AQUA Expeditions is set to welcome its sixth ship, Aqua Lares, for its expansion into East Africa next year.
Lares will accommodate 30 passengers at maximum capacity, and with 33 crew members, including three nature guides, she will have a greater than 1:1 passenger-to-crew ratio.
The ship features 12 suites, including three owner’s suites, and three twin staterooms.
Onboard amenities will consist of a panoramic sun deck with a bar and lounge, a movie theatre, a fitness centre, a spa with one massage room, a shop, both indoor and outdoor dining areas, and more.
Passengers will also have access to mountain bikes, snorkelling and diving gear, kayaks, and paddleboards, while Lares will be able to deploy five private tenders, including three Zodiac-style inflatable boats.
Lares will officially join the fleet early next year, sailing three different itineraries ranging from five to 11 nights, billed as “floating safaris”.
Two of the itineraries will visit the Seychelles, with the first including visits to La Digue, Cousin Island, Aride Island, Praslin, Grande Soeur, and Curieuse Island.
Passengers can enjoy activities such as snorkelling, diving, birdwatching, and more.
Aldabra and the Farquhar Group will be visited on the second Seychelles cruise, with highlights including giant tortoises, the Astove Atoll, and hikes along mangrove forests.
The third itinerary includes the Seychelles and Zanzibar, where travellers can search for red-footed boobys and learn about the spice trade history. MS
