Dining
Lisboa
From breakfast to dinner, enjoy a generous array of globally inspired gourmet cuisine that changes daily while dining indoors or al fresco, weather permitting. Multi-course dinner menus showcase classic favorites as well as a new regional inspiration, from appetizers to dessert. A plant-based, vegetarian option is also presented each night.
7AFT Grill
By day, 7AFT Grill serves a casual poolside lunch of tasty burgers, salads, flat breads and other classic favorites. By night, it transforms into an open-air chophouse for a Josper Grill dining experience. Savor the finest cuts of steak and fresh seafood, seared to perfection on a legendary Josper grill, the world leader in charcoal gastronomy. Exclusively on our Epicurean and Cultural Expeditions. Available when weather permits.
Paula's Pantry
When you want a quick bite, stop into our cozy café for a grab’n’go snack. Try a muffin or croissant and one of our fresh-pressed juices for a light breakfast, or enjoy a sandwich, wrap or salad for a midday nibble. You’ll also find fresh-pressed juices, as well as specialty coffees made with small-batch, hand-roasted, Fair Trade Certified beans from Caffè Milano. As with our main restaurant, new menu items are offered each day at Paula’s Pantry.
Room Service
Enjoy a delicious midday burger or midnight tapas from our “always available” menu with 24-hour room service, including spirits, wine and beer in all accommodations. Choose from a selection of tasty bites the night before for your breakfast in bed the next day. Guests in suites also enjoy an expanded room service menu.
Activities & Amenities
Water's Edge
Watch for wildlife sitting just 30 feet above the sea’s surface from Water’s Edge, including heated seating for absolute comfort. Catch sight of a whale fluke nearby as the giant creature prepares to dive deep for its next hunt or look out for dolphins swimming alongside the yacht.
Après Expedition
After your day of exploring, our inviting social spaces encourage you to come as you are, relax and reflect on your amazing adventures with fellow explorers over cocktails and canapés, a tradition we refer to as Après Expedition.
The Dome
Relive the day’s adventures with like-minded explorers as you gaze out upon 270-degree and overhead views with drinks in hand or during afternoon tea. Enjoy a talented pianist and energetic Cruise Director as they put on a lively and entertaining show each evening.
Atlas Lounge
Amid stylish décor and a relaxing atmosphere throughout the day, look out at the stunning scenery from picture windows. Feel a sense of ease with a book in one hand and drink in the other. Or gather for pre-dinner cocktails and friendly trivia competitions.
7 AFT Pool Bar
Lean back and relax for a casual moment at the 7AFT Pool Bar. From a lunch of tasty burgers, salads, flat breads and other classic favorites to fresh-pressed juices, smoothies and craft beer options, you’ll find the perfect meal to share with new friends. Or enjoy a sweet treat of handmade ice cream at the cart on deck.
Zephyr Lounge
When it’s time to set sail, settle into a cozy couch on the aft deck at the Zephyr Lounge. As you enjoy a morning coffee or the perfect nightcap at the end of the evening, watch the scenic coastline diminish on the horizon.
Open Bridge
Visit the Captain’s command center for a peek into charting a course. See the world from their perspective, at the Captain’s discretion, gaining a new appreciation for the art of navigation.
Travellers Choice
Travellers Choice can be found on Deck 4.
Atlas Ashore™
Atlas Ocean Voyages takes great care to ensure you explore as far and wide as you wish, be it before, during or after your expedition. During your journey, guided outings ashore let you delve deep into the history, culture and natural wonders of each destination.
Free Cultural Immersion On Every Voyage
Learn to make traditional Ligurian pesto in the beautiful seaside village of Porto Venere. Listen to classical music amid the ancient ruins of Ephesus in the evening, long after all visitors have gone. Explore the UNESCO-listed Tierra del Fuego before embarking on an Antarctica expedition. Immerse yourself into history, nature and culture with a FREE excursion that may include sampling regional specialties, tasting regional wines, escorted local market visits, guided tours of local traditions and more.
Epicurean Expedition Excursions
Whether your Epicurean Expedition finds you in the Mediterranean, British Isles or Northern Europe, experience all of the region’s culinary delights, marquee sights, hidden treasures and cultural traditions with our immersive shoreside excursions. Tour Barcelona’s famed La Boqueria market with a chef to find ingredients for your private cooking class. Go truffle hunting in the Tuscan countryside or create your own personal fragrance with the guidance of a master perfumer in Cannes. Some destinations, like the colorful villages climbing the Amalfi Coast cliffs, are best experienced from the sea. So head to the yacht’s marina to board a FREE kayak or paddle board and set off in search of the most scenic stretch of coastline.
