What can you do aboard Atlas Ocean Voyages?
Atlas Ocean Voyages offers a unique and luxurious adventure cruise experience. With destinations like Antarctica, the Arctic, South America, Iceland, and Greenland, travellers can explore remote and exotic locations on luxurious yachts featuring spacious suites, gourmet dining, and attentive service. The all-inclusive experience covers some shore excursions, beverages, Wi-Fi, and gratuities, allowing guests to focus on enjoying adventurous activities like kayaking, hiking, and snorkelling.
Atlas Ocean Voyages is also committed to sustainability and responsible travel practices, making it a great choice for environmentally conscious travellers seeking a premium cruise experience.
Atlas Ocean Voyages’ Shore Experiences
Atlas Ocean Voyages can take you to a plethora of places in the world, many which have deep culture, long histories, and breath-taking natural wonders. As such, they take great care to ensure that you have the ability to explore as much as you want, both before, during, and after your expedition.
Every voyage usually has one free cultural immersive experiences: learn to make traditional Ligurian pesto in the vibrant seaside village of Porto Venere, listen to classical music in a private evening tour of the ancient ruins of Ephesus, explore Tierra Del Fuego before crossing the rocky Drake Passage to Antarctica. There truly is never a dull moment, these included cultural immersions are something you do not want to miss out on!
(Depending on where your destination is, the Atlas shore excursions can vary.)
Epicurean Expedition cruises, which include Mediterranean, British Isles, or Northern Europe, focus on the region’s cuisine, sights, hidden treasure and unique cultural traditions. You might be touring Barcelona’s La Boqueria market with a chef, picking out fresh ingredients for a private cooking class, or finding the elusive truffles in the Tuscan countryside with a hound. Other excursions are best experienced from the water, so each yacht is equipped with a marina where you can board a kayak or paddleboard and travel along some of the most scenic coastlines in the world. (note, shore excursions are additional and paid onboard).
Polar Expedition cruises, which include Antarctica, the Arctic, Norwegian Fjords, Iceland and Greenland, often involve your captain navigating to quiet locations where you can safely disembark to view wildlife as close as possible. You will always be escorted by expert field guides, who will bring you to see breaching whales, sunbathing seals, penguin colonies, and more. You might even spot a polar bear diving into the icy water, and if you are brave enough you might even take the dive yourself with a polar plunge. Often these cruises will be close to civilization at some points, where excursions have a greater focus on immersing you in local culture, with visits to museums, markets, spas and more. (some activities at additional charge)
Atlas Ocean Voyages’ Destinations
Antarctica: Expedition cruises to the White Continent, featuring penguin colonies, icebergs, and stunning landscapes.
Arctic: Voyages to the northern polar regions, including Greenland, Iceland, and the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard.
South America: Exploration of the Amazon River, Patagonia, and the Falkland Islands.
Northern Europe: Cruises along the coasts of Norway, Iceland, and Greenland.
Mediterranean: Journeys through the historic and culturally rich Mediterranean Sea.
Conscious Travel
Atlas Ocean Voyages is committed to responsible travel and minimizing their environmental impact. They strive to “leave only footprints” by respecting the ecosystems and wildlife they encounter, ensuring these destinations remain pristine for future generations.
Their commitment to ocean stewardship includes utilizing innovative technology like hybrid power management and propulsion systems, which significantly reduce fuel consumption. This system also minimizes underwater noise, allowing for close encounters with marine life without disturbing their habitat.
Furthermore, they avoid anchoring in sensitive areas by using a GPS-based Dynamic Position System. Advanced waste management and water treatment plants onboard help keep waterways clean, and they encourage guests to use reusable water bottles. Atlas Ocean Voyages truly prioritizes sustainable practices and responsible exploration, so that you can experience some of the most pristine places in the world guilt-free.
Conclusion
With a commitment to sustainable practices, luxurious accommodations, and immersive itineraries, Atlas Ocean Voyages offers a truly unique and enriching travel experience. Whether you’re seeking adventure in polar landscapes or culinary delights in the Mediterranean, their small-ship expeditions promise unforgettable journeys to some of the world’s most breathtaking destinations. So, embark on an Atlas Ocean Voyage and discover the world differently – with comfort, style, and a conscience.