Marie Blitza

As Director Port Operations at Carnival Maritime GmbH, Marie is responsible for worldwide port operations and itinerary planning for Costa Cruises and AIDA Cruises.

In this role, she oversees the planning and execution of safe, compliant, and efficient port calls and itineraries across a global network of destinations.

Her remit includes optimising itinerary and port planning processes, with a particular emphasis on driving strategic and sustainable itinerary development that balances guest experience, cost efficiency, operational reliability, and environmental responsibility.
With a professional foundation in port agency and ground operations, Marie began her career managing port operations and passenger logistics across Germany’s three main cruise ports.

This hands‑on operational background informs her pragmatic, execution‑focused leadership approach today.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Cruise Industry Management and an MBA in Marketing Management, combining sector‑specific expertise with strategic and commercial acumen.