Polar Expedition Excursions
On expeditions in Antarctica, the Arctic and Norwegian Fjords, Iceland and Greenland, your captain quietly navigates to the ideal position for wildlife viewing, where you can set off on a Zodiac, kayak or paddle board – escorted by expert field guides – in search of breaching whales or sunbathing seals. The most epic moment may come when you set foot on a massive glacier and follow your guide to a local penguin colony or spot a polar bear diving from an ice floe. Take the polar plunge into Arctic and Antarctic waters from the yacht’s marina. Call on more modern destinations, like the Icelandic capital of Reykjavík, Norway’s Lofoten Islands, and Nuuk, the largest city in Greenland. Immersive excursions to national museums, local markets, natural spas and more reveal how human culture carves out an existence amidst the majestic fjords and glaciers.
Extend Your Expedition
Should you wish to spend more time in the fascinating cities where your voyage begins or concludes, Atlas Ocean Voyages can assist with hotels – including a FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Hotel Stay for all Antarctica expeditions. We also offer pre- and post-expedition multi-day Land Programs to iconic sights that lie inland from the port. To ensure a seamless travel experience from the moment you leave your home until the time you return, we also offer assistance with air travel, and transfers between the airport, the yacht and hotels.
Polar Plunge
Accept the challenge to plunge from the yacht into the icy waters of the Arctic or Antarctica as your fellow explorers cheer you on, a thrilling and invigorating experience unlike any other.
Zodiac Safaris
Our expedition team navigates custom-built Zodiac boats along icy waters just inches from floating icebergs, glacier-covered shores, and even breaching whales. Watch for porpoising penguins in Antarctic seas and polar bears on the prowl in the Arctic.
Our Zodiacs will take you ashore up to twice daily under suitable conditions. Amid the spectacular polar landscapes, our expedition team leads glacial hikes and guides you in safe observation of the local wildlife.
Sea Kayaking
On an optional kayaking excursion in Antarctica, the scale of the polar seascape seems even grander as you paddle past electric blue icebergs and soaring glacial cliffs while seabirds dive for food and marine mammals surface for air.
Antarctic Camping
If conditions are suitable, Polar Expeditions in Antarctica may offer the chance to camp overnight on the White Continent, a surreal experience of endless light and palpable silence.
Polar Expedition Team
Every Polar Expedition is led by a team of up to 17 wilderness guides, naturalists, mountaineers, biologists, conservationists and other professionals who have explored Antarctica, Patagonia, the Arctic and remote destinations the world over. Their expertise and leadership ensure that each expedition inspires and enlightens you while protecting pristine environments.
Zodiac Operators
Having explored Antarctica, Patagonia, the Arctic and beyond, Zodiac operators lead the way during sea safaris and shore landings, providing close encounters with epic scenery and local wildlife.
Kayak Guides
With many years of experience in kayaking and other maritime pursuits, kayak guides lead excursions amid the ice floes and point out wildlife such as seals and whales that you may encounter along the way.
Mountaineers
Experts in mountaineering and hiking in the polar regions lead you to the most spectacular vantage points in these remote landscapes while taking care to protect delicate flora.
Biologists
Zoologists and marine biologists share fascinating insights on the majestic wildlife you encounter, from the many species of seals and whales that inhabit Antarctica to the polar bears, reindeer, walrus and foxes of the Arctic.
Ornithologists
While Antarctica and the Falklands may be best known for their many species of penguin, ornithologists will also enlighten you about other polar seabirds, including albatross and petrels of the Antarctic as well as gyrfalcons and puffins of the Arctic.
Photographers
Professional photographers and videographers teach techniques for capturing the perfect shots of your amazing expedition, while taking their own footage to share with you as well.
Historians
The fascinating history of indigenous communities and polar exploration comes alive when exploring with professional historians who possess a wealth of knowledge.
Conservationists
Researchers, professors and ecologists share passionate lectures on the importance of the ecosystems you explore and methods to preserve and protect them.
Climatologists
Experts who study polar weather and atmospheric changes help you understand the meteorological importance of these regions and how they affect the world.
Vasco da Gama Auditorium
The stage is set for engaging lectures and demonstrations from guest chefs, cultural experts and storytellers. Become immersed in your destination with fascinating insights into local history and culture. On Polar Expeditions, your expedition guides will review the highlights of your adventures with daily briefings.
Mud Room
The Mud Room can be found on Deck 3.
Fitness Studio
Outfitted with state-of-the-art exercise equipment, our Fitness Studio gives you the tools you need to keep your body at peak strength. Break a sweat and follow it up with a blissful treatment at SeaSpa by L’OCCITANE.
Seaspa by L'OCCITANE
Pamper yourself with an optional, signature treatment at the first and only SeaSpa by L’OCCITANE. Soothe your body and spirit with a revitalizing treatment using organic products from the iconic French luxury brand. After an invigorating massage or rejuvenating facial, relax in the warmth of the spa’s sauna, complete with panoramic windows that give way to views that replenish the soul.
Pool, Hot Tub & Sun Deck
Feel free to take it slow with a dip in the pool or in a whirlpool hot tub. Catch the rays of the sun with an easy morning or afternoon on the sun deck. The view of the sunrise on the sun deck might just move you to practice some morning yoga.
Running Track
Take a lap or two at the running track on the top deck, complete with breathtaking horizons and exercise stations located throughout.