Larry Pimentel

Larry Pimentel is a luxury cruise industry icon whose career spans leadership of Seabourn, Cunard Line, SeaDream Yacht Club and Azamara, and the founding development of Four Seasons Yachts. His contribution centers on shaping distinctive brands and guest experiences—from intimate yacht-style travel to destination-led cruising—and developing the people who deliver them. His experience includes brand leadership within both Carnival Corporation and Royal Caribbean Group, as well as entrepreneurial ownership at SeaDream.

He now brings that experience to Florida International University as the Chaplin School’s first Distinguished Cruise Executive-in-Residence. Appointed in November 2025, he connects cruise industry leadership with curriculum development, student mentorship, applied research and industry partnerships. He also serves as Chairman of FIU’s Cruise Executive Advisory Board, supporting the Cruise Excellence Center’s development.