Aqua Expeditions — part of the PONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP – has revealed new details of its sixth vessel, Aqua Lares, which will operate primarily in the Seychelles. The new vessel was first announced by Aqua Expeditions 13 months ago, however few details were provided on the yacht itself. At that time, the new expedition yacht had been earmarked to debut in December 2025.

A new ship and a new destination in East Africa, as well as the chance to view the world’s largest tortoise population. It all marks Aqua Expeditions’ expansion after five years of operating in Southeast Asia and South America, further details of which were released last night at a private media dinner in Sydney hosted by Francesco Galli Zugaro, Founder and CEO of the cruise line.

andBeyond Mnemba Island, an island resort located off the north-eastern coast of Zanzibar, has recently reopened following a comprehensive refurbishment.

Aqua Expeditions has this evening revealed plans to expand its fleet in 2025, enabling the launch of new sailings in Seychelles and Zanzibar, Tanzania. Four itineraries are slated to debut from December next year.

Minor Hotels has inked a new Anantara resort to be developed in Zanzibar, Tanzania. Located on the northern coast of Zanzibar Island, the group will launch the 181-key Anantara Zanzibar Resort in 2027.

Four Seasons has revealed plans to open a new resort on the ‘Spice Island’ of Zanzibar in the Indian Ocean, off east-central Africa.

Coral Expeditions has revealed three new itineraries as part of the maiden voyage series of the new-build Coral Geographer during February, March and April 2021. Sailings will explore Zanzibar, Madagascar and Cocos and Christmas Islands.