On a Raja Ampat sail, spot prehistoric dragons on a private Komodo National Park tour, visit the Spice Islands, and do morning yoga on deck Aqua Expeditions Aqua Blu with 30 passengers and five decks. The Explorer yacht has individually designed suites with sea views that take full advantage of the view. Adventure sports enthusiasts consider this route an underwater paradise. Eight-day charters start at $ 264,000 for this trip that includes all onboard meals and premium drinks, excursions, snorkel gear and wetsuits, scuba diving, and more. The company also operates three ships sailing the Mekong and Peruvian Amazon.
Alfresco dining on Aqua Expedition’s Aqua Blu
Courtesy Aqua Expeditions / Ken Kochey
Rainforest cruises represents around 70 ships, from river boats with two to four cabins and catamarans to biggies with 75 cabins. Most of their ships have between eight and 24 cabins. This company covers many areas, from the Amazon and Galapagos to Southeast Asia, through a number of price points. Start with the 14-passenger Nemo II catamaran sailing the Galapagos Islands. Eight-day charters start at $ 38,640.
When Crystal cruises Crystal Esprit will be operational again next year and will be available for charter flights. The all-suite yacht with 62 guests offers a luxurious private sailing experience. The elegant beauty, the staff-to-guest ratio of 1.5 to 1 and the Michelin-inspired food offer all-inclusive amenities such as free transfers, fine wines and spirits, tips, unlimited WiFi and selected excursions in all areas of the harbor. The charter prices are personalized on request. It’s helpful to know that regularly scheduled cruises cost an average of $ 1,000 per person per day.
The wonder of the blue-footed booby and other endemic wildlife awaits you in the Galapagos with Ecoventurathat focuses on sustainable sailing. This cruise line currently sails two luxury mega yachts with 20 passengers from Relais & Châteaux. A third, Evolve, debuts in late 2021 and joins the Origin and Theory siblings. These ships run with one guide per 10 guests for personalized adventures. Prices include meals, drinks, open bar, guided shore excursions, snorkel gear, glass-bottomed boat trips, paddleboards and much more. A current offer includes seven-night charter flights from US $ 118,300.
River boats
With access to destinations from Europe to Africa and a wider choice of river boats, this type of charter combines luxury with scenery without sacrificing experience.
AmaWaterways offers all 25 of its popular river boats for charter, including the AmaDara with 124 passengers on the Asian Mekong or the Zambezi Queen with 28 guests, which crosses the African Chobe River. Ships cruising traditional European waters such as the Danube, Rhine and Seine are numerous, including the 102 passengers AmaDouro sailing in Portugal. A 158-passenger, seven-night AmaWaterways riverboat starts at $ 400,000. The Zambezi Queen with 14 cabins is always sold in conjunction with an extensive land program. Prices start at $ 365,000 for a 12-night package, including a 4-night safari sail.
A cruise through the Peruvian jungle on a Relais & Château river boat offers adventures from the Amazon from an elegant but reserved comfort zone. Dolphin I from the three-boat Dolphin Amazon Cruises Takes only eight passengers to shop, and offers activities for all ages, such as creek kayaking, sunset fishing, and bird watching. The ship has oversized suites with private decks as well as a private hot tub on the master suite’s deluxe deck. Charter prices start at $ 52,000 for a five-night program. $ 70,000 for seven nights.
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