Aqua Lares | Cruise Ship Arctic
Overview
Aqua Lares is the world’s only superyacht that combines individual cabin bookings with private charter flexibility, operating in both East Africa and the Arctic. This 77.4-meter ice-class explorer yacht features 15 ocean-facing cabins and maintains an exceptional 1:1 crew-to-guest ratio, ensuring highly personalized service. Originally built as an icebreaker and fully refurbished, it is designed to access some of the most remote and pristine destinations, including the Seychelles, Tanzania, the Norwegian Arctic, and the Scottish Isles.
Guests enjoy a fully all-inclusive experience featuring gourmet dining, premium beverages, high-speed Wi-Fi, and a wide range of expert-led excursions such as snorkeling, diving, kayaking, and paddleboarding. Onboard amenities include multiple indoor and outdoor lounges, a sun deck with bar, jacuzzi, spa facilities, cinema, and wellness areas. Aqua Lares blends expedition capability with refined luxury, offering immersive journeys in some of the world’s most extraordinary environments.
Gallery
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Cabins
Technical Specifications
- 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
- Ports of Embarkation: Mahe (Seychelles), Stone Town (Zanzibar), Longyearbyen & Tromsø (Norway), Glasgow (Scotland)
- 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: 10-12Kn
- 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
Itineraries
Aqua Lares
From USD 28420,00 pp
Arctic
15 Days
Svalbard, Arctic Circle & Scottish Isles
- Day 1 : Embarkation - Longyearbyen
- Day 2 : Calypsobyen, Bellsund
- Day 3 : Gnålodden, Hornsund & Sørkapp
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Bellsund Hornsund
Aqua Lares
From USD 28420,00 pp
Arctic
15 Days
Scottish Isles, Arctic Circle & Svalbard
- Day 1 : Embarkation - Glasgow
- Day 2 : Iona & Staffa
- Day 3 : St Kilda & Luskentyre Beach
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Hornsund Bellsund
Aqua Lares
From USD 24360,00 pp
Arctic
13 Days
Tromsø, Arctic Circle & Svalbard
- Day 1 : Embarkation - Tromsø
- Day 2 : Gjesvær & Skarsvåg (Nordkapp)
- Day 3 : Rantalabukta (Reinøya)
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Smeerenburg Alkefjellet Krossfjorden Kongsfjorden
Aqua Lares
From USD 24360,00 pp
Arctic
13 Days
Svalbard, Arctic Circle & Tromsø
- Day 1 : Embarkation - Longyearbyen
- Day 2 : Gravneset & Smeerenburg
- Day 3 : Pack Ice
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Smeerenburg Alkefjellet Krossfjorden Kongsfjorden
Aqua Lares
From USD 18270,00 pp
Arctic
10 Days
Scottish Isles & Norwegian Arctic
- Day 1 : Embarkation - Glasgow
- Day 2 : Iona and Staffa
- Day 3 : St Kilda
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Aqua Lares
From USD 18270,00 pp
Arctic
10 Days
Norwegian Arctic & Scottish Isles
- Day 1 : Embarkation - Tromsø
- Day 2 : Trollfjorden & Reine, Lofoten
- Day 3 : Brønnøysund
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Aqua Lares
From USD 14210,00 pp
Arctic
8 Days
Svalbard & The Arctic Circle Expedition
- Day 1 : Embarkation - Longyearbyen
- Day 2 : Gravneset & Smeerenburg
- Day 3 : Pack Ice Exploration
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Smeerenburg Alkefjellet Krossfjorden Kongsfjorden
Aqua Lares
From USD 10150,00 pp
Arctic
6 Days
Svalbard, Bear Island & Tromso
- Day 1 : Embarkation - Longyearbyen
- Day 2 : Samarinvågen
- Day 3 : Bear Island
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Aqua Lares
From USD 10150,00 pp
Arctic
6 Days
Tromso, Bear Island & Svalbard
- Day 1 : Embarkation - Tromsø
- Day 2 : Gjesvær & Skarsvåg (Nordkapp)
- Day 3 : Rantalabukta (Reinøya)
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Rates
| Cabin | 6 Days | 7 Days | 8 Days | 10 Days | 13 Days | 15 Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cat V 2026 | $10,150.00 | $12,180.00 | $14,210.00 | $18,270.00 | $24,360.00 | $28,420.00 |
| CAT IV 2026 | $12,150.00 | $14,580.00 | $17,010.00 | $21,870.00 | $29,160.00 | $34,021.00 |
| CAT III 2026 | $14,100.00 | $16,920.00 | $19,740.00 | $25,380.00 | $33,840.00 | $39,480.00 |
| CAT II 2026 | $15,800.00 | $18,960.00 | $22,120.00 | $28,440.00 | $37,920.00 | $44,240.00 |
| CAT I 105 2026 | $17,500.00 | $21,000.00 | $24,500.00 | $31,500.00 | $42,000.00 | $49,000.00 |
| CAT I 104 2026 | $19,200.00 | $23,040.00 | $26,880.00 | $34,560.00 | $46,080.00 | $53,760.00 |
| CAT I 303 2026 | $22,000.00 | $26,400.00 | $30,800.00 | $39,600.00 | $52,800.00 | $61,600.00 |
| Cat V 2027 | $10,650.00 | - | $14,910.00 | $19,170.00 | $25,560.00 | $29,820.00 |
| CAT IV 2027 | $12,750.00 | - | $17,850.00 | $22,950.00 | $30,600.00 | $35,700.00 |
| CAT III 2027 | $14,800.00 | - | $20,720.00 | $26,640.00 | $35,520.00 | $41,440.00 |
| CAT II 2027 | $16,550.00 | - | $23,170.00 | $29,790.00 | $39,720.00 | $46,340.00 |
| CAT I 105 2027 | $18,350.00 | - | $25,690.00 | $33,030.00 | $44,040.00 | $51,380.00 |
| CAT I 104 2027 | $20,100.00 | - | $28,140.00 | $36,180.00 | $48,240.00 | $56,280.00 |
| CAT I 303 2027 | $23,050.00 | - | $32,270.00 | $41,490.00 | $55,320.00 | $64,540.00 |
| Charter 2026 | $435,000.00 | $521,000.00 | $608,000.00 | $782,000.00 | $1,043,000.00 | $1,217,000.00 |
| Charter 2027 | $456,000.00 | - | $638,000.00 | $820,000.00 | $1,093,000.00 | $1,276,000.00 |
All rates are referential, these prices may vary for high or low seasons depending on the destination, please contact us to find the best available offers with this incredible Cruise.
Inclusions and Exclusions
The Cruise Includes
- ✓ Onboard meals
- ✓ House wines and beer
- ✓ Non-alcoholic drinks
- ✓ Laundry service
- ✓ All excursions
- ✓ High-speed WiFi
The Cruise Does Not Include
- ✕ All air tickets
- ✕ Visas
- ✕ Transfers
- ✕ Spirits
- ✕ Premium wines
- ✕ Spa services
- ✕ Boutique purchases
- ✕ Guide and crew gratuities
Aqua Lares Cruise
From USD 10650,00
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