Since founding and starting Aqua Expeditions in 2007, it has been the vision and mission of Francesco Galli Zugaro to create intimate, small ship expeditions to distant parts of the world.

Unprecedented acclaim has followed the ships’ trailblazing style and bespoke guest experience, featuring an exclusive one-to-one level of service and world-class cuisine by renowned chefs. Aqua Expeditions has received rave reviews and prestigious awards from the world’s leading travel media including Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Forbes, Robb Report, Departures, The Times, The Australian and more.

Since the very beginning, we have pioneered the launch of unique small ship expeditions designed to explore remote destinations around the world. Today, our fleet of five showcases the perfect blend of adventure and luxury, setting a new standard for expedition cruising in the waters they sail. From the Amazon River of Peru and the Mekong River in Southeast Asia to the Galapagos Islands of Ecuador and the pristine coastal waters of Eastern Indonesia, the signature Aqua Experience remains at the core of each of our expeditions.