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ATLAS OCEAN VOYAGES ANNOUNCES NEW 2025/2026 POLAR EXPEDITIONS TO ANTARCTICA

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 17, 2024 –Atlas Ocean Voyages announces Polar Expeditions by Atlas™ to Antarctica beginning October 2025 to March 2026 are now available for bookings. Offering 37 departures aboard the expedition yacht fleet of World Voyager™, World Navigator®, and World Traveller™, this will mark the third season featuring the entire Atlas Ocean Voyages fleet in the region.

“Antarctica continues to be the most popular and in-demand region for Atlas Ocean Voyages," shares Atlas Ocean Voyages President and CEO James Rodriguez. “We look forward to once again positioning all three expedition yachts in the region for the season, providing travelers with many options to explore with under 200 fellow travelers on board.”

On board Atlas Ocean Voyages’ expedition yachts in Antarctica, guests will explore a range of polar expeditions with options ranging from 7 to 18 nights. Most expeditions sail roundtrip from Ushuaia, Argentina, while others offer the option of 7-night Drake Express expeditions departing from Punta Arenas, Chile. Every voyage includes a pre-cruise hotel night stay in Buenos Aires or Punta Arenas and private roundtrip charter air flights for your convenience. Plus, explorers will enjoy a complimentary Pre-Expedition Cultural Immersion to Tierra del Fuego or A True Taste of Chile. During the journey, guests will experience captivating landings and Zodiac safaris that unveil the pristine wonders of the Antarctic wilderness, expertly guided by Atlas Ocean Voyages' seasoned expedition team of field experts, passionate guides, and knowledgeable naturalists.

Highlights of the 2025/2026 Antarctica Season:

The “Antarctic Discovery” expeditions sail a 9-night roundtrip from Ushuaia, including up to four immersive days at the Antarctic Peninsula. Guests will enjoy multiple Captain’s Choice landings and Zodiac safari experiences when weather and safety conditions allow. Departures are available on November 9, 29, December 8, 28, 2025, and January 15, 16, 24, February 5, 25, 27, and March 19, 2026.

The “Crossing the Antarctic Circle” expeditions sail 11 nights roundtrip from Ushuaia and feature up to six days at the Antarctic Peninsula, including multiple Captain’s Choice landings and Zodiac safari experiences. Departures are available onNovember 14, 18, 20, December 1, 17, 28, 2025 and January 25, February 2, 14, 20, March 8, 2026.

For a more immersive experience of the Seventh Continent without crossing the Drake Passage, guests can choose from two 7-night “Drake Express Expedition” sailings roundtrip from King George Island (departing on December 2 or December 9, 2025). Plus, an additional 7-night Drake Express Expedition departs from Ushuaia on November 25, 2025. It ends in King George Island, so that explorers can still experience sailing the Drake Passage one way and then enjoy a private charter air flight back to Punta Arenas. All Drake Express expeditions concluding in Punta Arenas include a post-cruise hotel night stay.

In response to overwhelming interest, we're thrilled to announce two 18-night "Grand Antarctica & Beyond" Expedition showcases. These voyages highlight calls to the Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia, the Falklands, and the South Orkney Islands, offering unparalleled exploration of the region's diverse and breathtaking landscapes. Departing on December 18, 2025, and January 8, 2026, from Ushuaia, they offer our most extensive exploration of the region.

Additional Polar Expeditions by Atlas™ include a 13-night “Chilean Fjords & Falklands Adventure” journey departing Buenos Aires on October 27, 2025, for Ushuaia and a 13-night “Falklands & Fjords Explorer” northbound departure from Ushuaia onMarch 3, 2026.

Prepare for an unforgettable expedition. This upcoming season offers unparalleled polar adventures, allowing guests to explore the awe-inspiring landscapes and wildlife of the Antarctic region while experiencing the luxury and expertise that define our voyages.

For information and reservations, call a travel advisor or 1.844.44.ATLAS or visit www.AtlasOceanVoyages.com. You can also follow Atlas on Facebook and Instagram: www.facebook.com/AtlasOceanVoyages or www.instagram.com/AtlasOceanVoyages.

