East African Trips Launched By Luxury Cruise Line

Ponant Explorations Group has acquired a majority stake in small ship expedition company, Aqua Expeditions, ahead of the inaugural sailing of Aqua Expeditions newest ship in East Africa.

The company will keep its name and will continue to be managed as a stand-alone business unit, led by CEO and Founder, Francesco Galli Zugaro .

This transaction comes at a pivotal time as Aqua Expeditions ramps up the launch of its East Africa itineraries, exploring the Seychelles and Tanzania, with a particular focus on the Aldabra group of islands, the cruise line said.

Aqua Expeditions East African itineraries will launch in December. Expeditions on the Explorer yacht will range from five to nine nights, which can also be combined for a complete 14-night exploration of the Seychelles.

This will be the cruise lines first itineraries in Africa. While sailing Seychelles and Tanzanias coastline, guests will be able to visit biodiversity hotspots such as Aldabra, Cosmoledo, Astove, Farquhar Atoll, Kilwa Kisiwani and Pemba.