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PART 3: REVIEW: ATLAS OCEAN VOYAGES’ WORLD VOYAGER

The Right Ship for the White Continent

Since its debut only two years ago, Atlas Ocean Voyages, the luxury/expedition arm of Portugal-based Mystic Cruises, best known for its fleet of riverboats, has intrigued this small-ship fan. The line launched in 2021 with World Navigator and World Traveller followed in 2022. My sailing today is the maiden voyage of the line’s third yacht, the 9,935 grt, 198-guest World Voyager which, on Antarctica sailings, has a guest capacity of 176 due to the accommodation of an expanded team of expedition leaders.

Atlas Ocean Voyages is an all-inclusive experience with unlimited beverages (fine wines, spirits, craft beers and 24-hour bar service), all dining, pre-paid gratuities, specialty coffees and teas, fresh pressed juices, L’Occitane bath amenities, stocked in-room mini-bar and more. Antarctica expeditions include a free pre-night hotel stay in Buenos Aires, a free charter flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia, transfers, a high-quality parka, use of waterproof Muck Boot Company knee boots, walking sticks, binoculars, and zodiac excursions. Where conditions are suitable, optional kayak and camping excursions are available.

THE SHIP: 10/10

Despite its status as a polar category C Ice Class 1B certified vessel, board World Voyager and you just might think you’re on the way not to the icy Antarctic but to a glamorous world capital.  The atmosphere exudes understated elegance, a clean Nordic feel with blonde woods predominating. From the spacious reception area, manned round the clock, I peek into The Atlas Lounge and find the living room I’d love (if I had a really, really big apartment): plush beige couches and armchairs with throw pillows adding pops of color and golden cocktail and side tables topped with quirky lamps that cast a warm glow.

It doesn’t take me very long to realize that World Voyager might be my favorite size ship of all. With just six passenger decks, and only decks 3, 4 and 7 featuring public spaces, her layout is intuitive from the get-go. Continue forward through the Atlas Lounge, and you’ll find the Amerigo Vespucci Auditorium, “auditorium” being way too cold a word to describe this intimate little theater, if you ask me. Backtrack aft and you’ll find Paula’s Pantry, the grab-and-go (or eat in) coffee/tea/snack/sandwich spot, with Voyager Choice Boutique, L’Occitane Sea Spa (which offers facials and massage only) and the Fitness Studio further along.

Even on our cold-weather itinerary, some guests head to deck 7 and its pool area for a dip into the ship’s hot tubs, but they are in the minority (and certainly braver than I).  For most, deck 7’s greatest draw is The Dome Observation Lounge where guests flock like cape petrels at any time of day. With its 270- degree views, it’s the perfect place to watch a spectacular sunrise, scan the waters for whales or catch an albatross soaring through the sky. Tea time at The Dome means a wide selection of teas and coffees, along with tiered trays of sweets, canapes and finger sandwiches (I swiped every lemon macaron on offer). But The Dome really comes to life after dinner with its lights turned low, unobtrusive music forming a relaxing backdrop and the cocktail menu (available all day) transforming this magical space into the social heart of the ship.

Yes, World Voyager is clearly a stylish and sophisticated luxury yacht but make no mistake: She has not in her design abandoned her commitment to expedition! Nowhere is that more evident than her ample observation areas, whether floor-to-ceiling windows, open decks or designated observation platforms like Water’s Edge on deck 5 forward which features bench seating that is heated from within! And, deep down on deck 3 is the greatest example of her dedication to expedition: The Mud Room, with a separate parka and boot storage compartment for each suite and stateroom and where guests suit up before heading out to zodiac cruises and shore landings.

ACCOMMODATIONS: 10/10

Suites aboard World Voyager include the 465 square-foot Navigator Suite, the 445 square-foot Discovery Suite and the 382 square-foot Journey Suite, all with private balconies, butler service and expanded room service menu.  Stateroom options range from the 183 square-foot Adventure Oceanview to the 300 square-foot Horizon Deluxe.

I am ensconced in a spacious 270 square-foot Horizon stateroom, with sitting area, sectional, chairs and vanity, coffee/tea maker, stocked mini-bar, firm queen bed with luxury linens and, thank you God, a full-length mirror (why are these becoming so rare on ships??). The top panel of my floor-to-ceiling window opens with the press of a button and the marble bath features a shower with rain head, hand-held and body jet options. A large wall-mounted interactive TV lets me view live lectures and briefings from the comfort of my stateroom, watch movies or TV, and view the day’s menus. And here’s a surprise: One doesn’t require a PhD in electronics to figure out the intuitively placed light switches in the stateroom!

DINING: 10/10

It’s 6:00 a.m. and I shuffle down to Paula’s Pantry for coffee. Half asleep, I am confronted with twelve choices and, it seems, nearly as many choices of milk—seriously? When did coffee become so complicated? I go with the Americano and a splash of regular milk and, since the breakfast buffet doesn’t kick off until 8:00 a.m., pick up a plant-based oat power bar which I immediately become addicted to, despite that “plant-based” thing.

As an early riser, I quickly fall in love with Paula’s Pantry, a simple counter with casual table seating, stocked full of breakfast pastries, yogurts, chia pots, muesli, muffins, donuts, whole fruit and fresh-squeezed juices. And I mean fresh-squeezed. Sure, orange is the go-to, but if you’ve never experienced fresh-squeezed apple juice, it’s life changing. The Pantry stays open until evening with its offerings changing throughout the day: sandwiches and pizza, wraps, salads, and cookies appear close to noon and, in a nod to the line’s heritage, they even serve those delicious little Portuguese custard tarts, pastel de nata.

But Paula’s Pantry is just the appetizer, so to speak. Madeira (another nod to Atlas Ocean Voyages’ Portuguese heritage) is where the real culinary adventures unfold. The sole formal restaurant aboard World Voyager , this spacious and comfortable ocean-view dining room serves up breakfast and lunch buffet style, with a supplemental menu of made-to-order hot dishes like omelets, waffles and frittatas at breakfast and, on my sailing, a fresh and smoky leg of Spanish cinco jotas ham, the world’s most exclusive gourmet ham, cut paper thin by an attendant.

