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BOATS WITH CHARACTER

Whether its navigating the Nile or gliding along the tranquil waterways of Provence, our vessels are chosen for their comfort and character.

The single most defining feature of our boats is their size. They’re small – catering for as few as 16 passengers – and a maximum of 40.

The modest size of our vessels means we are able to navigate shallow waters, visit secluded bays and moor at quays inaccessible to larger vessels.

It also means we can maintain the ACE ethos of visiting sites and museums in a relaxed and flexible fashion.

And everyone – including the lecturer - knows everyone else. By name.

HadeelDahabiyya Hadeel

Ancient Egypt & Nile

  • Traditional two-masted sailing yacht.
  • Small enough to tie up at private moorings.
  • Fitted in traditional timber and furnished with period pieces.
  • Occupied exclusively by ACE, with 16 passengers and 14 crew.
    • Lord-of-the-GlensLord of the Glens

    Highlands & Islands of Scotland

  • Sumptuous classic luxury yacht.
  • 27 luxurious outside-facing cabins.
  • All-round teak decks.
  • Occupied exclusively by ACE with a maximum of 40 passengers.
    • IslanderNational Geographic Islander

    Galápagos Islands

  • Designed for year-round discovery in the Galápagos.
  • Sturdy but small enough to explore isolated bays and creeks.
  • Cabins with panoramic terraces.
  • Occupied exclusively by ACE participants.
    • Pantheon Pantheon

    Classical North Africa and Aegean Islands

  • Two-masted, privately chartered sailing yacht.
  • One of the Mediterranean's most graceful vessels.
  • Small enough to tie up at private moorings.
  • Occupied exclusively by ACE with a maximum of 41 passengers.
    • Phenicien Phénicien

    Provence River Cruise

  • One of Provence's most stylish river barges.
  • Serene, light and spacious with a beautiful teak sun-deck.
  • Renowned across the Rhône for its excellent cuisine.
  • Occupied exclusively by ACE with a maximum of 16 passengers.
    • Sultan Sultan

    Lycian Cruise

  • Old-fashioned Turkish gulet.
  • Private motor yacht with 570 square yards of sail.
  • Small enough to visit secluded inlets.
  • Occupied exclusively by ACE with a maximum of 17 passengers.