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2024 EXPEDITIONS ANNOUNCED FOR WORLD VOYAGER FEATURING NEW CULTURAL EXPEDITIONS BY ATLAS™ EXPERIENCE

Expedition Yachts to Call on Caribbean for the First Time-

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 18, 2023 – Atlas Ocean Voyages, the leader in yacht expedition cruising, announces the addition of 26 expeditions for its newest yacht, World Voyager. Departing between March 2024 and October 2024, these expeditions will offer Atlas Ocean Voyages’ first Caribbean voyages along with South America itineraries to Argentina, Brazil, and the Falklands. The 2024 season will also feature Northern Europe journeys to Iceland, Ireland, England, and Norway. New Arctic expeditions will take guests to Svalbard and Greenland, promising awe-inspiring landscapes and unforgettable encounters with wildlife.

New for 2024, Atlas Ocean Voyages continues to expand its offerings to cater to diverse travel preferences with NEW Cultural Expeditions by Atlas. The debut of Cultural Expeditions by Atlas further enriches the portfolio, complementing the existing Epicurean Expeditions by Atlas™ for culinary connoisseurs and Polar Expeditions by Atlas™ for the intrepid traveler. Cultural Expeditions will provide guests with diverse perspectives, local engagements, folkloric experiences, art, architecture, and museum visits, offering a deep immersion into the vibrant cultures of each destination. Guests enjoy a free cultural immersion tour, enrichment programs, and exclusive onboard experiences on each voyage.

"As World Voyager concludes the 2023/2024 Antarctica season, we look forward to offering new itineraries and exploring new regions, including the Caribbean, for the first time onboard our expedition yachts,” said James Rodriguez, president and CEO of Atlas Ocean Voyages. "From vibrant cultural experiences to adventurous polar expeditions, these new itineraries showcase the richness and diversity of our destinations. We are excited to share these unforgettable journeys with our guests."

New Cultural Expeditions by Atlas include an eight-night” Spotlight on Brazil” voyage from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro, departing on April 5, 2024. Two 7-night expeditions sailing the scenic harbors of the Lesser Antilles in the Caribbean from Bridgetown or St. Maarten. Departures includeMay 2 or 9, 2024. A Transoceanic 13-night “Mystique of the Azores” sails across the Atlantic from St. Maarten to Lisbon and departs on May 16, 2024. An 11-night expedition, “Picturesque Peaks & Fjords,” featuring the Norwegian Fjords, sails from London to Tromso, departing June 10, 2024.

Additional Epicurean Expeditions by Atlas itineraries include a 10-night “Vineyards & Vignettes” expedition from Lisbon to London along the Western Coast of Europe, featuring overnights in Bordeaux and central London, which departs May 31, 2024. A southbound itinerary sails from London on October 2, 2024 for 12 nights.

Additional Polar Expeditions by Atlas include three 9-night Arctic expeditions sailing roundtrip Longyearbyen, Svalbard on June 28, July 7, or 27, 2024. Two 10-night expeditions showcasing Greenland’s glaciers and sailing from Reykjavik, Iceland, or Kangerlussuaq, Greenland, on August 5 or 15, 2024.

In addition to the expanded itineraries, 20 captivating new ports of call have been added, including Balneário Camboriú (Blumenau), Brazil; Ilha Grande, Brazil; Rodney Bay, Saint Lucia; Les Trois-Îlets, Martinique; Pointe-á Pitre, Guadaloupe; Carambola Beach, St. Kitts & Nevis; Gustavia, St. Barts; Sandy Ground, Anguilla; Philipsburg, St. Maarten; Lajes do Pico (Azores), Portugal; Newcastle upon Tyne, England; Molde, Norway; Skarsvåg (North Cape), Norway; Qaqortoq, Greenland; Paamiut, Greenland; Akulleq Island, Greenland; Waterford, Ireland; Bantry, Ireland; Falmouth, England; and Poole, England.

