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Atlas names cruise director for World Navigator summer season

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Michael Shapiro's acting and vocal talents will be showcased during World Navigator's summer cruises
Atlas Ocean Voyages appointed Michael Shapiro as cruise director for World Navigator's summer season.

A seasoned actor and vocalist, he brings more than 30 years of travel and tourism industry experience, 16 as cruise director aboard small luxury ships. Shapiro's acting and vocal talents will be showcased during World Navigator's voyages in England, Holland, France, the Norwegian Fjords, Iceland, Greenland and the Arctic.

Cornerstone for entertainment and programming

'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,' Atlas President Alberto Aliberti said.

Shapiro previously served as cruise director for Song of Flower and Paul Gauguin. He also has performed as a 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.'