At lunch, you might be tempted to head straight for the ice cream bar, with its rich, creamy and innovative selections (blueberry muffin ice cream, anyone?) served in a crispy waffle-cone bowl, but exercise some control. While no separate menu supplements World Voyager’s lunch buffet, who really needs one when the offerings are plentiful (with a special Vegan section) and include a carving station that offers delectable steaks, rack of lamb or carved pork roast and, at the live cooking station, dishes like an earthy and rich truffle risotto or Asian specialties?

In the evening, Madeira really shines with a menu of globally inspired cuisine, beautifully prepared and artistically presented and, with World Voyager an all-inclusive experience, specially selected wines are offered to complement each course.

All the special occasion favorites are here: Dover sole almondine, beef Wellington, poached lobster, rack of lamb and slow-cooked venison, among them, along with a couple of Italian-accented pasta dishes and always-available choices that include 7 oz. black angus steak, lemon-crusted salmon steak and, for vegans, plant-based mountain steak. In fact, plant-based diners have options at every meal aboard World Voyager and I, a devoted carnivore, found myself intrigued by a few of these offerings myself: the rich pumpkin soup generously garnished with pumpkin seeds and the plant-based crepes Suzette among them.

Aboard World Voyager , however, beef lovers are the biggest winners of all, thanks to the tender and flavorful cuts the line sources from Argentina. While that alone can make a steak-lover’s mouth water, this luscious beef is typically prepared on a Josper grill, a charcoal oven that combines innovation and tradition to impart a barbecued smokiness to the perfectly grilled steak without the flames that are, of course, banned at sea! Ole’!

(Note: For those who prefer expeditions of a more culinary nature, Atlas Ocean Voyages will offer a number of warm-weather “Epicurean Expeditions” in the Mediterranean this summer featuring guest chefs and winemakers, cooking demonstrations, culinary experiences ashore and more. When looking at Atlas cruise offerings, ask about Epicurean Expeditions on Atlas Ocean Voyages.

ENTERTAINMENT: 6/10 (aboard an expedition in Antarctica, you’d need a Rolling Stones concert or  Madonna to come anywhere near the entertainment that is provided by the destination itself)

The Crew Show is World Voyager’s Glastonbury, a tremendously entertaining program starring exceptionally gifted crew members who, when they’re not on stage, serve your drinks, deliver your meals, greet you at the entrance to the restaurant or even work behind the scenes in the laundry. With highlights that include a humorous rendition of “Tequila,” a stirring version of Green Day’s “Wake Me Up When September Ends,” a hypnotic Balinese traditional dance and the—I’m not kidding—tear-jerking performance of Josh Groban’s “You Raise Me Up” by the ship’s way-too-talented-to-be-a-cruise-ship-maitre d’ Maitre d’, I’d pay to see this show!

Like most small ships and expeditions, production shows and glittering musical extravaganzas won’t be found aboard World Voyager . Count on a handful of evening cabarets featuring vocalists performing show tunes or pop standards, a performance by the ship’s resident pianist, a dance night and perhaps a film shown in the Americo Vespucci Auditorium.

But it’s not surprising…aboard an expedition in Antarctica, you’d need a Rolling Stones concert or  Madonna to come anywhere near the entertainment that is provided by the destination itself. In fact, the greatest entertainment is sharing the day’s experiences and wildlife sightings with your fellow guests.

For years, I’d always associated the word “expedition” with images of challenge and difficulty but now, after experiencing World Voyager and her maiden voyage to Antarctica, the word conjures different images: Comfort, beauty, luxury, fine dining…and a whole lot of champagne.

COMING SOON!: Part 4: Atlas Ocean Voyages’ World Voyager: Getting My Feet Wet: An Introduction to Antarctica Expedition

Also see: PART 1: WORLD VOYAGER: Atlas Ocean Voyages’ Newest Ship and   PART 2: WORLD VOYAGER: En Route to Ushuaia

Photos credit Judi Cuervo

Cover photo World Voyager, credit Atlas Ocean Voyages

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The ultimate guide to Atlas Ocean Voyages cruise ships and itineraries

It isn't often that the world gets an all-new cruise line. But that's what happened earlier this month as new small-ship cruise specialist Atlas Ocean Voyages debuted with its first sailing.

Based in Fort Lauderdale, the new "luxe adventure" brand is promising upscale, adventurous voyages on small but well-appointed expedition vessels — the sort of vessels that carry their own landing craft for exploring in remote, off-the-beaten-path places.

Created by a company that's already big in river cruising and operates ocean ships for other brands, Atlas initially will focus heavily on voyages to the ultimate playgrounds for small expedition ships, Antarctica and the Arctic. It'll also offer a sprinkling of trips along the east coast of South America and in the Baltic Sea and the Mediterranean Sea too.

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For now, Atlas only is operating a single ship, the 196-passenger World Navigator. But it plans to quickly ramp up in size with the addition of four more vessels over the next three years.

Related: Which cruise brand is right for you?

3 things TPG loves about Atlas Ocean Voyages

• Its focus on upscale adventure
• The abundance of wildlife viewing areas on its ships
• The stylish design of its ships

What we could do without

• Extra charges by the megabyte for WiFi access

The Atlas Ocean Voyages fleet

As noted above, Atlas only is operating one vessel for now. But it already has four more ships on order from a shipyard in Portugal for delivery over the next three years. By 2024, it should be a five-ship brand, and there's already talk about an order for a sixth vessel.

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. And they'll all be what is known as expedition ships -- vessels built extra tough to travel to some of the most off-the-beaten-path parts of the world, including Antarctica and the Arctic.

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.

World Navigator, which just debuted this month, is the prototype for the series and notable for its intimacy. Measuring 9,930 tons, it's designed to hold far fewer people — as noted above, just 196, not including crew — than is typical for a cruise ship, even in the luxury space.

Even 196 is a bit of an overstatement, as the line will be using some passenger cabins on every voyage to house entertainers and expedition guides. As a result, the vessel is unlikely to ever sail with more than 184 passengers, the line has said. On some itineraries, the maximum passenger count will be even lower.

Only a handful of upscale cruise lines, most notably France-based Ponant and Windstar Cruises , focus on vessels with so few passengers.

The next two ships in the series, World Traveller and World Seeker, should arrive in 2022 and 2023, respectively.

World Traveller (and, yes, that's Traveller spelled the British way) should open for bookings soon.

