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Atlas Offers Private Charter Flights for Antarctic Adventures

Atlas Ocean Voyages is offering a faster, less-stressful way to enjoy an Antarctic adventure – the company will fly its guests from the U.S. to Ushuaia, Argentina, to board the new 196-passenger World Navigator

The luxe-adventure line is chartering a wide-body jet to bring guests to Ushuaia for 2021-22 Antarctica sailings , which operate from November 2021 through March 2022.

The charter flight will shorten the travel time it takes for guests to reach and return from the popular Antarctica embarkation port and avoids a layover, common with commercial routes.

“Antarctica is the ultimate bucket-list destination and Atlas Ocean Voyages is innovating the industry again by greatly reducing the transit time for North American travelers,” said Atlas’ President Alberto Aliberti. “And our guests will enjoy Atlas’ engaging and enjoyable ambience as soon as they board our private charter jet. This innovation is part of Atlas’ ‘All Inclusive All the Way’ commitment, in which we take care of the details and make it more convenient and seamless for our guests to enjoy Atlas’ once-in-a-lifetime experiences.”

Onboard, suite guests are accommodated in business-class seating, while all passengers receive premiums meals and unlimited beverages.

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The package includes complimentary air travel from 16 U.S. and Canada gateways. Guests connect at Orlando, Fla., to board the private jet.

The direct service trims off at least a day’s travel time when flying to the Argentine town, also known as the “End of the World.”

Upon arrival at Ushuaia, guests will be escorted through immigration and transferred to World Navigator, while their checked luggage is delivered to their suites and staterooms. At the end of the luxury expedition, guests will be hosted at a Patagonian Gaucho ranch for a farewell meal before boarding the jet for home.

The World Navigator will offer 12 departures on nine-night itineraries to the Antarctic Peninsula, starting Nov. 19, 2021. Two 12-night itineraries offer a more extensive Antarctic expedition: the Nov. 28 departure brings guests under the umbra of a rare Antarctic Solar Eclipse and includes the South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands, while the Feb. 2, 2022, itinerary crosses the Antarctic Circle to initiate guests into the exclusive Order of the Red Nose.

Atlas’ signature “All Inclusive All the Way” includes emergency medical evacuation insurance for all guests, complimentary round-trip air travel, polar parkas, prepaid gratuities, premium wine and spirits and international beers, coffees and smoothies, Wi-Fi, L’Occitane bath amenities, and regionally inspired gourmet dining. In every stateroom, guests enjoy binoculars to use on board and coffee, tea and personalized bar service. Butler service is available in suites.

The 9,300-gross-ton World Navigator is Polar Category C- and Ice Class 1B-certified and its construction is on schedule for delivery in July 2021. It will be followed by World Traveller and World Seeker in 2022 and World Adventurer and World Discoverer in 2023.

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It was time to start my journey to Atlas Ocean Voyages’ World Traveller. To be honest, I had no idea what to expect because of the somewhat chaotic start due to its startup coinciding with Covid-19 becoming a thing and then changes in management and policies. However, I knew there was a strong financial backing, a history of successful cruise operations with its related brands, and now new, experienced, executives. So it was time to jump in!

I started by disaster-proofing…as much as possible…my flight connections by departing Reno, Nevada at 6:15 AM for my 1-hour flight to San Francisco with a 3.5-hour layover before my second flight (3.5 hours) to Houston, Texas with another 3-hour layover before my 10-hour flight to Buenos Aires, Argentina.  Delays were not going to get me (hopefully). I was able to purchase a Premium Economy ticket for the long flight for less than the cost of regular economy (not the first time, so you should always look).  I arrived – with my luggage – with no issues. OMG!

It was then a transfer from the airport to the Alvear Palace Hotel; a favorite because of the great service and location.  Originally I was going to stay at the Park Tower, but Atlas Ocean Voyages offered the Alvear Palace with an airport transfer (from the hotel; you have to get to the hotel yourself), so I opted for that.

My private transfer to the hotel was a breeze as Argentina was in the middle of a four-day holiday and the next day was the Argentina vs. Netherlands World Cup match, so the streets were eerily empty.  As a result, the drive time was half of what it normally would be. My room was not ready when I arrived at Alvear Palace at 10:45 AM, but they had me in my room, on the exclusive 10th floor, by 11:15 AM. Perfect!

One thing not so perfect was there was nobody representing Atlas at the hotel or, alternatively, there was no information letter advising when the included transfer would be in the morning for our 10:15 AM charter flight to Ushuaia.  After speaking with one of the local representatives acting for another cruise line, things were eventually sorted out with letters delivered to everyone’s room.  (Better late than never, but definitely a miss that had some of the other, less experienced, guests a bit upset.)

I really wanted a churrascaria experience and, fortunately, right around the corner was Fevor, a famous upscale one. But I was not interested in having a steak. No, I wanted the offal…all of it!  I ordered a mixed platter with the addition of blood sausage, pairing it with a nice Argentinian Malbec. Yum! (I will spare you a description of what was on the platter!)

My departure the next day on the World Traveller was not the only one in Ushuaia with a plethora of other ships also sailing in or out.  As a result, there were friends from a number of ships in Buenos Aires and Ushuaia.  One of them met me at Fevor, making lunch a bit more enjoyable and fun.

But my culinary exploits in Buenos Aires were not done. After a nap and a shower it was off to one of my favorite restaurants: Aramburu, located just a 10 minute walk from the hotel. I have dined there before and was quoted in Travel & Leisure Magazine as it being one of the World’s Best Under the Radar restaurants. ( 13 Under-the-radar Dining Destinations Around the World, According to Travel Experts (travelandleisure.com ).  It did not disappoint!

The next morning it was time to head to the airport. Everyone was up, had a wonderful included breakfast and boarded the bus for the transfer…except one couple. We waited and waited and waited. Forty-five minutes sitting on the bus rather than telling this disrespectful couple to just take a taxi.  I say “disrespectful” because the woman boarded the bus with wet hair, so even though everyone was waiting, she decided she had time to take a shower.

Fortunately, because there was no traffic due to the holiday we arrived at the airport with time to spare.  Our Aerolineas Argentinas charter flight was uneventful, arriving in Ushuaia, Argentina around 2:00 PM, heading right to the ship, where we were directed to the Lounge.

My first impression was, “This is the first ship that says it is yacht-like that is actually decorated as a superyacht would be.” Very nautical with lots of rich teak paneling contrasted by nautical blues and whites in both the furnishings and carpets. And the seating is very comfortable too!

Atlas has done away with pre-cruise Covid-19 testing, but does require proof of vaccination to be provided during online registration. A picture of the proof of vaccination is taken during the onboarding of guests along with your credit card information.  After that, you are pretty much free to head to your stateroom or suite (there are both on the World Traveller).

