Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Seabourn CEO Natalya Leahy is rocking the industry boat. Seabourn All parents want to be a good example for their children. But Natalya Leahy doesn’t just talk the talk around her two daughters; she lives it.
With Holland America Group (a division of Carnival Corporation that includes Holland America Line, Princess Cruises and Seabourn Cruise Line), Leahy has advanced from the company’s chief financial officer to its chief operating officer to her current role of Seabourn president. “I take pride in having more than 200 female officers onboard Seabourn ships post-pandemic, which is nearly a 40% increase pre-pandemic,” Leahy says. “And last year, we announced two female staff captains, the highest-ranking position.
” As the high-end cruise line’s leader, the Uzbekistan native is not only guiding the company’s diversity journey, but she’s also making sure expeditions to more than 400 global ports remain unforgettable experiences every time. Leahy recently sat down with us to discuss Seabourn’s vision, ideal voyages for new cruisers and her favorite after-work passion. The Pursuit, Seabourn’s newest ultra-luxury ship.
Seabourn You hold the most important position with one of the most respected cruise lines in the world. What part of your career journey are you most proud of? Recently, some first-time cruisers shared with me that they had the best experience of their lives visiting Alaska with Seabourn. The.