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Atlas Ocean Voyages vs Aurora Expeditions
Atlas Ocean Voyages rates higher than Aurora Expeditions on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.3 to 3.2 out of 5 across their rated ships. Atlas Ocean Voyages leads on cabins and dining; Aurora Expeditions on pools & decks. Pick Atlas Ocean Voyages for food lovers; Aurora Expeditions for solo travelers.
Comparison updated
| Fact | Atlas Ocean Voyages | Aurora Expeditions |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Expedition | Expedition |
| Best for | Couples, Adventure seekers, Food lovers | Adventure seekers, Solo travelers, Couples |
| Fleet rating | 3.3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 |
| Cabins | 5.0 | 4.7 |
| Dining | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Entertainment | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Service | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Pools & decks | 2.0 | 2.3 |
| Value | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Ships in service | 3 | 3 |
| Ships on the way | 1 | — |
| Largest ship | World Navigator (9,935 GT) | Greg Mortimer (7,892 GT) |
| Newest ship | World Traveller (2022) | Douglas Mawson (2025) |
| Guests per ship, average | 200 | 144 |
| Usually sails | Antarctica, Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Canary Islands | Northern Europe, Antarctica, Mediterranean |
| Solo cabins | None | Every ship |
| Single supplement | No cabins are priced for one. Under its Single Explorer Savings offer, Atlas sells select voyages to solo travelers at a reduced single… | Ten dedicated solo cabins on every sailing of the 2026 and 2027 seasons carry no single supplement. A solo traveler who wants another… |
| Loyalty program | Atlas Yacht Club | Aurora Expeditions Loyalty Program |
| Owner | Mystic Invest Holding | — |
| Headquarters | Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States | Sydney, Australia |
| Founded | 2019 | 1991 |
Ratings are Cruise Frog's editorial scores of each line's ships in service, 1 to 5, averaged; the higher figure is highlighted. How we rate.
Quick answers
Which is better, Atlas Ocean Voyages or Aurora Expeditions?
Atlas Ocean Voyages rates higher than Aurora Expeditions on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.3 to 3.2 out of 5 across their rated ships. Atlas Ocean Voyages leads on cabins and dining; Aurora Expeditions on pools & decks.
Is Atlas Ocean Voyages or Aurora Expeditions better value?
They score the same for value, 3.0 out of 5.
Is Atlas Ocean Voyages or Aurora Expeditions better for dining?
Atlas Ocean Voyages scores higher for dining, 4.0 to 3.0 out of 5 (good food in the main dining room and the specialty venues).
Is Atlas Ocean Voyages or Aurora Expeditions better for entertainment?
They score the same for entertainment, 2.0 out of 5.
Is Atlas Ocean Voyages or Aurora Expeditions better for cabins?
Atlas Ocean Voyages scores higher for cabins, 5.0 to 4.7 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
Which has bigger ships, Atlas Ocean Voyages or Aurora Expeditions?
Atlas Ocean Voyages's largest ship, World Navigator, measures 9,935 gross tons, against 7,892 for Greg Mortimer, Aurora Expeditions's largest. An average Atlas Ocean Voyages ship carries 200 guests, a Aurora Expeditions ship 144.
How many ships do Atlas Ocean Voyages and Aurora Expeditions have?
Atlas Ocean Voyages has 3 ships in service and 1 on the way; Aurora Expeditions has 3 ships in service.