Aqua Blu

Aqua Expeditions

Ship Overview

Where modern luxury meets naval heritage
 
With a grand legacy as the former British Naval Explorer HMS Beagle and later as the private yacht of a European aristocratic family, Aqua Blu is a compelling maritime statement. A 2019 refurbishment overseen by Dutch yacht design maestro Cor D. Rover brings the vessel to world-class cruising specifications. Guests can expect to embrace a distinguished sense of history and seafaring evolution when they set foot on this one-of-a-kind cruise ship.
 
Inside the five-deck, 15-suite Aqua Blu, Cor has tastefully paired a brass-and-ivory interior theme with generous and inviting indoor and outdoor social spaces, including a sun deck.
 

Unlocking access to the Earth's most intriguing destinations
 
Faster, further, greater safety and comfort — Aqua Blu's naval pedigree makes it the perfect vessel to navigate East Indonesia's vast seas. Having attained the highest international classifications (RINA, SOLAS, ISM) in safety, the vessel is additionally equipped with Quantum Zero Speed stabilizers for optimal comfort at rest or while sailing.

Aqua Blu's range stands heads and shoulders above that of its peers in East Indonesia. Able to cover vast distances in a short span of time — and in any sea condition — the vessel enables explorers on board to experience the most varied, enjoyable and rewarding coastal cruise itineraries in this wild and stunningly beautiful region of the world.

  • A one-of-a-kind superyacht with a grand legacy as the former British Naval Explorer HMS Beagle brought to world-class cruising specifications by Dutch yacht design maestro Cor D. Rover
  • Indonesian-inspired five-star dining experience by Bali-based consulting chef Benjamin Cross. A specially designed vegan menu is also served on board
  • All-inclusive excursions and top-of-the-line watersports equipment including diving and snorkeling gear, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards
  • Best-in-class sea-facing suites with premium furnishings
  • 1700s and 1800s inspired prints sourced from antique shops, giving a nod to the first European explorers to sail East Indonesia
  • Bespoke Gaya Ceramics crockery reflecting the region's biodiversity
  • Only small-ship expedition line with unlimited access to high-speed Starlink Wifi
  • Quantum Zero Speed stabilizers to ensure a smooth sailing experience even in rough waters

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