The Aqua Lares was built in the Netherlands in 1974. Originally known as the Legend she was used as a Soviet icebreaker. She had a significant refit in 2019 and another refurbishment in 2025.
She has 15 bespoke cabins, a one-to-one crew-to-guest ratio, and expert-led excursions, Aqua Lares offers a superyacht experience unlike any other. While sailing in the Arctic, itineraries explore Svalbard’s icy wilderness, home to polar bears, walruses, and dramatic glaciers that define one of the planet’s last great frontiers.
Aqua Lares pairs days of adventure with all the comforts of a five-star hotel, including a curated fine dining experience, highly personalized service, and a range of social spaces for rest and relaxation. Whether it’s sipping cocktails on the sun deck, cooling off at the jacuzzi, indulging in a spa treatment, or setting out on guided Arctic expeditions, moments on board can be just as special as those spent exploring the remote islands of the Indian & Arctic Oceans.




All prices are in USD$ per person, twin share (triple in triple cabins).
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| Crusie Itinerary | Start Date | End Date | Days | Starts /Ends | Category V | Category IV | Category III | Category II | Owner's Suite 105 | Owner's Suite 104 | Owner's Suite 303 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Svalbard and the Arctic Circle | 20 Jun 2026 | 27 Jun 2026 | 8 | Longyearbyen | $14,210 | $17,010 | $19,740 | $22,120 | $24,500 | $26,880 | $30,800 | |
| Svalbard and the Arctic Circle | 27 Jun 2026 | 04 Jul 2026 | 8 | Longyearbyen | $14,210 | $17,010 | $19,740 | $22,120 | $24,500 | $26,880 | $30,800 | |
| Svalbard and the Arctic Circle | 04 Jul 2026 | 11 Jul 2026 | 8 | Longyearbyen | $14,210 | $17,010 | $19,740 | $22,120 | $24,500 | $26,880 | $30,800 | |
| Svalbard and the Arctic Circle | 11 Jul 2026 | 18 Jul 2026 | 8 | Longyearbyen | $14,210 | $17,010 | $19,740 | $22,120 | $24,500 | $26,880 | $30,800 | |
| Svalbard and the Arctic Circle | 18 Jul 2026 | 25 Jul 2026 | 8 | Longyearbyen | $14,210 | $17,010 | $19,740 | $22,120 | $24,500 | $26,880 | $30,800 | |
| Svalbard and the Arctic Circle | 25 Jul 2026 | 01 Aug 2026 | 8 | Longyearbyen | $14,210 | $17,010 | $19,740 | $22,120 | $24,500 | $26,880 | $30,800 | |
| Svalbard and the Arctic Circle | 01 Aug 2026 | 08 Aug 2026 | 8 | Longyearbyen | $14,210 | $17,010 | $19,740 | $22,120 | $24,500 | $26,880 | $30,800 | |
| Svalbard, the Arctic Circle and Tromsø | 03 Sep 2026 | 15 Sep 2026 | 13 | Longyearbyen / Tromso | $24,360 | $29,160 | $33,840 | $37,920 | $42,000 | $46,080 | $52,800 |
For more information on the voyages we offer, call 1300 784 794 or email contact@arctictravelcentre.com.au
All prices are in USD$ per person, twin share (triple in triple cabins).
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For more information on the voyages we offer, call 1300 784 794 or email contact@arctictravelcentre.com.au
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The Greg Mortimer’s four Junior Suites take in some impressive scenery from their vantage points on Deck 7. When you aren’t enjoying a landing, you can relax in the suites’ separate lounge area, or just watch the world float by from the private balcony. Measuring 38.9 square metres.


Lounge / lecture theatre
Massage Room
Sun deck
Jacuzzi
Observation lounge

Fully-serviced accommodation in your chosen stateroom
Daily shore excursions, guided walks, Zodiac cruises and some activities*
An experienced team of destination specialists and activity leaders
An informative and entertaining lecture program by our team of experts
Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner including house wines, beer and soft
drinks, afternoon tea and snacks
Captain’s Welcome and Farewell drinks including four-course dinner, house
cocktails, house beer and wine, non-alcoholic beverages
Complimentary use of gumboots
Complimentary access to onboard expedition doctor and medical clinic
Entry fees to historic or tourist sites
Port, pilotage charges and landing fees.
Luggage transfers.

Guests: 30
Dimensions: Length: 77m Width: 13.2m Draft: 6.25m
Speed: 15 knots maximum
Built: 1974
Operator: Aqua Expeditions
Ice-Class: 1B