atlas ocean cruises world navigator And world traveler
Meet the new game-changing cruise line dedicated only to exploration. Her first, environmentally sensitive, ice-class vessel, 196 passengers world navigator Launched in 2021, it flaunts a classic 1940s style design. Globalism the passenger It arrives in October, with three more siblings making their debuts until 2024. Atlas ships ooze with casual elegance rather than luxury, attracting energetic adventure-obsessed passengers more than servants, though suite passengers score the pampered staff. world navigator Lively and trendier than many competitors, smaller-than-normal cruisers are welcomed with craft cocktails, free personal minibar, and piano-side singing nights. exhale at the holistic-inspired SeaSpa, L’Occitane’s first spa at sea; Snuggle up on heated benches in the Waters Edge Arch Lookout Area – imagine seeing whales explode when perched only 30 feet above sea level. Bravo for two unusual shipboard dining experiences: Porto serves time-honored Portuguese dishes that reflect the heritage of the line, and 7Aft Grill charcoal on its steak. Travelers welcome Atlas’ noteworthy inclusions, such as emergency medical evacuation insurance, and all beverages including alcohol and gratuities. From $3,499 per person; atlasoceanvoyages.com. – Janice Henderson’s father
Viking Venus
Viking Venus It is the latest addition to the brand’s line-up of ocean liners – and with its launch in May 2021, new and exciting itineraries such as The Jewels of Malta and the Adriatic are emerging, marking the first time the brand has been brought home in the UNESCO World Heritage city of Valletta. Venus It’s delightfully small in the world of ocean liners, but this 745-foot vessel still has plenty of breathing room for a total of 930 guests in all veranda rooms. Expect to find sparkling new versions of the brand’s beloved dining concepts (there are nine altogether), from the sunny Wintergarden, which hosts an afternoon tea service with live music, to Manfredi’s Italian trattoria, where fresh pasta and raw seafood mean reservations are a must (as it is). As on all Viking ships, there is no additional charge for specialty restaurants). Best of all, the infinity pool extending over the upper deck of the stern – the indisputable envy of every ship moored next to it Venus. This pool is likely to get a lot of use as the ship makes its way across the Mediterranean to northern Europe over the next year. From $2,599 per person, based on double occupancy; vikingcruises.com. – Megan Spurell
Virgin Voyages scarlet lady And brave lady
We’ve been waiting for the adult-only Virgin Voyages to launch from Sir Richard Branson for years, and her first two ships, scarlet lady And brave ladyAnd I finally hit the water. To entice potential cruisers, Virgin has brought new life to the ship’s amenities, from a much-talked-about tattoo parlor to nightly entertainment from the ship’s resident sexologist, plus several outdoor seating areas you’ll never fight for relaxation. Ditching the cruise buffets, they offer a Korean barbecue restaurant, a mirrored kitchen for molecular gastronomy, and an elegant steakhouse—and they enlist the likes of Tom Dixon, Roman and Williams, among others, to design the interiors. You spend a lot of time admiring the decor, which rivals that of most landlocked restaurants, like the food. Pricing starts at $1,400 for a four-night fire and sunset Soiree cruise scarlet lady virginvoyages.com. – Meredith Carey
