsø, and beyond.
These journeys will offer glacial landscapes to spot polar bears, migratory whales, and Arctic foxes, alongside visits to historic whaling stations and seabird nesting cliffs.
“With Aqua Lares, we’re setting a new benchmark for luxury exploration at the edges of the map. No other superyacht offers this combination of access, exclusivity, and personalised service in the Arctic,” says Francesco Galli Zugaro, CEO of Aqua Expeditions.
Aqua Lares features 15 spacious cabins – including three Owner’s Suites – plus expansive lounges, dining spaces, and a wellness area with spa, sauna, and indoor-outdoor Jacuzzis.
It has a 1:1 crew-to-guest ratio, and twice-daily small-group excursions.
Guests and travel advisors can now register interest to be among the first to sail Aqua Lares’ inaugural Arctic season.
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