Antarctica is a destination that goes beyond imagination. As you enter the pristine scenes of glaciers and icebergs, you soon find there’s more to discover than pictures and videos can convey. The quiet sounds of petrels calling overhead and the gentle breach of a humpback whale’s fluke from the water let you know you are far away from the usual bustle. Gather with your fellow explorers along the shores of the Antarctic Peninsula to marvel over the whimsical chinstrap penguins that call the land home. As you make the invigorating trek up a snowy path to admire a nearby penguin rookery, a feeling of triumph and wonder overcomes you. Alongside your expedition team and new friends, a Zodiac safari navigating ice floes may turn into a wild adventure as you find whales to follow at a safe and respectful distance. These unforgettable connections with fellow explorers and the wondrous wildlife of Antarctica make for life-changing experiences to carry with you forever.

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Earth’s northern polar regions are a vast and diverse wonderland of glacial landscapes, rare wildlife and fascinating cultures. Sailing a yacht into the majestic fjords of Greenland and Canada is an unforgettable experience, as is exploring the vibrant capital cities and remote villages of these lands on immersive excursions ashore. Just 400 miles from the North Pole in the High Arctic, human habitation gives way to the polar bears, reindeer, walrus and belugas that you might spy on a Zodiac safari or shore landing amid the golden tundra and snow-clad mountains of the Svalbard archipelago.

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On Epicurean Expeditions by Atlas, guests explore the historic, artistic and natural wonders of the Mediterranean accompanied by chefs, vintners and other culinarians who illuminate the region through the lens of food and wine by sharing their skills on board and ashore. An array of optional shore excursions lets you join a small group of fellow explorers and immerse yourself in whatever aspect of a destination fascinates you most, including unique opportunities to explore the local culinary culture. The expedition experience is defined not only by exploration ashore but also by the opportunities offered with our compliments aboard our yachts to further enhance your culinary journey of discovery. Every Epicurean Expedition includes a Cultural Immersion with our compliments to enhance your experience of the history, nature, art or cuisine of a destination through an exclusive excursion ashore or a unique event on board.

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On Cultural Expedition with Atlas, guests engage with communities, explore cultural icons and marvel at natural beauty with local experts who join you on board and ashore to lend insight to your discoveries. Every Cultural Expedition includes a Cultural Immersion to enhance your experience of the history, nature, art or cuisine of a destination through an exclusive excursion ashore or a unique event on board.

From capturing a bird’s-eye view of your explorations to diving into the culinary traditions of your destinations, our guest enrichment program for Cultural Expeditions curates an exceptional experience. Discover your world from high to low with a collection of shore excursions handpicked by Afar and experts in destination and drone photography, cooking culture, history and more.

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