First look: Inside New Atlas Ocean Voyages ship World Navigator

Destinations and itineraries

For its first year in operation, Atlas is focusing heavily on the two big bucket-list destinations in the expedition cruise space, Antarctica and the Arctic.

World Navigator will spend more than four months -- from mid-November 2021 to the end of March 2022 -- operating nine- to 12-night voyages to Antarctica out of Ushuaia, Argentina. Come summer of 2022, it'll reposition to the Arctic for trips that feature stops in Norway's icy and wildlife-filled Svalbard archipelago, Iceland and Greenland.

In between sailing in the two polar regions, World Navigator will offer a mix of sailings to South America, the Baltic and the Mediterranean.

Note that Atlas will be expanding its array of itineraries over the next year as it begins to announce routes for its second and third vessels.

In all ports, passengers have access to one or more included port excursions as well as additional extra-charge excursions.

Who sails Atlas Ocean Voyages?

The answer to "who sails Atlas" is still in a bit of flux, as the line has just started up operations and is only beginning to take bookings in volume. But the brand is targeting well-heeled travelers who want an upscale experience that is more active than what is typical on some luxury vessels.

Alberto Aliberti, the line's president, recently told TPG that they're expecting a core audience in the 50-something to 60-something age range, with the typical passenger being someone who is looking for an upscale, active experience that isn't too formal.

Atlas may be positioning itself as a luxury brand, but Aliberti is adamant it not be a stuffy sort of luxury.

He's purposely set the dress code to be casual -- a polo shirt with slacks for men at dinner is just fine (no jacket required). And he's eager to keep the dining and cabin service experience unfussy.

"The feeling we're looking at is kind of like a country club after a round of golf, when everyone is still in their shorts, they're relaxed [and] they're having some drinks at the bar," Aliberti said during a reception for travel agents on World Navigator's inaugural sailing.

Cabins and suites

World Navigator and its coming sister vessels have been designed for intimacy with just 98 cabins a piece. 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. But it's typical for expedition ships.

The 98 cabins on the vessels can be broken down into three broad categories: oceanview cabins, balcony cabins and suites. But the vast majority of the cabins (72 out of 98) are balcony cabins.

There are no windowless "inside" cabins, as you'll sometimes find on cruise vessels.

The balcony cabins, notably, can further be broken down into two broad sub-categories. There are traditional balcony cabins, where there's an interior part to the room and a separate outdoor balcony. But there also are what some lines are calling "infinite veranda" balcony cabins -- cabins where the balcony space is incorporated into the interior part of the room and only becomes a "balcony" with the opening of the top half of a window wall facing the sea.

Related: Everything you want to know about Atlas cabins and suites

The latter are the sort of balcony cabins found on the newest Celebrity Cruises ships and vessels operated by several river cruise lines, including Avalon Waterways and Crystal Cruises, and they feel bigger than the traditional balcony cabins -- even though the total size of the two types of rooms including balcony space (270 square feet) are the same.

Note that Atlas plans to phase out the oceanview cabins on its first ship, World Navigator, over the coming year. There only are 10 of them, measuring 183 square feet apiece, and even now, they're not always all available for booking. Atlas is using some or all of them on many itineraries to house the ship's expedition guides and entertainers.

But in early 2022, the line plans to convert six of these cabins from rooms designed for two people into "solo suites" designed for just one traveler. This is notable, as solo suites are relatively rare on luxury expedition ships.

At the same time, Atlas will be taking the rest of the oceanview cabins on World Navigator out of its booking pool, leaving it as an all-balcony-and-suite vessel.

But that's all happening next year. For now, oceanview cabins on the ship still are available.

Design-wise, all of the cabins and suites on World Navigator evoke the 1940s with such flourishes as glossy mahogany walls and chrome accents, though the rooms are thoroughly modern. Accents in shades of brown, black and rich greens as well as silvery blues (including green velvet throw pillows and sleek, built-in side shelves covered in stitched tan leather) create a rich and luxuriant aesthetic.

Bathrooms in all categories of World Navigator cabins are lined with marble and feature upscale L'Occitane toiletries.

The suites on the ship (there are 10) range in size from 382 to 465 square feet.

Restaurants and dining

As is typical for small cruise vessels, World Navigator has just a handful of dining options.

There is one main restaurant, Porto, where passengers have most of their meals. Located at the back of the ship's main public deck (Deck 4), it has a relatively large covered outdoor seating area overlooking the wake of the vessel in addition to indoor seating.

Both the indoor and outdoor portions of Porto are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner every day, with dinner's bringing rotating, regionally inspired menus (one night might be Italian themed, the next night Peruvian themed). In addition to regionally inspired menu items, the dinner menu has an "always available" section with classic main dishes such as filet mignon and a salmon filet. Always available sides include steamed spinach and truffle fries.

In addition to the main restaurant, there's a grill next to the pool on the ship's main pool deck that transforms at night into an open-air "chophouse," as the line is calling it. Called the 7Aft Grill, it serves up black Angus filet mignon, New York Strip steaks, chicken and lobster grilled with a combination grill-oven cooking process called "jospering" that originated in Spain. Atlas says it's the first cruise line to add a jospering-type grill to a ship.

World Navigator also has a cafe on its main public deck called Paula's Pantry that serves up espresso drinks, pastries and some heartier grab-and-go items (including soup and sandwiches that are available from late morning through the early evening).

Room service also is available, and there's an afternoon tea with lovely cakes, cookies and other treats set up each afternoon in the top-of-the-ship Dome lounge.

Entertainment and activities

The entertainment and activities on World Navigator will vary a bit depending on the part of the world in which it is sailing. On trips to Antarctica, for instance, daytime activities will revolve heavily around landings by Zodiac boats to see wildlife such as penguins. On trips in the Mediterranean, the vessel will have much more of a yacht-like feel on board with passengers mixing time on the pool deck with both adventurous and traditional excursions in ports.

Traditional entertainment

As is the norm on very small ships, World Navigator doesn't have a big, splashy theater that's home to production shows, comedy acts and the like, as is often found on larger vessels. But evening entertainment can be lively with live piano music and sing-alongs in the vessel's top-of-the-ship Dome lounge, as well as dancing in the Dome lounge on its small dance floor.

