Atlas Ocean Voyages has appointed Michael Shapiro as cruise director for World Navigator’s summer season. An actor and vocalist, Shapiro brings over 30 years of travel and tourism industry experience, 16 of which were spent as cruise director aboard small luxury ships.
“Michael’s talent and extensive experience will be the cornerstone upon which Atlas creates and delivers engaging guest entertainment and programming on our summer voyages,” said Alberto Aliberti, president of Atlas Ocean Voyages. “His extensive travel experience and dedication to guest service will seamlessly connect travelers with the captivating destinations where World Navigator will visit. And his personal flair will add to World Navigator’s casually elegant and fun ambiance, a hallmark of Atlas’ luxe-adventure style.”
A seasoned traveler, Shapiro has visited more than 76 countries. He previously served as cruise director aboard small ships Song of Flower and Paul Gauguin. While aboard those ships, Shapiro helped create five-star cruise products and played a significant role in day-to-day ship operations. He has also performed as vocalist in venues around the world and his professional acting experience includes supporting roles in “Saturday Night Live” and in the short film, “Mr. Zummenshine”.
World Navigator, launched in August 2021, will cruise England, Holland, France, the Norwegian fjords, Iceland, Greenland and the Arctic in summer 2022; Central and South America in the autumn; and return to Antarctica for its winter 2022-23 season.
Launching in November this year, World Traveller will sail its inaugural season in Antarctica, followed by South and Central America, Western Europe, Morocco and Canary Islands, and Iceland, Greenland and the Arctic voyages in summer 2023. Three additional sister ships, World Seeker, World Adventurer and World Discoverer, will join the fleet through 2024.
For more information, visit www.atlasoceanvoyages.com.
Related Stories
New Cruise Destination Under Development in Southeastern Alaska
MSC World Europa to Feature an Enhanced MSC Yacht Club