The ultimate guide to Atlas Ocean Voyages cruise ships and itineraries

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• Entertainment and activities
• World Traveller COVID-19 Rules
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• Wildlife
• IntimateYachting Expeditions™
• Rooms on World Traveller are Elegant and Spacious
• AOV-Atlas Ocean Voyages open bookings for 18 cruises on World Voyager ship

Or, if you’re an intrepid explorer, you can still conquer the famed Drake Passage both ways with all Ushuaia Roundtrip expeditions. The four major luxury cruise lines that cater to North American travelers -- Seabourn, Silversea Cruises, Crystal Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises -- all date to the 1980s and 1990s. Atlas Ocean Voyages isn't the only new luxury cruise brand scheduled to debut this year. Also scheduled to start operations later this year is The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, the new cruising arm of luxury hotel and resort company The Ritz-Carlton. These include a main restaurant called Porto serving regionally inspired gourmet cuisine and a Portuguese restaurant called Alma that shares the same space on alternating days.

Entertainment and activities

The Water's Edge on Deck 5 (at the bow of the ship) is another place you should visit while on a polar expedition. The heated seating at just 30 feet above the waterline is an ideal spot for up-close wildlife and scenic iceberg encounters. It's also one of the most eco-friendly ships on the seas, so it attracts a conscious traveler in pursuit of adventure in hard-to-reach places. The top deck is a partial deck with a running track along the perimeter that overlooks the pool, hot tubs and bar on Deck 7. Also on Deck 7, at the very front of the ship, is the glass-walled Dome Observation Lounge that is surrounded by a spacious viewing deck with heated benches.

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Choose from expeditions lasting 9 to 12 nights on August 5, August 15, August 21, August 25, September 1, and September 6, 2024. Atlas is the first new luxury cruise brand to debut in more than a decade and was created by Mystic Invest Holding (a Portugal-based company with major interests in river cruise ships, tours and attractions). If you're sailing in warmer climates around the world, Deck 5's aft-situated Zephyr Lounge would be a great spot to meet for cocktails during a sailaway or at sunset. The poolside venues serve gourmet burgers, casual bites, craft beer, and refreshing cocktails during the day. 7-Aft Grill offers al fresco dining in the evening with fresh seafood and specialty chophouse favorites. The pampering begins at home with the arrival of a vegan leather case holding your personalized travel documents, itinerary, and luggage tags.

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The activity had a thrown-together quality to it -- there was no mirror above the demo table, so most people in the audience couldn't see what was actually going on -- but the duo had enough witty repartee going on that it didn't matter much. We had a 10 year old and two teens on our sailing and there wasn't much geared toward them specifically apart from board games as far as I could see. Internet doesn't work at this latitude so we were offline for the entire duration, so if you're bringing kids, be sure to bring books and download plenty of entertainment for them beforehand. For a ship its size, World Voyager has a nice variety of rooms, including four different types of suites and deluxe staterooms with oversized balconies and separate sitting and sleeping areas.

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As is typical for ships of this type, they all will have a polar-class rating that'll allow them to travel deep into the polar regions in addition to warm-water locales, and they'll carry Zodiac boats for exploring. The Rolls-Royce powerplant costs GBP 7 million (EUR 7,75 million / USD 8,9 million) and includes two main engines (model Bergen C25-33L8P) and one auxiliary dual-fuel genset (model Bergen C25-33L6P). The engines are connected to the vessel's electric power system (Rolls-Royce SAVe CUBE) allowing them to operate efficiently at variable speeds.

Instead, guests are briefed each evening—cocktails in hand—with the intended plan for the next day. The swimming pool and hot tubs were mostly bypassed given the freezing temperatures, but most guests did get a thrill out of the polar plunge on the third day of the sailing. The twice daily zodiac excursions keep us plenty busy, followed by talks by guest lecturer Dr. Ed Sobey, a polar oceanographer, on what we'd been seeing as well as other issues relating to Arctic wildlife, exploration, and climate change. One night cruise director Michael Shapiro, who has a musical theater background, performed a New York-style cabaret. We set sail on an eight-night sailing through the fjords of Norway’s remote Svalbard archipelago in July, which is peak summer in the region—24 hours of sun and balmy weather in the 40s.

Rooms on World Traveller are Elegant and Spacious

All but 14 cabins are on Decks 5 and 6, with easy access to 4 and 7 seven from two center staircases with elevator banks situated forward and aft. As your Captains expertly navigate amid the icebergs, glaciers and ice floes, they bring you up close and personal to incredible wildlife and otherworldly landscapes. Conquer the Drake Passage and find a moment of reverence in the pristine environment of Antarctica. Take a look at our stunning gallery of cruising photos for Atlas Ocean Voyages, from onboard to ashore with breathtaking destinations around the globe. The unique location and beauty of Ushuaia is unmatched by many other destinations as the Andes Mountains meet the Southern Ocean.

