
Cruises
Marisa Christenson shares her career milestones in cruise industry operations
Marisa Christenson, AVP food & beverage operations and development for Holland America Line & Seabourn, recounts her journey in the cruise industry. She joined Holland America Line in November 2017 as manager of restaurant operations and participated in the launch of the Nieuw Statendam in 2018. In April 2026, Christenson received the inaugural Woman of Impact award at F&B@Sea in Miami, recognizing her contributions to the cruise sector.