On early sailings, the ship has sailed with an onboard piano player/singer who entertains nightly as well as a rotating feature performer (when TPG was onboard the ship's inaugural sailing, it was Broadway vocalist Michelle Murlin, who performed in "Les Miserables" and "Cats").

The ship's cruise director also performs some nights in lounges.

World Navigator has two main lounges -- the aforementioned Dome lounge and the Atlas lounge, which is located on the main public deck. There's also a small auditorium adjacent to the Atlas lounge that is used for lectures related to the destinations that the ship visits and other presentations. The ship will sail regularly with experts on the places it is visiting for such lectures. For instance, on the line's initial sailings this month between Greece and Egypt, an Egyptologist was onboard giving talks about the Egyptian pyramids, Alexander the Great and other related topics. There also was a speaker on pop culture.

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.

Adventure offerings

As noted above, World Navigator is an expedition ship designed for adventurous sailings to faraway parts of the world, and these often are trips where the main "entertainment" of the day is the adventure of landings by Zodiac to see unusual wildlife and scenery.

World Navigator currently is sailing with six Zodiac boats on board for landings and soon will add six more in advance of its repositioning to Antarctica for the winter.

World Navigator also sails with a floating adventure dock that can be used to launch Jet Skis, kayaks and paddleboards that are kept on board, and there's a mudroom with cubbies where passengers can keep their parkas and boots during polar adventures.

World Navigator, notably, also is loaded with indoor and outdoor observation areas -- something that can make all the difference during a trip to a place like Antarctica.

Among the most notable of these is the Dome lounge mentioned above, which is perfectly designed for viewing scenery and wildlife during daylight hours. Located at the very front of World Navigator, on its highest deck, it features a curving wall of floor-to-ceiling windows that offers stunning views in three directions at once (as well as a view straight up through a glass dome that tops the space — hence its name).

Better yet, doors on each side of the Dome observation lounge lead to outdoor viewing areas that also wrap around three sides of the ship.

World Navigator also offers a close-to-the-waterline outdoor observation area at its very tip that will offer equally stunning views during expeditions in scenery-rich places such as Antarctica and the Arctic. Called The Water's Edge, it boasts a long, curving bench that's heated from within to take the chill off during adventures in such cold-weather locales.

Plus, there are two more outdoor observation areas at the back of Decks 5 and 6 — the two main cabin decks. This allows passengers in cabins a quick place to run outside for a view when the captain announces that wildlife has been spotted.

The pool deck and other venues

World Navigator features a relatively large deck-top pool area — something you don't always find on a ship carrying fewer than 200 passengers. It's home to a pool, two hot tubs, rows of lounge chairs and a pool grill and bar.

Other venues on board include a small but enticing L'Occitane spa with two treatment rooms, a relaxing lounge area and a sauna; and a small fitness center. There's also a jogging track on the very top of the ship, as well as some outdoor fitness equipment. Just be warned that, given the ship's small size, you'll have to make quite a few revolutions of the jogging track to run a mile.

Note that there is no hair salon onboard. Ships as small as World Navigator don't always have hair salons. There also are no self-serve launderettes. But the vessel offers wash-and-press laundry service for an extra charge (see more below in the What to Know section).

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 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).

Children's program

As is typical for lines specializing in small ships and expedition ships, Atlas does not offer specific children's programs on its vessels or provide child care on board.

What to know before you go

Required documents.

Atlas Ocean Voyages operates international, multi-country itineraries where passports always are required. In keeping with the rules in place in many countries around the world, passports should be valid for at least six months after the end date of your trip and have sufficient blank pages for entry stamps. Note that it is important that the name on your reservation be exactly as it is stated on your passport.

Atlas includes gratuities for crew as part of its fares. Passengers aren't expected to tip the crew at the end of voyages.

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Atlas has been advertising that it includes WiFi in its fare. But, for now, it's not unlimited WiFi. Passengers on initial sailings of World Navigator this year have gotten just 150 to 250 megabytes of data on a complimentary basis per sailing, depending on their cabin category. Additional megabytes of data come with an extra charge that starts at $45 for 500 megabytes.

Atlas had intended to offer unlimited Wi-Fi with no data limit on sailings — and still does intend for this to be the way it operates. 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. Executives hope to have this fixed soon.

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Carry-on drinks policy

Atlas allows passengers to bring their own alcohol onto ships, typically with a corkage fee. But there's little need to do so. Wine, beer, spirits and cocktails of all kinds are available onboard at no extra charge, as drinks are included in the fare.

Smoking policy

On all ships, smoking (including electronic cigarettes) only is allowed in designated outdoor areas. It's forbidden in cabins and on cabin balconies. Passengers caught smoking in their cabins will be charged a cleaning fee and could be removed from the ship.

World Navigator does not have self-serve launderettes. The vessel offers wash-and-press (or press-only) laundry service for an extra charge but no dry cleaning service. As of August 2021, the cost to wash and press a shirt or blouse was set at $4.80 per item. The cost to wash and press a dress was $7.30.

Related: Everything you need to know about cruise ship laundry services

Electrical outlets

World Navigator has standard North American-style, 120-volt outlets in rooms as well as European-style, 230-volt outlets and USB ports.

The currency used on Atlas itineraries is U.S. dollars. All vessels operate on a "cashless system," with any onboard purchases you make posting automatically to your onboard account. You'll receive a card that you can use to make charges. This same card also is what lets you into your cabin.

Drinking age

You must be 18 to consume alcohol on all Atlas itineraries.

Atlas ships aren't formal in their feel, and casual dress is the order of the day. There is no specific dress code, and resort wear (think: a polo shirt and slacks or a skirt) is just fine not only during the day but in the evening. It's a no-jacket-required sort of ship.

Related: What to pack for your first cruise

Accessibility

Two of World Navigator's 98 cabins --one balcony cabin and one oceanview cabin -- are designed as accessible cabins. The balcony cabin is of the type that has a slide-down window as opposed to a traditional balcony. The accessible oceanview cabin, which is currently designed for two occupants, is one of the cabins that will be converted into a "solo suite" early next year. So starting in 2022, the ship will have a single accessible solo cabin.

Both of the accessible cabins are designed with Americans with Disabilities Act compliance in mind with a much more open-concept layout than the ship's other cabins to allow for easy movement and much bigger and more open bathrooms. The bathrooms, specifically, have shower areas with shower chairs built into the walls, safety bars in multiple locations and lower-to-the-ground sinks.

