Atlas Ocean Voyages celebrated a milestone weekend with naming ceremonies for its new World Traveller and World Navigator. The latter ship has been in service since last year but was never formally named due to COVID restrictions. The ships were named in the fjords along the Beagle Channel’s Glacier Alley, in Chile’s Tierra del Fuego archipelago at the southern tip of South America.
“Both yacht-style vessels specialise in expeditions to some of nature’s most spectacular destinations,” said James Rodriguez, Atlas’ President and CEO. “What a historic weekend for Atlas! It was inspiring to name these two spectacular ships surrounded by majestic glaciers.”
VIP guests at the dual naming ceremonies included travel advisors, shareholders, media and dignitaries from Argentina and Chile.
Subscribe to LATTE Cruise’s free eNewsletter to keep up to date with everything in the luxury cruise space.World Traveller was named on 19 November followed by Zodiac sightseeing of Pia Glacier. In the evening the portraits of the godmothers were unveiled at a gala welcome reception prior to dinner. The naming festivities for World Navigator took place on 20 November, preceded by a celebratory luncheon on the vessel.
Both expedition ships are Polar Category C- and Ice Class 1B-certified and cater to curious, global travellers with a passion for exploring both iconic and off-the-beaten-path destinations. The vessels offer every five-star comfort, from an all-inclusive onboard experience and luxurious accommodations to in-depth excursions and customised private tours for a truly personalised voyage.
With only 100 accommodations, guests enjoy nearly a 1:1 guest-to-staff ratio and a special camaraderie and bond with their fellow explorers.
Lead image: World Navigator and World Traveller were both christened in Chilean Patagonia last weekend.
