He has been tasked with building and expanding trade relationships and delivering SeaDream Yacht Club’s “distinctive, luxury yachting experience” to agents’ clients.
In addition, Schmitt will also grow new distribution channels, including the line’s charter business.
Schmitt spent almost five years at SeaDream between 2015 and 2020, before later moving to tall-ship line Tradewind Voyages and then AmaWaterways.
Executive vice-president Andreas Brynestad said: “This strategic hire represents an exciting step forward in our commitment to further expand our presence in these key markets.
“With Mark’s in-depth knowledge, experience and passion for SeaDream, I am excited to welcome him home again.
“Combined with his proven track record in sales, and a deep understanding of the cruise industry, this makes him a truly valuable addition to our team.”
Schmitt said: ‘’I’m very excited to be working with SeaDream Yacht Club once again – they have an outstanding product and team that I know very well.
“I’m very much looking forward to building relationships with our current valued partners and growing new trade relationships.”
Schmitt is replacing previous incumbent Read who has decided to take time off to pursue what she describes as “a lifelong dream”.
“We would like to thank Natalie for her hard work and dedication over the past three years. We wish her all the best and hope we can work together in the future,” Brynestad said.