Closets in the rooms have specialized hanger rack systems with pull-down devices that will bring the hanging rack down, making it reachable for someone in a wheelchair. There also are emergency call buttons next to the beds that aren't found in the rest of the ship's cabins.

Atlas Ocean Voyages' loyalty program

Atlas Ocean Voyages currently does not have a loyalty program. But the line has said it is in the process of developing one.

How much does an Atlas Ocean Voyages cruise cost?

Atlas Ocean Voyages sailings aren't inexpensive. Nine-night Greek islands voyages start at $5,799 per person. That works out to more than $1,200 per day for a couple sharing a room. The line's core expedition sailings to the polar regions are even more. Nine-night Antarctica trips start at $10,599 per person.

But as is typical for cruise lines at the high end, Atlas is including a lot in its base price. In addition to a room on board and all meals, the fares include round-trip airfare from select U.S. and Canadian gateways; drinks, including beer, wine and spirits; shipboard Wi-Fi; prepaid gratuities; and (perhaps most notably) shore excursions in every port.

In addition, Atlas offers one very unusual inclusion as part of what it's calling All-Inclusive All the Way pricing: Emergency medical evacuation insurance for every passenger.

The included flights alone can be worth more than $1,000 in added value, as many passengers will find themselves flying long distances to reach Atlas ships.

Note that the included-drinks menu on World Navigator features one to three mid-level brands of each major type of liquor. Higher-end liquors come with an extra charge. There is one included bourbon whiskey, for instance, Knob Creek, and two included vodkas (Ketel One and Absolut Vodka Citroen). You'll pay $6.50 or $7.20 extra, respectively, for a pour of Tito's or Grey Goose vodka.

There's a wide selection of included beers on World Navigator as well as a number of included wines. There's also an extensive list of extra charge wines available by the bottle.

Related: 15 ways that first-time cruisers waste money on a cruise

How to book

If you're sure you know what sort of cabin you want on World Navigator and on which specific itinerary, you can head over to AtlasOceanVoyages.com to make a booking directly.

That said, given the complexity of booking a cruise — there are a lot of decisions to make during the booking process, trust us — we recommend that you use a seasoned travel agent who specializes in cruises.

A good travel agent will quiz you about your particular interests, travel style and preferences, and steer you to the perfect cruise line, ship, itinerary and cabin for you. They also can help you if something goes wrong just before, during or after your voyage.

If you're sure that Atlas Ocean Voyages is your line, look for a travel agent who specializes in trips with the brand. You want someone who understands all the little quirks that are unique to Atlas cabin categories and, preferably, has done a ship inspection to see the cabins first hand.

Bottom line

There are a lot of reasons to be excited about new cruise line Atlas Ocean Voyages.

Built for adventurous travel to faraway places such as Antarctica and the Arctic, it's a small and intimate ship at a time when small and intimate is what many luxury travelers are craving most.

If your idea of the perfect cruise ship is a giant vessel loaded with all sorts of amusements , such as the ships operated by Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line , the line's vessels probably aren't for you. But if it's exclusiveness you want, and a bit of adventure, the five ships that the line is scheduled to roll out over the next three years could be a great choice.

TPG's Gene Sloan recently reported live from the inaugural voyage of World Navigator. You can find all of his dispatches from the ship on his author's page .

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I booked Atlas for my dream trip to Antarctica and while I was left speechless from the trip (mostly for the landscapes and because of the destinations), it wasn't the cruise line that allowed my experience to have the WOW factor. There are many things that I didn't like with Atlas and the biggest concern for me has to do with the dietary restrictions and food offered. While I do think + appreciate that Atlas had a lot of healthy menu items and choices, I wasn't happy with the dining service. I had mentioned my dietary restriction on the form before going on the ship and it wasn't ever really cared for or nobody ever asked anything about it or did anything about it. Some buffets had more veggie options than others and there were some that didn't have enough. Additionally, the food sucked. It tasted bland all the time and I always had to add additional sauces or salt/pepper to it. They sometimes had good items on the menu but the quality didn't match at all with the taste. Food taste sucked throughout the entire trip. There is no one meal that I remember well or that I can say was amazing. Tea time should have a variation of items offered instead of the same/similar items every day. Scones would be nice too. It'd be nicer to be served at the table similar to how they serve afternoon tea instead of choosing from the buffet style bar. The entertainment is another turnoff point for me as it was very boring and entertainment was limited. There was many times we felt bored. The music offered is also good for the older crowd I feel. The crew talent show was probably the most entertainment we enjoyed but that's about it. For the price I paid, the only thing I found made the trip worth it was the excursion. The expedition team did an amazing job with expeditions and we had about 2 a day, where I didn't feel rushed to come back or felt that I was on a time crunch. The expeditions offered were all good, but there should be some sort of warning before booking so people know what to expect as some require more ability than others. The housekeeping did a great job at keeping our rooms clean, however we would always get the same teas every single day despite having requested other types. We also got misinformed about the room service saying that it is at an additional charge. We only found out halfway through that it is only some items that are at an additional charge, but most of them no. Lastly, the menus on the TV weren't very reader-friendly. Atlas is still relatively new which makes sense why there's no app but having an app for the cruise would be much more efficient. Staff were friendly and helpful. However I saw a big difference with the staff on other cruise ships which were a lot better in my opinion as they were a lot friendlier and easy to talk to. The ones on this ship felt a little more serious with the exception of a few. Lastly - food takes forever to come when you order à la carte. Parka color is so bright and too flashy though parka is warm. It was nice that they had organized our boarding passes and had it ready for us when we left to go back to EZE, but we weren't really provided with much details for flights so on the way to Ushuia, we were a little confused of where to go for check in. These are some of the points I can think of, if there are any more I'll update but for that reason, Atlas doesn't cut it for me despite World Traveller being a nice ship. I wouldn't go back to Atlas as a first choice for other destinations. One of the reasons I had chosen Atlas was because the flights to and from EZE were included in the fare. The captain and the rest of the crew also did a wonderful job of getting us through the Drake Passage safely and before the storm came.

