Atlas Ocean Voyages’ first, newly constructed expedition ship, World Navigator, has launched in the Middle East this week.

American luxury cruise line Mystic Cruises USA has rebranded as Atlas Ocean Voyages, and will establish a headquarters in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Parent company Mystic Invest Holding revealed the strategy late last week. Mystic Invest operates the third largest river cruise fleet in the world, in addition to hotels, attractions, helicopter tours and now, ocean ships.