Does Holland America Line pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Holland America Line employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Holland America Line. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Holland America Line?

53% of Holland America Line employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Holland America Line 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Holland America Line?

Personal Cruise Consultant (27) , Manager (16) , Reservations Agent (13) , Director (10) , Photographer (9) , Project Manager (9) , Server/Waiter (9) , Musician (8) , Sales (7) , Assistant Shore Excursions Manager (6) , Customer Service Representative (6) , Guest Services (6) , Human Resources Manager (6) , Intern (6) , International Concierge (6)

What are the pros of working at Holland America Line according to real employee reviews?

"Great benefits and working life" ((in 53 reviews)); "Some great people on staff who understand the team concept and care about their human resources." ((in 42 reviews)); "nice work environment and building" ((in 15 reviews)); "coworkers are nice and helpful" ((in 13 reviews)); "Great workplace and team." ((in 13 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Holland America Line according to real employee reviews?

"poor management" ((in 58 reviews)); "Low pay and too many cliques" ((in 45 reviews)); "long hours and no day offs" ((in 28 reviews)); "Low salary compared to other competitors" ((in 27 reviews)); "Upper management is good but can be hard to get answers from the heads of entertainment." ((in 14 reviews))

What are employees saying about Holland America Line layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Holland America Line layoffs and their outlook for job security at Holland America Line in 2026.

Holland America Line reviews

3.4

53% would recommend to a friend

(647 total reviews)

Beth Bodensteiner

78% approve of CEO

58% positive business outlook

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Holland America Line has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 647 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Holland America Line employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Hoteles y complejos turísticos industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

647 reviews

5.0

May 1, 2018

Crew Officer

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits for employees are very good, and treat to employees is excellent. To work in a cruise is an amazing experience that helps you grow, learn, and makes you know you better.

Cons

You work onboard a vessel for this position and you are away from your family

5.0

Apr 19, 2026

Great remote flexibility but limited growth options

Administration

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Remote flexibility, friendly team, travel opportunities.

Cons

Limited growth unless you relocate to Seattle or Miami.

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.

5.0

Oct 29, 2025

Good place to work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay Solid experience Free cdl training

Cons

Strange favoritism for certain employees

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