Great People / Terrible Pay - Anonymous employee Princess Cruises Employee Review

3.0
Aug 22, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Princess does an amazing job at finding positive, hard working people. The product is also one that I can stand behind and be proud of. Jan is a great leader and has been very open to changing outdated ideals and focusing on the needs of a business in a very fluid market.

Cons

The company makes a lot of money, but does not invest in its people. There are meetings with Executives every year that every employee is invited to where they talk about how much profit is coming in and how we are doing an amazing job. Yet every year when discussing benefit changes HR has to prepare a statement about how our pay isn't on par with other companies because we have great benefits (even though other companies have the same benefits we do) It would be one thing if there was a 1-5% difference in salaries vs. the same positions within the industry, but in most cases there is a 5%-20% gap. Negative attrition is quite high as you move up the ladder because people use the company for experience then move on to a company that is willing to invest in good people.

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5.0
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Pros

Fantastic company with room to grow Supportive Teamwork centric Travel Opportunities to make a difference in the lives of teams ship and shore

Cons

Travel may be a con if you do not want to

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Princess Cruises Response
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Thank you for sharing your feedback and for your many years with Princess Cruises. We are pleased to hear you value the supportive culture, opportunities for growth, and the ability to make a meaningful impact both ship and shore. We also appreciate your note regarding travel expectations and recognize that experiences can vary based on individual preferences. Thank you again for your continued contributions and insights.
4.0
Jul 15, 2026
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Pros

You get to see a lot of different ports; you don't have to worry about food or paying for your room and board. You get to meet varies people from around the world.

Cons

The pay is not the best for people living in the USA. The job is still enjoyable, and the experience is worth it but this is better as a fresh out of high school or college type of role, or in a sense a way to "backpack through Europe" kind of job.

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Princess Cruises Response
6d
Thank you for sharing your experience with Princess Cruises. We're glad to hear you’ve enjoyed the opportunity to travel, meet people from around the world, and create memorable experiences along the way. We also appreciate your feedback and recognize the hard work and dedication of our shipboard team members. Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective and for being part of the Princess Cruises team.
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