The water used is extracted directly from the ocean and heated in four baths available on the fifth deck of the ship.

Marine water is a powerful esthetic and therapeutic resource thanks to its salinity and density. In the fifth century before Christ, the Greek Hippocrates – known as the father of modern medicine – stated that “the sea cures the illnesses of men.”

The team of scientists has installed this image capturing device with which the ocean now acquires another dimension; all life harbored in these waters can be appreciated in detail using the 3D lens available on the RIB. Dolphins, sea lions, whales and small fish can be observed in their natural habitat, displaying the beauty of their movements. The images also contribute scientific data like the existence of young species and the re-identification through marks on their whole bodies.

This is a portable camera so it can also be used aboard the Atmosphere. This way, everything that goes on in the ocean can be seen on a wide screen on the deck, increasing the ways in which to connect with the sea.

Around 1997, my interest in the tourism business began to grow at a rapid pace as a result of glimpsing years of spectacular growth in the industry. By that time, I had formed the opinion and stated that the first apparent signs of change and tendency regarding the concepts of luxury and experiencial tourism were evident. Both facts have been clearly revealed during these last years: “being” versus “having.”

I have been asked many times why I traded my suits for blue jeans; having left the financial industry, in which I was involved for years, to embark upon the tourism industry. Few words can clearly explain the move, however in international tourism devoted to specialized niches, while investments are on a much smaller scale than those required in the financial sector, one can be a terrific actor.

Current statistics show that Latin America is one of the regions with some of the greatest tourism potential throughout the world. It is not by chance that for the year 2007 this region has an expected inbound tourism growth of 6.6%; which is strides higher than the entire world’s expected average of 3.8%, the expected European growth rate of 2.3%, and the North American expectation which is only predicted to climb to 2.6%.

In this broad context, Chile appeared to offer an excellent opportunity for a multitude of reasons: much higher growth potencial in inbound tourism than those of the rest of the world’s region (14.3% expected for year 2007), a very low population density, recognizable national geographical icons offering distinctive beauty and reputation presenting an impressive contrast such as the lush Patagonia and Atacama, the driest desert in the world.

Much like what has been developed by Nomads of the Seas in Patagonia, this enterprise will offer guests familiar with luxury travel unique experiences in a privileged environment, where they will live the contrasts between the thrill of activities, intensity of the surroundings, and the comfort of hotel services. A state of the art infrastructure will be available for this purpose, in which the design, architecture and engineering triad will be key. A highly trained crew, with first class logistics, will be in charge of bringing this venture to a successful completion.

To the already fascinating adventure of travelling across Patagonia, Nomads now adds delicious culinary adventures: gastronomical events and parties that cater to all sybarites, during the entire stay aboard the Atmosphere.

Everything begins with a captivating inaugural dinner, where passengers will sample Chilean Patagonian cuisine, developed by one of Chile's best chefs, Guillermo Rodríguez. Guests will be able to taste the flavours of the southernmost part of Chile, such as lamb, ewe's milk cheese, southern white hake, salmon, abalone, and sea urchins, all prepared with international cuisine standards and techniques.

Nomads of the Seas extreme fly fishing program is adding a few surprises for its second season. Among them are new air – water transportation equipments that will enhance the casting experience.
Nomads is on the verge of acquiring a brand new helicopter that will second our existing Bell 407. The aircraft will add more flight hours to the fly fishing program and will allow adventurers to reach deep into Patagonian lands where they will be able to catch immaculate and vigorous trouts.

Also, Nomads will bring up the number of McKenzies to 36 with the acquisition of new drift boats. They will enrich the fishing experience in lakes and lagoons. Finally, twelve new jet skiffs will aid the casters on their fly fishing adventures on the Patagonian territory. They will be strategically placed on the most hidden and pristine rivers to enhance the fly fishing experience on this type of landscapes.
Our hard working team of guides traveled across the vast Patagonian territory in search of new fishing routes and spots that combine beautiful sceneries with the fly fishing experience. According to Osvaldo Adwanter, Nomads of the Seas Expeditions Manager, “the idea is to take the adventure a step further ahead”.

Nomads’ 2006 - 2007 season ended the 21st of April. After more than 25 expeditions, our inaugural year concluded with magnificent results and very important achievements in all of our programs.
Our air - water service chain worked to the highest self-imposed standards and the passengers flew over rainforests, caught immaculate and vigorous trouts and listened to the singing of the blue whales. Grand Class was the theme and the evaluation was very positive.

According to our explorers, the extreme fly fishing program climbed to the top of its international industry with some memorable fishing spots and a large variety of pristine and healthy trouts. In the Ecotourism program the results were full of good surprises. As the Atmosphere sailed the Patagonian channels and bays, the days were fruitful in whale and dolphin observation. Our visitors had the opportunity to see some expected species and even more than a few surprises that the ocean had in store for them.

Andres Ergas, president and creator of Nomads of the Seas, concludes: “On behalf Nomads of the Seas, I want to thank our select group of passengers that shared with us the first step in the start of a unique history in ecotourism and fly fishing”.

There is no doubt about it. Steve Rajeff is a fly fishing living legend. This 14 time world casting champion and multiple world record holder in distance and accuracy events visited the Atmosphere on April 7th as part of our final familiarization trip.

