Atlas Ocean Voyages has christened its third yacht and has
set sail for Antarctica.
The World Voyager joins the World Traveller and World
Navigator. It was christened in Ushuaia, Argentina.
"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
Atlas Ocean Voyages President and CEO James Rodriguez.
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
nine-day Antarctic expedition.
"I'm so excited for you as you begin your first
Antarctic Expedition," said Chandi. "My journey and now your
experience is all about pushing boundaries and experiencing an adventure that
will leave you changed."
Chandi gained international recognition in 2022 when she
completed a remarkable solo expedition across Antarctica to the South Pole. In
January, she further solidified her place in polar exploration history by
recording the longest-ever solo and unsupported polar expedition by a woman of
color. Her outstanding achievements were acknowledged when she was appointed a
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE).
The World Voyager yacht features two engines manufactured by
Rolls Royce. It incorporates 3D forward-looking sonar (FLS) technology to
detect underwater hazards, obstacles, and shallows. The state-of-the-art system
enables the ship to navigate ice fields, harbors, and rivers for convenient
access to city centers, exclusive yacht harbors, and rarely visited
destinations.
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