- Our entire onboard crew is fully vaccinated and all vessels adhere to regional health and safety standards.
- All ships are flagged in the country in which we operate, reassuring our guests to disembark in any of our ports or anchorage locations.
- All vessels comply with the health and safety standards of the International Safety Management (ISM), the World Health Organisation (WHO), and the International Maritime Organisation (IMO).
- No crew changes during the entire duration of each itinerary, reducing the risk of potential outside exposure.
- Vaccination checks and PCR tests are not conducted prior to boarding, however, Aqua Expeditions continues to work closely with local government and health authorities to ensure the highest standards of safety.
- Guests are advised to check with their respective airlines on the entry requirements of their travel destination.
- Our vessels feature health measures – such as P.P.E (personal protection equipment) and an onboard paramedic – as per regional standards and requirements.
- Cabins will be cleaned and sanitized three times a day, ensuring the highest standards of hygiene.
- Installation of hands-free faucet technology in common area bathrooms.
- Cleaning and disinfection of all excursion equipment, prior to and after use, including but not limited to skiffs and tenders, kayaks, bicycles, dive and snorkel gear, and life vests. Snorkel and dive gear are distributed to guests to keep throughout their voyage*.
*Diving and snorkeling applicable to Indonesia & Galapagos only.
- Implementation of global food safety policy following HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) principles for cold chain supply protocols, supervised by a qualified food safety officer.
- Breakfast buffet meals will be served by staff in accordance with proper sanitization protocols.
- Production kitchens are staffed by well-equipped and highly trained personnel who utilize international best practices in sanitation and quality control, as well as usage of products to secure food safety.