John McGuire Carnival Cruise Line recently unveiled the senior officers who will be leading the highly anticipated new Excel class cruise ship the Carnival Jubilee, its newest addition to the fleet that will be based out of the home port of Galveston, Texas. The ship will begin sailing from Galveston in December of 2023. The announcement brings much excitement and anticipation among cruise enthusiasts and industry insiders. Carnival Jubilee’s senior officers will be:
1. Captain Andrea Catalani
Originally from Corinaldo, Italy, Captain Catalani began working for Carnival in 1999 and brings nearly 24 years of experience to the helm of Carnival Jubilee. He has worked on 18 Carnival ships, including Carnival Sunshine, Carnival Liberty, Carnival Horizon, Mardi Gras and Carnival Celebration, as well as leading the Carnival Vista inaugural team.
2. Chief Engineer Vittorino Perasole
Starting with Carnival as a third engineer in 1998, Perasole quickly moved his way up, leading several teams as chief engineer since 2014. He is originally from Torre del Greco, Italy, and has worked on Carnival Dream, Carnival Pride, Carnival Radiance, Carnival Breeze and Carnival Celebration.
3. Hotel Director Pierre Camilleri
Now in his 19th year with Carnival, Pierre joined the company in 2004 as hotel director after managing a variety of hotel and resort properties in his native Malta, as well as Europe and Asia. He has served as hotel director on several Carnival ships and has been part of the inaugural teams for Carnival Breeze, Carnival Vista, Carnival Horizon, Mardi Gras and Carnival Celebration.
The appointment of these senior officers reflects Carnival Cruise Line’s commitment to providing passengers with an exceptional cruise experience. The Carnival Jubilee promises to deliver unforgettable moments and create cherished memories for all who come aboard.
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