Aqua Expeditions are devoted to offering intimate expeditions to distant parts of the world - bringing families and friends together on voyages to remote destinations. With specially-curated experiences and an engaging 1:1 guest to crew ratio, Aqua Expeditions’ boutique voyages deliver personalised service and tailor-made excursions onboard spacious and private luxury vessels. Aqua Blu is a long-range explorer yacht presenting a brand-new cruise experience in the pristine East Indonesian Archipelago, visiting prized diving destinations such as Komodo National Park, the Spice Islands and Raja Ampat.

This former naval vessel was refurbished in 2019 by Dutch yacht design maestro Cor D. Rover, combining world-class cruising specifications with a distinguished sense of history and seafaring evolution. Aqua Blu’s naval pedigree makes it the perfect vessel to navigate East Indonesia’s vast seas - travelling faster and further, in safety and style. Each of this vessel’s 15 bespoke suites were conceptualised with modern luxury and comfort in mind, adding a unique touch to every adventurous journey. Aqua Blue offers both week-long and 12-night voyages, enabling guests to experience the most varied, enjoyable and rewarding dive cruise itineraries in this wild and stunningly beautiful region of the world.

Onboard Aqua Blu

Aqua Blu’s partnership with Australian chef and restaurateur Benjamin Cross, promises a refreshing and inspiring menu full of Indonesian, European and Mediterranean influences. Meals are served in the dining room on the main deck, which is also home to a spacious indoor salon. The forecastle deck is an ideal place for a retreat any time of day, featuring an al-fresco dining area, a cosy library and TV room, and the Sky Lounge Bar - ideal for exchanging tales over a cocktail or two. Key amenities such as the outdoor Jacuzzi and lounge beds, as well as indoor spa and outdoor workout zone can be found on the bridge deck, while the sun deck offers a wraparound lounge sofa, barbecue, and 360-degree views.

Diving from Aqua Blu

A comprehensive suite of top-of-the-line, non-motorised watersports equipment is offered on board Aqua Blu, including snorkelling gear, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards. Two Alson Flash private speedboats are used for daily excursions to nearby islands, while one further tender, with capacity for eight people, is used exclusively for diving. Up to two dives are offered each day, and full equipment hire is available at no extra cost - including dive computers. Discover Scuba Diving experiences can also be arranged for non-certified guests.