You’re not lost. you’re adrift.


an unbelievable, true story

Burned out from a decade in advertising, Harold left it all behind to work as a bartender on a Hawaiian cruise ship. Adrift is a raw, cinematic memoir of escape, heartbreak, and reinvention—revealing the hidden world below deck and the truths we can’t outrun.

“the islands. the ship. the people. the love story. I felt it all.”

— Graham Simon, Author, “How Does That Make You Feel”



“I loved getting a glimpse into that world. It was so fun and heartwarming—and inspiring!”

— Heather Parke, Creative Director/Copywriter



About Harold

Adrift began as a journal, a way to process my midlife left turn when I quit my corporate job to serve drinks on a cruise ship. This reluctant memoir was written to capture an unforgettable chapter of my life—and hopefully, to inspire anyone feeling stuck. It’s a crazy true story told from my time below deck.