Get To Know Our Award-Winning Chefs & Our Founder: Join Them On Board

Insider Cruises with Our Chefs & Founder Our chef-hosted departures showcase two "maestros" of culinary talent, David Thompson and Pedro Miguel Schiaffino, who have won numerous industry awards and worldwide recognition. Their creative visions, culinary pedigrees and engaging personalities will, quite simply, delight and amaze guests as they join the chefs on food market explorations, in master cooking classes and evening Q&A sessions. Get a sneak peek at the Aqua Mekong culinary experience through the eyes of Chef David Thompson, as he describes his passion for cooking and what's so unique about creating Southeast Asian cuisine... Book Your 2019 Chef-Hosted Departure 2019 Aqua Mekong Cruises: August 16-20 (4 Nights) September 13-17 (4 Nights) *From USD $5,400 per person Learn More 2019 Aria Amazon Cruises: March 18-22 (4 Nights) November 18-22 (4 Nights)  *From USD $5,400 per person Learn More CEO Roundtable: Meet Our Founder  Meet Francesco Galli Zugaro on board the Aqua Mekong and the Aria Amazon and hear firsthand his stories about how he has built Aqua Expeditions into an industry leader in the luxury cruise market. Learn More