Opinion
Atlas Ocean Voyages Performs First Authorized Weddings in Antarctica
WHY IT RATES: Throughout a nine-night expedition cruise that set sail for the Seventh Continent on Valentine’s Day 2022, Atlas Ocean Voyages facilitated 4 weddings and three vow renewal ceremonies—the primary legally binding nuptials to happen in Antarctica. — Laurie Baratti, TravelPulse Affiliate Author
February is the month of affection, and for the primary time, betrothed {couples} have been legally joined in matrimony on the Seventh Continent.
On February 18, 2022, Atlas Ocean Voyages carried out the primary official wedding ceremony on Antarctica. Bride Courtnie Dodson and Groom Brody Vermillion exchanged vows on Danko Island throughout a 15-minute ceremony, officiated by British Antarctic Territory-registered Marriage Officer Bryan Clark and witnessed by eight further company.
All through World Navigator’s present nine-night Antarctica expedition, which departed February 14, Atlas carried out 4 extraordinary weddings and three vow renewals in 4 days. Often known as ‘Glad Ever Atlas’, the vacation spot wedding ceremony bundle was complimentary for company who registered prematurely.
“We’re completely happy to carry out the very first official weddings in Antarctica, not simply ceremonial as typically occurs,” mentioned Alberto Aliberti, President of Atlas Ocean Voyages. “Atlas Ocean Voyages prides ourselves in delivering luxurious adventures in distant and fascinating locations and Glad Ever Atlas is maybe probably the most adventurous destination-wedding expertise so far. We’re glad to make this most unusual wedding ceremony experiences for our company.”
Every wedded couple obtained an included official U.Okay. wedding ceremony license, valued at greater than $650, which can also be acknowledged by the US authorities. World Navigator hosted a shipwide wedding ceremony reception, in addition to held separate bachelorette and bachelor group events, to create a singular, full and unforgettable nuptial change. The bundle additionally included a one-tier wedding ceremony cake, digital photograph bundle, welcome itinerary and present bag, customized nuptial bulletins and Thank You playing cards.
Atlas Ocean Voyages is a luxe-adventure, expedition cruise line designed for discerning, fun-seeking vacationers to immerse in distinctive and awe-inspiring moments in distant and fascinating locations. Launched in August 2021, World Navigator options 98 suites, solo suites with no single dietary supplements, and staterooms and is the road’s first newly constructed small expedition ship, which may attain smaller, genuine and unique locales the place bigger ships can not attain.
World Navigator will cruise the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, and Iceland, Greenland and The Arctic in summer time 2022; Central and South America within the autumn; and return to Antarctica for her winter 2022-23 season. Atlas’ second ship, World Traveller, launches in November 2022, with three further sister ships, World Seeker, World Adventurer and World Discoverer, to hitch the fleet by 2024.
For extra data, go to atlasoceanvoyages.com.
SOURCE: Atlas Ocean Voyages press launch.
