Mystic Cruises’ Atlas Adventurer is in the tank testing phase ahead of its construction at the China Merchants shipyard in China.

According to an update shared by CEO Mário Ferreira, a scale model of the vessel’s hull was built to study its hydrodynamics.

The testing is aimed at identifying potential areas for enhancements and improvements, he added, noting that the design is yielding impressive results.

“It will glide very well in the water and even better with a favorable wind, but it will go even further, becoming the first large sailing ship to produce electricity while sailing,” Ferreira added.

He said that the production won’t be small, with an expected generation of 400 kWh at a speed of 12 knots.

The tank and model test is being conducted at MARIN (Maritime Research Institute Netherlands) in Wageningen, the Netherlands.

Set to enter service in late 2028, the Atlas Adventurer is being built for Mystic’s Atlas Ocean Voyages brand.

Announced earlier this year, the 400-passenger luxury ship will be the first sailing vessel in the company’s fleet.

At 26,000 tons, it will also be the largest ship operated by the company, which currently operates three 200-guest expedition ships.

According to Atlas Ocean, the Adventurer will set the fleet apart from the competition as the only upscale sailing ship to boast an ice-class rating.

The project is also highlighted by sustainability, featuring a 9-megawatt battery system that is said to enable near-silent operation when sailing under wind power.

Guests will take advantage of seven dining venues, a culinary studio, five lounges and two outdoor bars, as well as a large swimming pool and expanded wellness areas.

During its inaugural season, the Adventurer is scheduled to offer 15 cruises across Asia, Africa and the Mediterranean.

The deployment features regions never visited by Atlas before, in addition to introducing new ports across Southeast Asia and Eastern Africa.