Francesco Galli Zugaro, Owner of Aqua Expeditions, joins Adam Deflorian on this episode of Luxury Travel Innovators to discuss how Aqua Expeditions develops their river and coastal destinations to appeal to the luxury traveler looking for authentic adventure.
Key topics include:
Their recent acquisition by Ponant Expedition Group
Who Aqua Expeditions competes with (hint: typically not other cruises)
How the brand operates from a local-first lens, including hiring 100% local crews per destination
The level of care and curation on each small ship, down to the hand-painted ceramic plates designed by Francisco’s wife.
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Produced by Brenna Darling and Chase Gohl, 2025