Twelve combination voyages complement the launch with added savings and feature extended expeditions of up to 21 nights. Guests will have ample time to immerse themselves in each destination's unique offerings and create unforgettable memories with multiple expedition experiences all in one voyage. Atlas Ocean Voyages continues to redefine expedition cruising by offering exceptional experiences, unique destinations, and unparalleled service.

For information and reservations, call a travel advisor or 1.844.44.ATLAS or visitwww.AtlasOceanVoyages.com. You can also follow Atlas on Facebook and Instagram: www.facebook.com/AtlasOceanVoyages or www.instagram.com/AtlasOceanVoyages.

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ATLAS OCEAN VOYAGES’ NEW EXPEDITION YACHT WORLD TRAVELLER TO VISIT THE ARCTIC & ICELAND

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., February 22, 2023 – For summer 2023 Atlas Ocean Voyages’ new expedition yacht World Traveller will visit the Arctic, Norwegian Fjords, Iceland, and Greenland on six, 8- to 13-night expeditions. The Polar Category C- and Ice Class 1B-certified vessel – which debuted in November 2022 – offers gourmet cuisine, luxurious staterooms and suites and gracious service. Prices start from $7,999 and the second guest sails free.

Depending on the itinerary, plans call for up to two outings daily, where guests can see wildlife and ice formations up-close via Zodiac boats, specifically designed for exploration use. The precise landing sites are based on weather and wildlife sightings and will be determined by the Expedition Leader in consultation with ship’s captain.

A 13- and 11-night expedition, Aug. 6 and Aug. 19 respectively, sails round-trip from Longyearbyen, the world’s northernmost port. An 8-night expedition, Aug. 11, operates from Tromso, Norway, to the Svalbard archipelago. A 10-night expedition, Aug. 30, takes the ship from Spitsbergen to Iceland. World Traveller will then offer a 9-night Iceland circumnavigation, round-trip from Reykjavik, Sept. 9, before heading south Sept. 18 on an 8-night expedition to Edinburgh, Scotland, via the British Isles.

The expedition team comprised of naturalists, biologists, ornithologists, and scientists from other disciplines will be aboard to share insights and enrich the journey. With one field guide for every 20 people, guests are assured a highly personalized learning experience. Rubber boots, binoculars, and walking sticks are provided for guests’ use during the expedition.

“Our Arctic itineraries have been carefully planned so guests can immerse themselves in the destination,” said James Rodriguez, the line’s president and CEO. “As this is the first season for World Traveller, explorers have the opportunity to experience this remote region in comfort and at very appealing introductory fares.”

Whether visiting polar destinations such as the Arctic and Antarctica or calling at iconic ports in Europe, Atlas’ stylish and intimate expedition yachts World Traveller and World Navigator carry fewer than 200 guests and offer every five-star comfort, from luxurious accommodations and an all-inclusive onboard experience to immersive shore excursions.

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ATLAS OCEAN VOYAGES APPOINTS TANYA SPRINGER AS VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES

New Executive to Focus on Bolstering Travel Advisor Relationships and Support

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA., September 1, 2022 – Atlas Ocean Voyages announced the appointment of Tanya Springer as the yacht-style cruise brand’s Vice President of Sales. Tanya brings nearly 30 years of sales and marketing experience in the cruise industry and will lead Atlas’ Sales strategy, with a focus on developing, expanding and fostering Atlas’ relationships with its valued travel advisor partners. She will also support the Marketing strategy as the brand continues to grow partnerships; receive new ships; and expand deployment.

“It’s a pleasure to welcome Tanya Springer as Atlas Ocean Voyages’ Vice President of Sales,” said James Rodriguez, President and CEO of Atlas Ocean Voyages. “Tanya’s extensive experience in the cruise industry will be key to introducing the Atlas brand to more travel advisors and further elevating our relationships with current partners. Atlas greatly appreciates travel advisors and their critical industry role, and we will continue to support and promote them.”

