Michele was born in Lecco (North Italy) and ‘raised’ on ships. He has started my career in the cruise industry as Junior Assistant Purser onboard Princess ships (including the original ‘Love Boat’) in 1997. He covered various position in the Purser’s Department before joining the Destinations Team in 2001, and never looked back since.

He moved permanently to land at the end of 2018 where he joined the Shore Operations Department, serving Princess Cruises, Holland America and Seabourn Lines. During this time he has also supported the Pre-Post Cruise Hotel Program and Pre-Post Land Journeys.
He currently manages the shore excursions product and operations for Princess Cruises in the Mediterranean, Africa, Middle East, Mexican Riviera and Black Sea.
He has degrees in Business Administration and Foreign Languages. Michele loves to travel and has visited more than 330 ports in his seagoing career.