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Aqua Blu

Aqua Blu is joining Uniworld Boutique River Cruises: in service since 1968, she is due to start sailing for the line on June 2027. She will carry 30 guests with a crew of 30. She is set to sail Asia itineraries.

Joins Jun 2027Asia

Aqua Blu, in service since 1968, is joining Uniworld Boutique River Cruises. Her first cruise for the line is scheduled for June 2027. Every new ship on the way

About Aqua Blu

Aqua Blu is a 30-guest expedition yacht, 60 m (198 ft) long, that is set to join Uniworld's program in 2027 through a partnership with Aqua Expeditions, which operates it in eastern Indonesia. Uniworld's first departure aboard is scheduled for June 2027, on a 14-day Bali, Singapore & Indonesia Expedition that boards at Benoa on Bali and leaves the yacht at Labuan Bajo after visits to Komodo National Park and nearby islands, with about two departures a year. The hull began as the Royal Navy survey ship HMS Beagle, commissioned in 1968 and sold in 2002, then served as a private yacht before a 2019 refurbishment turned it into Aqua Blu. It has 15 cabins on five decks, a sky lounge bar and a library, and menus overseen by chef Benjamin Cross.

Deck plans

Open on the line's site

Where she will sail

Home port: Benoa, Indonesia.

Flying in for your cruise?

Aqua Blu sails from Benoa, Indonesia. The airport is I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), with 3 lounges to wait in before you board.

All 3 lounges at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport on Lounge FrogEvery ship sailing from Benoa, Indonesia

Quick answers

Which cruise line operates Aqua Blu?

Aqua Blu is being built for Uniworld Boutique River Cruises.

When does Aqua Blu join Uniworld Boutique River Cruises?

Aqua Blu, in service since 1968, is joining Uniworld Boutique River Cruises. Her first cruise for the line is scheduled for June 2027.

How big is Aqua Blu?

Aqua Blu measures 60 metres in length, with 5 decks.

How many passengers does Aqua Blu carry?

Aqua Blu will carry 30 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 30 (about 1.0 guests per crew member).

Where does Aqua Blu sail?

Aqua Blu is set to sail Asia itineraries. Her home port will be Benoa, Indonesia.

Which airport should I fly into for Aqua Blu?

Aqua Blu sails from Benoa, Indonesia. Fly into I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), which has 3 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.

Where can I find the deck plans for Aqua Blu?

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises publishes the deck plans for Aqua Blu; this page links to Deck plans.

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