Atlas Ocean Voyages - World Traveller Reviews

Surpassed our expectations! I've travelled quite a bit to 50+ countries and have experienced many different means of accommodations and adventures. This cruise line has thought of everything. Great itinerary. Exceptional service and staff. Excellent food and drink. Really loved the entire experience! Met many fellow travelers that became friends. :)

We thoroughly enjoyed our Malta to Malta cruise including its unusual stops in Sicily and Capri. The ship is lovely and having only a couple of hundred guests, it was easy to connect with others. We had a Navigator Suite which was quite roomy and pleasantly decorated. The food was very good, especially the generous buffet lunches and breakfasts including a whole section on plant-based choices. The entertainment was magic - world class singers including Julie, the best cruise director we've ever had, as were the guest chef and guest winery owner. The crew were first class - friendly, extremely helpful and engaged. This was our first Atlas cruise but it will definitely not be our last.

This was an outstanding cruise from booking to disembarkation! Take your next cruise vacation to a much higher level and experience Atlas Ocean Voyages. You will never board another 1000+++ passenger ship again.

This was our second Atlas cruise and it won't be our last. Not only are the destinations great (they can go where the larger ships can't), the people are fabulous. From our cabin butler to the dining room staff, the willingness to above and beyond is impressive. The food on this cruise (an epicurean expedition) was some of the best I've ever eaten. But one of the best things about this cruise line is its size. It's an intimate experience, and not massively crowded like some of the floating cities out there. We only had around 160 passengers on this and the attention you get is exemplary. They truly aim to please. We can't wait to cruise with them again.

First, the excellent - the staff of the World Traveller. Everyone we encountered was over the top excellent - with special nods to the room steward, to my two favorite wait staff and to the bartenders in the Dome Lounge. I rarely mention a cruise director on an ocean cruise, but Julie was exceptional. She was so talented overall as a performer - singer, comedienne and personality. I think we may see her name in lights some day. Plus she was always around the ship with a cheerful hello and an offer to help. The very good items - the Epicurean talks, including Mara Pappathodoro, Julietta Davies and Brian Liss, were very good. I enjoyed the talks and tastings. I was disappointed to be unable to join the market tour with the chef but we had another excursion booked. The food each day was good. I didn't mind the buffets with the option to order from a menu. The daily noodle chef at lunch was great. The excursions were typically good with one we booked that was quite bad and very expensive. Now the not so good to bad - The ads indicate that wine, beer and spirits are included 24 hours per day. That really should say a limited number or certain wine, beer and spirits are available for free. Some categories were quite limited. The cultural immersion mentioned was a cocktail party on a hotel rooftop in Nice. Not sure how much culture was involved there, but a nice idea with poor execution. There were umbrellas available in an area but the hotel staff provided them in some areas and not others even when requested. It was blazing hot and the sun was still at a blistering level. I was concerned for sunburn and the heat kept it from being comfortable. Many left very quickly making their own way back to the ship on their own. When dining at any meal on the ship, we would immediately be approached with a question about what wine we wanted even before seeing the menu. Requests for what they had was answered with reds and whites from France, Portugal, Spain, etc. There was no list of any kind unless you were purchasing a bottle. We finally got up and looked at what they had at their station and then ordered our choice when ordering our food. This process was the same for every meal. When the laundry special was offered, it said "see your steward for details". We didn't see our steward until after the offer passed at noon. Why not put the instructions in the Daily Traveller so we don't miss out? The other thing that seemed poor for a ship that is trying to compete with some of the more exclusive lines was the lack of storage. Hanging space was ok for a casual cruise, but there were only 2 drawers in a double veranda room on a 12 day cruise. My husband ended up leaving his clothes in his suitcase and pulling it from under the bed each time. Would I go again? Yes. The itinerary was interesting and the cruise was pleasant. I hope they'll work out some of the small things that would be so simple to fix.

Generally, the cruise was enjoyable. However, one considering the cruise should be sure and read the fine print. The "free" wi-fi is free only to very limited extent which is quickly exceeded. The free drinks are also indirectly limited. Quantity is not a problem, but the bar brands are basic; okay but basic. If the intent is to sample a wider variety, this will quickly become expensive. The wine selection was the same every day with the same 4 reds and the same 3 whites along with a Rose. Again, the selections were okay, but limited. Oddly, when we inquired what the wines were, the response was an Italian red or white, a French red or white, etc. This occurred at both the restaurant and grill so this must be the instructed response. It required going to the wine station and looking at each bottle to determine there was a Malbec, Pinot Noir, etc. There could have been better information communicated regarding some of the excursions. That is, more detail regarding the amount of time at each location, more detail regarding what specifically was at those locations, itinerary order, etc. Many passengers seemed unaware of various elements of the excursions. Every crew member was pleasant, helpful, and seemed to go out of their way for the passengers. Overall, no major deal-breakers, just know before you go. We will choose another cruise with Atlas, but doubt it will completely replace our currently preferred line.

Overall the trip was fun. Lots of great sites with delicious food at each port stop. The trip was not without glitches, but we had a nice time.

Top notch, met and in some cases exceeded all expectations!

