Making Waves: A Woman's Rise to the Top Using Smarts, Heart, and Courage

Follow the incredible career journey of Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, from her stories as an ambitious young woman to President and CEO of Celebrity Cruises to Vice Chairman for External Affairs at Royal Caribbean Group.

A shining testament to the value of being an authentic leader and never sacrificing your integrity, Lutoff-Perlo details the ins and outs of her extraordinary 40-year career. She has risen to the top in a male-dominated industry, while refusing to compromise her values and bringing countless others along with her. Along the way, she ultimately transformed and redefined relaxed luxury cruising with the launch of the bold, innovative Edge Series ships in 2018, which drove unprecedented demand for Celebrity Cruises and propelled the brand’s financial performance. She climbed the corporate ladder from the very bottom and overcame countless obstacles to reach the top of the cruise industry.

In Making Waves, Lutoff-Perlo walks readers through her triumphs, hardships, and learning moments. She breaks down her unique leadership style as the first woman to take the helm as President & CEO of one of the Royal Caribbean Group’s brands that catapulted Celebrity Cruises to heights no one thought possible, simply by caring deeply for people and putting others first. Readers will learn how she used her superpowers to set herself apart from other leaders—leaving guests and employees in awe of her authenticity and kindness.

Individuals from all walks of life will take heart and gain insights they can apply to their own lives and careers: to have integrity, to pay it forward, and to make waves, wherever and whoever they are.

Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, the former CEO of Celebrity Cruises and former Vice Chairman of External Affairs at Royal Caribbean Group, is a high-impact leader in the travel and hospitality industry. Her vision and strategy not only propelled Celebrity Cruises to achieve transformational financial results as a brand within the Royal Caribbean Group portfolio but also dramatically increased the number of women in leadership roles throughout the Celebrity brand. Her passion for building extraordinary ships, creating unique experiences, and opening up the world through travel has brought recognition and countless awards to her and Celebrity Cruises. Lisa and Celebrity Cruises achieved global impact, earning her a reputation as a trailblazer bringing transformation, diversity, and inclusion into the travel and hospitality industry and onto the bridges of ships.