“I am delighted to join the Atlas Ocean Voyages management team,” said Tanya. “Atlas Ocean Voyages is a fantastic cruise vacation product, and I am looking forward to engaging with travel advisors and creating long-lasting and mutually rewarding partnerships. One of my first goals is to make Atlas even more easy and profitable for cruise sellers to do business with.”

Tanya began her career at Renaissance Cruises and continued on to Oceania Cruises after a stint at Online Vacation Center, where she gained a greater understanding and appreciation of the Travel Advisor’s perspective. At both Renaissance and Oceania, she served in Sales and Marketing roles, growing National Account, International, and Field Sales. Tanya is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and holds an MBA.

Atlas Ocean Voyages is a small-ship cruise line that provides the ultimate way to experience the world in comfortable luxury on yacht-style cruises. World Navigator, launched in August 2021, and World Traveller, launching November 2022, both feature 98 suites and staterooms, and are the line’s first two small expedition ships bringing curious global travelers to boutique and marquee destinations around the world. Three additional sister ships, World Seeker, World Adventurer and World Discoverer, are under construction or on order. For more information, please visit www.AtlasOceanVoyages.com. Please also follow Atlas Ocean Voyages on Facebook (www.facebook.com/AtlasOceanVoyages), Instagram (www.instagram.com/AtlasOceanVoyages), and LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/company/atlascruises). Travel Advisors can call 1.844.44.ATLAS (1.844.442.8527) to book their clients on an unforgettable yacht-style expedition.

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SECOND GUEST SAILS FREE ON ATLAS OCEAN VOYAGES’ ANTARCTICA EXPEDITIONS

Atlas Ocean Voyages' Antarctica guests can make up to two landings daily aboard zodiacs to visit penguin rookeries, scientific outposts and abandoned whaling relics, as well as enjoy seaborn water safaris to study icebergs and catch sightings of seals, large seabirds, whales and other marine wildlife. All outings from the ship are escorted by the expedition team, made up of academics and wilderness experts, to ensure guests’ safety and preserve the wildlife and environment. (Photo credit: Michel Verdure)

Travelers Enjoy Unprecedented Savings with Limited-time, Week-long Labor Day Offer

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA., August 29, 2022 – Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime Antarctica expedition this winter with Atlas Ocean Voyages and take advantage of the yacht-style cruise line’s Second Guest Sails Free offer. Travelers can choose among 20 expeditions aboard World Navigator and Atlas’ newest ship, World Traveller, departing November 18, 2022, through March 22, 2023, on nine- to 12-night itineraries, cruising roundtrip from Ushuaia, Argentina. Aboard the 11- and 12-night expeditions, guests also cross the Antarctic Circle and join the Order of the Blue Nose. Travelers can also choose a special nine-night Chilean Fjords expedition, departing December 12, 2022. Additionally, all guests enjoy a complimentary, roundtrip charter flight between Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Ushuaia, and receive an Atlas expedition parka as part of their all-inclusive luxurious expedition. Atlas’ Second Guest Sails Free offer is applicable for all new bookings made with deposit from August 31 through September 6, 2022, in a Veranda- or Horizon-category stateroom. Expedition fares start at $7,499 per stateroom. For more information, please visit www.AtlasOceanVoyages.com.

Atlas Ocean Voyages delivers the ultimate way to experience the Seventh Continent. Guests can make up to two landings daily aboard zodiacs to visit penguin rookeries, scientific outposts and abandoned whaling relics, as well as enjoy seaborn water safaris to study icebergs and catch sightings of seals, large seabirds, whales and other marine wildlife. Guests can also opt to kayak and paddle board in the serene surroundings for an additional fee. All outings from the ship are escorted by the expedition team, made up of academics and wilderness experts, to ensure guests’ safety and preserve the wildlife and environment.
On board, guests enjoy highly personalized and attentive service in an intimate setting and Atlas Ocean Voyages’ expansive inclusions, such as globally inspired gourmet cuisine with ever-changing menus; premium wines and spirits, and international beers; prepaid gratuities; emergency medical evacuation insurance and Covid trip-interruption insurance; and L’OCCITANE bath amenities plus stocked mini-bar and Nespresso machine in every room. Each suite and stateroom also include robes, slippers and an expedition binocular for use while on board. Suite guests also enjoy butler service.
All guests are responsible for government taxes and port fees and the Second Guest Sails Free offer is not combinable with other promotions.