After capturing his 14th crown last September at Carton House in Kildare, Republic of Ireland, he decided to spend a week of fly fishing adventures on the most remote and unseen rivers of Patagonia, facing the challenge of the toughest and wildest trout’s in the world.

With this illustrious visit, Nomads of the Seas closed a very successful first season that was filled with amazing casting adventures that captured the attention of the fly fishing media around the world.

Today, few coaching icons are left in the National Football League. Jeff Fisher is one of those. The Tennessee Titans head coach visited the Atmosphere at the end of February as part of a special edition of a program called Fly Fishing the World.

This avid caster and nature lover spent five days fly fishing on the most remote and pristine destinations that the Nomads of the Seas operation can offer its guests. All of the sights from the hidden Patagonia and his fishing activities were followed by the crew and the cameras of the Versus Channel show.

The exclusive episode dedicated to Nomads of the Seas and Jeff Fisher is being on air through Versus Channel. The next show will be on Sunday April 15th at 11:00 am. Stay tuned and watch this iconic visit!

After the first four months of operations in the Patagonia, Nomads of the Seas has captured the worldwide media attention thanks to its innovative extreme fly fishing concept and its mother ship, the Atmosphere.

Hailing from Turin, La Stampa is one of the most renowned and widely sold newspapers in the Italian peninsula. Journalist Luca Ubaldeschi participated in the second familiarization trip and published an article on February the 3rd entitled Patagonia Express where he described his experience on board the Atmosphere.

“The adventure has many faces. Difficult to say which one is more evocative. You can dedicate yourself to trekking, to the observation of birds and to natural photography”.

“You catch up your goal on the edge of a helicopter that flies between small lakes hidden in unexplored forests and volcanoes”.

“They call it extreme fly-fishing, not because it is dangerous, but because they guarantee you that you will be able to practice it in whichever place of the region, it does not matter how inaccessible it is, testing your ability in every condition”.

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The itinerary and daily programs were adapted on the spot, to accommodate Patagonia’s always surprising character. Excursions included trekking through the rainforest and visits to fishermen’s villages and other southern communities, which captivated Nomads passengers with the hospitality of their people and peculiar architecture.

At the end of expeditions filled with excitement and wonder, the Atmosphere was a welcoming and warm setting to relive the day’s most memorable experiences. Our chefs’ Grand Class cuisine offered befitting pampering and a chance for guides and passengers to unite in long conversations.

We are committed to upholding the good work and excellence standards. And to keep you posted on how we are honoring this pledge, Nomads is preparing a testimonial section for our web site, where our passengers will convey in their own words their recollections and thoughts on their adventure at Chilean Patagonia. First hand information just for you!

Check out more voyages' photos clicking on the link below!

A few weeks ago Nomads of the Seas launched its online newsletter campaign. Our first delivery, dated November 23rd, covered the following topics:

The Atmosphere makes its debut in society

After being baptized on November 4 as Atmosphere, a most befitting name that honors its ample, bountiful spirit, the impressive Nomads of the Seas' ship has begun sailing the world's southernmost seas.

Aero-maritime transport system all set to get moving!

The powerful Zodiac Hurricane 920 motorboat, the Bell 407 helicopter and the six jet-boats, all of them specially designed for Nomads of the Seas, are already fully operative.

World class guides, world class equipments, local in-depth knowledge

With a comprehensive training session aboard the Atmosphere, the highly-trained Nomads of the Seas' guide staff finished their thorough instruction period.

Media representatives and opinion leaders to be the first Nomads of the Seas' guests

Journalists representing the world's top media and trendsetters from various European, Asia Pacific and North American countries have widely confirmed their partaking in the Atmosphere's first cruises.

You can read the complete Newsletter by clicking on this link. Furthermore, if you would like to subscribe for future emails, you can do so using the form on the sidebar.

More than 200 qualified and professional Asenav employees worked during the Atmosphere's construction. Quite a challege, regarding the fact that there was no other operation in the world to serve as a reference. Not only it had to be absolutely safe and reliable, but we also had to consider special built-in characteristics for carrying jet boats, helicopter and safety equipment. All that in conjuction with the ship's cutting edge design.

The Mothership was built with state-of-the-art technology in ship building, in order to fulfill Nomads' desire of providing its passengers with a robust and efficient cruiseship.

Some of its most outstanding characteristics are its 150 ft. length, 33 ft. beam, twin screw propulsion, bow thrusters, four fin stabilizers system, steel hull and aluminium superstructure. Also the Atmosphere has a capacity of 18 fishing passengers, 10 non fishing passengers and 32 crew members. And last but never least, our cabin design brings you all the comforts from home!

Nomads is extremely proud of the Atmosphere. This is the ship that will allow our guests to live their dream of cruising through Chilean Patagonia’s fjords, pristine lakes and overwhelming seas.

Its official launch will take place during late October.

Watch the complete secuence of the lowering process clicking on the link below!

Due to the extensive demand we've had from potential passengers, as a result of our strong marketing campaign in the U.S., Nomads of the Seas is, as of now, considering the possibility of purchasing a second helicopter to help support our adventures from November 2007 on.

This not only will allow us to make more intensive use of the heli, but it'll also open the way for discovering new and untrodden lands.

This new addition will probably be of a similar model than our actual chopper, the Bell 407. It seems our crew is about to keep on growing.