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Holland America Line

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Ship life is great if you're not a manager - CAC Host, Event Manager Holland America Line Employee Review

4.0
Sep 9, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

Great travel benefits, was able to join many different ships with different itineraries Onboard staff given more freedom than on most lines (guest area access, room service, liquor available and not just beer/wine, house accounts although I'm pretty sure those are gone now, etc) Staff pay was better in most cases than on other lines

Cons

Hours are nuts, but this is ship life. You come onboard knowing life will be different for many months. As a manager, you are dealing with constant conflicts between what corporate wants and what the ship management wants. It can be difficult to navigate without angering one or the other.

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5.0
Apr 19, 2026
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Pros

Remote flexibility, friendly team, travel opportunities.

Cons

Limited growth unless you relocate to Seattle or Miami.

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Holland America Line Response
2mo
Thank you for sharing your experience and your time with Holland America Line. We’re glad to hear you value the remote flexibility, team environment, and travel opportunities. We also appreciate your perspective on career growth, as feedback like this helps inform ongoing conversations around development and advancement opportunities. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.
4.0
Jun 22, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great position if they still offer a base salary for your first year.

Cons

Working west coast hours from the east coast.

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Holland America Line Response
1w
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are glad to hear you see value in the role. We also appreciate your comments regarding scheduling and compensation, and we continue to review how we support our teams and enhance the overall employee experience. Thank you again for your insights.
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