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} had been legally joined in matrimony on the Seventh Continent.
On February 18, 2022, Atlas Ocean Voyages carried out the primary official marriage 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 friends.
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. Referred to as ‘Blissful Ever Atlas’, the vacation spot marriage ceremony bundle was complimentary for friends who registered upfront.
“We’re comfortable to carry out the very first official weddings in Antarctica, not simply ceremonial as usually occurs,” stated Alberto Aliberti, President of Atlas Ocean Voyages. “Atlas Ocean Voyages prides ourselves in delivering luxurious adventures in distant and charming locations and Blissful Ever Atlas is maybe probably the most adventurous destination-wedding expertise up to now. We’re glad to make this most original marriage ceremony experiences for our friends.”
Every wedded couple acquired an included official U.Okay. marriage ceremony license, valued at greater than $650, which can be acknowledged by the US authorities. World Navigator hosted a shipwide marriage ceremony reception, in addition to held separate bachelorette and bachelor group events, to create a novel, full and unforgettable nuptial change. The bundle additionally included a one-tier marriage ceremony cake, digital photograph bundle, welcome itinerary and reward 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 charming 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 might attain smaller, genuine and unique locales the place bigger ships can’t attain.
World Navigator will cruise the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, and Iceland, Greenland and The Arctic in summer season 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 affix the fleet via 2024.
For extra data, go to atlasoceanvoyages.com.
SOURCE: Atlas Ocean Voyages press launch.
