The Porto Cruise Terminal welcomed the inaugural call of Atlas Ocean Voyages' latest cruise ship, the World Navigator. The ship departed from the Port of Viana do Castelo on July 24th to embark passengers at the Port of Leixões for its inaugural cruise to Greece. This 11-day itinerary also includes visits to Gibraltar, Formentera, Ibiza, Capri, and finally, Piraeus, Greece.
To welcome the inaugural stop of this ship, the Port of Leixões presented the captain with the usual exchange of ceremonial plaques adapted to the Covid-19 restrictions currently in force.
We are very pleased to receive the first cruise ship in 16 months under conditions of maximum safety and in full coordination with the cruise lines and national health authorities.
The World Navigator was the third cruise ship commissioned by Mystic Cruises from the West Sea Viana shipyard in Portugal. It was conceived with the sensibility of an explorer, who believes that the best way to experience the world is up close, without losing sight of the destination.
Launched in July 2021, the World Navigator realizes the possibilities of environmental management with the latest hybrid power and propulsion management system, maximizing fuel efficiency and consuming up to one-fifth the fuel compared to conventional cruise ship systems. Its alternative waterjet propulsion system helps the ship cruise silently at up to five knots without disturbing marine life, enabling unparalleled close encounters.
