World Voyager has joined the fleet of Atlas Ocean Voyages following a naming ceremony in Ushuaia, Argentina. The 198-guest expedition yacht was christened by Godmother British physiotherapist and British Army Captain Harpreet “Preet” Kaur Chandi MBE.
The naming ceremony was attended by shareholders, maiden voyage guests, travel advisors, media, and local dignitaries. The third vessel in the line’s expedition fleet, and the sister ship to Atlas Ocean Voyages’ World Traveller and World Navigator, the third vessel will now begin her inaugural deployment for the 2023/24 Antarctica season.
The shipboard ceremony was presided over by James A. Rodriguez, President and CEO of Atlas Ocean Voyages, who introduced World Voyager’s officers and crew, including Captain Terje Ulset, recognised local Argentine dignitaries, including Vice Governor Mónica Urquiza, and also thanked Father Luis Ascano for being a part of the moving milestone for the expedition cruise line.
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“Today marks another important milestone for Atlas Ocean Voyages as our fleet grows to a trio, delivering year-round polar, epicurean and cultural expedition experiences across the globe,” said Rodriguez. “Thank you to Preet for inspiring all of us and the entire Atlas team that continues to execute our vision of year-round expedition yachting.”
The ceremony concluded with Godmother Harpreet “Preet” Chandi MBE breaking a bottle of Champagne, raising a glass to lead a toast with Rodriguez as World Voyager embarked on her maiden voyage, a 9-day Antarctic Discovery expedition.
“I’m so excited for you as you begin your first Antarctic Expedition,” shared ‘Preet’. “My journey and now your experience is all about pushing boundaries and experiencing an adventure that will leave you changed.”
Godmother Preet Chandi gained international recognition in 2022 when she completed a remarkable solo expedition across Antarctica to the South Pole. In January 2023, she further solidified her place in polar exploration history by recording the longest-ever solo and unsupported polar expedition by a woman of colour.
World Voyager will offer expeditions sailing to Antarctica on 9- to 14-night round trip from Ushuaia, Argentina. Atlas includes a pre-cruise hotel stay in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and roundtrip charter air service from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia. Expeditions include a free cultural immersion tour, all Zodiac experiences, landings ashore, and all-inclusive amenities on board. Kayaking and camping activities are available as optional experiences.
The Polar Category C- and Ice Class 1B-certified vessel features two Rolls Royce 9,000 kw hybrid diesel/electric engines and incorporates 3D forward-looking sonar (FLS) technology to detect underwater hazards, obstacles, and shallows.