We joined Atlas for the World Voyager's 9-day maiden voyage from Ushuaia to Antarctica! From being greeted with champagne the moment we set foot on board to the farewell breakfast the morning we disembarked this was a WORLD CLASS EXPERIENCE. The amenities, food/drink, service and expeditions were 10/10 and all contributed to the absolute trip of a lifetime. Would 100% recommend booking with Atlas. To Jean-Roche (and team), David, Kade, Saylil (spelling?), Gede and Niel - thank you for your hospitality and warmness throughout our stay!

This review is only about the Atlas booking process. I called the phone number on the Atlas website to ask about one of their cruise packages. There was a long wait time, so I chose the option to be called back. First recommendation, if you are trying to sell more bookings, have enough reps to answer a call the first time, a call back or a very long hold time is not a convenience for customers who have a demanding schedule and work full time. Second recommendation, employ individuals who can actually answer detailed questions about the trips Atlas is offering. So I tried a different route and requested more information filling out a form on the Atlas website. Third recommendation, website should be much clearer on their reservations process. It does not clearly state reservations and booking can only be made by a travel agent from Avoya Travel. I received a phone call and emails from two different travel agents from Avoya not realizing this was legit. Again, this review is only about the Atlas reservation process which from an operations model and customer experience perspective could be improved! I plan on booking an Atlas cruise shortly and will write a review on the actual booking experience.

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Bundle up in your Atlas Ocean Voyages parka and set foot in Antarctica with this unforgettable expedition. Before you embark, you'll spend a night in Buenos Aires, explore Tierra del Fuego National Park, then hop on a jet to Ushuaia. There, you'll join your expert field guide on shore landings and glide across shimmering waters by zodiac before returning to the comfort of your all-inclusive 98-cabin ship.

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By rloke , September 27, 2022 in Atlas Ocean Voyages

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Hi all...does Atlas provide one on-board? Or should we pack our own?

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On 9/27/2022 at 2:49 PM, rloke said: Hi all...does Atlas provide one on-board?

No backpack provided.  I normally pack one, but not sure that I will on this trip. Your excursions will be by zodiac,  I ran across a video from another lines Antarctic cruises and the person indicated they did not allow backpacks on the zodiacs as a potential safety issue. But I have seen videos where some did have one. I am thinking about a smaller bag that I can access easily under the parka they do provide, and you get to keep. Thinking I would only be carrying extra camera batteries and micro-SD cards. The batteries do not last as long in the cold. Photographers recommend keeping your spares close to your body core.  Muck boots are provided for your use during the cruise.

I am considering taking collapsible hiking poles.  Reports are they have some available where you land, but sometimes not enough for everyone.

I did find another item Atlas will provide but only for those who book the Navigator Suite, a $1600 designer carry-on bag.  Was featured in an information video done for TA’s

15 hours ago, kayakcove said: No backpack provided.  I normally pack one, but not sure that I will on this trip. Your excursions will be by zodiac,  I ran across a video from another lines Antarctic cruises and the person indicated they did not allow backpacks on the zodiacs as a potential safety issue. But I have seen videos where some did have one. I am thinking about a smaller bag that I can access easily under the parka they do provide, and you get to keep. Thinking I would only be carrying extra camera batteries and micro-SD cards. The batteries do not last as long in the cold. Photographers recommend keeping your spares close to your body core.  Muck boots are provided for your use during the cruise. I am considering taking collapsible hiking poles.  Reports are they have some available where you land, but sometimes not enough for everyone. I did find another item Atlas will provide but only for those who book the Navigator Suite, a $1600 designer carry-on bag.  Was featured in an information video done for TA’s

Thanks kayakcove for the info.

I will just use a dry-bag with strap under the jacket then...

8 hours ago, rloke said: will just use a dry-bag with strap under the jacket then..

Good idea. I have some, but need to check, may be to large. Used them for kayak camping. 

My husband will be using the Overboard Classic 20L waterproof backpack to protect his camera gear. Our research indicates backpacks are permitted and you should be prepared to get wet when on the zodiac. The bag has a waterproof rating of IP66.

We purchased the bag from B&H photo.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/

https://www.over-board.com/collections/waterproof-backpacks

We will be on the 12/9/22 sailing, anyone else?

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anonymousegirl

I was on last Christmas Antarctica. Backpacks are allowed, just cannot be worn on the zodiacs, as they can interfere with the life jackets. I took a dry bag backpack. You just hand it to a crew member and they put in on the zodiac and then help you. 

Just note you will need longer straps than usual as you are wearing a ton of clothes, a thick parka, and the life vest. 

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Sverdlovsk Oblast

Natural resources, early history, medieval history and russian expansion, rise of the mining-metallurgical era, soviet ural, post-soviet transition, administrative divisions, demographics, settlements, ethnic groups, chairmen of the oblast duma, chairmen of the house of representatives of the legislative assembly, economy and transportation, sister relationships, notable people, external links.

Most of the oblast is spread over the eastern slopes of the Middle and North Urals and the Western Siberian Plain . Only in the southwest does the oblast stretch onto the western slopes of the Ural Mountains .

The highest mountains all rise in the North Urals, Konzhakovsky Kamen at 1,569 metres (5,148   ft) and Denezhkin Kamen at 1,492 metres (4,895   ft) . The Middle Urals is mostly hilly country with no discernible peaks; the mean elevation is closer to 300 to 500 metres (980 to 1,640   ft) above sea level. [9] Principal rivers include the Tavda , the Tura , the Chusovaya , and the Ufa , the latter two being tributaries of the Kama .

Sverdlovsk Oblast borders with, clockwise from the west, Perm Krai , the Komi Republic , Khanty–Mansi Autonomous Okrug , Tyumen Oblast , Kurgan , and Chelyabinsk Oblasts , and the Republic of Bashkortostan .

The area is traversed by the northeasterly line of equal latitude and longitude.

Rich in natural resources, the oblast is especially famous for metals ( iron , copper , gold , platinum ), minerals ( asbestos , gemstones , talcum ), marble and coal . It is mostly here that the bulk of Russian industry was concentrated in the 18th and 19th centuries.

The area has continental climate patterns, with long cold winters (average temperatures reaching −15   °C (5   °F) to −25   °C (−13   °F) on the Western Siberian Plain) and short warm summers. Only in the southeast of the oblast do temperatures reach +30   °C (86   °F) in July.