I was in the lowest category Veranda Stateroom (B2) and originally placed in Stateroom 502, which is very undesirable as it is as far forward as possible. Movement is really felt there. However, I was moved to Stateroom 615, which is essentially identical, but midship on the next deck. Again, the decor is about as modern yacht-like as you can get, so it is pretty sexy.

However, it is a bit short on storage; just enough for me but for a couple it would prove challenging. I heard two couples say they are using their suitcases for some of their storage, slipping them in and out of from under their beds as needed.

Similarly, the desk is quite small with just enough room for my laptop and a pad of paper, as half of it is taken up by curiously located outlets (110v, 220v and two USB ports) as well as a Nespresso machine and tea kettle.  While a refrigerator stocked with juices and sodas is under the desk, there is no drawer for miscellaneous items or cosmetics. Not the end of the world, but curious.  There are outlets and USB ports on both sides of the bed as are very convenient light switches.

The bathroom is a little tight (again, I am in one of the lower category accommodations), but has an excellent shower with both rainfall and body jets along with a handheld wand and a seat. Not huge, but definitely a comfortable size. I am not in love with the sink as it is low and fairly small, plus the faucet/spout are fixed low so getting your hands and face into the sink area is difficult.  There is a makeup mirror as well.  There is plenty of room to store things on open shelving and one 220v outlet for the hairdryer, which is stored in the closet. Note: It says there are heated floors, but there are no controls to adjust them, so they feel “not cold” as opposed to warm.

After a rather old-fashioned muster drill (you bring your life jacket to your muster station – inside the ship and line up as if you were being assigned to a lifeboat), it was time to head into town to meet another friend to watch the Argentina vs. Netherlands World Cup match.

We met at the Hard Rock Café (yes, there is one in Ushuaia!) and the place was rockin’!  That is right up until the last five minutes when the Netherlands tied the game.  But I had a problem: Stay and watch the overtime and, eventually, penalty kicks with my friend in this fun venue or make it back to the ship before it departs.  Antarctica won out (as did the Argentinians)! 

Not so surprisingly, I was the last to board. Ooops! 

Next up: The Atlas Ocean Voyages experience truly begins!

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Atlas Ocean to Introduce Direct-to-Ship Charter Flights

• November 30, 2020

Atlas Ocean Voyages today announced it will operate a charter flight for its 2021-2022 Antarctic expeditions.

The company said it is chartering a private wide-body jet to bring guests from the United States to Ushuaia, Argentina, where they will embark World Navigator.

Atlas’ private charter jet service shortens the travel time it takes for guests to reach and return from the Antarctic embarkation port and avoids the layovers and inconvenient scheduling, which are common with commercial routes, the company said.

Guests will also enjoy Atlas’ elegant and engaging service as soon as they board the private jet, all part of Atlas’ All Inclusive All the Way commitment, in which complimentary, round-trip air travel and more is always included.

“Antarctica is the ultimate bucket-list destination and Atlas Ocean Voyages is innovating the industry again by greatly reducing the transit time for North American travelers,” said Atlas’ President Alberto Aliberti. “And our guests will enjoy Atlas’ engaging and enjoyable ambience as soon as they board our private charter jet. This innovation is part of Atlas’ All Inclusive All the Way commitment, in which we take care of the details and make it more convenient and seamless for our guests to enjoy Atlas’ once-in-a-lifetime experiences.”

Guests of World Navigator’s Antarctica itineraries enjoy included, complimentary air travel from 16 major U.S. and Canada gateways. Guests will connect at Orlando, Florida, with Atlas’ private charter wide-body jet, which brings guests directly to meet World Navigator at Ushuaia. The direct service trims off at least a day’s travel time off flying from North America, the company said.

Upon arrival at Ushuaia, guests will be escorted through immigration and transferred to World Navigator, while their checked luggage is delivered to their suites and staterooms. At the conclusion of their luxury expedition, guests will be hosted at a Patagonian Gaucho ranch for a farewell meal and experience, prior to boarding Atlas’ jet for home.

The World Navigator will offer 12 departures on nine-night itineraries to the Antarctic Peninsula, starting Nov. 19, 2021.

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Atlas Ocean Voyages Review

After visiting Antarctica , it only seemed right to visit the other side and see the Arctic as well!  Lately, I’ve been booking a few clients onto Atlas Ocean Voyages for Antarctica, so I decided to try them for myself to better help my current and future clients who want to book with them! This is my honest and fair review of my experience going to Norway and Svalbard with Atlas!  They have lots of different itineraries, but the onboard experience should be the same regardless of destination.

Atlas Ocean Voyages Reviews of the Itinerary

The specific itinerary is going to depend on what tour you choose.  Even if you get the same polar one, things can change because landings are based on weather and safety.  So instead of doing a day-by-day, I’m going to be doing a more general breakdown.

This is the itinerary that I did which was Tromso to Longyearbyen.  I went with a small group, and we made our way to Tromso a day early to experience the city and then we picked up the ship from there!

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Day 1 ~ Embarkation Day!

The time for getting on board is going to vary depending on the itinerary, but ours was mid-afternoon.  Our ship was very easy to spot (we stayed at the hotel Atlas recommended, so it was about a 2-minute walk!), but that might not always be the case.

The luxury experience started as soon as we got on board! We were greeted with a ton of smiling faces and a glass of champagne!  During check-in, we were able to relax in the lounge while the people came to us to get our information.  We were escorted to our rooms for a mini-tour and found our luggage waiting for us in our rooms.

There was a brief safety drill which is standard for cruises.  Just a few minutes to learn about the life jackets, lifeboats, and muster stations.

Safety first!

The rest of the afternoon and evening was mostly just spent checking out where everything was and seeing all of the amenities that the ship had to offer! Spoiler alert… it was a lot!

Day 2 – 7

Again, it’s hard to describe exactly what we did each day because the itinerary and landing spots could be altered because of the weather.  I know one day that we had to go to 3 different fjords looking for a calm area for us to go ashore!  Here are some of the highlights of the trip though.

Bear Island (Bearnoya)

This was the first sight of land that we saw after we left Tromso because it’s the farthest south island of the Svalbard archipelago.   That was actually our coldest day and so windy!   Very happy to have our warm parka on that day!

Monacobreen

Monacobreen is a giant glacier (breen is glacier), and it was so long!  It’s about 25 miles long!!  In certain fjords, we could see multiple glaciers (6!)  We took a zodiac cruise around the area, and we were fortunate to see a few calvings! They were so loud, and you could see the waves swell which was really spectacular!

Surprise birds!

I’m not going to tell you which place this was because I want it to be a surprise!  But there was one stop where we went around and turns out some Arctic Terns had some nests!  They were swooping at us; it was a bit scary at first, but then I saw the expedition team laughing at me, so I knew I was safe, haha.

The noise was terrifying

Here are some other beautiful pictures from some of the stops.

Disembarkation day, such a bummer to leave!  I think this might vary depending on the port, but I will share my experience.  The night before, we were given tags to put onto our bags, so we could put them out in the hallway.  When it was time to leave, since our ship had to anchor offshore, we actually took the tender to shore!  It was interesting being inside it because it actually looks pretty small on the outside, but on the inside, there was ample room.

