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Luxury Expedition Line

Atlas Ocean Voyages

Small, ice-strengthened yachts that carry just 196 guests to the ends of the earth in comfort.

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The line

Yacht-style expedition, quietly luxurious

Atlas Ocean Voyages is a young luxury line built around small, purpose-built expedition yachts. Each ship carries only 196 guests, which keeps the mood intimate and lets Atlas reach ports and anchorages the larger ships cannot.

The US brand launched in 2021 and is part of Mystic Invest Holding, the Portuguese group behind the ships, with its commercial base in Fort Lauderdale. Fares lean generous and mostly inclusive, folding in flights on many voyages along with wine and craft beer with meals, gratuities and, on expedition sailings, the excursions ashore.

The fleet was designed for both worlds. The same yacht that lands guests by Zodiac in Antarctica also makes an easy, relaxed platform for a summer in the Mediterranean.

Style
Luxury expedition
Fleet
3 yachts
Guests
196
Fares
Largely inclusive
Sails to
Polar and Mediterranean
Founded
2019, Fort Lauderdale
In a word

“Atlas built its yachts small on purpose, so a Mediterranean summer and an Antarctic winter feel like the same easy way of travel.”

A bright, contemporary suite aboard an Atlas Ocean Voyages yacht

Three yachts, room for just 196

The fleet is made up of three near-identical yachts, World Navigator, World Traveller and World Voyager, each carrying 196 guests. Staterooms are contemporary and light-filled, with the great majority opening onto the sea, and the small guest count means the crew learns your name within a day.

Because the ships are compact and ice-strengthened, they slip into small harbors and remote coastlines with ease. It is a yacht at heart, sized for exploring rather than for crowds.

Guests relaxing on the open deck of an Atlas yacht

Easygoing luxury, mostly included

Atlas keeps the experience relaxed and largely inclusive. Dining runs from open-seating restaurants to casual deck fare, with wine and craft beer poured at meals, gratuities handled and cultural or expedition excursions built into many voyages.

Onboard life is unhurried, with a spa, plunge pools and open decks made for slow days at sea. There is no dress-up formality to speak of, just good food, good service and time to settle in.

An Atlas Ocean Voyages yacht anchored off a rugged coastline

From Antarctica to the Mediterranean

Atlas is best known for its polar seasons, with Zodiac landings and expedition teams in Antarctica and the Arctic. The same yachts turn to gentler waters in the warmer months, tracing the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Iceland and the coasts of the Americas.

It means one line can take you from a penguin colony one season to a Sicilian harbor the next. We help you match the right yacht, region and time of year to the trip you have in mind.

Because Atlas Ocean Voyages spends real time on the Italian coast, it is easy to add a culinary tour of Italy ashore.

Booking Atlas Ocean Voyages with CDV

Why book through us

Exclusive Atlas value

Group amenities and onboard credit on Atlas Ocean Voyages sailings that you will not find booking direct.

Combinable offers

Our exclusive value can usually be layered with Atlas's current promotions, plus full loyalty credit.

Expedition specialists

Advisors who know the three yachts and their seasons, and match the right cabin and voyage to how you like to travel.

Seamless land and sea

Because we run our own tours ashore, we make it easy to add a CDV land tour where your voyage begins or ends.

Pair your voyage with a land tour

Sail the Mediterranean, then linger over Italy

When Atlas trades the poles for a Mediterranean summer, many voyages call along the Italian coast. Add one of our own culinary tours and you can turn a week at sea into an unhurried immersion in the food, wine and villages ashore.

Explore our Italy tours
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Frequently asked questions

What is Atlas Ocean Voyages known for?

Atlas is known for yacht-style luxury expedition cruising on small ships. Each of its three yachts carries just 196 guests, with a largely inclusive fare and an emphasis on remote destinations, from Antarctica and the Arctic to intimate ports around the Mediterranean.

How many ships does Atlas Ocean Voyages have?

Atlas operates three expedition yachts as of 2026: World Navigator, which debuted in 2021, World Traveller in 2022, and World Voyager, which joined the fleet in 2023. All three share the same design and each carries 196 guests.

Who owns Atlas Ocean Voyages?

Atlas Ocean Voyages is a US brand that launched in 2021 and is part of Mystic Invest Holding, the Portuguese group that also built the ships. Its commercial operation is based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

What is included in an Atlas Ocean Voyages fare?

Fares are largely inclusive. On most voyages that means round-trip flights, wine and craft beer with meals, gratuities and, on expedition sailings, the excursions and gear ashore. Exact inclusions vary by voyage and category, which is one thing we confirm for you before you book.

Does Atlas Ocean Voyages sail to Antarctica?

Yes. The yachts are ice-strengthened and built for expedition travel, with expert teams and Zodiac landings in Antarctica and the Arctic. In the warmer months the same ships sail the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Iceland and the coasts of the Americas.

What is the dress code on Atlas Ocean Voyages?

Relaxed throughout. Days are casual and evenings stay smart but easy, with no formal nights to pack for. Expedition sailings call for comfortable, layered clothing for landings and time outdoors, and Atlas typically provides an expedition parka and boots.

Who is Atlas Ocean Voyages for?

It suits travelers who want genuine expedition reach without a large ship, and who value a small, sociable guest count, comfortable yachts and a fare that folds in most of the extras. It is a strong fit for curious, active travelers and for first-time expedition guests.

How much does an Atlas Ocean Voyages cruise cost?

Fares vary widely by yacht, cabin category, season and voyage length, and because so much is included the headline number is not directly comparable to a mainstream cruise fare. Rather than quote a misleading range, we price your specific voyage and secure the best available CDV value. Request a complimentary quote and we will lay out the real numbers.

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