CRUISE NEWS

The latest developments in ocean, river and expedition cruising

Boutique luxury cruise line Aqua Expeditions has announced two new additions to its fleet – Aqua Blu and Aqua Nera. The company’s first coastal ship, Aqua Blu (pictured) will be the first long-range expedition-class yacht to be permanently based in the East Indonesian Archipelago with year-round departures. Departures will commence on 16 November, visiting three destinations: Raja Ampat; Bali-Komodo National Park; and Ambon and Spice Islands. Meanwhile Aqua Nera, a new-build river cruise boat, will begin operations on 1 August 2020 in the Peruvian Amazon. Aqua Blu will feature 15 sea-facing suites in three cabin categories, and Aqua Nera will offer 20 spacious, river-facing suites.