Recommended or not - Cruise Sales Associate Celebrity Cruises Employee Review

1.0
Jun 29, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

As a CSA onboard Celebrity Cruises ship, one can make a relatively good money, $ 1980 is your monthly basic salary + $ 1100 or more bonus if you reach the monthly sales target. In general one can count to be making roughly $3000 -3500 a month. plus if you cross promote and sell Celebrity Signature Credit Cards to celebrity passengers, you can also make additional $22 per application. Having pitched in 10-15 credit cards in a month period by simply mentioning this financial product to the passengers, that's additional $ 220-330 towards your paycheck.

Cons

In this onboard job position you have no life. Contracts are 6 months onboard and 6 weeks at home. You have no days off ever. A day off is considered than you have worked 6-8 hours on a port day instead of 11-12 on a sea day. And you are expected to be grateful for this job because everyone else is working the same long hours, 10-12 everyday, but their jobs are not so "nice" as yours. Lunch and dinner brakes are 30 mins each, shipboard management is all about the revenue and making the target. No social life, very restricted shore leave.

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5.0
Jun 15, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

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Cons

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4.0
Jul 13, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

It offers a great working environment, especially considering the unique challenges of cruise life. Crew members generally understand the difficulties that come with the job, which creates a strong sense of support and teamwork. The compensation is competitive compared to many other cruise lines, and there are genuine opportunities for career growth for those who are motivated and willing to take on new challenges. The company also puts effort into maintaining crew morale through various activities, events, and initiatives.

Cons

There can be a perception of favoritism within certain departments, with some teams appearing to receive preferential treatment over others. At times, the culture can feel very hierarchical, where employees may feel they are viewed more as numbers rather than as individuals. Additionally, the nature of cruise operations can create challenges with work-life balance, and there is room for improvement in ensuring crew members have adequate rest, personal time, and support outside of their professional responsibilities. A stronger focus on leadership training, emotional intelligence, equal treatment across all departments, and a healthier approach to crew wellbeing would significantly improve the overall employee experience.

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