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 decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Holland America Line?

49% 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 3.0 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 62 reviews)); "Some great people on staff who understand the team concept and care about their human resources." ((in 42 reviews)); "Flexibility, good work culture, work from home, adaptable schedule" ((in 29 reviews)); "Good work environment and good salary compared to other companies" ((in 14 reviews)); "Great workplace and team." ((in 14 reviews))

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

"poor management" ((in 56 reviews)); "Low pay and too many cliques" ((in 44 reviews)); "Long hours and flight standard low" ((in 30 reviews)); "Low salary compared to other competitors" ((in 23 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.

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3.4

49% would recommend to a friend

(647 total reviews)

Beth Bodensteiner

74% approve of CEO

54% 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).

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647 reviews

5.0

Mar 10, 2025

Great Culture

Finance specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay, Travel, Hybrid Model of work

Cons

Workload hefty at some times

1.0

Mar 3, 2025

Want to be micromanaged?

Sales support coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great discounts on cruises throughout Carnival corporation

Cons

Poor management. Management and supervisors in positions they have no support or training for. PCC’s are pressured to hit metrics and then ignore their guests and don’t build rapport

4.0

Feb 24, 2025

Great Company to work for

Supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Culture Work Anywhere in the world

Cons

Virtual Jobs are very limited

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