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Cruise Planners names Atlas Ocean Voyages an approved supplier

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World Navigator is depicted in Antarctica, one of its 2021/22 inaugural season destinations
Atlas Ocean Voyages became an approved supplier for Cruise Planners, the giant home-based travel advisor franchise network and an American Express Travel Representative.

Cruise Planners advisors can now recommend Atlas to clients seeking an all-inclusive, luxury adventure in remote, bucket-list destinations around the world.

The 196-passenger expedition ship World Navigator is scheduled to debut in July.

'Atlas Ocean Voyages is extremely pleased to be on Cruise Planners' approved suppliers list since Cruise Planners travel advisors are tapped into the pulse of the market; are well-trained franchise owners and have state-of-the-art sales tools,' said Brandon Townsley, VP sales and trade partnerships.

Pent-up demand

'We know there is a pent-up consumer demand for small ship and luxury travel options and our partnership with Atlas Ocean Voyages is another example of how we seek out the most distinctive and compelling travel experiences for our clients,' said Michelle Fee, CEO and co-founder, Cruise Planners. 'We are confident our travel advisors will continue to provide savvy travelers with the best possible vacation options and love the unique destinations such as Ukraine, Bucharest, Egypt and the Holy Lands itineraries — to name a few.'

Based in Coral Springs, Florida, Cruise Planners has more than 2,500 franchise owners.