Atlas Ocean Voyages is a cruise line that I'd been watching since its launch. In 2022, a deal of a lifetime popped up and we decided to book our dream trip to Antarctica. All of our expectations were exceeded.

Ship: the ship is small but feels big. The community spaces are well-designed and welcoming. The stabilizers did a great job of keeping us as stable as possible during our rough crossings. The heated seating on the outside area of deck 5 was a nice place to sit and watch the gorgeous scenery. The lounge on 7 had even better (or at least warmer) views. We loved visiting the bridge a few times and the crew was happy to take photos with guests and even let guests sit in the chairs if they weren't being used.

Cabin: we had a balcony cabin and found it to be perfectly sized. There was plenty of storage for two people, more than enough sockets and USB ports, and a glorious bathroom. The bed was comfortable, and the TV was huge. The room was a bit warm, so we kept the A/C on the entire time. Read more