We were then taken to the airport on a bus for our charter flight (included in price) from Longyearbyen to Oslo.  I believe that the charter flights are only included on cruises to/from Ushuaia and Longyearbyen because there are fewer options from those locations.

Sadly, only polar bear we saw on the trip.

Such a sad time to leave! We really felt welcomed on board the whole time.

Accommodations ~ Atlas Ocean Voyages Reviews for the Rooms

Wow, I was blown away by the accommodations actually.  It’s amazing how it’s still a small, intimate expedition ship, but still manages to have the beautiful staterooms that they have.  I had the lowest cabin category (Veranda), and it was still stunning.  The bed can be either one bed, or two separate beds (close together though).  Here’s a shot of my room.

And the bathroom!  Not pictured is the soft bathrobe that I wore out to the pool all the time!

Food and Drinks

There were several places to get food and drinks on the ship, but let’s break it down to the two main ones.

Dining Room

Oh boy, don’t even get me started on that because some nights I felt like you had to roll me out I was so full!  Wherever your table is, you’ll have some servers that attend to you. We ended up staying in the same place the whole trip because we were a group of 6, so we were at the larger table.  We had two servers the whole time (Ruben and Ramille!) but also had some others come and help out occasionally too.

You don’t have to stay at the same table every time, but some benefits to that because they really get to know your preferences!  The food was amazing, and since I have some  food allergies,  they would show me the menu for me to select what I’d want later in the day so they could make sure it was made special for me.

They always had a set menu for the whole cruise to choose from, but each day also had a special menu.  You could pick stuff from either side or both! And you could have as much as you want.  Literal heaven.

Room Service

Breakfast ~ I got room service for breakfast one morning by ordering it the night before. It was a SPREAD. The next time I ordered it, I made sure to only write the things I wanted because it was way too much food for me.

Lunch/Dinner ~ I also ordered once for lunch/dinner because I wanted to see how it compared.  The sit-down restaurant is obviously going to be more formal, and the foods listed on the room service menu are different.  I opted for a really good waygu burger one lazy afternoon, and it was nice to be able to chill in the room and have it brought to me.  I ordered this over the phone, and it came in about 20 minutes!

After hours ~ In order to do more “research” for this blog post, I also wanted to order a snacky-snack at night.  You’re able to order anything off the menu or really anything else, but one night I just ordered some french fries and ice cream. It came within 10 minutes!

What’s There to Do on an Arctic Cruise? 

I always get this question a lot, so here you go!

Wildlife Viewing

Wildlife won’t be on the ship, so you have to look outside for them!  Generally, the staff is always on the lookout for something to see, so I always had my camera with me in case there was an announcement.   A few whales were spotted, but we had a lot of fun watching the birds and seals chillin’ on the ice as they drifted by (often from the balcony!).

He looked very surprised to see us.

Lectures always sound so intense and boring, so I guess they’re more like informational “meetings”?  In the evening there was always a breakdown of what we saw that day and what we might do the next day.  During the day there were speakers (they’d be announced on the schedule), and you could choose to go and listen or not.

It was nice to learn about different aspects of the Arctic (whether that was wildlife, weather, history, adventure, etc) from the experts.  We also had an explorer on board who would regale us with his adventurous tales.

Entertainment

In case you don’t find lectures entertaining, there were actual entertainers on board as well!  We had a professional violinist, piano player, and singer on board.  One night there was also a staff talent show where the workers on the kitchen, hotel, and maintenance staff would dazzle us with their secret talents!

There were also some activities on board like once there was a “cocktail off” where 3 bartenders showcased their mixology skills with different drinks that we got to see and try.

And if you wanted to do something cozier, there was a full entertainment system available in the room.  They had so many movies on there that I wanted to see, but of course, it’s hard to stay in the room when there was so much to see outside! I ended up watching a few though, and it was nice to have for winding down.

There are a few bars located on the ship, and of course, there is always room service.  The liquors were high-quality and unlimited.  They had some specialty wines and liquors that you could pay extra for if you wanted, but I was perfectly happy with the included options.

The bartenders were amazing because by the end they remembered all of our special orders and often would start making it as soon as we walked in. What service!  My favorite cocktail ended up being vodka mixed with pineapple juice with a splash of cranberry.  Here it is served with ice taken from a glacier!

There is in fact a gym!  I really had planned on going every day, but there always ended up so much to do, so I only went in twice.  It has some cardio equipment and a weight training machine.

Of course, for “research,” I also had to try the spa!  My parents actually own a spa back at home, so I get massages pretty frequently.  I’m not sure if I just really needed it or what, but it was an amazing massage!

Afterward, I got to sit on a nice lounge chair with relaxing music and an epic view of the glaciers passing by.  Then I went into the…

It’s located next to the spa, and it looks out to the outside which was a new experience!

Snack Time and Happy Hour

There was a daily teatime/happy hour.  It was up in our favorite lounge (The Dome) with a spread of snacks and teas, but as always, regular drinks were also available. Very chill!

Iceberg Watching!

It’s like cloud watching except with ice! Lots of fun shapes floating around. They weren’t as large as they were in Antarctica, but it might have been because I went later in the season.

What do you see?

Those beds are so comfortable that it was hard not to want to take a nap every day!

There was a pool on board, but it wasn’t available since we were on the expedition part of the world, but the hot tubs were open! I honestly never saw anyone else in the hot tubs except for me and my group, but I don’t know why! The water was nice and hot, the area was protected by the glass so you didn’t feel the wind, and it was a special experience!  We generally just wore our robes out there and back.

Excursions 

Zodiacs are the inflatable boats that we used to get to shore. Sometimes we would go on a zodiac cruise around the area if we weren’t able to land (like near some glaciers), or they were used as the ferry to take us to shore.

We can get so much closer than when on the ship!

Polar Plunge

Apparently in Antarctica, you just jump right off the ship into the water, but since we were in the north with polar bears, they didn’t want us to do that.  They actually ended up filling up the swimming pool with the cold arctic water, and we jumped in there.  Afterward, it was a 4-foot walk over to the hot tubs and a cocktail!  Not bad at all!

Each stop is different, but many shore excursions had areas to hike. The expedition team spreads out to the high ground with their rifles for our safety, and it also acts as the perimeter for us to wander.

Wildlife on an Arctic Cruise 

It depends on lots of factors, but these are the types of animals you could see!

Polar Bears are of course what everyone wants to see when they come up to the Arctic.  Sadly, we were not lucky enough to see any, but the group after us ended up seeing about 7.

Arctic Foxes are also super cute.  I heard some saw one on our trip, but it was gone by the time I went over there.  That was the only one that was seen. Alas.  I heard the group after ours also got some better sightings.

