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ABOUT THE MOTHERSHIP "ATMOSPHERE" - in their own words:
The Atmosphere was conceived and designed by a team composed by professionals from Nomads of the Seas and Asenav Shipyard (www.asenav.cl). Asenav, also in charge of the ships construction, is a company internationally renowned for its work with Patagonia-navigating ships. The entire design and building process took approximately two years, concluding in October 2006.

45.7 m long and 10 m beam, Atmosphere is categorized as a "Small Ship". Its overall capacity is of 28 passengers (maximum of 18 anglers) and 32 crew members. Design-wise, it entails a complex engineering layout, in order to safe and usefully accommodates the aero maritime transportation crafts and the grand class only Nomads can offer.

The design and interior decoration were entrusted to Enrique Concha B. & Diseņadores Asociados, a well-established Chilean design firm that conferred the boat with a touch of purity, intimacy, refinement, sense of warmth and simplicity.

This way, the Atmosphere strikes a perfect balance between substantial exploration capabilities and a unique and noble style. It guarantees all our guests a pleasant, exciting and safe voyage through Patagonian waters.

GOURMET DINING
The Nomads Patagonian adventure acquires an entire new meaning aboard Atmosphere with the delicious culinary varieties, refined Chilean wine tastings and the joy of newfound friendships in beautiful surroundings.

Nomads` gastronomy is one of the many treats passengers can experience on board. It is the gateway to a unique and yet unexplored gastronomy: Patagonian cuisine. Its distinctive feature is the wide variety of native ingredients found in the southern part of Chile and used in traditional Chilean preparations. Its repertoire includes fish such as salmon, grouper and hake; among shellfish are abalone, sea urchin, krill and king crab. Red meats include lamb, beef and also a few game birds.

Patagonian food preparations will be presented in frequent gourmet events throughout the journey aboard Atmosphere, all accompanied with special Chilean wines carefully selected for each course by our sommelier, including some varieties hard to find in the market.

After savoring each gastronomic adventure take some time off to enjoy a wide variety of cigars that can be found on board and exquisite drinks carefully prepared by our bar tenders.

SPA:
After an intense day out in Patagonia, replenish your energy at Atmosphere`s spa, which includes a sauna and thalassotherapy services.

On the fifth floor you will find the thalassotherapy bathtubs, heated at 37ēC, the steam filling the air with pleasant marine aromas. Submerging in these waters is a great way to relax after an excursion. The benefits of thalassotherapy treatments come from the rich biological and chemical elements present in sea water, which help to soothe diverse pains and illnesses, along with the relaxation provided by the waters heat.

The sauna is also located on the fifth floor, alongside the tubs. The feeling of its replenishing heat in contrast with the cool Patagonian breeze is a great way to get your body energized. This service, managed by specialized personnel, is available at all times.