Antarctica Guide 🇦🇶 | Real Review of ATLAS World Voyager Expedition Cruise

#cruiseholiday This was a full charter expedition on ATLAS’ World Voyager, and here’s everything you need to know — from the itinerary to the ship experience! 📍Itinerary Overview: • Day 1: Arrive in Buenos Aires, check in to the complimentary hotel provided by the cruise company • Day 2: Flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia, board the ship • Day 3–4: Cross the Drake Passage • Day 5–7: Explore the Antarctic Peninsula • Day 8: Visit the South Shetland Islands • Day 9: Disembark at King George Island, fly back to Punta Arenas 🧊 Highlights & Review: 1️⃣ Cruise-In, Fly-Out Route = Smart Combo • More budget-friendly than round-trip fly cruises • You get to experience the dramatic Drake Passage by sea on the way in • Then skip the seasickness with a smooth return flight over the Drake — the best of both worlds! 2️⃣ Near One-to-One Service • The ship accommodates 200 passengers, but the Antarctic chartered flight can only carry 76 guests per plane • Only around 140 guests onboard (plus crew), which means incredible service and lots of space • Feels like personalized, private travel on a premium ship! 3️⃣ Spacious Comfort • Balcony rooms start at 25㎡, making them among the largest in the Antarctic expedition category • Each room includes a free mini bar, water bottle, binoculars — everything you need for polar exploration • Very hotel-like comfort while still being adventure-ready 4️⃣ Antarctica = Eat Well, Eat Often • 1 full-service restaurant (3 meals/day), 1 snack bar (24/7 food), and 2 lounges — all free • Buffet-style breakfast & lunch, and multi-course à la carte dinner (order as much as you like) • Never go hungry, even in the icy wilderness! 5️⃣ Free-Flow Alcohol on Board • All alcohol is complimentary, including wine, spirits, and cocktails • Exception: No alcohol during lunch on landing days, to ensure safety during excursions • Otherwise? Enjoy your whiskey with a view of floating glaciers 6️⃣ Professional Expedition & Enrichment • During the Drake Passage sailing, the crew hosts engaging lectures on landings, birds, penguins, photography, and the Antarctic Treaty • Provided gear includes expedition jackets, life vests, and waterproof boots • Daily landings and zodiac cruises, weather permitting — one of each per day Final Thoughts: The ATLAS World Voyager offers a well-balanced mix of comfort, value, and true polar exploration. With fewer guests than capacity, an ideal route structure, and tons of inclusions — it’s one of the most cost-effective luxury expedition cruises to Antarctica right now.