For the most part, our first experience on Atlas was above average. Service staff (waiters, bartenders, and room stewards) were excellent and definitely provided first class service. Accommodations were first class as well. Spa services were excellent and most meals were above average - although we were disappointed with our meals on a couple of occasions. Administrative staff behind the reception desk and land tour staff could have been more helpful. On a couple of occasions we asked for assistance or had questions and the common response was that we needed to check with someone else - it was not their job. We took two excursions - one was excellent the other not so much. Our tour in Trogir (to Split and a tasting) lasted from 10 in the morning until 3:30 in the afternoon but no lunch was provided. One additional suggestion, we also provided to Atlas, was it would be nice to have more food options in between traditional meal times and later at night as everyone's schedule is not the same. And overall the trip was fantastic - just making suggestions for improvement. We also provided all of these suggestions to Atlas.

Ship was great... Crew couldn't be better.. Room spotless.. Food .. it was Just adequate... After 2nd night,.my wife and I ate off the boat for dinner every chance we could. How is it possible that we were in oyster famous countries and not one oyster was served??? Also octopus...one nite 3 thinly sliced octopus with 5 large slices of apples served as an app. Atlas not high on my list for a return Tommy didomenico

Excellent

As always with Atlas, the service and accommodations were excellent

Everything was amazing. The rooms are beautiful and spacious, we love the food and the ship. The smaller ship let you meet almost everyone and make new friends. All the Port were fun. We worked traveling during the night and docking at a Newport every day. Five star would recommend this trip to everyone.

World Traveller is a fantastic yacht with very luxurious features. The room (Horizon Stateroom) was spacious, well appointed and the shower was excellent. Service onboard was second to none, and there was rarely a wait for anything, from drinks to a table for evening meals. Great staff! Will definitely look at booking another Atlas cruise in the near future.

I'll start by saying that this was a fabulous week. The yacht is beautiful and our stateroom was comfortable and well appointed, even though we chose the lowest category. There weren't many drawers or shelves, but hanging space and bathroom storage was ample. We were drawn to the ports, mostly quite small and quaint, keeping us away from large cruise ships and their passengers. That said, we traveled around a national holiday in France and European tourists were everywhere, and in large numbers. That didn't detract much from the port experience. The cultural immersion in Mallorca was wonderful. I made the mistake, though, of expected meals similar to those on Oceania and the food somehow did not compare favorably, as beautifully presented as it was. Some portions was miniscule (one small scallop as an appetizer?) and some dishes just missed the mark. Service was spotty; it was consistently difficult to get coffee in the dining room during breakfast, even though there were plenty of crew members around. Paula's Pantry, however, was a blessing. We weren't expecting much onboard entertainment, but we were still disappointed by the scarcity. The cruise director, Julie, is a wonderful singer. It seemed odd to have a guest singer who performed in a similar style on the two nights she was featured. That choice seemed redundant to me. With only one guest performer, why not have something completely different? Having an additional onboard pianist is basic, too. I am certainly not comparing to the big ships. We found a lot more to do and more variety in entertainment on Windstar and Oceania sailings. The guest chefs were fun but only offered one interactive event, a pizza making class. They were great, but little else encouraged passengers to interact. There was no trivia (OK, I'm a geek). I'd say that I was more surprised than disappointed at how little was happening onboard. We often explore independently, but on this cruise we almost had no choice. There were very few excursions to choose from and they booked up quickly. I had received a message before sailing to not choose an excursion for Mallorca because of the included immersion, but that was scheduled for the evening. We would have liked the train tour during the day, but it was filled to capacity. As others have pointed out, the "free wifi" was problematic. Ours ran out by the ed of the second day and we hardly used it. I sent out maybe 6-8 messages but was told "something must have been running in the background". My bad, I didn't turn off wifi when not in use. I have gotten by with the most basic internet packages on other cruises and have never run out. I'd like to end positively, though. I would definitely sail with Atlas again. Overall, it really was a great experience. Next time I will know what to expect. We'll be back on Oceania and Windstar, too, probably sooner.

To begin, leaving from the Casablanca port was very confusing. There was no signage and no one to tell us where to go. It is a commercial port. It also requires only certain taxis that can take you to the entry. This should have been explained to us. The ship is very nice and the staff is incredible! However, the food (dinner and lunch) was a huge disappointment. The last meal we had was not edible. On a good note: the "Baker" on the ship was great with delicous breads and pastries.

Overall this trip was good. We were held up in Port for two days due to problems so it was disappointing to not go to the South Shetland Islands and to miss a day in Antarctica. I feel that Atlas and the crew did try to do their best despite the delay. The two days that we were in Antarctica were great and they provided very full days of activities. I really liked all the lectures that were presented. The whole crew from the Captain to Housekeeping were outstanding. Atlas has made some decent offers to make up for the lost time so that was appreciated. I would use Atlas Ocean Voyages again.

small ship with 200 guests and 150 employees. This is an Expedition cruise so alot to learn and several excursions onto Antartica!

Everything was perfect. The only suggestion I have to improve is to revise some of your messaging. For example, on the back of the card key it describes that the card can be used to “CHANGE” purchases to the room. I’m sure you mean “CHARGE” purchases. Also the daily briefings were fantastic but the handouts really could benefit from some proofreading. I think you probably re-use the text. Get someone to edit all 11. Anyway, these are just suggestions. Loved our experience