Atlas Ocean Voyages welcomes seasoned cruise director, actor, and vocalist Michael Shapiro as Cruise Director for the World Navigator's 2022 summer season. Michael brings over 30 years of experience in the travel and tourism industry, 16 of them as a cruise director aboard small luxury ships. His professional talents as an actor and vocalist will add a touch of luxury and entertainment aboard the World Navigator as guests enjoy unforgettable voyages to England, the Netherlands, France, the Norwegian fjords, Iceland, Greenland, and the Arctic.
“Thanks to Michael Atlas’s talent and extensive experience, he will create and deliver engaging programming and entertainment for guests on our summer voyages,” said Alberto Aliberti, President of Atlas Ocean Voyages. “His vast travel experience and dedication to guest service will seamlessly connect travelers with the captivating destinations the World Navigator will visit. And his personal touch will complement the World Navigator’s elegant and fun atmosphere, a hallmark of Atlas’s luxury adventure style.”.
As a seasoned traveler, Michael has visited more than 76 countries. He previously served as Cruise Director aboard the renowned smaller ships Song of Flower and Paul Gauguin. While on board these vessels, Michael helped create an innovative five-star cruise product and played a crucial role in the ship's daily operations.
