Aqua Lares
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Introduction to the Aqua Lares
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.
AQUA LARES DATES AND PRICES
AQUA LARES 2027 DATES AND PRICES
All prices are in USD$ per person, twin share (triple in triple cabins).
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Prices correct as at 20 October 2026.
| Cruise 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwegian Arctic and Scottish Isles | 22 May 2027 | 31 May 2027 | 10 | Glasgow / Tromso | $19,750 | $23,640 | $27,440 | $30,680 | $34,020 | $37,270 | $42,730 |
| Svalbard, Arctic Circle and Scottish Isles | 22 May 2027 | 5 Jun 2027 | 15 | Glasgow / Longyearbyen | $30,710 | $36,770 | $42,680 | $47,730 | $52,920 | $57,970 | $66,480 |
| Svalbard, Bear Island and Tromso | 31 May 2027 | 5 Jun 2027 | 6 | Tromso / Longyearbyen | $10,970 | $13,130 | $15,240 | $17,050 | $18,900 | $20,700 | $23,740 |
| Svalbard, the Arctic Circle and Tromso | 31 May 2027 | 12 Jun 2027 | 13 | Tromso / Longyearbyen | $26,330 | $31,520 | $36,590 | $40,910 | $45,360 | $46,960 | $56,980 |
| Svalbard and the Arctic Circle | 5 Jun 2027 | 12 Jun 2027 | 8 | Longyearbyen | $15,360 | $18,390 | $21,340 | $23,870 | $26,460 | $28,980 | $33,240 |
| Svalbard and the Arctic Circle | 12 Jun 2027 | 19 Jun 2027 | 8 | Longyearbyen | $15,360 | $18,390 | $21,340 | $23,870 | $26,460 | $28,980 | $33,240 |
| Svalbard and the Arctic Circle | 19 Jun 2027 | 26 Jun 2027 | 8 | Longyearbyen | $15,360 | $18,390 | $21,340 | $23,870 | $26,460 | $28,980 | $33,240 |
| Svalbard and the Arctic Circle | 26 Jun 2027 | 3 Jul 2027 | 8 | Longyearbyen | $15,360 | $18,390 | $21,340 | $23,870 | $26,460 | $28,980 | $33,240 |
| Svalbard and the Arctic Circle | 3 Jul 2027 | 10 Jul 2027 | 8 | Longyearbyen | $15,360 | $18,390 | $21,340 | $23,870 | $26,460 | $28,980 | $33,240 |
| Svalbard and the Arctic Circle | 10 Jul 2027 | 17 Jul 2027 | 8 | Longyearbyen | $15,360 | $18,390 | $21,340 | $23,870 | $26,460 | $28,980 | $33,240 |
| Svalbard and the Arctic Circle | 17 Jul 2027 | 24 Jul 2027 | 8 | Longyearbyen | $15,360 | $18,390 | $21,340 | $23,870 | $26,460 | $28,980 | $33,240 |
| Svalbard and the Arctic Circle | 24 Jul 2027 | 31 Jul 2027 | 8 | Longyearbyen | $15,360 | $18,390 | $21,340 | $23,870 | $26,460 | $28,980 | $33,240 |
| Svalbard and the Arctic Circle | 31 Jul 2027 | 7 Aug 2027 | 8 | Longyearbyen | $15,360 | $18,390 | $21,340 | $23,870 | $26,460 | $28,980 | $33,240 |
| Svalbard and the Arctic Circle | 7 Aug 2027 | 14 Aug 2027 | 8 | Longyearbyen | $15,360 | $18,390 | $21,340 | $23,870 | $26,460 | $28,980 | $33,240 |
| Svalbard and the Arctic Circle | 14 Aug 2027 | 21 Aug 2027 | 8 | Longyearbyen | $15,360 | $18,390 | $21,340 | $23,870 | $26,460 | $28,980 | $33,240 |
| Svalbard and the Arctic Circle | 21 Aug 2027 | 28 Aug 2027 | 8 | Longyearbyen | $15,360 | $18,390 | $21,340 | $23,870 | $26,460 | $28,980 | $33,240 |
| Svalbard, the Arctic Circle and Tromso | 21 Aug 2027 | 2 Sep 2027 | 13 | Longyearbyen / Tromso | $26,330 | $31,520 | $36,590 | $40,910 | $45,360 | $46,960 | $56,980 |
| Svalbard, Bear Island and Tromso | 28 Aug 2027 | 2 Sep 2027 | 6 | Longyearbyen / Tromso | $10,970 | $13,130 | $15,240 | $17,050 | $18,900 | $20,700 | $23,740 |
| Svalbard, Arctic Circle and Scottish Isles | 28 Aug 2027 | 11 Sep 2027 | 15 | Longyearbyen / Glasgow | $30,710 | $36,770 | $42,680 | $47,730 | $52,920 | $57,970 | $66,480 |
| Norwegian Arctic and Scottish Isles | 2 Sep 2027 | 11 Sep 2027 | 10 | Tromso / Glasgow | $19,750 | $23,640 | $27,440 | $30,680 | $34,020 | $37,270 | $42,730 |
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AQUA LARES 2027 CRUISES
For more information on the voyages we offer, call 1300 784 794 or email contact@arctictravelcentre.com.au
AQUA LARES 2028 DATES AND PRICES
All prices are in USD$ per person, twin share (triple in triple cabins).
