Expedition Yachting Around the World
Ever have the craving for a big adventure? Say, in the wild yet safe and pampered? Consider the recent travel trend in Expedition Yachting – perfect for the ultimate wanderluster.
FOUR EXPLORERS HAVE SET YOUR PATH
Imagine such pioneers as explorers Jacques Cousteau and Émile Gagnan (inventors of the Aqua-Lung), SCUBA and submersible developer Sylvia Earle, and James Cameron, who not only directed the movie Titanic but also invented the underwater camera dolly and was the first person to solo dive into the Mariana Trench. Let their reverence for our seven seas inspire you to take on your own ocean expedition in pure luxury.
These four individuals have collectively moved underwater exploration from a highly risky endeavor to one that is scientifically and publicly accessible.
254’ AQUA LARES (formally LEGEND)
A 2025 refit /update, AQUA LARES’s interior configuration has been designed to comfortably sleep up to 30 guests in 15 beautifully appointed suites, comprising 12 double cabins (including 3 Owner’s suites) and 3 twin cabins. She is also capable of carrying up to 33 crew on board, including up to 5 expedition crew (expedition leaders, naturalists, etc), which will ensure the most relaxed luxury yacht experience combined with the thrills of an unparalleled discovery adventure.
*AQUA LARES has all the guides and expedition leaders onboard.
15 Cabins | 30 Guests | 33 Crew
12 Doubles, 3 Twins (2 Convertible)
Dockside Events: 150 Guests
Winter: East Africa & Indian Ocean (Madagascar, Maldives, Mauritius, Reunion, Seychelles)
Summer Base: Svalbard, Norway; Cruising the Baltic Sea, Denmark, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Spitsbergen/Svalbard, Sweden, UK & Northern Ireland
Optional:
– Helicopter, This will be charged at cost, please ask for a quotation.
9 Cabins | 12 Guests | 20 Crew
7 Kings, 2 Singles
Dockside Events: 100 Guests
* Can accommodate strict Kosher requirements.
* WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY The yacht offers partial wheelchair accessibility. The elevator features a door width of 56cm, while most other doorways are wider. There is no step between the spa area and the lower deck corridor; however, there is a 25mm threshold at the watertight door. There is no direct wheelchair access to the tenders, but chase boats may be arranged to accompany the yacht during charters.
Winter and Summer: Inquire
7 Cabins | 12 Guests | 15 Crew
7 Kings, 12 Singles (convert into Kings)
Dockside Events: TBD Guests
Winter: Antarctica, Argentina, Chile, Patagonia
Summer: Baja and Alaska
Location details: Winter 2025/26: Antarctica and Chile / Patagonia Summer 2026: Arctic (Home port will be Greenland but HAEX will also consider Iceland, Norway, and Svalbard.) Winter 2026/27: Antarctica and Chile / Patagonia Summer 2027: Baja in April/May and Alaska for the rest of the summer. Winter 2027/28: Antarctica and Chile / Patagonia
Hanse Explorer is open to offers for charters during shoulder seasons for destinations en route while transiting to and from Antarctica.
