Aqua Expeditions has unveiled a new itinerary for June 2026, sailing the Arctic. Head to the edge of the world on the Aqua Lares- the Arctic’s only superyacht open to both individual cabin and charter bookings.
This year, Aqua Expeditions became part of the PONANT Explorations Group. The luxury cruise line offers truly unique travel experiences and exceptional comfort onboard. With itineraries that traverse East Africa or the Canary Islands. See our Aqua Expeditions cruises here. More specifically, view the latest Arctic sailing here.
The new itinerary marks Aqua Expeditions’ first journey away from the tropics and into the most Northern points of the world. You’ll enjoy ultimate small-ship luxury cruising, with no more than 30 guests alongside 32 crew. The Aqua Lares is designed to explore remote landing sites that larger vessels cannot access. This provides more flexibility for times where sailings may need to be changed due to weather and sea conditions. Onboard, you’ll have a range of inclusions available. As an example see below:
Aqua Expeditions have designed 7-night explorations of Svalbard to lead the season in the Arctic Circle. It’s complemented by 5-night voyages between Svalbard and Tromsø and also 9-night sailings through Tromsø and the Scottish Isles.
From your suite, you’ll see Svalbard at its finest. From polar bears on a nearby island, or migratory whales a few feet away, there is something always happening in the North. Aqua Expeditions hosts expert guides who chart the day’s course towards the most extraordinary encounters that nature has to offer.
To celebrate this launch, Aqua Expeditions’ Founder & CEO, Francesco Galli Zugaro, will host three inaugural departures between May 30 and June 20, 2026. With limited capacity, we encourage early reservations to be the first to explore the Arctic Circle on board Aqua Lares. Make sure to contact a Luxury Travel Specialist to be one of the first on this voyage.
With the exciting news that the company will soon be sailing through the stunning Seychelles, we suggest giving our article a read- especially if you’re not a fan of the cold! See the Aqua Expeditions Svalbard and Arctic Circle itinerary here, or talk to one of our Luxury Travel Specialists for more sailings.
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