Joseph A. Watters

Overview

Joseph A. Watters has served as a director of our company since October 2005. Mr. Watters has served as the Chairman of Oceania Cruises, the world's newest cruise line, since January 2003. Mr. Watters served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Crystal Cruises from 1994 to 2001. While at Crystal Cruises, Mr. Watters was a member of the International Council of Cruise Lines' executive committee from 1999 to 2001 and board of directors from 1994 to 2001. He was also a member of the Cruise Line International Association's executive committee from 1995 to 1996 and management committee from 1994 to 2001. Prior to Crystal Cruises, Mr. Watters served as President and Owner of The Watters Group, President of Royal Viking Line from 1985 to 1989, and President of Princess Cruises from 1981 to 1985. Mr. Watters began his cruise line career with Princess Cruises in 1977.