For over ten years Compass Speakers and Entertainment Inc. has been supplying the most prestigious luxury cruise lines with quality onboard programming. Our program offerings include Special Interest and Destination Lecturers, Art Instructors, Religious Service Leaders and Gentlemen Hosts®. We can proudly say that we serve only the top lines in the industry including Crystal Cruises, Cunard Line, Seabourn Cruise Line, SeaDream Yacht and Silversea Cruises. For a complete list of the cruise lines we work with, please see our client list.
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Niklas Sardana III
PresidentBorn and raised in Ottawa, Canada, Niklas began his travel career in 1986 as a Travel Consultant. He has studied Hospitality and Tourism Management at Ryerson University in Toronto, University of Hawaii – TIM in Honolulu and Nova University in Ft. Lauderdale. He held the position of coordinator for the British Airways Concorde in Toronto for Blyth & Company. He also had the pleasure of working for the prestigious Young Presidents’ Organization as tour director for their private Academies
His introduction to the cruise industry began when he joined Celebrity Cruises in 1990 as Deputy Cruise Director, a position he held for four years. His desire to see more of the world led him to accept the position of Entertainment Coordinator aboard Cunard Line’s Royal Viking Sun during its 1996 World Cruise.
During his tenure on board the Royal Viking Sun, it became apparent to Niklas that there was a distinct need for a speakers’ agency that catered exclusively to the luxury cruise lines. This revelation triggered his return to dry land in 1997 and the beginning of Compass Speakers and Entertainment Inc., based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Niklas has now traveled to over 100 countries and cruised on over 20 different cruise ships. In 2003 he was asked to assist the Entertainment Department with the 2003 Crystal Symphony World Cruise, the inaugural launch of the Crystal Serenity as well as her 2004 World Cruise. In addition, for the inaugural launch, he was responsible for the successful implementation of the “Creative Learning Institute”.
The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes. Marcel Proust
Niklas is a passionate traveler who tries to voyage several times a year to places he has never visited. He also regularly contributes editorial articles to several cruise and travel magazines.
Anthony Ciena
Director, Onboard Programs
Clergy DivisionOriginally from New York, Anthony attended both Queensborough and Queens College where he studied Business Administration. While attending classes, Anthony worked part-time at the corporate headquarters of Cohen’s Fashion Optical, one of the largest optical retail chains in the United States. Over a period of thirteen years, he worked his way up to the position of Director of Retail Operations. He remained at this post for four years before relocating to Florida to open his own optical store in Boca Raton. In 2002, after 19 years in the optical industry, Anthony decided it was time to make a change. His love of cruise ship travel led him to the cruise industry, and subsequently Compass Speakers and Entertainment Inc. Anthony’s extensive sales and marketing experience has been an invaluable asset in Compass’ efforts to expand service and streamline operations. Anthony now oversees all clergy and rabbinical placements on the 26 luxury cruise ships that we represent.
Beth Schaafsma
Director, Onboard Programs
Enrichment DivisionBeth joined Compass Speakers and Entertainment Inc. in September of 2001. A native New Englander and graduate of the Boston Conservatory, her career in the cruise industry began in 1993 when she joined Holland America Line. Although initially hired as an Entertainer, Beth also had the opportunity to serve several contracts as a member of the Cruise Staff aboard the M.S. Westerdam and M.S. Noordam. Upon returning to dry land, she accepted a Guest Relations position with Cunard Line at their corporate headquarters in Miami. Following the merger of Cunard Line and Seabourn Cruise Line, Beth moved to the Entertainment Department as a Coordinator and within a year, was promoted to Assistant Manager of the Department. Beth’s shipboard experience, in combination with her knowledge of shore side operations, makes her a perfect addition to Compass Speakers and Entertainment Inc. Beth coordinates all Enrichment Personnel placements, including Destination and Special Interest Lecturers, as well as specialized programs such as Compass’ Concorde Program, the enrichment program aboard SeaDream Yacht Club’s Transatlantic crossings, and Artist in Residence programs.
Tracy Robison
Director,
Gentlemen Host® DivisionTracy joined Compass in 2007 at which time she was charged with leading our new division, Gentleman Host® Program. Born in New Orleans and raised in Knoxville, Tracy now considers South Florida her home. Tracy brings to Compass a multitude of experience ranging from marketing, public relations, and special event production. She has had the pleasure of assisting in the planning of events such as the prestigious Clio Awards, DIFFA’s Dining By Design and The Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival. For the last 2 years, she coordinated a dance host program for Orient Lines (Marco Polo), Discovery World Cruises (MV Discovery) and Cunard Line (Queen Mary 2). Her wealth of experience, knowledge and exuberant personality compliments the existing Compass team. She looks forward to expanding our Gentleman Host portfolio to include more cruise lines in the near future.
Tim Litsch
Manager,
Gentlemen Host® DivisionTim began working with Compass Speakers and Entertainment Inc. in 2008, to assist in the further development and expansion of Gentlemen Host® Program. A native Floridian, Tim retired in 2002 after 32 years as a Manager with the Associated Press in New York and Miami. In 1997, he earned a Bachelors Degree in Communications with an emphasis on Broadcast Management from Florida International University in Miami. Working with the City of Fort Lauderdale, the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society, and the South Florida Blues Society, Tim has been closely involved with the organization of several world-class festivals within the South Florida area. No stranger to the cruise industry, prior to joining Compass Speakers, Tim worked placing dance hosts on board the vessels of Cunard Line, Orient Cruise Lines, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, and Voyages of Discovery. A welcomed addition to the Compass team, Tim’s sharp sense of humor, professionalism and enthusiasm combine to ensure that The Gentlemen Host® Program will continue to meet the needs of our clients.
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