Aqua Blu

Experience refined Indonesian-inspired cuisine on board Aqua Blu in an inviting and stylishly-appointed dining room on the Main Deck.

Our Consulting Chef Benjamin Cross, a renowned culinarian who will be orchestrating a uniquely Indonesian-inspired five-star dining experience.

The Aqua Blu experience will additionally showcase the freshest, sustainably-sourced seafood that the pristine waters of East Indonesia has to offer. Guests can look forward to refined plated dishes as well as convivial communal barbecues and relaxed outdoor dining. Exquisite and scrumptious cuisine, set amidst dramatic coastal landscapes, will undoubtedly be the highlight of all Aqua Blu itineraries.

Chef Benjamin Cross will introduce a journey of flavors complementing Aqua Blu’s culturally significant voyages in East Indonesia.

For Aqua Blu, Chef Cross will create and oversee more than 100 recipes that together showcase a refined journey of flavors from Asia to the Middle East, at the same time reflecting Indonesia’s role as the heart of the global spice trade in the 16th and 17th centuries.

Expressing a rich palette of flavors with native Indonesian produce

In executing his eclectic culinary vision for the Aqua Blu, Chef Cross will rely on local ingredients sourced primarily from Bali and East Indonesia, including indigenous spices such as nutmeg and cloves as well as a wealth of seafood such as giant Papuan prawns sustainably sourced from the Indonesian seas.

“Harnessing the abundant gifts from Indonesia’s land and seas, the goal of my concept is to orchestrate a refined rendition of flavors that have traveled through Indonesia’s fabled sea spice trade route — an amazing confluence of Asian, European and traditional local cooking philosophies and methods,” says Chef Cross.

Chef Cross also sees Aqua Blu as an opportunity to create a larger-than-life culinary experience that complements a five-star cruise journey. “Aqua Expeditions regards authentic cuisine as central to the itinerary, which means that the dining experience onboard won’t be just a menu, but a cohesive journey of discovery.”

All the more reason to follow the trails of the ancient trade route to the Spice Islands and to discover the richest marine biodiversity on our planet in the East Indonesian archipelago with us!

Exchange the days tales of marine sightings over cocktail at the stylish Sky Lounge Bar, while looking out to gorgeous views of the surrounding seas.

The iconic sun deck of Aqua Blu is the perfect setting for sunset cocktails and canapes as well as evening get-togethers under the stars, with a wraparound lounge sofa and outdoor seating.

Led by highly-experienced crew and guides (including dive guides), guests embark on expeditions to explore the world’s most biodiverse marine habitats, see rare native bird species and embrace centuries-old history and culture.

Aqua Blu carries a comprehensive suite of top-of-the-line, non-motorised watersports equipment, including diving and snorkeling gear, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards.

Make wellness a priority at Aqua Blu’s onboard spa and exercise area. Indulge in Balinese massage and aromatherapy from our on board therapist or work up a sweat in exercise area. Take your massage outdoors, if you wish.

Few things are more enjoyable in the tropics than cooling off in Aqua Blu’s jacuzzi, which is flanked by plush daybeds for sunbathing and perhaps even a snooze after a diving or snorkeling session!