Atlas Ocean Voyages is the ultimate way to experience the world in comfortable luxury on yacht-style expeditions and cruises. World Navigator, launched in August 2021, and World Traveller, launching November 2022, both feature 98 suites and staterooms, and are the line’s first two stylish yacht-style ships bringing curious global travelers to remote, boutique and marquee destinations around the world. Three additional sister ships, World Seeker, World Adventurer and World Discoverer, are under construction or on order. For more information, please visit www.AtlasOceanVoyages.com. Please also follow Atlas Ocean Voyages on Facebook (www.facebook.com/AtlasOceanVoyages), Instagram (www.instagram.com/AtlasOceanVoyages), and LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/company/atlascruises). Travel Advisors can call 1.844.44.ATLAS (1.844.442.8527) to book their clients on an unforgettable yacht-style expedition.

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ATLAS OCEAN VOYAGES OPENS 2023-24 ANTARCTICA EXPEDITION SEASON FOR SALE

World Navigator and World Traveller Continue to Deliver Once-in-a-lifetime, Luxe-adventure Expeditions to Seventh Continent

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA., June 2, 2022 – Atlas Ocean Voyages opened its winter 2023-24 Antarctica season for sale today, offering experienced travelers more once-in-a-lifetime expeditions to this remote and bucket-list destination for a third season. From November 2023 through March 2024, small luxury expedition ships World Navigator and World Traveller will return to the Seventh Continent to deliver breathtaking landscapes, penguins, seals, whales, seabirds, and other wildlife that can only be witnessed there. Travelers can choose among 23 voyages, ranging from nine to 20 nights, nearly all departing round-trip from Ushuaia, Argentina. World Navigatorwill offer Antarctic Peninsula voyages while World Travellerembarks on more comprehensive Antarctic regional expeditions. For more information about Atlas Ocean Voyages’ new winter 2023-24 season, please visit www.AtlasOceanVoyages.com.

“World Navigator and World Traveller offer the perfect combination of adventure and luxury on an Antarctica expedition,” said Alberto Aliberti, President of Atlas Ocean Voyages. “Atlas focuses on boots-on-the-ground and feet-in-the-water expeditions that travelers may have waited a lifetime to experience. With Atlas, travelers can start at the top of their bucket list for an immersive and transformative expedition to Antarctica.”

On World Navigator and World Traveller’s Antarctica expeditions, guests can expect up to two outings from the ship daily, depending on weather and sea conditions. The ships’ Captains monitor onboard weather and underwater sensors and meteorological forecasts to plan for safe passage and harbors for guests to go ashore or enjoy waterborne safaris aboard zodiacs to sight marine wildlife and iceberg formations, as well as opted for kayaking and paddleboarding.

Qualified expedition team members escort guests for all off-ship experiences and each member of the expedition team represents an academic specialty, such as ornithology, marine biology, history, environmental sciences, mountaineering and others, and offer guests greater depth and breadth to their expedition. At times, weather and sea conditions can change rapidly and the Captain may change course or landing sites to avoid risk to guests and the ship.

World Navigator will offer 13 Antarctica departures beginning on November 9, 2023. Travelers can choose from nine- and 11-night itineraries that focus on the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula. Guests will enjoy four days exploring Antarctica on the nine-night voyages while the 11-night voyages offer six days cruising the region and cross into the Antarctic Circle to earn membership in the Order of the Blue Nose. Both itineraries also include a scenic cruise by Cape Horn, Chile, the southernmost point of South America.