Reindeer aren’t just for pulling sleds!  We saw a few reindeer, although they were too far away to get a really good picture.  There was another time they were much closer, but it was in the opposite direction of where I was, and I didn’t think I’d have time to see them and get back to the ship on time, so I didn’t try.

Marine Animals

Walruses are HUGE!  I’m not really sure how big I thought they’d be, but they were massive.  We saw a few groups of them, and one set we got pretty close to via zodiac!

Seals have a few species representing the Arctic.  We saw quite a few either lounging on ice or swimming around.  Super cute either way! One even graced us with getting to see him getting up onto the ice! It’s crazy because their heads are so small and then all of a sudden a giant body oozes onto the ice!

Puffins were my favorite to see!  I saw some when I was in Scotland , but it was exciting to see them again!

Arctic Terns were quite plentiful and beautiful, although definitely nicer to watch when they aren’t dive-bombing your head!

Kittiwake is a fun name, which makes sense because they were fun to watch.

Black Guillemot  was a new kind of bird for me, but look at his little feetsies.

Skuas were in Antarctica too!

Gulls were there but not your normal sea gulls, but they were very similar!

Staff and Crew 

Expedition team.

Different from other tours that I go on where there is one guide for the group, and they take us around… this trip was set up a bit differently!  This was an expedition, so we had a whole expedition team to take care of us!  Their job was to scout areas to keep up safe from polar bears, tell us about what we see, and take us on little zodiac rides.

They made us feel very safe!

I can’t say enough good things about the hotel team because as you might have seen above, we didn’t see as much wildlife as I was hoping for but because of their amazing service, we still had a great time.  Literally, *everyone* on the ship knows your name, and they had an amazing memory for preferences.

Maintenance Crew

We didn’t interact with them too much because they’re usually on decks that we aren’t allowed to be on, but they always smiled when we did see them.  They also helped us on and off the zodiacs.

The level of service has to be the best.  Just everything was so good from the minute you get on board to when you have to leave.  The best thing that happened on board I suppose when we crossed the 80th parallel!  Thus representing the farthest north I’ve ever been. Only 600 miles from the North Pole!  This picture was taken when I was taking a selfie of the achievement (complete with a champagne toast) and someone said something funny (which made me laugh). I ended up loving this pic, and it fully exemplifies the feeling!

The worst thing was outside of Atlas’s control as I was lowkey super sad about not seeing polar bears, but I understand that’s not in their control. I know they did their best and were always on the lookout.

The worst thing about the trip other than that was some communication issues before cruising.  I think they main Atlas Ocean Voyages complaints are about that as well, but they’re working on that, but since most of this season, these places were the first time they’d gone places so there wasn’t as much information. If you know me at all, you know I’m super type A about wanting to know information (which is why I write these super detailed reviews!), so that was stressful for me. But now I have a lot of the answers myself, so can help you if you decide to book with me 🙂

Compare to Other Companies

My comparison is going to be with other polar companies as that’s my main specialty.  The main companies I book for are G Adventures, Atlas, Quark, and Oceanwide.  While Atlas does have solo rooms, I generally steer solo travelers to G and Quark if they want to share with a stranger.    If it’s a couple , I usually recommend Atlas or G Adventures depending on their budget and level of luxury they’re after.

I think Atlas, G Adventures, and Quark all offer amazing expedition experiences, but Atlas would have a more luxurious onboard experience.  All have the smaller capacity that I recommend, so it comes down to dates and prices (which always fluctuate).   Atlas definitely has my seal of approval though, if that means anything haha.

How to Book

How to Book 1. You should definitely consider using me as your travel agent ! It’s no extra cost, I know of the best deals, and I put together a folder to make sure you have everything you need to have a smooth trip!

2. You can book directly with Atlas   yourself, but as mentioned earlier, sometimes their communication is sketchy, so it’s definitely in your interest to have an agent like me to hunt down extra information for you.

• How is money handled on the ship? You actually get an account, and they just put it on your account, and you can pay all in one go at the end.  And good news if you’re using a travel card; it’s billed as “travel” category. I got 3 points per dollar with my Chase Sapphire!
• How cold was it? Did you have to buy any special gear? I actually probably went way overboard (another nautical pun!) with the amount of stuff I purchased because once I got home I realized it was actually just as cold in Atlanta in winter as it was in Antarctica in Summer lol.  Stay tuned for a special packing post!  But they provide the parka (that you get to keep) and access to boots to use while on board.
• What if you get hurt on the tour? There is a doctor on board who is available for anyone.  He also came with us to the Polar Plunge in case there were any problems (there weren’t!) and on one landing that had a steep climb.  He even helped me when I broke a nail 🙂
• What about the ice? Can the ship make it through? Of course! They aren’t going to send us out in an unsafe ship!  Where we were didn’t really have too much ice, so it was easy enough to avoid.
•   Overall, honest Atlas Ocean Voyages Reviews are good or bad?  Overall, I say good! I’ve now sent quite a few people with them, and they’ve had a great time on board! I’m hoping to try another itinerary with Atlas soon.

Carly "Wayward" Heyward

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AOV-Atlas Ocean Voyages (AtlasOceanVoyages.com) is a new expedition cruise travel brand and a fully owned subsidiary of Mystic Invest SGPS SA (shipowner). The parent company is the Ferreira family-owned Portuguese financial holding with brands mainly in the travel tourism and leisure industries.

AOV specializes mainly in polar/Arctic and Antarctic cruises, but also schedules itineraries in Europe (Mediterranean, Baltic, Iceland and Greenland, Norwegian Fjords), Central America/Caribbean and other popular travel regions.

AOV's sister cruise shipping companies (which are also fully owned by Mystic Invest) are the travel brands "MYSTIC CRUISES" (USA), ATLAS OCEAN VOYAGES (North America), NICKO CRUISES (Germany) and DOUROAZUL (Portugal-based riverboats).

The complete list of brands/subsidiaries owned by the parent company Mystic Invest Holding includes DouroAzul (Portugal), Mystic Cruises (USA), Atlas Ocean Voyages (North America/USA and Canada), Nicko Cruises (Germany, via Schiffsreisen GmbH), Priority Dolphin (shipbuilding), Mystic Tua (Portugal) Mystic Adventure (tour agency in Barca d'Alva ), World of Discoveries (theme park in Porto Portugal), Helitours (Porto and Douro Valley), BlueBus (Oporto), Caminho das Estrelas (suborbital and Zero-G flights), Mystic Real Estate , as well as several luxury hotels and resorts (Hotel do Cais, Monumental Palace Hotel, Douro Marina Hotel, Wine Lodge Hotel).

Mystic Invest fully owns (100%) the WestSEA Shipyard ( shipbuilding /repairs yard in Viana do Castelo, Portugal ) where the Holding is currently building its new expedition cruise ships.

Mystic Cruises USA often seasonally charters some of its ocean-going/expedition vessels and riverboats to small cruise companies , including Quark Expeditions and Riviera Travel UK/fleet .