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The territory of the region has been inhabited since ancient times. Numerous sites of ancient people were discovered, dating from the Paleolithic to the Iron Age. The Upper Paleolithic includes the Garinsky site on the right bank of the Sosva river near the village of Gari , the site in the Shaitansky grotto, and the site in the Bezymyanny cave (X millennium BC). [10] [11] In 1890, the 11 thousand years old (Mesolithic) Shigir idol was discovered. [12]

A settlement and a burial ground in the Kalmatsky Brod tract are located on the right bank of the Iset river and date back to the Sarmatian time (from the 3rd century BC to the 2nd century AD). They belong to the Kalmak archaeological culture. In the Kalmatsky Brod burial ground, the skeletal skulls were strongly deformed by tight bandaging in early childhood, which indicates the penetration of steppe ethnic elements to the north. [13]

There are numerous pictograms on the Koptelovsky stone, on the Oblique stone, on the Two-eyed stone, Starichnaya, Serginskaya, the rock paintings of the Bronze Age on the Neyva River, Tagil River (villages Brekhovaya, Gaevaya, Komelskaya), rock carvings on Shaitan-Kamen on the right bank of the Rezh river tied to indigenous Ural population, possibly speakers of a Ugric language . [14] [15] The Gostkovskaya Pisanitsa refers to the Middle Ages. [12]

Before the first Russian colonists arrived to the region, it was populated by various Turkic and Ugrian tribes. By the 16th century, when the Middle Urals were under influence of various Tatar khanates, the strongest local state was the Vogul Pelym principality with its center in Pelym .

The Russian conquest of the Khanate of Kazan in the 1550s paved the way further east, which was now free from Tatar depredations (see Yermak Timofeyevich ). The first surviving Russian settlements in the area date back to the late 16th   – early 17th centuries ( Verkhoturye , 1598; Turinsk , 1600; Irbit , 1633; Alapayevsk , 1639). At that time, those small trading posts were governed under Siberian administration in Tobolsk . After the 1708 administrative reform, Verkhoturye, Pelym and Turinsk became a part of the new Siberian Governorate , in 1737 their territories were assigned to the Kazan Governorate .

During the 18th century, rich resources of iron and coal made Ural an industrial heartland of Russia. After getting control over Ural mines, the Demidov family put the region in the forefront of Russian industrialization. Yekaterinburg , Nevyansk and Tagil ironworks, founded in the 1700s to 1720s, soon joined the ranks of the major producers in Europe. Throughout the 18th and 19th century those newly founded factory towns enjoyed a status of special mining-metallurgical districts allowed to have a certain rate of financial and proprietary autonomy. During the 1781 reform middle Ural finally got its own regional administration in the form of the Perm Governorate .

When in 1812 the Russian government legalized gold digging for its citizens, Middle Ural became a center of gold mining. Entrepreneurs of the Perm Governorate also started the gold rush in West Siberia, soon Yekaterinburgers began to dominate the Russian market of precious metals and gemstones.

After the emancipation reform of 1861 , major Middle Uralian industries that were heavily dependent on serf labor entered decline, although it also allowed light industry to thrive. In 1878, Perm and Yekaterinburg were connected with a railroad, in 1888, railroads reached Tyumen , and ultimately, in 1897, Yekaterinburg joined the Trans-Siberian network . Emergence of railroad transportation helped to revitalize economy of Ural.

The Bolsheviks established their power in Yekaterinburg and Perm during the first days of the October Revolution of 1917. In early 1918 the dethroned Czar Nicholas II and his family were transferred under custody to Yekaterinburg. Local Bolsheviks decided autonomously to execute the royal family on July 17, 1918, to prevent its rescue of by the approaching White Army forces. Ten days later Yekaterinburg was captured by the Czechoslovak troops of Sergei Wojciechowski . For the next year the Anti-bolshevik forces took control over the region. On 19 August 1918, Provisional Government of Ural was formed in Yekaterinburg by a coalition of liberal and democratic socialist parties, it was supposed to serve as a buffer between the Komuch and Provisional Siberian governments. After the Kolchak coup d'état in Omsk in November 1918, the Government of Ural was disbanded.

In July 1919, in the course of the Yekaterinburg offense, Yekaterinburg and the surrounding areas were recaptured by the Red Army forces under command of Vasily Shorin . On the July 15th, the Perm Governorate was split by the Soviets and the east, for the first time in history, became a separate region, the Yekaterinburg Governorate. It was soon abolished and replaced by the Ural Oblast (1923-1934).

In the 1930s many industrial enterprises were established and built with the help of forced labour. [16] Local industry received another impetus during World War II, when important producing facilities were relocated here from the European part of Russia to safeguard them from the advancing Germans (for example, IMZ-Ural , Kamensk-Uralsky Metallurgical Works ). In the postwar period much of the region was off-limits to foreigners. It was over Sverdlovsk that the American U-2 spy plane pilot Gary Powers was shot down on May 1, 1960, while on a reconnaissance mission.

In 1979, there was an anthrax outbreak caused by an accident in a facility to develop biological weapons.

In 1993, Governor Eduard Rossel responded to perceived economic inequality by attempting to create a " Ural Republic ." Sverdlovsk led the "Urals Five" ( Kurgan Oblast , Orenburg Oblast , Perm Krai , Chelyabinsk Oblast and Sverdlovsk) in a call for greater regional power. They argued that the oblasts deserved as much power as the ethnic homeland republics . The Urals Republic Constitution went into effect on October 27, 1993. Then Russian President Boris Yeltsin dissolved the Urals Republic and the Sverdlovsk Parliament 10 days later (on November 9).