At the end of the season, World Navigator will embark on March 15, 2024, for a special 14-night itinerary that combines the Falkland Islands and the South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands. There, guests will have opportunities to catch sightings of the thriving marine wildlife that have grown accustomed to warmer climes, including the King Penguin. The itinerary also calls at Punta del Este and Montevideo, Uruguay, and concludes with an overnight in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

For her part, World Traveller brings the explorers on 13-, 16- and 20-night immersive expeditions that offer a combination of the Antarctic Peninsula, the South Shetland Islands, Diego Ramirez Islands, Falkland Islands, and South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands. Nearly all World Travellerexpeditions in Antarctica include a passage through the Lemaire Channel, considered one of the most dramatic Antarctic landscapes ever traveled and venture across the Antarctica Circle.

World Traveller also offers two unique trans-Atlantic crossings to bookend her Antarctica season. The 12-night, westbound itinerary departs October 24, 2023, from the Canary Islands, Spain, to Recife, Brazil, via Western Africa, with calls at Dakhla, Western Sahara; Dakar, Senegal; and Banjul, the Gambia. To conclude her season, World Traveller departs on March 13, 2024, from Ushuaia to Cape Town, South Africa on a 19-night voyage. Guests enjoy two days in the Falkland Islands, three days in the South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands, and three days in Tristan da Cunha, the world’s most remote inhabited archipelago located deep in the Southern Atlantic.

For more information, please visit www.AtlasOceanVoyages.com. Please also follow Atlas Ocean Voyages on Facebook (www.facebook.com/AtlasOceanVoyages), Instagram (www.instagram.com/AtlasOceanVoyages), and LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/company/atlascruises). Travel Advisors can call 1.844.44.ATLAS (1.844.442.8527) to book their clients on an unforgettable luxe-adventure expedition.

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ATLAS OCEAN VOYAGES NAMES MICHAEL SHAPIRO WORLD NAVIGATOR’S CRUISE DIRECTOR

Veteran Cruise Director and Entertainer Delivers Engaging Programming Aboard Luxe-adventure Voyages in Western Europe, Norwegian Fjords and the Arctic

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA., May 23, 2022 – Atlas Ocean Voyages welcomes seasoned Cruise Director, Actor and Vocalist Michael Shapiro as Cruise Director for World Navigator’s Summer 2022 season. Michael brings more than 30 years of travel and tourism industry experience, 16 as Cruise Director aboard small luxury ships. Additionally, his professional acting and vocal talents will add a luxe-adventure and entertaining flair aboard World Navigator as guests enjoy unforgettable voyages in England, Holland, France, the Norwegian Fjords, Iceland, Greenland, and The Arctic. For more information about Atlas Ocean Voyages, please visit www.AtlasOceanVoyages.com.

"Michael’s talent and extensive experience will be the cornerstone upon which Atlas creates and delivers engaging guest entertainment and programming on our summer voyages,” said Alberto Aliberti, President of Atlas Ocean Voyages. "His extensive travel experience and dedication to guest service will seamlessly connect travelers with the captivating destinations where World Navigator will visit. And his personal flair will add to World Navigator’s casually elegant and fun ambiance, a hallmark of Atlas’ luxe-adventure style."

As a seasoned traveler himself, Michael has visited more than 76 countries. He had previously served as Cruise Director aboard the storied and small ships Song of Flower and Paul Gauguin. While aboard those ships, Michael helped create an innovative, five-star cruise products and played a crucial role in day-to-day ship operations. He has also performed as vocalist in venues around the world and his professional acting experience includes supporting roles in Saturday Night Live and in the short film, Mr. Zummenshine.
Atlas Ocean Voyages is a luxe-adventure, expedition cruise line designed for discerning, fun-seeking travelers to immerse in unique and awe-inspiring moments in remote and captivating destinations. World Navigator, launched in August 2021, and World Traveller, launching November 2022, both feature 98 suites, solo suites with no single supplements, and staterooms, and is the line’s first two small expedition ship, bringing travelers to smaller, authentic, and exclusive locales.