Click on Cruise Itinerary name to view detailed voyage
Prices correct as at 20 October 2026.
| Cruise 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwegian Arctic and Scottish Isles | 20 May 2028 | 29 May 2028 | 10 | Glasgow / Tromso | $20,730 | $24,820 | $28,810 | $32,220 | $35,720 | $39,130 | $44,870 |
| Svalbard, Arctic Circle and Scottish Isles | 20 May 2028 | 3 Jun 2028 | 15 | Glasgow / Longyearbyen | $32,250 | $38,610 | $44,820 | $50,120 | $55,570 | $60,860 | $69,800 |
| Svalbard, Bear Island and Tromso | 29 May 2028 | 3 Jun 2028 | 6 | Tromso / Longyearbyen | $11,520 | $13,790 | $16,010 | $17,900 | $19,850 | $21,740 | $24,930 |
| Svalbard, the Arctic Circle and Tromso | 29 May 2028 | 10 Jun 2028 | 13 | Tromso / Longyearbyen | $27,650 | $33,090 | $38,420 | $42,960 | $47,630 | $52,170 | $59,830 |
| Svalbard and the Arctic Circle | 3 Jun 2028 | 10 Jun 2028 | 8 | Longyearbyen | $16,130 | $19,300 | $22,410 | $25,060 | $27,780 | $30,440 | $34,900 |
| Svalbard and the Arctic Circle | 10 Jun 2028 | 17 Jun 2028 | 8 | Longyearbyen | $16,130 | $19,300 | $22,410 | $25,060 | $27,780 | $30,440 | $34,900 |
| Svalbard and the Arctic Circle | 17 Jun 2028 | 24 Jun 2028 | 8 | Longyearbyen | $16,130 | $19,300 | $22,410 | $25,060 | $27,780 | $30,440 | $34,900 |
| Svalbard and the Arctic Circle | 24 Jun 2028 | 1 Jul 2028 | 8 | Longyearbyen | $16,130 | $19,300 | $22,410 | $25,060 | $27,780 | $30,440 | $34,900 |
| Svalbard and the Arctic Circle | 1 Jul 2028 | 8 Jul 2028 | 8 | Longyearbyen | $16,130 | $19,300 | $22,410 | $25,060 | $27,780 | $30,440 | $34,900 |
| Svalbard and the Arctic Circle | 8 Jul 2028 | 15 Jul 2028 | 8 | Longyearbyen | $16,130 | $19,300 | $22,410 | $25,060 | $27,780 | $30,440 | $34,900 |
| Svalbard and the Arctic Circle | 15 Jul 2028 | 22 Jul 2028 | 8 | Longyearbyen | $16,130 | $19,300 | $22,410 | $25,060 | $27,780 | $30,440 | $34,900 |
| Svalbard and the Arctic Circle | 22 Jul 2028 | 29 Jul 2028 | 8 | Longyearbyen | $16,130 | $19,300 | $22,410 | $25,060 | $27,780 | $30,440 | $34,900 |
| Svalbard and the Arctic Circle | 29 Jul 2028 | 5 Aug 2028 | 8 | Longyearbyen | $16,130 | $19,300 | $22,410 | $25,060 | $27,780 | $30,440 | $34,900 |
| Svalbard and the Arctic Circle | 5 Aug 2028 | 12 Aug 2028 | 8 | Longyearbyen | $16,130 | $19,300 | $22,410 | $25,060 | $27,780 | $30,440 | $34,900 |
| Svalbard and the Arctic Circle | 12 Aug 2028 | 19 Aug 2028 | 8 | Longyearbyen | $16,130 | $19,300 | $22,410 | $25,060 | $27,780 | $30,440 | $34,900 |
| Svalbard and the Arctic Circle | 19 Aug 2028 | 26 Aug 2028 | 8 | Longyearbyen | $16,130 | $19,300 | $22,410 | $25,060 | $27,780 | $30,440 | $34,900 |
| Svalbard and the Arctic Circle | 26 Aug 2028 | 2 Sep 2028 | 8 | Longyearbyen | $16,130 | $19,300 | $22,410 | $25,060 | $27,780 | $30,440 | $34,900 |
| Svalbard and the Arctic Circle | 2 Sep 2028 | 9 Sep 2028 | 8 | Longyearbyen | $16,130 | $19,300 | $22,410 | $25,060 | $27,780 | $30,440 | $34,900 |
| Svalbard, the Arctic Circle and Tromso | 2 Sep 2028 | 14 Sep 2028 | 13 | Longyearbyen | $27,650 | $33,090 | $38,420 | $42,960 | $47,630 | $52,170 | $59,830 |
| Svalbard, Bear Island and Tromso | 9 Sep 2028 | 14 Sep 2028 | 6 | Longyearbyen / Tromso | $11,520 | $13,790 | $16,010 | $17,900 | $19,850 | $21,740 | $24,930 |
| Svalbard, Arctic Circle and Scottish Isles | 9 Sep 2028 | 23 Sep 2028 | 15 | Longyearbyen / Glasgow | $32,250 | $38,610 | $44,820 | $50,120 | $55,570 | $60,860 | $69,800 |
| Norwegian Arctic and Scottish Isles | 14 Sep 2028 | 23 Sep 2028 | 10 | Tromso / Glasgow | $20,730 | $24,820 | $28,810 | $32,220 | $35,720 | $39,130 | $44,870 |
AQUA LARES 2028 CRUISES
For more information on the voyages we offer, call 1300 784 794 or email contact@arctictravelcentre.com.au
