Aqua Lares

Accommodating a total of 30 guests, Aqua Lares features 15 elegant design cabins across five categories, including three Owner’s Suites sized between 419 and 710 sqft (39 and 66 sqm). The remaining cabins are sized between 139 and 322 sqft (13 and 30 sqm), each one individually designed and custom-furnished down to the smallest detail. Their sophisticated, artistic patterns subtly tie into the natural surroundings, reflecting the vibrant cultures and rich textures of both Europe and Africa.
Setting a new standard for small-ship exploration, Aqua Lares is the world’s first superyacht offering both individual cabin bookings and private charters for expeditions in East Africa & The Norwegian Arctic.

Featuring 15 bespoke cabins, a one-to-one crew-to-guest ratio, and expert-led excursions, Aqua Lares offers a superyacht experience unlike any other. While sailing in East Africa, guests can discover biodiversity hotspots such as Aldabra and La Digue, as well as remote islands including the African Banks which are generally inaccessible to larger cruises. In the Arctic, itineraries explore Svalbard’s icy wilderness, home to polar bears, walruses, and dramatic glaciers that define one of the planet’s last great frontiers.

Aqua Lares pairs days of adventure with all the comforts of a five-star hotel, including a curated fine dining experience, highly personalized service, and a range of social spaces for rest and relaxation. Whether it’s sipping cocktails on the sun deck, cooling off at the jacuzzi, indulging in a spa treatment, or setting out on guided Arctic expeditions, moments on board can be just as special as those spent exploring the remote islands of the Indian & Arctic Oceans.

Travelling with Eclipse

Peace of Mind
  • Eclipse Travel is Australian owned and run, and an ATAS accredited travel agent.
  • 24/7 emergency numbers and local contacts provided for support while you’re abroad.
  • We provide all the information you need to organise your visas and vaccinations, making travel preparation stress-free.
  • No currency surcharges. Once your deposit is paid, your price is guaranteed.
Specialists
  • Our consultants are true destination experts, with firsthand experience and extensive travel in the regions we offer.
  • Expect quick, professional responses and dedicated service from our knowledgeable team.
  • We conduct regular checks on destinations, hotels, and services to ensure quality for every trip.
Authentic Travel
  • Tailor-made itineraries designed around your unique requirements.
  • Freedom to select your preferred style and standard of accommodation.
  • Unique itineraries that take you beyond the major highlights, immersing you in each location.
  • Committed to responsible travel: we reinvest in the environment and local communities across our destinations.

Cabin Details

Category I (Suite 303)

King Bed and Sofa Bed, Bathroom, 66 sqm / 710 sqf, 6 Windows.

Category I (Suite 303)
Category I (Suite 303)
Category I (Suite 104)

Double Bed and Double Murphy Bed, Bathroom, 4 Windows, 55 sqm / 592 sqf.

Category I (Suite 104)
Category I (Suite 104)
Category I (Suite 105)

Double Bed and Double Murphy Bed, Bathroom, 39 sqm / 419 sqf, 3 Windows.

Category I (Suite 105)
Category I (Suite 105)
Category II

226 - 323 SQF (21-30 SQM), Bathroom.

Category II
Category II
Category III

269 - 301 SQF (25-28 SQM), Double Bed, Bathroom, 2 Large Portholes.

Category III
Category III
Category IV

172 - 226 SQF (16-21 SQM), Bathroom.

Category IV
Category IV
Category V

140 - 194 SQF (13-18 SQM), Bathroom, 2 Large Portholes.

Category V
Category V

Aqua Lares Deckplan

deck plan

Specifications

  • 15 Cabins
  • Capacity: 30 passengers
  • Type of Vessel: Ice Class Explorer Yacht (Ice Class 1B FS)
  • Build/Refit: 1980/2020, refurbished in 2025
  • Builder: IHC Verschure, Netherlands
  • Interior Designer: Birgit Galli Zugaro, Hot Lab
  • Vessel’s Registry: Marshall Islands
  • Port of Embarkation: Mahe, Seychelles & Stonetown, Zanzibar
  • Vessel Length: 77.4 meters (254 feet)
  • Gross Tonnage: 2,407 tons
  • Beam: 13.5 meters (44 feet)
  • Draft: 6.5 meters (21 feet)
  • Cruising Speed: 10-12KT
  • Engines: Smit Bolnes (308 HDK, 3400 BHP / 2500 kW)
  • Generators: 3 x John Deere
    2 x 320 kW
    1 x 210 kW
    1 x Cummins 200 kW (Emergency)
  • Stabilizers: Rolls Royce Aquarius 50

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Arctic & Alaska
Small Ship Expeditions

Svalbard, Arctic Circle & Tromsø

13 Days aboard Aqua Lares

from $38,063pp

Departs 03 Sep 2026

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Arctic & Alaska
Small Ship Expeditions

Tromsø, Arctic Circle & Svalbard

13 Days aboard Aqua Lares

from $38,063pp

Departs 08 Jun 2026

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Arctic & Alaska
Small Ship Expeditions

Svalbard & the Arctic Circle

8 Days aboard Aqua Lares

from $22,203pp

Departs 13 Jun 2026

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