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 (26) , 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 56 reviews)); "Some great people on staff who understand the team concept and care about their human resources." ((in 45 reviews)); "Free cruises yearly, Paid Vaca, work from home" ((in 28 reviews)); "Great workplace and team." ((in 15 reviews)); "good coworkers" ((in 14 reviews))

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

"Poor management" ((in 59 reviews)); "Low pay and too many cliques" ((in 46 reviews)); "Long hours and no rest" ((in 29 reviews)); "Low salary compared to other competitors" ((in 28 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

(646 total reviews)

Beth Bodensteiner

74% approve of CEO

54% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.2

Culture & values

3.2

Work/Life balance

3.1

Compensation and benefits

3.0

Career opportunities

2.9

Senior management

Holland America Line has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 646 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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646 reviews

4.0

Jun 12, 2011

Satisfying career

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

If you work hard and help those around you it gets noticed. If you want to be promoted stand out your day will come.

Cons

one or two bad apples to work for but you will find those types in any company

3.0

Apr 28, 2011

Good place for travel benefits and experience - but not a good place for career growth

Sales

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits and a fun product

Cons

Many jobs / promotions done without job postings No longer a stable employment - after years of taking care of employees - many jobs eliminated without warning or HR assistance

3.0

Dec 13, 2010

Liked my job, not my department.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good stable company. Many great employees.

Cons

Stagnant workplace. A bit of the old-boy network.

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Good place for travel benefits and experience - but not a good place for career growth

Liked my job, not my department.

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