About this vessel
World Navigator blends timeless elegance with modern ease, inspired by art deco design and contemporary sophistication.
Three distinct suite collections—Reserve, Concierge, and Signature—range from expansive butler-serviced sanctuaries to thoughtfully appointed retreats. Designed with a 1940s aesthetic reimagined for the new millennium, her décor recalls the golden age of luxury travel while contemporary furnishings lend a relaxed air. Polar Category C and Ice Class 1B rated, she explores pole to pole with no more than 176 guests.
Polarverse guide to World NavigatorGuide
Specifications
Year Built
2021
New ShipGross Tonnage
10000 GT
Total Decks
6
Guest Capacity
176
Capacity in polar regionsFly-Cruise Capacity
130
Crew
130
Ice Class
1B
IAATO Classification
Category 1
Operator
Atlas Ocean Voyages
Star All-Rounder
Balanced strength across at least two instruments.
Polar Luxury Index
How luxuriously World Navigator lives — suites, crew-to-guest service, dining, wellness, and design, independent of fare.
Field Experience Score
How efficiently World Navigator converts time at sea into exploration — staging, landing rotations, and guide density.
Drake Comfort Coefficient
How comfortably World Navigator handles open-ocean swells — displacement mass, transit speed, stabilization, and hull shape.
Onboard
Life on board.
A curated look at the dining, lounges and outdoor spaces that shape daily life aboard World Navigator.
Discovery
3 spaces
Dom Henrique Auditorium
The stage is set for engaging lectures and demonstrations from guest chefs, cultural experts and storytellers. Become immersed in your destination with fascinating insights into local history and culture. On Polar Expeditions, your expedition guides will review the highlights of your adventures with daily briefings.

Open Bridge
Visit the Captain’s command center for a peek into charting a course. See the world from their perspective, at the Captain’s discretion, gaining a new appreciation for the art of navigation.

Water's Edge
Watch for wildlife sitting just 30 feet above the sea’s surface from Water’s Edge, including heated seating for absolute comfort. Catch sight of a whale fluke nearby as the giant creature prepares to dive deep for its next hunt or look out for dolphins swimming alongside the yacht.
Dining
4 spaces
7AFT Grill
By day, a casual poolside lunch of burgers, salads, flat breads and classic favorites. By night, an open-air chophouse serving the finest cuts of steak and fresh seafood seared on a legendary Josper charcoal grill. Exclusively on Epicurean and Cultural Expeditions; available when weather permits.

Paula's Pantry
A cozy grab'n'go café for a quick bite—muffins, croissants and fresh-pressed juices for breakfast, or sandwiches, wraps and salads midday. Specialty coffees made with small-batch, hand-roasted, Fair Trade Certified beans from Caffè Milano.

Porto
Honored with the Best Restaurant award at the 2025 F&B@Sea Awards. From breakfast to dinner, enjoy a generous array of globally inspired gourmet cuisine that changes daily, indoors or al fresco. Multi-course dinner menus showcase classic favorites alongside a new regional inspiration each night, with a plant-based vegetarian option presented nightly.

Room Service
24-hour room service from an always-available menu including spirits, wine and beer in all accommodations. Choose tasty bites the night before for breakfast in bed, with an expanded menu for suite guests.
Bars & Lounges
5 spaces
7Aft Pool Bar
Lean back and relax for a casual moment at the 7AFT Pool Bar. From fresh-pressed juices and smoothies to craft beer options, you’ll find the perfect refreshment to share with new friends.

Après Expedition
After exploring ashore, gather with fellow voyagers to share the day's experiences over a craft cocktail and small plates, reliving adventures with your new friends and expedition team.

Atlas Lounge
Amid stylish decor and a relaxing atmosphere throughout the day, take in stunning scenery from picture windows—a book in one hand, drink in the other. Gather for pre-dinner cocktails with newfound friends.

The Dome
An observation lounge celebrating the tradition of afternoon tea with finger sandwiches, pastries and fine teas, complemented by 270-degree and overhead views. Espresso drinks throughout the day, plus pre-dinner cocktails and canapés. By night, relive the day's adventures stargazing with drinks in hand as a pianist and the Cruise Director entertain.

Zephyr Lounge
When it's time to set sail, settle into a cozy couch on the aft deck at the Zephyr Lounge and watch the horizon drift by.
Spa & Wellness
3 spaces
Fitness Studio
Outfitted with state-of-the-art exercise equipment, our Fitness Studio gives you the tools you need to keep your body at peak strength. Break a sweat and follow it up with a blissful treatment at SeaSpa by L’OCCITANE.

Running Track
An outdoor running track and open-air fitness area on deck, inviting movement surrounded by ocean views.

Seaspa by L'Occitane
Pamper yourself with an optional, signature treatment at the first and only SeaSpa by L’OCCITANE. Soothe your body and spirit with a revitalizing treatment using luxe, organic products from the iconic French luxury brand. After an invigorating massage or rejuvenating facial, relax in the warmth of the spa’s sauna, complete with multiple panoramic windows that give way to views that replenish the soul.
Outdoor Decks
1 space
Pool, Hot Tub & Sun Deck
Feel free to take it slow with a dip in the pool or in a whirlpool hot tub. Catch the rays of the sun with an easy morning or afternoon on the sun deck. The view of the sunrise on the sun deck might just move you to practice some morning yoga.
Curious if this vessel suits you?
Our polar specialists can help you match the right vessel to your expedition goals — from capacity and cabin preference to seasonality and route style.
Cabins
Cabin categories.

