Aqua Expeditions is expanding its luxury fleet with a new ship launching in East Africa in 2025. The vessel will offer voyages to the Seychelles and Zanzibar, Tanzania, with inaugural departures scheduled for December 2025. Four itineraries ranging from five to 14 nights will be available.
“It has always been a dream of mine to venture into East Africa and explore this part of the world on a luxury expedition ship. I am excited to finally be able to showcase the beauty of the Indian Ocean and the famous Aldabra Atoll. Few travelers have heard of or even seen this magical place that is home to over 150,000 giant tortoises. Considered the Galapagos of Africa, this island group is home to hundreds of species of flora and fauna, and to some of the most amazing marine life in the world,” said Francesco Galli Zugaro, CEO & Founder of Aqua Expeditions, in a press statement.
Aqua Expeditions’ Newest Journey
The expeditions will explore Seychelles’ inner and outer islands, with options to combine trips for a comprehensive 14-night journey through the archipelago. Additional 10- and 11-night sailings will cover both Seychelles and Tanzanian islands.
Your clients can expect a super-yacht experience featuring a 1:1 crew-to-guest ratio, personalized service and cuisine from renowned chefs. Small group excursions led by experts will showcase each destination’s highlights.
“East Africa presents a compelling blend of familiar sights and unexplored frontiers. We find giant tortoises roaming the beaches, like we do in the Galapagos, where we sail Aqua Mare. Diving into history, we see remnants of a centuries-old spice trade, much like the Spice Islands that Aqua Blu explores in Indonesia. At the same time, we are treated to sights never seen before, from the raised coral atoll of Aldabra to marine life unique to Seychelles and reef walls akin to the Grand Canyon,” Galli Zugaro added in the statement.
The itineraries will visit biodiversity-rich areas such as Aldabra, Cosmoledo, Astove, Farquhar Atol, Kilwa Kisiwani and Pemba. Unique to Aqua’s itineraries, the ship will also explore less-frequented destinations like the African Banks.
For more information, visit aquaexpeditions.com.