All ocean ships are operated via Mystic Cruises USA's brand "Atlas Ocean Voyages"/AOV. These vessels include World Navigator (2021), World Voyager (2021), World Traveller (2022), World Seeker (2025), World Discoverer (2023), World Adventurer (2024).

On May 16, 2019, Mystic Cruises signed a partnership with Adonis AS (provider of maritime HR / human resources support and solutions) for the ocean fleet's management. Adonis Maritime HR Suite includes services like staff recruitment, crewing and payroll.

In early-June 2019, Certares GBT Holdings Ltd (NYC-based global company specializing in travel, tourism and hospitality investments, subsidiary of Certares Management LLC) became a shareholder (40%) in Mystic Invest Holding for EUR 250 million (~USD 294 million). The Ferreira family is the majority stake owner (60%) of Mystic Invest's cruise companies (DouroAzul Portugal, Nicko Cruises, Mystic Cruises USA, Atlas Ocean Voyages USA) and full owner of the holding's non-cruise subsidiaries.

On November 14, 2019, was officially introduced the new (adventure-luxe) brand "Atlas Ocean Voyages" which is currently managed by Mystic Cruises USA . Bookings were opened on January 2, 2020, while revenue operations were scheduled to start on July 7, 2021, with the ship World Navigator . Early-booking promos included per-cabin savings (up to USD 2000) and half deposits.

Due to the COVID crisis , all Mystic-owned cruise brands (Nicko, DouroAzul, AOV-Atlas Ocean) canceled voyages fleetwide between March 2020 and May 2021.

Company changes 2023

On May 24, 2023, was officially launched the "Atlas Yacht Club" loyalty program. The program is 5-tiered (has 5 membership levels) - Purple (7-35 nights with AOV), Bronze (36-75 nights), Silver (76-125 nights), Gold (126-200 nights), and Captain's Yacht Club (201+ nights).

AOV's Epicurean Expeditions (scheduled for the period May thru Ocotber 2023) introduced the open-air dining concept "Alma Alfresco" on the ships 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). Among the dishes are Polvo a Lagareiro (octopus, potatoes, olive oil, roasted garlic), Alheira de Mirandela (sausage, potatoes, radish greens), Torta de Azeitao (roll cake with egg custard cream).

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). The voyages also provide tourists with the opportunity to participate in the culinary competition Yachtsman Cookoff and enjoy the complimentary poolside Josper Grill Dining.

In May 2023, Nicko Cruises/ fleet announced that starting September 2023, World Voyager will be transferred to AOV, with Vasco da Gama remaining as Nicko's only ocean-going ship.

In November 2023, AOV hired Bernard Carter as a Sales Consultant for Europe & UK. Previously, he consulted the premium cruise brands Oceania , Silversea , and ResidenSea The World .

Company changes 2022

In February 2022, AOV appointed the following executives - Colleen Rodriguez (VP of Marketing), Jacqueline Leyva (Senior Director of Guest Services, Reservations, Air-Sea), Robert Cao (Senior Director of Charters, Meetings, Incentives), Oya Bekisoglu (Sales Director of Central USA), Anthony Iozzia (Sales Director of Northeast USA, New England, Eastern Canada).

In August 2022 was appointed James Rodriguez as AOV's President and CEO, replacing Alberto Aliberti. Previously, Rodriguez was employed by the cruise brand companies Crystal (as Director of Sales) and Oceania (as Executive VP of Sales and Marketing/2003-2022).

In June 2022, AOV announced its Panama homeporting operations (starting October 2022) for the ships World Navigator and World Traveller. AOV's 12-night "Panama Roundtrip Cruise" itinerary departs from Panama City (Fuerte Amador Marina) and visits destinations in Panama (Isla Parida), Costa Rica (Puerto Jimenez, Puerto Caldera/Puntarenas, Playa Del Coco, Playa Flamingo, Curu, Tortuga Islands, Quepos, Golfito), Nicaragua (San Juan Del Sur). Prices range between US$6400 (Veranda) and US$9300 (Navigator Suite) per person with double occupancy.

Company changes 2021

In January 2021, AOV signed a partnership with L'OCCITANE en Provence (1976-founded French luxury retailer) for the first-at-sea "Luxury SeaSpa by L'OCCITANE" on the ship World Navigator.

• The L'OCCITANE treatments combine all hand-performed exclusive sequences, with authentic French ingredients certified in origin and proven effectiveness. The ship's L'OCCITANE spa treatments menu features the 90-minute "Sleep & Reset Massage".
• SeaSpa by L'OCCITANE (sized 88 m2 / 945 ft2, located on Main Deck 4) groups a reception room (with L'OCCITANE's scent Relaxing Pillow Mist), 2 treatment rooms for massages (by professional therapists), an infrared sauna, serenity lounge (featuring floor-ceiling windows and relaxing furniture/plush loungers).
• By the AOV-L'OCCITANE deal, all staterooms' bathrooms are stocked with complimentary body wash, handwash, shampoo, and hair conditioner.

In September 2021, AOV introduced its insurance program "Atlas Assurance" for emergency support and services. Atlas Assurance covers all medical/travel/legal expenses as well as medevacs (medical evacuations at sea and return home transportation) during the voyage.

• Medical services include prescriptions, eyeglasses replacement, medical expenses, dispatching physician/specialist, hospital and physician referral (worldwide), and return of dependent children.
• Travel services include documents assistance, 24-hour emergency arrangements, embassy assistance, and travel companion transportation.
• Legal assistance includes worldwide lawyers and bail bonds.

"Atlas Assurance" is optional but included in AOV's "All Inclusive All The Way" package.

In January 2021, AOV signed a partnership with Ensemble Travel Group (a member-owned and run organization of ~850 American independent travel agencies (USA and Canada). The deal was signed by Brandon Townsley (AOV's VP of Sales and Trade Partnerships) and David Harris (Ensemble's CEO).

AOV ship technology

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 design features an ice-strengthened hull (ice class 1B), top-notch automation and control system, modern propulsion (based on electrical pods / 360-degree azimuthing thrusters), dynamic positioning system (using GPS data to accurately maintain the ship's position without anchoring), advanced water treatment system, hybrid powerplant (diesel-electric) with efficient marine engines (two Rolls-Royce engines running on ULSD / ultra-low-sulfur diesel).

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.

Rolls-Royce Promas propulsion is an integrated propeller-rudder system to optimize hydrodynamic efficiency. Promas includes two controllable pitch propellers integrated with two flap rudders, steering gears and tunnel thrusters.

The vessel's draft is only 15 ft (4,7 m) allowing access to remote islands and unique coastal destinations. The ship has all 2 lifeboats (full-capacity) which are fully enclosed. Ship-to-shore communications are via Inmarsat Capsat Fleet 77 (satellite phone and Internet).

Landings (passenger transportation) and coastal exploration voyages are served by the ship's own fleet of 10x Zodiacs (motorized boats stored aft on Deck 7) and 2 loading stations.

