Celebration 23 years Cruise Industry

Today marks 23 years of a journey I never could have imagined. Celebration 23 years Cruise Industry

I never thought that joining the Sovereign of the Seas on December 2, 2002, would make me fall in love with this industry. Celebration 23 years Cruise Industry

On my first day onboard, a Portuguese Head Waiter gave me advice I still carry with me: 'If you stay longer than 5 years working onboard, this is no longer a job, it becomes your life.' At the time, I didn’t take it to heart, but soon I realized just how fascinating and rewarding the cruise industry truly is. Celebration 23 years Cruise Industry

16 years onboard, 6 years in corporate, and 1 year as a consulting expert later, I can wholeheartedly say: I’ve been here, done that, and I am ready for more. 

This industry has taught me everything, from business, customer service, sales, and operations to loyalty, entertainment, HR, recruitment, management, and leadership.

Along the way, I met my wife onboard, discovered I was going to be a dad just a week after joining an expedition in the Galapagos, made lifelong friends across the globe, and visited 106 countries, and still counting. 

Even after 23 years, it feels like a lifetime of experiences, and I am still deeply in love with what I do.

Thank you to everyone who has been part of this amazing journey. Here’s to many more years of learning, growing, and sailing ahead. I look forward to seeing you all soon!

P.S. Yes, I still had hair when I started :)