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ATLAS OCEAN VOYAGES FIRST TO INCLUDE COVID INSURANCE FOR ALL GUESTS

Luxe-adventure Cruise Line Expands Atlas Assurance to Provide Travelers Greater Peace of Mind

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA., April 27, 2022 – In another industry first, Atlas Ocean Voyages announced today that the luxe-adventure cruise line will include Covid trip interruption and isolation insurance for all guests on all future voyages. The new Covid insurance coverage for all guests augments Atlas’ expansive list of inclusions, among which are emergency medical evacuation insurance, repatriation insurance, and emergency medical and travel assistance, known as Atlas Assurance. Atlas Assurance provides guests greater peace-of-mind when they are aboard a once-in-a-lifetime, luxe-adventure journey with Atlas Ocean Voyages. For more information about Atlas Ocean Voyages, please visit www.AtlasOceanVoyages.com

“Covid is an unfortunate fact of life, and our precautions and strict health protocols minimize risk and help assure our guests and crew,” said Alberto Aliberti, President of Atlas Ocean Voyages. “The health and safety of our guests and crew continues to be our top priority, and Atlas’ new Covid-related, trip interruption-insurance inclusion in Atlas Assurance will provide guests an array of protections should the unforeseeable happen.”

World Navigator will cruise England, Holland, France, the Norwegian Fjords, Iceland, Greenland, and The Arctic in summer 2022; Central and South America in the autumn; and return to Antarctica for her winter 2022-23 season. In winter 2023, World Traveller will sail her inaugural season in Antarctica. Three additional sister ships, World Seeker, World Adventurer and World Discoverer, will join the fleet through 2024.
For more information, please visit www.AtlasOceanVoyages.com. Please also follow Atlas Ocean Voyages on Facebook (www.facebook.com/AtlasOceanVoyages), Twitter (www.twitter.com/atlascruises), Instagram (www.instagram.com/AtlasOceanVoyages), and LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/company/atlascruises). Travel Advisors can call 1.844.44.ATLAS (1.844.442.8527) to book their clients on an unforgettable luxe-adventure expedition.

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ATLAS OCEAN VOYAGES PARTNERS WITH ELi TECHNOLOGY TO INTRODUCE ELi CODE TO THE CRUISE INDUSTRY

Two Innovative Companies Demonstrate ELi Code at Seatrade Cruise Global 2022

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA., Apr. 25, 2022 – New luxury-expedition cruise line Atlas Ocean Voyages and innovative ELi Technology are partnering to introduce cutting-edge ELi Code to the cruise industry. ELi Code distills and delivers a brand or establishment’s essence and immediately serves information and key services to customers with a tap on their mobile devices. Atlas Ocean Voyages is the first cruise company to utilize the new ELi Code at the upcoming Seatrade Cruise Global 2022, being held from April 25–27 on Miami Beach, Fla. Learn more about Atlas Ocean Voyages and ELi Technology at www.AtlasOceanVoyages.com and www.EliTechnology.us, respectively.

"We saw ELi Code as a new, upcoming technology that can help convey Atlas Ocean Voyages’ essence and information to the luxe-adventure traveler in a more connected and succinct way," said Alberto Aliberti, President of Atlas Ocean Voyages. "ELi Code’s flexibility and versatility is a powerful function that helps us go beyond the website and dynamically deliver what the consumer wants to see."

With ELi Code, travelers can virtually immerse themselves in Atlas Ocean Voyages’ luxe-adventure experience with a single scan. While QR codes send the user to one linked webpage, ELi Codes connect consumers to a mobile-optimized landing page, an ELi Page, with native content hosted by ELi Technology. The ELi Page lives outside a social media platform and offers an unparalleled curation of multimedia, engaging designs, multiple link options, and information, on one dynamic page.

“ELi Code is the next generation of QR Codes,” said Dave Boos, President and CEO of Cornerstone Consulting, Inc., the creators of ELi Codes. “ELi Codes cater to the preferred interfaces and content styles that is affected by social media platforms, but outside of a social media platform and not dependent on a website. There are a multitude of ELi Code applications from sole-proprietorship brands to emergency services, to consumer-packaged goods.”

