| | | | | | | Make time for year-end celebrations on the world's greatest seas and rivers | | A journey into the most protected region of the world's largest rainforest. A cultural odyssey across the land of an ancient empire. A voyage into the heart of the Earth's Coral Triangle — three distinctive luxury cruise experiences for every type of discerning explorer who has yet to book their year-end holiday. Introducing its first-ever coastal cruise itineraries, Aqua Expeditions presents these exciting limited departures for December 2019 and January 2020 sailings: | | | | Witness an Underwater Spectacular in Indonesia's Raja Ampat | | 7-night coastal adventures on board the Aqua Blu, our first-ever explorer yacht Available departures: Dec 14, 21, 28 Jan 4, 11, 18, 25 On board the Aqua Blu, a modern expedition yacht with British Royal naval heritage, embark on a one-of-a-kind expedition into the heart of the one-and-only Coral Triangle, the world's most biodiverse marine region with world-renowned diving and snorkeling sites at every turn. On land, enter the Wallacea biome and spot the surreal costumes of birds of paradise species that are found nowhere else on Earth. Throughout your voyage, experience varied excursions with five-star luxury as you sail amidst surreal karst limestone landscapes and pristine turquoise waters. | | | | | Sail Asia's Most Legendary River on the Award-winning Aqua Mekong | | 3-, 4- and 7-night cultural discoveries on board the epitome of luxury river cruising in Asia Available departures: 3 Nights: Dec 3, 10, 17, 14 | Jan 7, 14, 21, 28 4 Nights: Dec 6, 13, 20 | Jan 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 7 Nights: Dec 6, 13, 20 | Jan 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Best experienced on a cruise, Indochina's fabled lands are home to centuries-old culture and ways of life that enliven every Aqua Mekong journey. See how the descendants of the great 13th century Khmer empire create magic with silk and silver with their bare hands, and savor the enthralling cuisine of Vietnam and Cambodia with a brand-new menu by Michelin-starred chef David Thompson. December and January coincide with the Mekong's high water season, which offers guests the opportunity to sail into the seasonal freshwater lake of Tonle Sap and up towards Siem Reap, the land of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Angkor Wat. On board the Aqua Mekong, unravel the secrets of the Tonle Sap's floating villages and see the world's largest congregation of waterbirds at the lake's UNESCO Biosphere Reserves. | | | | | | Embark on the Amazon's Most Rewarding Wildlife Extravaganza | | 3-, 4- and 7-night journeys into the incredibly biodiverse Peruvian Amazon with experienced guides and small-group excursions Available departures: 3 Nights: Dec 13, 27 | Jan 24, 31 4 Nights: Dec 2, 9, 16, 23 | Jan 16, 20, 27 7 Nights: Dec 13 | Jan 24, 31 Setting sail into the pristine headwaters of the Amazon river with experienced naturalist guides on board, the Aria Amazon explores Peru's protected Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve and offers truly rewarding wildlife discoveries at every turn, coupled with unparalleled comfort, personalized luxury and cuisine by renowned Peruvian chef Pedro Miguel Schiaffino. For visitors to the Peruvian Amazon at this time of the year, the key highlight is the dramatic, mirror-like panorama of the flooded Amazon forest as water flows from the Andes mountains, raising water levels by more than 20 feet. The concentration of wildlife on the remaining land and the canopies of submerged trees means that a National Geographic experience awaits you on every excursion. | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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