by Sarah Kuta
Last updated: 11:30 AM ET, Tue January 20, 2026
Atlas Ocean Voyages’ fleet is growing.
The cruise line is building a new luxury, eco-friendly expedition sailing yacht with hybrid propulsion and solid sails. The 400-guest vessel will be named Atlas Adventurer.
Atlas Adventurer is scheduled to debut in late 2028, sailing to destinations across Asia—including Japan, South Korea, China, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines—as well as Africa, including Seychelles, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya, Mozambique and South Africa.
“This new Atlas-class sailing yacht represents the next step in our growth,” says James A. Rodriguez, president and chief executive officer of Atlas Ocean Voyages. “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.”
The 26,000-gross-ton yacht features advanced marine systems and is equipped with three carbon masts and solid sails. When conditions permit, these features will enhance the 690-foot ship’s operational efficiency and enable zero-emission cruising.
The yacht will also feature dual-fuel engines and electric-hybrid propulsion, featuring a large 9-megawatt marine battery system that enables high speeds even in light wind conditions. Atlas Adventurer is also equipped with zero-speed fin stabilizers, two vertical fin stabilizers, a reinforced hull and Ice Class 1B (Polar Category C) capability.
Onboard, guests can enjoy all-suite accommodations and a broader range of dining, wellness and social offerings. The ship will have seven dining venues, including a new culinary studio for hands-on learning and destination-inspired programming. It will also have five lounges and cocktail bar social spaces, along with two outdoor bars. Additionally, there will be an expanded fitness and wellness center, 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.
“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,” says Mario Ferreira, chairman, founder and owner of Mystic Invest Holding, Atlas' parent company. “These advancements highlight our ongoing commitment to sustainable and innovative tourism, while also expanding the destinations we can explore and enhancing the onboard experiences our guests have come to expect. Atlas Adventurer represents the next evolution in responsible, highly technological, comfortable and safe yacht design."
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