CHRIS MARTIN

Senior Director, Marine and Port Operations, Holland America Line and Seabourn

Chris Martin joined Holland America Line in January 2004 as Manager, Port Operations, administering all port-related matters worldwide for the fleet. Over the years, his responsibilities have included new and existing port development, strategic planning for vessel deployment, and implementing new initiatives with regulatory agencies. Chris was promoted to Director, Port Operations in October 2009. With the formation of the Holland America Group in December 2014, he was responsible for managing port operations for Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, Seabourn, and P&O Australia in key regions around the world.  When the Holland America Group was restructured in January 2023, Chris returned to Holland America Line and Seabourn where he was promoted to Senior Director and now oversees global port operations for both brands.

Prior to joining Holland America Line, Chris spent 9 years with Princess Cruises and Tours managing land-based divisions in Alaska and developing new port agency, shore operations, and port services for emerging destinations.

Chris holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business from the University of Puget Sound and a Master of Science in Management Communication from the University of Portland. He currently resides in Seattle, Washington with his wife and three kids.