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Luxury Cruise Group Ponant Acquires Aqua Expeditions

Ponant announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Aqua Expeditions. "We are thrilled to welcome Aqua Expeditions into the Ponant family," said Hervé Gastinel, CEO of  Ponant Explorations Group. The company operates small ships in various locations, including the Galápagos and the Amazon. Francesco Galli Zugaro, the CEO and Founder, will remain a shareholder and continue to lead Aqua Expeditions as an independent unit, continuing to operate…

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Ponant Acquires Exotic Cruise Line Aqua Expeditions

French cruise line Ponant has bought a majority stake in rival small-ship line Aqua Expeditions to help it expand its global footprint

Ponant buys majority stake in rival small-ship line

Ponant Explorations Group, a world leader in luxury expedition cruises in the small ships segment under 500 passengers, proudly announces the acquisition of a majority stake in Aqua Expeditions, the award-winning small ship expedition company renowned for its exceptional river and ocean cruises in South America, Southeast Asia and beyond. This strategic acquisition by PONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP, backed by Artémis Group, the Pinault family’s inves…

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Ponant Explorations Group Acquires Majority Share of Aqua Expeditions

Ponant Explorations Group, a global leader in luxury expedition cruising with small ships carrying fewer than 500 passengers, has acquired a majority...

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Ponant Explorations Group acquires majority stake in Aqua Expeditions

Aqua founder Francesco Galli Zugaro will remain as a shareholder and, along with his senior management team, will continue to lead the company as a stand-alone business unit.

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Ponant, backed by Artémis, takes majority stake in Aqua Expeditions

Ponant has acquired a majority stake in small-ship specialist Aqua Expeditions with a view to expanding its destination network.

Luxury Cruise Group Ponant Acquires Aqua Expeditions

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