AQUA LARES OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
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Aqua Lares Cabins
Category V Cabin
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Category V cabins provide a comfortable and efficient space for travellers who prioritise smart design and great value. Compact yet thoughtfully arranged, they offer a welcoming retreat after days of exploration.
Amenities: Twin beds, large portholes, ensuite bathroom with walk-in rain shower, air conditioning, electronic safe, hairdryer, premium natural bath amenities
Category IV Cabin
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Category IV cabins offer a comfortable and thoughtfully designed space, ideal for travellers seeking a cozy retreat after a day of exploration. All feature large windows, ensuring natural light and views of the surrounding scenery.
Amenities: Double or twin bed configuration depending on the cabin, windows, ensuite bathroom with walk-in rain shower, air conditioning, electronic safe, hairdryer, premium natural bath amenities
Category III Cabin
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Amenities: Double bed, two large portholes, ensuite bathroom with walk-in rain shower, air conditioning, electronic safe, hairdryer, premium natural bath amenities
Category II Cabin
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Category II Cabins offer a comfortable and stylish retreat, with multiple windows that allow natural light to fill the space and provide a constant connection to the surrounding scenery.
Amenities: King or double/twin bed configuration depending on the cabin, windows or large portholes, ensuite bathroom with walk-in rain shower, air conditioning, electronic safe, hairdryer, premium natural bath amenities
Owner's Suite 105
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Owner’s Suite 105 provides 39 square metres of thoughtfully designed space, complete with a Double Bed and a Double Murphy Bed to accommodate a variety of guest configurations. Three windows frame the surrounding landscapes, offering natural light and a connection to the world outside. A private bathroom completes this comfortable and versatile suite.
Amenities: King or double bed configuration, additional sofa bed or Murphy beds depending on the suite, ensuite bathroom with spacious walk-in rain shower, air conditioning, electronic safe, hairdryer, premium natural bath amenities, individually designed interior
Owner's Suite 104
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Owner’s Suite 104 offers 55 square metres of refined comfort, featuring a Double Bed and a convenient Double Murphy Bed, ideal for couples, friends, or families seeking additional flexibility. A well-appointed bathroom and four generous windows create a bright, welcoming space that brings the outside in, allowing you to enjoy the ever-changing scenery from the privacy of your suite.
Amenities: King or double bed configuration, additional sofa bed or Murphy beds depending on the suite, ensuite bathroom with spacious walk-in rain shower, air conditioning, electronic safe, hairdryer, premium natural bath amenities, individually designed interior
Owner's Suite 303
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Amenities: King or double bed configuration, additional sofa bed or Murphy beds depending on the suite, ensuite bathroom with spacious walk-in rain shower, air conditioning, electronic safe, hairdryer, premium natural bath amenities, individually designed interior
Deck Plan
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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