Executive Leadership Changes for Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, and Seabourn

Carnival Corporation today has announced changes to its global leadership team for Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, and Seabourn. 

Gus Antorcha, current President of Holland America Line, has been named President of Princess Cruises, effective Dec. 2, 2024, replacing John Padgett, who is stepping away from the business in mid-February 2025. Beth Bodensteiner, current Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer for Holland America Line, has been promoted to President of Holland America Line, effective Dec. 2, 2024. Both Antorcha and Bodensteiner will report to Josh Weinstein, CEO of Carnival Corporation & plc.

Additionally, Carnival Corporation welcomes Mark Tamis back as the new President of Seabourn. Tamis replaces Natalya Leahy, who has served in various capacities throughout her career at Carnival, including CFO of Holland America Line and Seabourn, COO for the former Holland America Group, and President of Seaborn. 

"Gus and Beth are proven leaders who reflect the talent and capabilities of our organization and who have a deep knowledge of our industry, our business, and what drives our success," said Weinstein. "Under their leadership, I have no doubt that Princess, Holland America and Seabourn will remain well-positioned for a bright future, and we look forward to the next chapter for these two world-class brands and their ongoing success."

Weinstein added, "I would also like to thank John for more than a decade of service and innovation, including developing and launching Princess MedallionClass, which revamped the Princess guest experience and set a new standard for service and personalization in the cruise industry and for travel and hospitality overall, as well as returning the Princess brand to its rightful iconic status within the cruise industry. John's dedication and impact have been significant. We wish him all the best."

"I'm incredibly grateful to the entire Princess Cruises team for their passion and hard work in making Princess a global powerhouse in guest service, personalization and innovation to give our guests priceless vacations spanning the world," said Padgett. "It's been an exciting journey, and I look forward to watching the continued success of The Love Boat with love, respect and admiration for the brand and all the shoreside and shipboard team members."

Gus Antorcha / Beth Bodensteiner / Mark Tamis - Photos by Carnival Corporation

Antorcha at Princess Cruises 

Gus Antorcha will now lead Princess Cruises, responsible for overseeing all performance and operational aspects of the cruise line's global fleet of 16 ships sailing over 1.7 million guests annually to 330+ destinations around the world.

Since 2020, Antorcha has been with Holland America Line. He successfully guided the company's return to full operations post-industry pause and helped the brand achieve a number of significant milestones. This includes amassing the largest single booking day in Holland America’s history and delivering the strongest financial results in 16 years. 

"I have tremendous respect for the fantastic Princess onboard and shoreside teams and their dedication to creating memorable travel experiences, and it's a privilege to lead this remarkable brand," said Antorcha. "I look forward to working with the talented team and their travel partners, and to continue delivering the distinctly effortless, personalized Princess MedallionClass vacation experience that has made Princess so popular."

Bodensteiner at Holland America Line
Beth Bodensteiner is a 20-year veteran of Holland America Line. As President, Bodensteiner will manage all aspects of the cruise line's business including its fleet of 11 ships sailing more than 500 cruises to over 450 ports in 110-plus countries and territories around the world. 

Previously, Bodensteiner served for six years as SVP and Chief Commercial Officer of Holland America Line. She also ran commercial activities for the Carnival Corporation’s Seabourn brand.

"After advocating for this amazing company for 20 years, I could not be prouder to take on the role of president," said Bodensteiner. "This is a tremendous opportunity to work together with my trusted leadership team to continue building on our rich history of helping millions of guests explore the world with expertly crafted itineraries, extraordinary service and genuine connections to each destination."

Tamis Joins Seabourn
Mark Tamis brings over three decades of ultra-luxury cruising and expedition travel experience the new role as President of Seabourn. Previously, he served as Global President of Aimbridge Hospitality, led hotel and onboard operations for Royal Caribbean International, and served as SVP of guest operations for Carnival Cruise Line. 

"The most rewarding work in my career has been my time in cruise," said Tamis. "Combining that with my passion for creating the best vacation experiences in the world is a dream come true. I look forward to joining our team members, guests and travel advisors in building on what makes Seabourn special." 

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