That's far fewer cabins than you'll find on most luxury ships -- luxury line Seabourn, for instance, operates vessels that have 226 to 302 cabins. New for 2024 are expeditions to Greenland, a first-time offering, allowing travelers to explore Svalbard, Iceland, and Greenland in one extraordinary journey. Whether marveling at towering icebergs, vibrant coastal villages, or the mesmerizing Northern Lights, each day promises a new and awe-inspiring experience.

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But it's struggling with the fallout from a wiring mistake during the building of World Navigator that's forcing it to ration bandwidth for now. The ship also plans to operate with an "open bridge" policy where passengers can enter the bridge at times to see how it works (though this policy has not been implemented so far). A small retail shop on the ship's main public deck sells sundries that you might have forgotten, such as sunscreen and toothpaste, as well as Atlas logo wear, perfume and some souvenir items. The Atlas lounge is home to an "Apres Sea" happy hour each day -- the ship's at-sea version of the end-of-the-day Apres Ski get-togethers that are common at ski resorts.

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Of course, this is still a cruise ship, and that means cruise amenities like an al fresco pool and hot tubs, as well as a spa (L'Occitane branded). Overall, the atmosphere was more casual than I anticipated, though the service and amenities put the ship in the luxury category. World Traveller really is a world traveler, splitting her time between the polar regions and warmer destinations, such as the Mediterranean. I sailed to Antarctica on a nine-night sailing—a bit shorter of a voyage than is typical for Antarctica, though World Traveller also does longer trips.

To a passenger, raves about the cabins and bathrooms came up in conversation. The rooms on World Navigator begin at 183 square feet for an oceanview; balcony cabins are a lovely 270 square feet. Atlas has decided to take a foodie focus in the Mediterranean so guests could continue the theme of exploration, President James A. Rodriguez told us. The Epicurean Expeditions feature guest chefs, who give cooking demonstrations, participate in friendly competitions with the staff and lend their flavors to the menu.

The 2024 Arctic Season features the debut of two yachts simultaneously exploring the region. The World Traveller and World Navigator embark on 11 expeditions ranging from 7 to 12 nights, delving into the captivating Arctic landscapes with departures from Tromso, Oslo, Longyearbyen, Reykjavik, and Kangerlussuaq. Select expeditions offer inclusive charter jet air service from either New York John F. Kennedy International Airport or Oslo Gardermoen Airport for added convenience. The ship design for the series of expedition vessels operated by AOV was developed by Leadship Ltd (Piraeus Greece-based company) owned by the Italian naval architects Giuseppe Tringali and Mirco Zoia. The voyages also provide tourists with the opportunity to participate in the culinary competition Yachtsman Cookoff and enjoy the complimentary poolside Josper Grill Dining.

For this, Atlas guests are treated to a once in a lifetime experience in some of the most unique departure ports in all of cruising. On polar expeditions, explorers also enjoy Zodiac safaris and daily landings led by an expert expedition team. All cruises offer passengers opportunities to safely view wildlife, kayak in a cove or go for a swim whenever possible.

Indeed, when the weather permits it, the experts on the expedition team take passengers on Zodiac jaunts to look for wildlife, unique rock formations, or local flora. There’s no need to book those — they just happen when possible and are free of charge. Atlas Ocean Voyages also offers Atlas Ashore, with a variety of land excursions for every activity level. They also offer pre- and post-cruise land programs with hotel accommodations to extend the voyage beyond embarkation and disembarkation. Among Atlas’ optional land excursions, customizable full- and half-day private tours are available in various ports so guests can tailor their experiences to their preferences. All of the ships will be sisters to each other with very similar layouts and features, making up what Atlas is calling its Explorer Class.

But it's also billed as a luxury ship, and its cabins and suites are designed, above all else, for comfort. The good news is that between the main dining room, Madeira, Paula’s Pantry coffee, juice and snack bar and 24-hour room service, it’s easy to satisfy most food cravings. In 2023, AOV's Epicurean Expeditions introduced the open-air dining concept "Alma Alfresco" on World Navigator and World Traveller. The experience is complimentary and includes a wine-pairing menu with traditional Portuguese dishes prepared from authentic recipes. The food is cooked using artisanal methods (oven-roasted), cookware (clay pots) and locally sourced ingredients (from places like Santa Luzia/Algarve, Mirandela/Norte, Setubal/Lisbon). AOV's Epicurean Expeditions also include wine tasting (of regional wines) and a guest chef (could be from a Michelin-starred restaurant or a local culinary celebrity).

Meal times in the dining room (the Lisboa Restaurant) were intimate affairs, too, with neighbors far enough away that you could forget they were even there. When you choose to apply (and are approved) for a new credit card through our site, we may receive compensation from our partners, and this may impact how or where these products appear. While we don’t cover all available credit cards, our editorial team creates and maintains all of the analysis of these cards, and our content is not influenced nor subject to review by any credit card company, bank or partner prior to (or after) publication. Please view our advertising policy and product review methodology for more information.