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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 12, 2025 -- Atlas Ocean Voyages, the leader in intimate, yacht-style luxury expeditions, continues to enhance its signature intimate expeditions with the announcement of an inspiring new guest enrichment program exclusively aboard World TravellerMarch 6, 2026 expedition. Atlas is honored to welcome Karim Iliya, award-winning photographer, filmmaker, and member of The Explorers Club, and Björk Brynjars, Icelandic sustainability leader and founder of Melta, whose innovative work transforms environmental challenges into regenerative opportunities. Together, the duo will bring a distinctive perspective on exploration, creativity, and conservation, helping guests experience Antarctica through the interconnected lenses of artistry, ecology, and stewardship.
This voyage has been handpicked by Atlas Ocean Voyages' President and CEO, James A. Rodriguez, as a President's Preferred Voyage, personally selected to highlight the very best of exploration, artistry, and adventure.
"Karim represents the spirit of modern exploration that Atlas strives to celebrate," said James A. Rodriguez, President and CEO of Atlas Ocean Voyages. "As a member of The Explorers Club's Next Generation, he embodies curiosity, courage, and a deep commitment to preserving our planet's wild places. Likewise, Björk's pioneering work in Iceland bridges innovation and environmental responsibility, reminding us that the principles of sustainability connect every ecosystem, from the volcanic highlands of Iceland to the frozen frontiers of Antarctica."
Karim Iliya
A photographer, filmmaker, and whale guide based in Iceland and Hawaii, Karim Iliya has documented wildlife across more than 45 countries. His breathtaking imagery — featured in National Geographic and BBC Earth — captures the profound beauty of whales, seabirds, and polar wildlife.
As co-founder of Kogia, a non-profit media initiative dedicated to marine conservation, Karim uses storytelling to inspire protection of the ocean's most vulnerable inhabitants. A member of The Explorers Club and part of the prestigious EC50 class of emerging global leaders, Karim was also selected as a crew member for the groundbreaking dearMoon mission to orbit the Moon — reinforcing his place among today's foremost explorers.
During the voyage, guests will join Karim for a
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