Delivering the Wow

Delivering the Wow

BY RICHARD FAIN

#CustomerExperience #CruiseIndustry #WOWCulture

SUCCESS Bestsellers — February 1, 2026

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About This Book

Under Richard Fain's 33-year tenure, Royal Caribbean became synonymous with "WOW." This is how he built that culture.

Fain reveals the three principles that turned a struggling cruise line into a world-class hospitality brand: alignment (one mission, understood by everyone), intentionality (every action tied to the goal), and continuous improvement (never settling).

He also pulls back the curtain on high-stakes decisions during COVID that rallied 100,000 employees and unified the company like never before. Part leadership playbook, part behind-the-scenes look at the cruise industry.

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