The shipbuilder WestSEA is owned by Martifer Group via the subsidiary Martifer SGPS. This is a family-owned holding company (1990-founded by the brothers Carlos and Jorge Martins), headquartered in Oliveira de Frades (Portugal). Since 2007, WestSEA is listed on the Euronext Lisbon (stock exchange). Martifer Group has 3000+ employees and specializes in metal construction and (since 2004) in renewable energy - wind and solar energy equipment production. Martifer Group is one of Europe's largest metal construction companies, with subsidiaries in Spain, Poland, Romania, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Germany, Brazil and Angola.

Itinerary of Atlas Ocean Voyages

Atlas Ocean Voyages (AOV) is a subsidiary company and travel brand managed by Mystic Cruises USA (parent Mystic Invest).

AOV's fleet currently consists of the newbuild vessels World Navigator (2021), World Voyager (2021/transferred from Nicko in 2023), World Traveller (2022), World Adventurer (2023), World Discoverer (2023), World Seeker (2025).

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). The sailings also provide tourists with the opportunity to participate in the culinary competition Yachtsman Cookoff and enjoy the complimentary poolside Josper Grill Dining.

Bookings on AOV's World Voyager cruises (Antarctica 2023-2024 itineraries) were opened on May 16, 2023. For Atlas Ocean, World Voyager's inaugural season starts on November 8th (2023) and is based on homeporting in Ushuaia Argentina . The voyages visit popular Antarctic destinations like Deception Island , Graham Land/Paradise Harbor , Wiencke Island/Port Lockroy , cruising the Lemaire Channel and the South Shetlands .

AOV World Voyager Antarctica 2023-24 program included 4x 9-day roundtrips from Ushuaia (departures Nov 8, Nov 28, Feb 27, Mar 18) and 6x 11-day roundtrips from Ushuaia (departures Nov 17, Jan 14, Jan 25, Feb 5, Feb 16, Mar 7). With World Voyager, Atlas Ocean introduced the brand's first fly-cruises. The fly-and-cruise deals are inclusive of direct charter flights from Punta Arenas Chile to King George Island Antarctica (Chile's Base Presidente Eduardo Frei Montalva) as well as optional 1-night hotel stays (pre- and post-cruise) on all cruisetours from/to Punta Arenas.

AOV itineraries 2024-2025

The brand's 2024 schedule (summer and fall) includes new itineraries in Europe (Mediterranean, also Holy Land and Egypt), South America. The program groups 41 voyages of which 9 are Extended Journeys visiting a total of 31 countries and featuring 19 overnight port stays.

AOV's Mediterranean 2024 schedule has 13x Western Mediterranean itineraries (all 7-night) leaving from Barcelona, Civitavecchia-Rome, Dubrovnik Croatia, Lisbon, Nice France, Palma de Mallorca, Valletta, Malta, Casablanca Morroco.

Two voyages to Holy Land and Egypt in July 2024 depart from Piraeus-Athens (9-night and 12-night) and visit Haifa plus ports in Greece (Greek islands, Cyprus), Turkey, Egypt. A 9-night Adriatic itinerary in August (Athens to Venice) visits ports in Greece, Albania, Montenegro, Croatia.

Two itineraries in Northern Europe and the UK/British Isles are scheduled for World Navigator in 2024 - one in May and the other in September.

AOV's South America and Amazon River program groups 8 itineraries (7- to 11-night long) visiting the Falklands UK, Chilean Fjords/Patagonia, and the Caribbean (French Guiana, Tobago, St Vincent and the Grenadines.

AOV's Transatlantic crossings in 2024 are four - 13-night (Rio de Janeiro to the Canaries/Gran Canaria), 12-night (Barbados to Lisbon), 21-night (Malaga to Montevideo), and 13-night (Gran Canaria/Canaries to Rio de Janeiro).

Antarctica-Arctic 2024-2025

AOV's 2024-25 Antarctic program is based on 3 ships (World Navigator, World Traveller, World Voyager), a total of 48 voyages and itineraries ranging between 5-18 nights (mostly roundtrips from Ushuaia).

Antarctic season's highlights include: 9-night "Antarctic Discovery" (departures in 2024 Oct 30, Nov 13 and 19, Dec 20 and 28 in 2024, and departures in 2025 Jan 5, 6, and 15, Feb 3, 4, 13, and 14, Mar 5, 11, and 22), 11-night "Crossing the Antarctic Circle" (departures in 2024 Nov 8 and 23, Dec 9 and 29, departures in 2025 Jan 9, 20, 24, and 31, Feb 22, Mar 14), 5-night "Drake Express" (roundtrip from King George Island (departures in 2024 Nov 27 and Dec 2), 18-night "Grand Antarctica & Beyond" (Antarctic Peninsula, the UK's South Georgia and Falkland Islands, South Orkney Islands/departure in 2025 Jan 16th from Ushuaia).

AOV also offers one East Coast South America voyage (10-night "Brazilian Allure" from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires/departure October 28, 2024) and one Transatlantic crossing for ship relocation from South America to Europe (RepositionCruises.com) - the 14-night "Atlantic Adventurer" from Rio de Janeiro to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands Spain (departure April 8, 2025).

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.

Highlighted Itineraries include:

• Guests can embark on a 7-night expedition from Tromso to Longyearbyen departing on June 21, 2024. This voyage showcases ports along the magnificent Norwegian coast, including  Hammerfest  and  Skarsvag  ( North Cape ), Norway, before culminating in the breathtaking landscapes of Svalbard.
• The most sought-after Arctic adventure is a 9-night roundtrip from Longyearbyen, Svalbard, offering a tapestry of polar landscapes and wildlife encounters each day. Departures are available on June 28 and July 7, 2024, with an extended 11-night expedition departing on July 16, 2024.

New for 2024 are e xpeditions 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. Choose from expeditions lasting 9 to 12 nights on August 5, August 15, August 21, August 25, September 1, and September 6, 2024.

In the peak of polar summer, passengers can embark on a unique expedition departing from Oslo to Reykjavik on August 10, 2024. This special journey features enchanting Norwegian coastal ports like  Bergen ,  Stavanger ,  Flam ,  Olden , and  Alesund  before crossing the Norwegian Sea. Explore Icelandic ports such as  Seydisfjordur ,  Akureyri ,  Isafjordur , concluding the adventure in Reykjavik.

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Atmospheric research in the most extreme place on Earth: Antarctica

Abhi Doddi (PhDAeroEngr’21) is collecting scientific data outdoors in a 70 mph whiteout blizzard. It is just another day of life in Antarctica.

Doddi, a postdoctoral researcher in the Ann and H.J. Smead Department of Aerospace Engineering Sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder, is leading a major study involving high-altitude balloons to improve weather forecasting on the Antarctic continent.

He endured years of planning and an ocean voyage aboard an icebreaker ship to reach this remote and dangerous corner of the Earth, and despite the weather, he is excited to be here.