Population : 4,268,998   ( 2021 Census ) ; [5] 4,297,747   ( 2010 Russian census ) ; [17] 4,486,214   ( 2002 Census ) ; [18] 4,716,768   ( 1989 Soviet census ) . [19]

Vital statistics for 2022: [20] [21]

• Births: 39,958 (9.4 per 1,000)
• Deaths: 59,316 (13.9 per 1,000)

Total fertility rate (2022): [22] 1.56 children per woman

Life expectancy (2021): [23] Total — 68.79 years (male   — 63.72, female   — 73.80)

There were twenty-one recognized ethnic groups of more than two thousand persons each in the oblast. Residents identified themselves as belonging to a total of 148 different ethnic groups, including: [17]

• 3,684,843 Russians (90.6%);
• 143,803 Tatars (3.5%);
• 35,563 Ukrainians (0.9%);
• 31,183 Bashkirs (0.8%);
• 23,801 Mari (0.6%);
• 14,914 Germans (0.4%);
• 14,215 Azerbaijanis (0.3%);
• 13,789 Udmurts (0.3%);
• 11,670 Belarusians (0.3%);
• 11,510 Chuvash (0.26%);
• 11,501 Armenians (0.3%);
• 11,138 Tajiks (0.3%);
• 9,702 Mordovians (0.22%);
• 9,358 Uzbeks (0.2%);

232,978 people were registered from administrative databases, and could not declare an ethnicity. It is estimated that the proportion of ethnicities in this group is the same as that of the declared group. [24]

Christianity is the largest religion in Sverdlovsk Oblast. According to a 2012 survey [25] 43% of the population of Sverdlovsk Oblast adheres to the Russian Orthodox Church , 5% are nondenominational Christians (excluding Protestant churches), 3% are Muslims , 2% are Orthodox Christian believers without belonging to any Church or are members of other Orthodox churches , 1% are adherents of the Slavic native faith (Rodnovery), and 0.3% are adherents of forms of Hinduism ( Vedism , Krishnaism or Tantrism ). In addition, 36% of the population declares to be "spiritual but not religious", and 9.7% is atheist . [25]

The most important institutions of higher education include Ural Federal University , Ural State Medical University , Ural State University of Economics , Ural State Law University , Ural State Mining University and Ural State Academy of Architecture and Arts , all located in the capital Yekaterinburg.

The oblast's Charter, adopted on 17 December 1994, with subsequent amendments, establishes the oblast government. The Governor is the chief executive, who appoints the Government, consisting of ministries and departments. The Chairman of the Government, commonly referred to as the Prime Minister, is appointed with the consent of the lower house of the legislature , a process similar to the appointment of the federal Prime Minister . But the Governor cannot nominate the same candidate more than twice, yet he/she can dismiss the house after three failed attempts to appoint the Premier. [ needs update ]

The Legislative Assembly is the regional parliament of Sverdlovsk Oblast. Until 2011, it was a bicameral legislature consisting of the Oblast Duma, the lower house , and the House of Representatives, the upper house . [27] Before the reform, members of the legislature served four-year terms with half of the Duma re-elected every two years. The Duma (28   members) was elected in party lists. The 21   members of the House of Representatives were elected in single-seat districts in a first-past-the-post system. The Legislative Assembly was the first bicameral legislature outside an autonomous republic, and the first regional legislature in Russia to elect members based on both party lists and single-seat districts . As of 2021, the Legislative Assembly is a unicameral legislature with a total of 50 seats, with half of the members elected by single-mandate constituencies and the other half elected in party lists for five-year terms. [28] [29]

Compliance with the Charter is enforced by the Charter Court. The existence of such regional courts in Russia, formed and functioning outside the federal judiciary, although challenged, has been upheld and persisted successfully in most constituent members of the Federation where they were established.

Until President Putin 's reforms of 2004, the Governor was elected by direct vote for terms of four years. Eduard Rossel has been the only elected governor (first elected governor for an oblast in Russia) since 1995 (appointed in 1991 and dismissed in 1993 by President Yeltsin ), re-elected in 1999 and 2003.

Since 2012, the oblast's Governor is Yevgeny Kuyvashev .

In the 1990s, the Oblast's population was distinguished by relatively high support for parties and candidates of the right and democratic persuasion. In the 1996 presidential election, Boris Yeltsin , a native of the region who lived in Sverdlovsk until the 1980s, won over 70% of the vote. In the regional elections in 2010 in the Sverdlovsk Oblast, United Russia received minimal support relative to other regions - only 39.79% of votes. [30]

Even though it could do with modernizing, the region's industries are quite diverse. 12% of Russia's iron and steel industry is still concentrated in Sverdlovsk oblast. Iron and copper are mined and processed here, the logging industry and wood-processing are important, too.

The largest companies in the region include Ural Mining and Metallurgical Company , UralVagonZavod , Enel Russia , Nizhniy Tagil Iron and Steel Works , Federal Freight . [31]

Yekaterinburg is a prominent road, rail and air hub in the Ural region. As the economic slump subsided, several European airlines started or resumed flights to the city. These include Lufthansa , British Airways , CSA , Turkish Airlines , Austrian Airlines and Finnair . Malév Hungarian Airlines used to be among those carriers but they had to drop their flights to SVX ( IATA airport code for Sverdlovsk) after a few months.

The Alapaevsk narrow-gauge railway serves the communities around Alapayevsk .

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Garinsky District is an administrative district (raion), one of the thirty in Sverdlovsk Oblast, Russia. As a municipal division, it is incorporated as Garinsky Urban Okrug . The area of the district is 16,770 square kilometers (6,470 sq mi). Its administrative center is the urban locality of Gari. Population: 4,904 ; 7,832 (2002 Census) ; 9,381 (1989 Soviet census) . The population of Gari accounts for 50.4% of the district's total population. The main point of historical interest is the former town of Pelym, which was one of the first Russian settlements east of the Urals, marking the eastern terminus of the Cherdyn Road from Europe to Siberia.

Turinsky District is an administrative district (raion), one of the thirty in Sverdlovsk Oblast, Russia. As a municipal division, it is incorporated as Turinsky Urban Okrug . Its administrative center is the town of Turinsk. Population: 28,274 ; 32,540 (2002 Census) ; 40,749 (1989 Soviet census) . The population of Turinsk accounts for 63.4% of the district's total population.

Isetsky District is an administrative district (raion), one of the twenty-two in Tyumen Oblast, Russia. As a municipal division, it is incorporated as Isetsky Municipal District . It is located in the west of the oblast. The area of the district is 2,751 square kilometers (1,062 sq mi). Its administrative center is the rural locality of Isetskoye. Population: 26,061 ; 26,565 (2002 Census) ; 25,862 (1989 Soviet census) . The population of Isetskoye accounts for 28.7% of the district's total population.

Bisert is an urban locality in Nizhneserginsky District of Sverdlovsk Oblast, Russia. Population: 10,233 (2010 Russian census) ; 11,262 (2002 Census) ; 12,646 (1989 Soviet census) .

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