Wikipedia Draft:Secret Atlas

= Secret Atlas =

Secret Atlas is a British Tour Operator specialising in Expedition Micro Cruises and Photo Tours for groups of up to 12 people on a purpose-built expedition vessels. They are a team of passionate explorers, conservationists and photographers with a vision to make Arctic cruises more personal, more sustainable and lower impact. Travelling by small ship is a way to maximise your time in the Arctic while minimising your impact on this vital part of the world. Larger cruises can take over 300 passengers, which makes landing slow. They work with experts who have made these voyages many times, including world-class photographers who lead the photo tours. All of their wildlife watching strictly follows the rules laid out by The Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators (AECO), to keep guests safe and make sure the expeditions don’t have a negative impact on Arctic wildlife.

History
Formed in 2019 by friends Andy and Michele who met while travelling to Greenland on a small boat, Secret Atlas became the Home of Expedition Micro Cruises.

Secret Atlas specialises in small ship cruises (12 guests) led by an experienced expedition guide who will take you to some of the world’s most remote places including Svalbard and Greenland in 2021 with more locations due to be added in 2022.

Partnerships
Secret Atlas works closely with organizations that support the preservation of natural habitats and sustainable environmental conditions. In the Arctic, these entities include the Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators (AECO) and Greenland Trees. They are also members of The Adventure Travel Association and ASTA . All their Guides are also PTGA certified.

Fleet
MV Togo is a 102ft /31m motor yacht, custom built in 1965 by legendary Dunston Shipyard and last refitted in 2018. Originally built as North Sea trawler she was converted into Lloyd’s safety vessel in 1980s, then into a Yacht with extensive refit 2012 and upgraded to expedition yacht in 2018.

Togo operates in the areas of : Svalbard, Greenland, Norway and Iceland.

MV Balto is an ex-Finnish government icebreaker newly converted as a comfortable and luxurious expedition yacht with sauna, master suite, fully en-suite accommodation for 12, wood-panelled

lounge and large decks. Ideal for venturing to areas other ships can’t reach. Film &amp; TV, Scientific and Research and private expeditions.

MV Balto operates in the areas of : Svalbard, Greenland, Northwest Passage, Norway and Iceland.

MV Kisaq was originally built as a passenger ferry that was built to operate all year round in the harsh Greenlandic winters. One of Greenland’s most iconic expedition vessels, today she has

been converted to a comfortable live aboard vessel that spends her time exploring the west coast of Greenland and the Canadian Arctic.

Destinations
Arctic Region


 * Svalbard
 * Greenland
 * Canadian Arctic

Antarctica


 * South Georgia

Iceland