The Hyper-Dynamic QR digital solution, ELi Code, takes consumers where companies want them to go. The ELi Codes enable an organization to customize the way they tell their stories and tailor their specific marketing needs, all while having the ability to run promotions, campaigns, and affiliate referral programs. ELi Codes can also deliver coupons and integrate them into existing loyalty programs.
As marketing needs change, the ELi Code can change with it. In minutes, the ELi Code's webpage design, links, buttons, and videos can change. The webpage is customizable in every facet and has a unique interface that makes changing the webpage simple. All design changes made are not only intuitive but do not impact the ELi Code that users scan.

Atlas Ocean Voyages is a luxe-adventure, expedition cruise line designed for discerning, fun-seeking travelers to immerse in unique and awe-inspiring moments in remote and captivating destinations. World Navigator, launched in August 2021, and World Traveller, launching October 2022, both feature 98 suites, solo suites with no single supplements, and staterooms, and are the line’s first two small expedition ships, bringing travelers to smaller, exclusive locales where other ships cannot go. World Navigator will cruise England, Holland, France, Norwegian Fjords, Iceland, Greenland, and The Arctic in summer 2022; Central and South America in the autumn; and return to Antarctica for her winter 2022-23 season. In winter 2023, World Traveller will sail her inaugural season in Antarctica. Three additional sister ships, World Seeker, World Adventurer and World Discoverer, will join the fleet through 2024.

To learn more, please visit www.AtlasOceanVoyages.com. Also, please follow Atlas Ocean Voyages on Facebook (www.facebook.com/AtlasOceanVoyages), Twitter (www.twitter.com/atlascruises), Instagram (www.instagram.com/AtlasOceanVoyages), and LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/company/atlascruises). Travel Advisors can call 1.844.44.ATLAS (1.844.442.8527) to book their clients on an unforgettable luxe-adventure expedition.

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ATLAS OCEAN VOYAGES ADJUSTS WORLD NAVIGATOR’S SUMMER 2022 BALTIC ITINERARIES

New Itineraries Add Equally Exciting and Charming Finnish and Estonian Destinations

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA., Feb. 24, 2022 – Atlas Ocean Voyages announced today that, as a result of current regional tensions, the luxe-adventure cruise line is adjusting two late-summer 2022, Baltic itineraries. On both the Hamburg-to-Kiel itinerary, departing August 26, 2022, and Kiel-roundtrip itineraries, departing September 7, World Navigator will drop St. Petersburg, Russia, and now call at Kotka and Mariehamn, Finland. The August 26 voyage includes a bucket-list transit of the Kiel Canal, while the September 7 departure will now also add Saaremaa, Estonia, where World Navigator will dock in the city center, adjacent to the Medieval Castle of Kuressaare.

“Atlas Ocean Voyages’ top priority is the safety and comfort of our guests and crew,” said Alberto Aliberti, President of Atlas Ocean Voyages. “With unrest in Eastern Europe, we have adjusted our voyages and replaced our Russia calls with equally exciting and charming destinations in Finland and Estonia. Guests will enjoy these unique and rarely visited destinations and immersive shore excursions to take in the rich cultures and breathtaking vistas of the Baltic.”

Atlas Ocean Voyages is a luxe-adventure, expedition cruise line designed for discerning, fun-seeking travelers to immerse in unique and awe-inspiring moments in remote and captivating destinations. Launched in August 2021, World Navigator features 98 suites, solo suites with no single supplements, and staterooms and is the line’s first newly constructed small expedition ship, which can reach smaller, authentic and exclusive locales where larger ships cannot reach.

World Navigator will cruise the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, and Iceland, Greenland and The Arctic in summer 2022; Central and South America in the autumn; and return to Antarctica for her winter 2022-23 season. Atlas’ second ship, World Traveller, launches in November 2022, with three additional sister ships, World Seeker, World Adventurer and World Discoverer, to join the fleet through 2024.

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