Start-up Kontiki Expeditions will launch maiden voyages this fall. A new concept in luxury ocean vacations focused on conscious travel and immersive experiences, the first two itineraries will travel along the Ecuadorian coast. A fundamental part of the experience is supporting the communities visited.

The first ship is scheduled to sail in December; the luxury boutique yachts only have nine staterooms each and can visit smaller ports. Ten crew members and two local experts, including wellness professionals, naturalist guides and a local chef, add to the experience. In addition to the staterooms, the 128-foot-long yachts feature a sundeck, a gourmet salon, two outdoor lounges, a bar, Jacuzzi and a fitness area.

Pricing begins at $7,245 per person per week, based on double occupancy, and includes all activities, meals, transfers to and from ports, park entrances, guided expeditions and more.