“This sort of data has never been collected before,” Doddi said. “We want to gather small-scale turbulence data over the polar vortex using complimentary observations from radar and balloon-based  instruments. This data is very important to improve the representation of turbulence due to the atmospheric gravity waves and the polar jet stream in the current numerical weather prediction models.”

Ship Journey

Most U.S.-based researchers who study the Antarctic weather do so from McMurdo Station, a United States-run base that is surprisingly accessible, with daily flights aboard military cargo planes during the Antarctic summer.

Doddi’s research required a much more arduous journey. He needed access to a specialized mesosphere–stratosphere–troposphere (MST) radar, and there is just one on the continent – at Syowa Station, a Japanese base only accessible by ship. Japan’s naval icebreaker Shirase makes one trip there each year. Doddi boarded in Australia. From there, it took 20 days to reach Syowa and 38 to return.

“I don’t get seasick, but it gets uncomfortable when swells are 7-8 meters tall, and you’re being tossed in all directions, even while you sleep,” Doddi said.

Breaking the Ice

The ship could travel at 30 knots on the open ocean, but when they reached the Antarctic ice pack, travel slowed considerably as the vessel needed to repeatedly back up and accelerate forward to break through the ice.

The Shirase carried roughly 180 crew plus 100 scientists and engineers. Doddi and his research partner, Tyler Mixa (MAeroEngr’14, PhD’19), were the first non-Japanese researchers to visit Syowa station.

“The language barrier was the hardest thing. Of the entire crew, there were only about 10 people who spoke conversational English,” Doddi said.

With no option for quick departure in the event of a medical emergency, every person on the trip needed to be in perfect health.

“They want you to be bulletproof. If you get a cavity before the trip, until your dentist provides proof that it’s been filled, and your doctor has signed off on your health, and the Japanese medical team has reviewed the records, you’re not getting on the ship,” he said.

Research Variety

Doddi’s work focused on Antarctic atmospheric conditions, but there were a litany of other teams conducting studies across scientific disciplines. There were multiple oceanographers and aquatic life experts, as well as people doing bird studies, ice core samples, and geological surveys.

“One of the teams discovered 3-4 new species of microorganisms on the trip, which was fascinating. No one had ever laid eyes on those organisms before,” he said.

Even after reaching Antarctica, there was more travel – by air. Due to shallow water, the Shirase must anchor 10 miles off shore and ferry the crew and supplies to the base via helicopter.

Blizzard Balloon Launches

Once they landed at Syowa, Doddi’s research got underway in earnest – readying dozens of balloon payloads that would fly to 20 km in altitude while drifting up to 100 km laterally and relay turbulence measurements back in real time.

The work paired broad measurements from the MST radar with precision instruments aboard the balloon-borne instrument systems developed at CU Boulder. As a major goal is improving weather forecasting, Doddi spent plenty of time outdoors in less-than-ideal weather.

“We experienced three different blizzards, each lasting up to three days, with winds in excess of 60-70 mph,” he said. “Those conditions were hands down some of the best experiences of my life. That’s the data we want, even if it meant we were staying up for 48 hours. My sleep cycle was totally messed up,” he said.

It did not help that during the Antarctic summer, the sun never sets.

When it was not snowing, the temperature typically hovered just below freezing – practically balmy for an Antarctic summer – with the warmest days topping out at 5°C (41°F).

Syowa Station, which is spread across 60 buildings, offered few comforts during down time.

“The bunks on the ship were larger and more comfortable than those on the base. It was four people to a room, with no doors on any room, just curtains, and communal baths, like a gym locker room,” Doddi said.

What's a Vegetarian?

He also faced a unique obstacle with food. Doddi is a life-long vegetarian, but base meals were via a single Navy cafeteria cooking everyone the same food.

“I’m a vegetarian from birth, and the concept of vegetarianism doesn’t exist in Japanese culture. They don’t even have a word for it. So I brought 240 shelf-stable meals as part of my personal supplies,” he said.

Although Antarctica is frozen year round, there is still plenty of local wildlife. Doddi saw hundreds of emperor penguins and over 1,000 adelie penguins, in addition to seals, petrel seabirds, and albatross. He was able to do some hiking, but safety precautions were necessary.

“If you were going beyond the perimeter of the base or to access a restricted portion, one of the Navy personnel had to go ahead of you to assess the conditions of the ice for cracks and crevasses,” he said.

Analysis Back Home

With the Antarctic field campaign complete and Doddi back in Colorado, phase two of the project begins – complex and lengthy analysis.

“This was a two-month data collection project followed by a three-year modeling program,” Doddi said. “We need massive super computers to do this modeling. The overarching goal is to provide guidance to improve the weather forecasts for people in Antarctica, so this will help researchers for years to come.”

In addition to Doddi, collaborators on the project are Dale Lawrence, a professor of aerospace engineering sciences at CU Boulder and director of the Research & Engineering Center for Unmanned Vehicles; Mixa from Global Atmospheric Technologies and Sciences (GATS) in Boulder; the National Institute of Polar Research in Tokyo; and Kyoto University.

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Tierra del Fuego tour

By Papadog , September 11, 2023 in Atlas Ocean Voyages

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Can someone please tell me if the tour offered from atlas, is it on a bus or train. I have read a few but they differ as to wether it’s on a bus or train. Thank you 

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According to my TA, the tour (for my cruise anyway) is post-cruise. A bus takes you to the park. Within the park is a small gauge railroad that presumably goes around/through the park. I believe you have the option to do that, or hike, or maybe both. I would assume that a bus then takes you from the park at a prearranged time to the airport for the departing charter.

Link to the train within the park:  Tren del Fin del Mundo

I believe this is the park in question:  Tierra del Fuego National Park (Official GANP Park Page) (national-parks.org)

I forgot to mention.... there have been some reports that a curated experience could be on offer. Something like a lunch, cultural show, tour, or demonstration. There have been some previous passenger reports of this occurring, but I have yet to have any confirmation in advance if something like this is planned. So, it is unlikely we will just get dropped off at the park and be entirely on our own... but again, no advance conformation of any of these details is available yet.

Thank you so much.......what date and ship are you on.

Jan 4, 2024, World Traveller 11 night...

• 5 weeks later...

We just received the email from AOV providing the arrangement info for our Dec 7 -19 BU - BU World Navigator cruise.

The Fly Bondi charter flight will depart EZE @7:00 AM and arrive Ushuaia @10:40 AM.  Embarkation starts @ 3:00 PM.

It also notes the free culture immersive exploring Tierra del Fuego National Park will be on the day of embarkation

So, we have the time frame for the park -  what to expect will be a wonderful surprise.  🙂

Glad to hear you got some details! I inquired recently about my trip and received a similar itinerary. Looks like an early morning departure to get to the charter flight. Would love to hear how the park experience goes, so do post up upon your return. From the websites I've viewed it should be a beautiful experience. I don't know if you (or we) will get the chance, but one cool thing I came across is that at the entrance to the park, or very near it, is a small post office and gift store where you can get your passport stamped. I believe it's the most southern continental location (well, before you get to Antarctica) that can do that.  