Navigator Suite
465 sq ft · Deck 5, 6
Reserve Collection. The most spacious sanctuary aboard, with refined living areas, a luxurious marble spa bathroom, and an expanded in-room dining menu. Butler-serviced, with all Concierge Collection inclusions included.
Butler Service
Included

Discovery Suite
445 sq ft · Deck 5
Reserve Collection. Expansive accommodation with refined living areas, luxurious marble spa bathroom, and expanded in-room dining. Butler-serviced, with all Concierge Collection inclusions included.
Butler Service
Included

Journey Suite
382 sq ft · Deck 5, 6
Reserve Collection. Expansive and elegant, the pinnacle of onboard indulgence with refined living areas, a luxurious marble spa bathroom, and an expanded in-room dining menu. Butler-serviced, with all Concierge Collection inclusions included.
Butler Service
Included

Deluxe Horizon Suite
300 sq ft · Deck 6
Concierge Collection. Generous layout with floor-to-ceiling window and top-drop Juliet balcony or private veranda, beautifully curated details throughout. Includes welcome amenity, complimentary wash-and-fold laundry, and priority access to exclusive onboard experiences.

Deluxe Veranda Suite
300 sq ft · Deck 6
Concierge Collection. Generous layout with a private veranda and beautifully curated details throughout. Includes welcome amenity, complimentary wash-and-fold laundry, and priority access to exclusive onboard experiences including a behind-the-scenes galley tour and tasting.

Horizon Suite
270 sq ft · Deck 5, 6
Concierge Collection. Generous layout with floor-to-ceiling window and top-drop Juliet balcony or private veranda. Includes welcome amenity, complimentary wash-and-fold laundry, and priority access to exclusive onboard experiences including a behind-the-scenes galley tour and tasting.

Horizon Suite
270 sq ft · Deck 5, 6
Concierge Collection. Generous layout with floor-to-ceiling window and top-drop Juliet balcony or private veranda. Includes welcome amenity, complimentary wash-and-fold laundry, and priority access to exclusive onboard experiences including a behind-the-scenes galley tour and tasting.

Veranda Suite
270 sq ft · Deck 5, 6
Signature Collection. Serene and stylish with a private veranda inviting connection with the world beyond. Includes a fully stocked in-room minibar, 24-hour room service, marble spa bathroom, and L'OCCITANE bath products.

Verandah Suite
270 sq ft · Deck 5, 6
Signature Collection. Serene and stylish with a private veranda inviting connection with the world beyond. Includes a fully stocked in-room minibar, 24-hour room service, marble spa bathroom, and L'OCCITANE bath products.

Adventure Ocean Suite
183 sq ft · Deck 3
Signature Collection. Serene and stylish, blending comfort with thoughtful sophistication. Features a panoramic picture window, fully stocked in-room minibar, 24-hour room service, marble spa bathroom, and L'OCCITANE bath products.
What's included
Inclusions
✓ Included · ◐ Complimentary use · + Additional fee
Ship Facilities
Pool
Included · Outdoor pool & adjacent whirlpool hot tub
Gym
Included · Oceanview gym with cardio and strength equipment
Spa Facilities
Included
Suite & Room Amenities
In-Room Dining
Included
Minibar
Included
Coffee Machine
Included · Nespresso coffee machine & Kusmi teas
In-Room Amenities
Included · L'Occitane bath amenities
Onboard Services
Gratuities
Included
Butler Service
Included · Butler service in Reserve Collection Suites
Wi-Fi
Included · 1 GB Wifi Included
Food & Beverage
Dining
Included · Globally inspired, with vegetarian and plant-based options nightly, casual bites like sandwiches and snacks, plus specialty experiences
Beverages
Included · Alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages included
Expedition Gear
Parka / Expedition Jacket
Included
Polar Boots
Complimentary use
Trekking Poles
Complimentary use
Binoculars
Complimentary use
Ship Facilities
Spa Treatments
Additional fee · SeaSpa by L'Occitane
Destination experiences
Activities
✓ Included · ◐ Complimentary use · + Additional fee
6 activities

Camping
Wilderness camping and basecamp stays.

Shore Landings & Hikes
Step ashore onto remote beaches and tundra, walking among penguin rookeries, historic huts and dramatic geological formations with expert guides.

Polar Plunge
The legendary polar plunge — a bracing, supervised leap into polar waters, followed by a hot drink and a certificate to mark the moment.

Sea Kayaking
Paddle silently among icebergs and along sheltered coastlines at water level — the most intimate way to encounter the polar environment.

Zodiac Cruising
Glide through brash ice and sculpted bergs in a stable inflatable Zodiac, exploring coves, glacier faces and wildlife haul-outs unreachable by ship.

Lectures & Presentations
Daily talks from naturalists, historians and scientists on polar ecology, exploration history, glaciology and the wildlife you'll encounter.
Departures
Sailings aboard World Navigator.
4 departures
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