World adventurer Karen Lundgren and Theresa Scalzitti, chief sales officer for Florida-based Cruise Planners, will serve as godmothers at the dual naming ceremony for World Navigator and its new sister-ship World Traveller.
Atlas Ocean Voyages’ two yacht-style expedition vessels will uniquely be named—or christened—on November 20, 2022, at the massive Garibaldi Glacier as part of an invitation-only preview cruise to Chilean Patagonia.
“At the heart of the Atlas brand is a focus on exploration and excellence,” said James A. Rodriguez, the line’s president and CEO. “Karen is a fearless world traveler and Theresa is among the most respected professionals in the travel industry today.”
World Navigator, which entered service in August 2021, was not officially named due to COVID precautions. To serve as godmother for World Navigator, Atlas selected Lundgren, an intrepid explorer and adventurer who is only the 13th woman in the world to conquer the Seven Summits plus one—which includes the highest mountain peaks on each continent.
“You can imagine my surprise when I discovered where World Navigator cruises to,” said Lundgren. “I have personally been to many exotic and remote destinations and it’s exciting to know that curious travelers can explore many of the same places on this wonderful ship.”
Scalzitti has championed travel advisors on both the supplier and agency sides of the travel industry for nearly three decades. She currently heads sales, marketing and business development at Cruise Planners, the nation’s largest home-based travel franchise organization.
“It’s an honor to serve as godmother for World Traveller,” said Scalzitti. “I am proud to represent the Cruise Planners network of highly distinguished advisors as well as the many women in travel who, like the ship’s officers, staff and crew, distinguish themselves daily by providing the very best in personalized service.”
Both vessels are Polar Category C- and Ice Class 1B-certified and cater to curious, global travelers with a passion for exploring iconic and off-the-beaten-path places. The intimate expedition ships offer an all-inclusive onboard experience, luxurious accommodations, in-depth excursions and customized private tours, for a personalized voyage.
With only 100 accommodations, guests enjoy nearly a 1:1 guest-to-staff ratio.
For information and reservations, call visit www.AtlasOceanVoyages.com.
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