Atlas Ocean Voyages has confirmed its first-ever luxury expedition sailing yacht, Atlas Adventurer, will launch in late 2028, with accommodation for up to 400 guests and 275 crew.
Sailing to destinations in Asia, including Japan, South Korea, China, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines, and Africa, including Seychelles, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya, Mozambique and South Africa, International Sales Director Bernie Carter said the yacht will ‘herald a new era of growth, understanding and appreciation of the Atlas Ocean Voyages brand within the UK market’.
The line said that the Atlas-class yacht will offer a ‘significantly expanded onboard experience’, including all-suite accommodation, increased space and amenities and a broader range of dining, wellness, and social offerings.
It will have seven dining venues, including specialty restaurants and a new culinary studio for hands-on learning and destination-inspired programming.
There will also be five lounges and cocktail bar social spaces, along with two outdoor bars.
Additionally, the yacht will have an expanded fitness and wellness centre, a large swimming pool, and purpose-built expedition capabilities, including Zodiacs, luxury motorboats, and a marina platform with an ocean pool for water-based exploration.
Atlas described the new vessel as ‘an eco-friendly exploration yacht’. It is equipped with dual-fuel engines, electric-hybrid propulsion and solid sails to be used when conditions are right. “These elements will enhance operational efficiency and enable zero-emission cruising, allowing for a silent presence on the water,” it said. “This reinforces Atlas’s commitment to environmentally conscious modern global exploration.”
Atlas Ocean Voyages CEO James A. Rodriguez added: “This new Atlas-class sailing yacht represents the next step in our growth.
“It allows us to expand our destination footprint into regions our guests have been asking us for, while further solidifying Atlas’ position within the luxury expedition cruise category.
“As our brand continues to evolve, this vessel is a powerful expression of where we are headed: thoughtful growth, intentional design, and deeper global exploration.”
Mario Ferreira, Chairman, founder and owner of Mystic Invest Holding, Atlas’ parent company, said the yacht had been designed to ‘navigate silently’, allowing it to access ‘some of the most exclusive and restricted small ports around the world’.
“With Atlas Adventurer, we are introducing a new generation of luxury expedition sailing yachts,” he said. “This vessel serves as a bridge between the wind mastery of the 15th century and the solid sails and electric propulsion of the 21st century.
“The yacht is designed to comply with future zero- emission port regulations and can navigate silently, allowing access to some of the most exclusive and restricted small ports around the world. Atlas Adventurer represents the next evolution in responsible, highly technological, comfortable, and safe yacht design.”
Additional details, including suite designs, onboard experiences, dining concepts, and day-by- day itineraries, will be announced in the coming months. Guests can take advantage of early booking offers, including up to 15% bonus savings and air credits of up to £1,200 on select voyages.
