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The ship combines Polar Category C and Ice Class 1B capability with an open bridge, a heated Water’s Edge observation area near sea level, and custom expedition Zodiacs for eligible voyages.
World Navigator is a 200-guest Atlas Ocean Voyages cruise ship, in service since 2021. This page lists 44 upcoming departures across 44 itineraries, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.
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A small expedition-size ship at 9,923 gross tons — #319 of 566 ships we track. 50 tons of ship per guest.
Currently on: 7 Nights Caribbean Cruise (7 nights)
The live position is about 4,128 km from this itinerary’s ports, so the scheduled voyage above may be out of date. The map shows where the ship actually is.
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
World Navigator is a Portuguese-flagged expedition cruise ship delivered in 2021 and operated by Atlas Ocean Voyages. Built at West Sea in Viana do Castelo for Mystic Cruises, she is designed for small-ship exploration with a Polar Category C and Ice Class 1B designation. Her relatively intimate scale pairs expedition capability with yacht-style public spaces, including an observation lounge, outdoor Water’s Edge lookout and pool deck. Accommodations range from ocean-view suites to larger butler-serviced suites, with most guest rooms on decks 5 and 6.
The ship combines Polar Category C and Ice Class 1B capability with an open bridge, a heated Water’s Edge observation area near sea level, and custom expedition Zodiacs for eligible voyages.
For Antarctica expeditions, Atlas accepts children aged eight and older when accompanied at all times. The ship is expedition-oriented rather than built around dedicated children’s facilities.
Facilities include the SeaSpa by L’OCCITANE with sauna, a fitness studio, outdoor running track, pool, whirlpool hot tub and sun deck.
World Navigator uses hybrid diesel-electric propulsion. Its expedition design also incorporates forward-looking sonar for navigating shallow water and ice-prone areas.
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View the official World Navigator deck plans from Atlas Ocean Voyages →
| Category | Type | Size | Sleeps | Decks |
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| Adventure Ocean SuiteCategory AO. | Oceanview | 183 sq ft | 2 | 3 |
| Veranda SuiteCategories V1 and V2. | Balcony | 270 sq ft | 2 | 5, 6 |
| Horizon SuiteCategories H1 and H2; floor-to-ceiling windows with top-drop Juliet balconies. | Oceanview | 270 sq ft | 3 | 5, 6 |
| Deluxe Horizon SuiteCategory D1; floor-to-ceiling window with top-drop Juliet balcony. | Oceanview | 300 sq ft | 2 | 6 |
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| Northern Europe | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| South America | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mediterranean | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Canada & New England | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| From / night | 0 | $1,228 | 0 | 0 | $1,100 | 0 | $455 | $705 | $713 | $1,045 | $1,181 | $918 |
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World Navigator is registered in Portugal (Madeira). Some older references still list Madeira, Portugal.
World Navigator carries about 200 guests with roughly 117 crew.
World Navigator entered service in 2021.
At 9,923 gross tons and 126 m long, World Navigator is a small expedition-size ship — larger than 43% of the 566 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.
Atlas recommends yacht-club casual attire. There are no formal nights; evening clothing can include slacks, skirts or dresses, with sweaters or jackets optional.
The main restaurant, Paula's Pantry, standard dining and afternoon tea are included. 7AFT Grill is included for its casual service, while its specialty chophouse operation is offered on selected Epicurean and Cultural Expeditions and may require reservation.
Gratuities for onboard service staff are included in the cruise fare.
Wi-Fi is available throughout the yacht through Starlink. Each guest receives a complimentary 1 GB voucher for one device, with additional packages available for purchase.
Atlas states that its yachts have two accessible suites with 90-centimeter doorways. Motorized wheelchairs and electric scooters cannot be accommodated; collapsible manual wheelchairs are accepted.
The yacht does not offer special kids programs or childcare. The minimum age is 12 months for Epicurean and Cultural Expeditions and 8 years for Polar Expeditions.