Magowan will be responsible for the commercial strategy and the development of Celestyal Cruises’ presence and sales distribution, with a specific focus on the UK market.

He joins the company with 25 years of international cruise distribution experience, having previously worked as vice-president Europe, Middle East and Africa for Seabourn and as senior sales and marketing executive at NCL, Cunard, Swan Hellenic and SeaDream.

Magowan’s appointment is part of an ongoing strategy to strengthen the line’s European sales network of the company.

Kyriakos Anastassiadis, chief executive of Celestyal Cruises, said: “Andrew’s experience and in-depth knowledge of the travel industry will further strengthen the Celestyal brand as a cruise operator that offers immersion in local experiences in both Greece and Cuba. 

"Andrew’s appointment follows growth in the UK and European market and we are delighted to have him on board as part of our expansion and development plans.”