Atlas Ocean Voyages’ President and CEO, James A. Rodriguez, will be staying put with the luxury expedition cruise line, two months after the company confirmed his intended departure to pursue other opportunities at the end of 2024.

Overnight, Atlas Ocean Voyages – a brand of Mystic Invest Holdings – said Rodriguez will spearhead the brand’s growth

“Atlas Ocean Voyages continues redefining luxury expedition cruising under Rodriguez’s visionary leadership,” the cruise line said.

“Over the past years, we have built a talented and passionate team that has positioned Atlas Ocean Voyages as a leader in the fast-growing expedition cruise market,” said Rodriguez.

“Leading this exceptional group of professionals has been one of the most rewarding chapters of my career, and I look forward to driving our continued success together. I am deeply grateful to Mystic Invest Holding Chairman Mário Ferreira and our investors for their commitment to growing Atlas and for entrusting me with the leadership of this innovative brand.”

The brand has expanded its reach beyond polar expeditions into year-round expeditions, introducing Epicurean Expeditions and Cultural Expeditions.

“The expedition cruise market has experienced explosive growth over the past two years and Atlas Ocean Voyages is well-positioned for 2025, with 70% of inventory already sold,” said Mário Ferreira, Chairman of Mystic Invest Holding.

“James Rodriguez has been instrumental in the success of Atlas Ocean Voyages and is the proven leader to guide its future,” he added.

During Rodriguez’s tenure, Atlas Ocean Voyages has deepened its relationships with travel advisors and consumers, further solidifying its reputation for delivering unique, intimate expedition experiences. The brand strengthened its international presence with a strategic focus on markets in the United Kingdom and Australia.

Lead image: James Rodriguez (left), President & CEO of Atlas Ocean Voyages with Mário Ferreira, Chairman of Mystic Invest Holding.