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LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 19,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlas Ocean Voyages, the leader
in yacht expedition cruising, is enhancing its Cultural
Expeditions' Atlas Focus Lab programming by introducing new
Stargazing and Astronomy Workshops on select 2024 and 2025
expeditions. Atlas will also feature two special voyages
highlighting the total solar eclipse scheduled on August 12, 2026. World Navigator will be
positioned in the Arctic region off Patreksfjordur, Iceland, and World Traveller will be
positioned in the Mediterranean off Palma
de Mallorca, Spain,
ensuring optimal viewing locations centered in the path of totality
for each location.
Stargazing & Astronomy Workshops
Throughout each
Stargazing and Astronomy Workshop, guests will engage in
conversations about the cosmos with fellow explorers while viewing
the galaxy with advanced telescopes on deck. Talks and lectures
will cover topics ranging from the birth of the universe to the
latest astronomical discoveries, leaving guests with a greater
appreciation for the sky above. Featured on three expeditions in
2024 aboard World Navigator, guests will have the
opportunity to enrich their journey with enlightening talks led by
Astronomer Jonathan H. Ward.
Reykjavik
to Amsterdam (8-Nights) Departure
September 12, 2024
Amsterdam to
Lisbon (10-Nights) Departure
September 20, 2024
Las Palmas to Rio De
Janeiro (13-Nights) Departure October
14, 2024
Astronomer Charles Barclay will
lead the World Voyager expedition in 2025, departing on
June 10, 2025, for 12 nights from
Leith (Edinburgh) to Trondheim.
Additional Stargazing and Astronomy Workshop expeditions to
Northern Europe in 2025 will be
announced soon.
"There has always been a close connection to stargazing and the
sea, from captains navigating with the stars to novice astronomers
gazing at the night sky on deck," shares James Rodriguez, president and CEO of Atlas
Ocean Voyages. "The Atlas Ocean Voyages team looks forward to
welcoming Jonathan Ward and
Charles Barclay onboard as our
expedition guides to the galaxy as we further elevate the onboard
experience for our guests to new heights."
Jonathan H. Ward is the author of
space history books, an astronomer, and an avid astrophotographer.
His most recent book, "Through the Glass Ceiling to the
Stars," was written in collaboration with astronaut
Eileen Collins, the first American
woman to pilot and command space missions. His previous book,
"Bringing Columbia Home: The Untold Story of a Lost Space
Shuttle and Her Crew," was optioned for development as a
feature film and was awarded the Space Hipsters Prize for Best
Space and Astronomy Book of 2018. He has been an active speaker on
space-related topics as a NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador since
2012. His enrichment lectures include "The Sky Above Us"
planetarium presentations and leading stargazing sessions on deck.
Jonathan was elected as a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society
in September 2018 and is president of
the Greensboro (North Carolina) Astronomy Club.
Charles Barclay, a previous Vice
President of the Royal Astronomical Society, directed the Blackett
Observatory in Wiltshire for 25
years. He is at the forefront of astronomy education and outreach
in the UK, serving as a National Astronomy Education Coordinator
for the International Astronomical Union, UK Team Leader for the
Astronomy and Astrophysics Olympiad, and an Academic Visitor in the
Oxford University Astrophysics
Department. Recognized by the Royal Astronomical Society with the
2023 Service Award for his outstanding contribution to astronomy
education, Barclay lectures on diverse astrophysics topics
internationally and writes for popular astronomy magazines.
2026 Eclipse Expeditions
World
Navigator will mark the August 12,
2026, solar eclipse in Patreksfjordur, Iceland, while World Traveller will sail the
Mediterranean Sea between Palma de
Mallorca, Spain, and
Banyuls Sur Mer, France. Both
itineraries have been carefully curated to position the vessels in
the most optimal locations on the globe for viewing the
eclipse.
"This year's solar eclipse was one of the most sought-after
travel experiences in 2024 and Atlas Ocean Voyages is thrilled to
offer not one, but two voyages to optimum locations for the next
solar eclipse in 2026," shares James
Rodriguez, president and CEO of Atlas Ocean Voyages.
Reykjavik
roundtrip (9 nights) Departure August 9,
2026
Barcelona to
Montecarlo (7 nights) Departure August 11,
2026
Both journeys will feature expert astronomers serving as
expedition guides. They will share their knowledge of the solar
eclipse and detailed descriptions of the uninterrupted views of the
stars above. Guests will enjoy special lectures, advanced
telescopes on deck, and engaging conversations about the cosmos
with fellow explorers. These expeditions are expected to be
popular and anticipated to sell out quickly.
For information and reservations, call a travel advisor or
1.844.44.ATLAS or visit www.AtlasOceanVoyages.com. You can also
follow Atlas on Facebook and Instagram:
www.facebook.com/AtlasOceanVoyages or
www.instagram.com/AtlasOceanVoyages.
About Atlas Ocean Voyages
Atlas Ocean Voyages is the yacht expedition brand of Mystic Invest
Holding. Stylish and intimate expedition yachts featuring less than
100 suites and staterooms offering five-star comfort, from
luxurious accommodations and an all-inclusive onboard experience to
in-depth excursions. Fares include a Cultural Immersion tour, open
bars aboard the ship, including craft beers, specialty coffees, and
smoothies, L'OCCITANE bath amenities, an in-room coffee bar,
prepaid gratuities, and complimentary emergency medical evacuation
insurance. World Navigator was launched in 2021, World
Traveller in 2022, and World Voyager joined the fleet in
2023.
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