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@shuyak  wow that's great that you already have those details! I'm going early November and still haven't received any information other than the name of the pre-cruise hotel! Did you happen to receive info on what time the flight leaves on the way back to BA? Wonder why they decided to switch it to pre-cruise. Was hoping to have some time to explore in Ushuaia either before or after!

1 hour ago, AnchoredInHope98 said: @shuyak  wow that's great that you already have those details! I'm going early November and still haven't received any information other than the name of the pre-cruise hotel! Did you happen to receive info on what time the flight leaves on the way back to BA? Wonder why they decided to switch it to pre-cruise. Was hoping to have some time to explore in Ushuaia either before or after!

Hi we are going on the 14 day South Georgia and Antartica Nov 6th...... Are you on the same cruise?

8 hours ago, AnchoredInHope98 said: @shuyak  wow that's great that you already have those details! I'm going early November and still haven't received any information other than the name of the pre-cruise hotel! Did you happen to receive info on what time the flight leaves on the way back to BA? Wonder why they decided to switch it to pre-cruise. Was hoping to have some time to explore in Ushuaia either before or after!

We booked last minute and are very surprised/happy to receive the AOV email merely 8 days after!

Info is copied below FYI:

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS, PRIVATE AIR CHARTER AND TRANSFERS

Prior to your expedition, Atlas Ocean Voyages offers a FREE 1-night pre cruise hotel stay at the Hilton Buenos Aires. The address is Macacha Güemes 351, C1106BKG CABA, Argentina. Check-in time usually starts at 03:00PM. More information will be provided at check-in. Transfers are included to the airport on the day of embarkation.

Your charter flight departs from EZE Terminal C at 7:00AM. The flight number with Fly Bondi i s FO5996. Because this is a private charter, you will not be able to check the status online. The flight will arrive in Ushuaia at 10:40AM.

Your return flight will depart USH on Tuesday, December 19 th at 11:30AM and is scheduled to arrive at EZE at 3:15PM. The flight number with Fly Bondi is FO5997.

Due to strict airline and destination requirements, the maximum allowed weight for all checked bags is one 50 lb. bag and one carry-on of 22 lbs. per guest.

@shuyak  thanks so much! That's helpful! I hope the flight out of Ushuaia for mine leaves later in the afternoon so we would have more time to explore the town. I guess some people probably prefer to get back to Buenos Aires earlier to take an international flight home that night.

@Papadog no, I'm on the November 8th one.

I'm on 11/8 Voyager one too. I've gotten a couple emails from Atlas since booking the trip. Received the 30 day countdown email last week. My TA emailed saying Atlas confirmed our booking w her and said we should be getting travel docs this week.

The only part of the trip not really explained is the Tierra Del Fuego tour. At least I know from their email that it is pre-cruise and not something squeezed in at the last minute before returning to BA. It would be nice to have a little more info but I'm not sweating it. I'm sure it will be fine.

We're getting very excited! This is our first cruise and a bucket list location for my husband.  😁

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On 9/12/2023 at 3:26 AM, Michael_A said: Jan 4, 2024, World Traveller 11 night...

We’re on the same trip!

We’re trying to find out of we can stay in Ushuaia a nights out two after the cruise. Has anyone had any experience extending their stay?

You may want to contact your TA or Atlas directly... it would seem the kink in the equation is the return charter flight. They may have a flight you can hop a couple of days out post arrival but only they can tell you if that's possible. They do seem to be accommodating... even though their communication is a bit sketchy. I'd put in the request ASAP as we are only about a month out.

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2 hours ago, Catchme370 said: We’re on the same trip!   We’re trying to find out of we can stay in Ushuaia a nights out two after the cruise. Has anyone had any experience extending their stay?

I am also on the same cruise. Getting closer....

• 4 weeks later...

Atlas has a representative flying with us on the charter to Ushuaia and hand us over to the local tour company.   Our tour made  ~30 min stop at a bay (Lago Acigami) to view the mountains in both Argentina and Chile, ~45 min stop at the visitor center w/ small display and restaurant, ~30 min stop at the sign Parque National Tierra de Fuego (where Route 3 started and supposedly end in Alaska) with easy trails, and ~30 min at the south most post office, then head to the ship for 3 pm embarkation check in.

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Situated on the Moskva River in the Central Federal District, Moscow is the largest city and the capital of Russia. It serves as the political, scientific, and business centre of Russia demonstrating the country’s abilities at their most extreme. Moscow has long, rich history and strong traditional heritage, and attracts both business and leisure travelers from all over the world. There are many historic monuments, wonderful museums, unique galleries, breathtaking churches and cathedrals, and beautiful parks. Moscow is home to the Red Square and Kremlin. The most popular tourist attractions include Bolshoi Theater, the Poklonnaja mountain, St. Basil’s Cathedral, State Tretyakov Gallery, Cathedral of Christ the Savor, Novodevichy Convent, State Museum of the East, Mausoleum, Kuskovo Estate, and Palace of the Romanov Boyars.

Moscow Airports within 70 miles

1. BKA, Bykovo, Moscow, Russian Federation.

2. DME, Domodedovo, Moscow, Russian Federation.

3. SVO, Sheremetyevo, Moscow, Russian Federation.

4. VKO, Vnukovo, Moscow, Russian Federation.

Hotels in Moscow

1. Hilton Moscow Leningradskaya Hotel , Kalanchevskaya Street 21/40, Moscow.

2. Ararat Park Hyatt Moscow Hotel , 4 Neglinnaja str. Moscow.

3. Lotte Hotel Moscow , 8/2 Novinskij bul.

4. Hotel National, a Luxury Collection Hotel , 15/1 Mohovaya, Moscow, Russian Federation

5. Radisson Royal Hotel , 2/1 Kutuzovskyi bul, Moscow, Russian Federation.

6. Metropol hotel , 1/4 Teatralnyi, Moscow, Russian Federation.

7. Basilica Hotel , 1 Serebryanicheskij bul, Moscow, Russian Federation.

8. Garden Ring Hotel , 14/2 Mira bul, Moscow, Russian Federation.

9. Crowne Plaza, , 12 Krasnopresnenskaya nab, Moscow, Russian Federation.

10. Hilton Moscow Leningradskaya Hotel , Kalanchevskaya Street 21/40, Moscow, Russian Federation.

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Airports in Moscow

• Bykovo Airport UUBB
• Chkalovskiy Airport UUMU
• Chornoye Air Base RU-0022
• Domodedovo International Airport UUDD
• Monino Airfield RU-0375
• Myachkovo Airport UUBM
• Ostafyevo International Airport UUMO
• Sheremetyevo International Airport UUEE
• Vnukovo International Airport UUWW

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