World Navigator

The Balconies and Picture Windows:  All 98 staterooms and suites feature an ocean view—and nearly 90 percent have a balcony. They come in eight categories, ranging from 183-square-foot Adventure Staterooms with a large picture window and a mosaic-tiled spa shower to 465-square-foot one-bedroom Navigator Suites with a spa shower and bathtub plus a 106-square-foot veranda. A notable option is the 270-square-foot Horizon Staterooms, which feature a floor-to-ceiling glass wall with an upper panel that slides open to make the entire cabin a veranda. Atlas’s Porto-based parent company originally developed the concept for its DouroAzul river ships. 

The World-Spanning Itineraries: World Navigator can take you to remote places you’ve long dreamed of visiting — Expedition Itineraries to see the vast expanses of the Arctic, the rugged beauty of the Norwegian fjords, the volcanic landscapes of Iceland, and the otherworldly continent of Antarctica — or carry you back to more familiar locales in the Mediterranean, the British Isles, and Northern Europe on Epicurean and Cultural Itineraries. 

Design That’s Not Fussy: Laid-back elegance is the brand’s design mantra and using a blend of classic and contemporary styles — a touch of Art Deco in muted greens, blues, and neutrals in the staterooms and panoramic lounge — combined with a heated pool and whirlpools and restaurants featuring regionally-inspired gourmet cuisine, Atlas has created a soothing environment for its luxe-adventure brand.

A Focus on Sustainability: Like a growing number of cruise lines, Atlas has banned single-use plastics aboard its ships. But World Navigator also cruises with the benefit of the latest hybrid power management and propulsion system that consumes as little as one-fifth the fuel of conventional cruise ship systems. And with its alternate hydro-jet propulsion, it can quietly cruise up to five knots without disturbing sensitive marine wildlife. 

Authenticity Seekers: Atlas describes its intended cruise clientele as “low-key connoisseurs in search of authentic cultural experiences and once-in-a-lifetime journeys.” And 423-foot-long World Navigator is built to deliver that with a 1B-Ice Class-certified hull and custom-designed Zodiac MilPro Mark V inflatable boats to ferry passengers ashore in even the remotest bucket-list locales.

All-Inclusive Luxe-Adventure Has a High Price Tag:  While accommodation, food, beverages, gratuities, and Wi-Fi are included and sailings to less-remote destinations to indulge your passion for all things food and wine or to enjoy cultural and historical immersion are priced similar to other small luxury lines, a bucket-list excursion to Antarctica or the Arctic begins around $12,000 to $15,000 per person.