Expedition Cruises · Atlas Ocean Voyages
Atlas Ocean Voyages Expedition Cruises, Booked by Travel Consultants Who Know the Seas
What an Atlas Ocean Voyages expedition feels like
This is a bucket-list trip, and one you can chronicle that most people will never experience. Large ships bring you within a distance of the view. Atlas’s yacht-style ships get you into the middle of the action: narrow fjords, ice floes and quiet landings where the wildlife outnumbers the people.
Then you return on board to five-star comfort and elegance. On polar voyages, private charter flights get you to the ship, so the journey starts the way the rest of it goes.
What our clients tell us
We share the good and the not-so-good, based on the feedback we receive, so you can make the right decision for you.
What they love: the ratings for this experience are off the charts. Ship quality and cleanliness, crew and hospitality, dining, itineraries and adventure all rate at the very top, so people tend to love it. Meals consistently receive high marks, menus rotate with the locally sourced food available, and vegetarians love the menu too. The staff are professional, friendly and engaging, and experienced at guiding guests through unfamiliar territory.
What to know: you need to understand the seas you are about to experience. The Drake Passage is known for some of the roughest water in the world, and the North Atlantic can be just as lively. If you are the least bit susceptible to motion sickness, we need to talk. This is not something to take lightly, and it could truly affect the experience.
Antarctica, the Falklands and South Georgia
Atlas sails to Antarctica from Ushuaia, Argentina. Explore the ice floes and watch for penguins, seals, whales and orcas. Longer voyages add the Falkland Islands and South Georgia, home to vast king penguin colonies.
Polar voyages include a pre-cruise hotel night and private charter air. On select dates, Fly & Sail options use King George Island to skip the Drake Passage one way or both ways, worth knowing if the crossing gives you pause.
The Arctic, Iceland and Northern Europe
Head north to sail pristine fjords, see massive glaciers and watch for whales. In Svalbard and Canada’s Churchill, the Arctic is polar bear country. Iceland and Greenland bring waterfalls, ice and wide-open landscapes.
Closer to Europe, explore the Scottish Highlands, Nordic ports and secluded Norwegian fjords. Or head south to Patagonia, from the Chilean fjords to Puerto Madryn on Argentina’s coast.
Choosing your region
| Region | What to know |
|---|---|
| Antarctica | Round trip from Ushuaia across the Drake Passage, or Fly & Sail via King George Island on select dates. Penguins, seals, whales and ice. |
| Falklands & South Georgia | Longer voyages, with king penguin colonies and remote island landscapes. |
| Svalbard & the Arctic | Sailings from Longyearbyen, glaciers and polar bear country. Also Churchill in Canada. |
| Iceland & Greenland | Fjords, waterfalls, glaciers and whales. |
| Northern Europe | The Scottish Highlands, Nordic ports and secluded Norwegian fjords. |
| Patagonia | The Chilean fjords and Puerto Madryn on Argentina’s coast. |
Itineraries, ships and inclusions are set by Atlas Ocean Voyages and can change. We confirm the current details for your sailing before you book.
A true adventure
Naturalists and expedition guides lead hikes, Zodiac landings and kayak outings, and the polar plunge is there for the truly adventurous. Some premium activities, such as kayaking and overnight camping, can carry an added charge and limited spaces, so we plan and reserve them with you before you sail.
What the fare covers
Fares cover your meals, specialty dining, 24-hour room service, fine wines, craft beer and spirits, Wi-Fi, gratuities and polar expedition gear. Polar voyages add a pre-cruise hotel night and private charter air.
That makes the price you see much closer to the price you pay. Our Voyage Journal walks through how to compare cruise costs side by side: Not Another Cruise Cost Comparison, Stop Comparing Cruise Prices and Everything That’s Included. And Everything That Isn’t.
Staterooms with nothing in the way
Staterooms are comfortable and feature floor-to-ceiling Horizon windows, so none of the view is obscured. When the glacier is outside your window, you see all of it.
Who Atlas Ocean Voyages suits
- Bucket-list travelers who want Antarctica, the Arctic or the fjords up close.
- Active travelers who want naturalist-led hikes, Zodiac landings and kayaking.
- Guests who want luxury after the adventure, with yacht-style comfort and fine dining.
- Travelers with steady sea legs, or who choose a Fly & Sail option.
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Atlas Ocean Voyages questions we hear
How many guests sail on an Atlas Ocean Voyages ship?
Fewer than 200. The small, yacht-style ships are reinforced for polar waters and reach places large ships cannot.
What is included in an Atlas Ocean Voyages fare?
Meals, specialty dining, 24-hour room service, fine wines, craft beer and spirits, Wi-Fi, gratuities and polar expedition gear. Polar voyages also include a pre-cruise hotel night and private charter air. Some premium activities, such as kayaking and camping, can carry an added charge.
How rough is the Drake Passage?
The Drake Passage is known for some of the roughest water in the world. If you are prone to motion sickness, talk with us first. On select dates, Fly & Sail options skip the crossing one way or both ways.
Where can I see polar bears with Atlas Ocean Voyages?
In the Arctic, including Svalbard and Churchill in Canada. Antarctica has penguins, seals and whales, but no polar bears.
Where does Atlas Ocean Voyages sail?
Antarctica, the Falkland Islands and South Georgia, Svalbard, Iceland, Greenland, the Scottish Highlands and Norway’s fjords, and Patagonia, including the Chilean fjords and Puerto Madryn.
Does it cost more to book Atlas Ocean Voyages through a travel consultant?
No. You pay the same fare as booking direct. Through us you also get a voyage, ship and stateroom chosen for how you travel, a candid conversation about sea conditions, air and hotel nights arranged around your sailing, and planning before you go.
Plan your Atlas Ocean Voyages expedition with travel consultants who know the seas
Tell us where you dream of going, and your Aurévia travel consultant will reply within one business day with voyage, ship, stateroom and fare options. Let us hold your cabin.