AQUA LARES

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253'11"/77.4m

Rate: From $539,000 p/week + expenses

Description

A charter on board this stand out explorer yacht is guaranteed to be an unforgettable experience. Winner of the ‘Best Rebuilt Yacht’ at the World Superyacht Awards 2017, AQUA LARES has been transformed into one of the best expedition yachts in the world today, offering her lucky guests adventure and luxury in equal measure. Nowhere is off limits with AQUA LARES and the many charter destinations that can be enjoyed onboard this intrepid vessel include Antarctica, Iceland, Northern Europe and the Baltics, Greenland and the western Mediterranean. Even when far from the beaten track, AQUA LARES’s stable Class I Icebreaker hull, highly experienced crew and balanced design will keep guests comfortable.

Location & Weekly Rate

  • Northern Europe

    15 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2025
    Rate
    €625,000
    p/week + expenses
    Regions
    Denmark , Greenland , Iceland , Norway , UK & Northern Ireland
  • Indian Ocean

    1 Oct 2025 - 30 Apr 2026
    1 Oct 2026 - 30 Apr 2027
    From
    $539,000
    To
    $593,600
    p/week + expenses
Rates and destinations are subject to change per the yacht’s availability. All particulars are given in good faith and are believed to be correct but are not guaranteed.

Specifications

Length

253'11"/77.4m
Built / Refit

1974 / 2015
Maximum speed

12 knots
Cruise Speed

11 knots
Builder

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Guests

30
Cabins

15
Crew

33

Toys

x3
Jetskis
x2
Seabob
x10
Diving Equipment
x10
Snorkeling Equipment
x6
Paddle Board
  • 3 x Zodiac MK5 ribs
  • 2 x Rafnar 850 Speedboats
  • Toys:
  • 8 x Double kayak
  • 3 x Single kayak
  • 5 x Stand-up Paddleboards (4 x single, 1 x double)
  • Selection of inflatable towables (banana, donut, 3person wing)
  • 4 x Seabobs
  • 1 x Fliteboard
  • 1 x Raddin (e-surf board)
  • 1 x E-foil
  • 1 x Tiwal (sailing dinghy inflatable)
  • Wakeboarding
  • Waterskiing
  • Monoskiing
  • Kitesurfing
  • Diving equipment for up to 8 guests
  • Snorkeling equipment for up to 30 guests
  • Helicopter capability
  • Fully commercial heli-deck operations: no permanent heli onboard
  • heli deck suitable for 6 person Eurocopter EC 135 (2,900 kg lift off pressure)
  • e.g. EC 135 Helicopter
  • e.g. Robinson Light Helicopter
  • Wellness:
  • Jacuzzi (16 person) with waterfall (B-Deck)
  • Cinema room (14 person with Full HD TV screen and professional 5.3 surround sound system)
  • Exterior workout zone on deck
  • Eco friendly amenities
  • Bamford organic toiletries
  • Spa including indoor Jacuzzi (8 person), fully set up with fully qualified spa therapist
  • Sauna (10 person)
  • Massage salon with masseuse
  • Dressing room and Rain shower
  • Medical suite
  • Whale deck at the bow with direct access from the navigation bridge
  • Barbecue (big professional bbq and grill on C-deck sun lounge)
  • Other:
  • Mattresses, eco friendly duvets and Skandia hypoallergenic feather free pillows
  • Galatea organic cotton toweling

Key Features

  • Vast interior volumes. 15 individually styled cabins offering multiple cabin configurations
  • Spa featuring an indoor jacuzzi, sauna and massage/treatment room
  • A 14-seater cinema
  • Large BBQ and outdoor heating
  • 16-person main deck jacuzzi with waterfall feature
  • Proven world cruising yacht capable of chartering in the harshest of environments. Icebreaking hull
  • Crew experienced in expedition charters
  • Excellent stability and impressive range of 7640 nautical miles

With a huge capacity, 26 guests can be welcomed on board, with accommodation consisting of generous 13 cabins. The master suite has prime position, located on its own private deck, but the remaining three VIPs, four doubles and five twins are equally magnificent. AQUA LARES’s interior spaces are the work of Dutch design house Diana Yacht Design, with every area on board displaying its own personality. Social spaces are both extensive and varied, with elegant furnishings and exquisite finishings inside, and equally superb deck spaces outside, with an endless choice of sun loungers and sun pads, bars and dining areas for guests to take their pick from.

Transformed from her beginnings as a Russian icebreaker, no expense was spared in decking AQUA LARES out with every imaginable luxury. Features include an on deck waterfall-fed 16 seater Jacuzzi, piano and whisky bars, an opulent Balinese spa and a cinema room. The cinema room seats 14 and offers an indulgent cinema experience, while the self-playing piano in the main salon offers an elegant backdrop to evening drinks. The yacht’s spa facilities include a dedicated therapist, a sauna, Jacuzzi, beauty salon and fully equipped gym. AQUA LARES even has its own helicopters and helipad, giving guests unparalleled access to the surrounding landscape, and easy arrival and departure. The underwater world is equally accessible, with every imaginable water toy found on board AQUA LARES, including ice diving equipment and a submarine. Crew numbers can range from 19 to 29 depending on the length and type of charter experience, guaranteeing superb service on board.

For those looking to explore the farthest reaches of the world, but without compromising on comfort, AQUA LARES offers everything you need and more for the ultimate luxury expedition yacht charter.

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