Royal
Caribbean International has undergone a significant change within its
Entertainment division, as Nick Weir, the head of Entertainment, bids farewell
after a decade-long tenure with the company.
Replacing Weir is
Christine Coachman, who steps into the role of Vice President, Entertainment
for Royal Caribbean International, effective immediately.
According to Royal
Caribbean Blog, a spokesperson from the cruise line said of his departure, "We
thank Nick for his contributions over the years and wish him all the
best."
The news was
disclosed in an international announcement, through which Sean Treacy, Senior
Vice President of Hotel Operations at Royal Caribbean, confirmed Coachman's
appointment, expressing optimism about the future under her leadership.
"Please join
me in congratulating Christine Coachman on her new role as Vice President,
Entertainment for Royal Caribbean International, effective today," he
wrote.
"Drawing from
nearly 35 years experience at Royal Caribbean, Christi will now lead the team
responsible for bringing to life the best entertainment at sea. She will
oversee the cruise line’s onboard entertainment and guest activities
programming, as well as Royal Caribbean Productions, the industry’s only
in-house department that creates, produces and manages the largest
entertainment operation at sea."
He added, "I
am excited to work even more closely with Christi as we continue to lead the
industry in innovating the entertainment experience at sea."
Weir, who has been
the head of Entertainment for Royal Caribbean since 2013, carried with him a
wealth of experience spanning over 25 years in both the entertainment and
cruise industries. His departure marks the end of an era characterized by
numerous innovative projects and ambitious plans for the future.
Weir's
contributions include the creation of original productions, such as Columbus
the Musical, Effectors, Flight and Aqua 80s. He also holds a few patents for pioneering
advancements incorporated into the Royal Caribbean experience, like the eMuster
process for maritime safety drills and the Water-based Pyrotechnic Illusion.
His latest achievements
are showcased aboard the line’s newest megaship, Icon of the Seas, which boasts
a wide variety of new shows and entertainment venues.
Weir’s
replacement, Christine Coachman, brings an impressive amount of experience to
the position. Having begun her career as a dancer and performer, Coachman later
transitioned to roles within Royal Caribbean's Entertainment Department, where
she contributed significantly to the development and execution of various
productions and shows.
Her expertise
extends to writing, casting, and producing numerous productions for the cruise
line, as well as managing front- and back-of-house operations for all onboard Produced
Entertainment. Additionally, Coachman oversaw Royal Caribbean's extensive
Entertainment Studios in North Miami.
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