Peter Compton, who changed the face of entertainment on Royal Caribbean ships for 24 years, has retired from the cruise line. Compton was responsible for bringing ice skating shows, Broadway shows and water shows to Royal Caribbean's fleet.
Compton, the Vice President of Entertainment and Guest Services, has opted to leave Royal Caribbean to spend more time with his family.
Royal Caribbean CEO Adam Goldstein had glowing remarks for Compton's departure, "Peter is simply the best entertainment professional the cruise industry has ever known. He is responsible for Royal Caribbean's reputation for top-notch entertainment over the last 24 years. From professional ice skating to Broadway musicals to the AquaTheater, he constantly blazed new trails for us and the industry."
Joining Royal Caribbean in 1989 when the Sovereign class of ships were coming online and introduced large theaters with good sight lines and better facilities. In 1990, Compton helped form Royal Caribbean Productions to enable the cruise line to customize shows.
Over the years, larger generations of ships were built and Compton was responsible for the entertainment onboard, such as suggesting the idea of ice skating shows to Royal Caribbean Chairman Richard Fain.
Other highlights include partnerships with DreamWorks Animation and with Broadway producers that brought hits like 'Chicago,' 'Hair Spray' and 'Saturday Night Fever' to the ships.
Compton will be succeeded by Nick Weir on October 14.
