New Epicurean and Cultural Sojourn in Western Europe
Tiny and enchanting islands and towns in western Europe that bigger ships cannot visit feature in a special, three-week epicurean and cultural voyage from The Netherlands to Portugal with Atlas Ocean Voyages that has been packaged with extensive savings by Australian small ship cruise specialist, Cruise Traveller.
The cuisine-themed voyage this October from Amsterdam to Portugal calls at small, rarely visited places few Australians have heard of such as the quaint island of Tresco off the English coast, the charming, Welsh coastal village of Fishguard, the walled French hamlet of St Malo on the Brittany coast and the beautiful French river town of La Roche-Guyon
‘Kings and Castles’ is the name of the new 21-night package from Cruise Traveller, which is the exclusive Australian representative for Atlas Ocean Voyages in Australia. The journey begins on September 30, 2025, with a night in an Amsterdam hotel. Guests then board Atlas Ocean Voyages’ sleek, 198-guest expedition yacht, World Voyager, launched in 2020, for a 20-night, destination-rich journey from Amsterdam to Lisbon.
Featuring 15 ports in The Netherlands, England, Wales, Ireland, Spain, France and Portugal, the bespoke itinerary will see World Voyager sail up the Seine River in France to the historic Joan of Arc city of Rouen for an extended, three-day stay so guests can immerse themselves in the local culture. From the walled town of St Malo, guests can visit the famous, abbey-topped islet of Mont St Michel on the Brittany coast. The cruise also calls at the unique, family-owned island of Tresco near the Cornish coast – home to charming, soul-soothing hamlets and bays.
Wales – often overlooked by tourists – is visited along with the boisterous pubs of Waterford in Ireland. During an overnight stay in the wine capital of Bordeaux, guests can visit vineyards that produce some of the world’s best drops, and guests can also wander the narrow, cobble stoned streets of Gijon in Spain. The voyage and package ends in Lisbon, Portugal.
The epicurean and cultural expedition cruise aboard World Voyager includes onboard culinary demonstrations, cuisine and wine tastings, a gourmet Josper Grill charcoal grill dining experience in the ship’s 7AFT Grill restaurant and culinary events ashore as part of a cultural immersion tour.
The voyage also includes complimentary beverages and mini-bar, pre-paid gratuities and onboard WiFi.
The 21-night ‘Kings and Castles’ package’ is available from A$12,995 per person, twin-share, in an Oceanview Stateroom – a saving of A$2600. Solo fares in an Oceanview Stateroom are from A$18,975 per person – a saving of A$3795. Book by March 31, 2025. Flights from Australia are extra.
About Atlas Ocean Voyages
Atlas Ocean Voyages is the yacht expedition brand of Mystic Invest Holding. Stylish and intimate expedition yachts featuring less than 100 suites and staterooms offering five-star comfort, from luxurious accommodation and an all- inclusive onboard experience to in-depth excursions. Fares include a Cultural Immersion tour, open bars aboard the ship, including craft beers, specialty coffees, and smoothies, L’OCCITANE bath amenities, an in-room coffee bar, prepaid gratuities, and complimentary emergency medical evacuation insurance. World Navigator was launched in 2021, World Traveller in 2022, and World Voyager joined the fleet in 2023.
Formed in 2019 and based in the US, Atlas Ocean Voyages is a rapidly growing company offering year-round, five-star polar exploration journeys to wild and remote destinations in Antarctica and the Arctic as well as cultural and epicurean adventures in Europe. Atlas Ocean Voyages operates three, luxury, state-of-the-art expedition ships, each carrying up to 198 guests – World Voyager, World Traveller and World Navigator, with two more luxe ships on order. The award-winning company has quickly established itself as a leader in luxury, boutique-ship expedition cruises, drawing discerning, inquisitive and spirited explorers on authentic, all-inclusive adventures to pristine, almost out of reach destinations which larger ships cannot access.
Offering year-round expeditions for every season, Atlas’ new Cultural Expeditions take guests on journeys through vibrant history, art, architecture, folklore and local communities in Northern Europe, Iceland, South America and the Caribbean.
Atlas’ ships are purpose-built for remote expeditions, with a hydro-jet propulsion system that allows virtually silent cruising. With fewer than 200 guests on board and an ambiance of relaxed luxury, like-minded spirits are encouraged to bond and create a special camaraderie with their fellow explorers. A nearly 1:1 guest-to-staff ratio of officers, staff and crew who are just as passionate about travel as our explorers makes for highly attentive service that comes from a place of genuine connection. With a growing fleet of intimate yachts, Atlas Ocean Voyage welcomes modern-day explorers to embark on unforgettable journeys in beautiful places around the world.