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He's completing an illustrious 43-year industry career.
September 4, 2026
Those who've worked with Nico Corbijn consider him a balanced, fair and a genuinely collaborative leaderPHOTO: AZAMARA CRUISES
Capt. Nico Corbijn, chief administrative officer at Azamara Cruises, is retiring, culminating 43 years in the cruise industry.
Beginning in marine operations, Corbijn also worked in senior human resources and fleet leadership roles at Holland America Line, Windstar Cruises, Majestic America Line, Norwegian Cruise Line and MSC Cruises, before joining Azamara.
As chief administrative officer, Corbijn oversaw a broad portfolio including human resources, legal, land product development and onboard commercial strategy. Before this, he was instrumental in establishing Azamara's marine operations team and returning the fleet from COVID lay-up. He also led the company's land business to exceed its revenue targets.
"Nico's path through this industry is the kind you don't often see anymore," Azamara CEO Dondra Ritzenthaler said. "Those who worked with him consistently describe him as balanced, fair and a genuinely collaborative leader, someone who brought calm and steadiness to our organization during periods of significant change.
"We're deeply grateful for his decades of service and wish him a retirement filled with the same adventure and discovery that defined his career at sea."
For his part, Corbijn said: "After 43 years in this incredible industry, I feel very fortunate to have had a career filled with so many memorable people, places and experiences. I'm especially proud of the role I've played in building and supporting Azamara Cruises and its incredible team, and grateful for the many colleagues and friends I've had the privilege of working alongside.
"As I begin this next chapter, I look back with tremendous appreciation and am proud of the journey that brought me here. I'll always be grateful for my time at sea and for the people who made it such a rewarding career."