Job started great but recently has gotten too short on staff and long on hours. - Shoreside Operations Princess Cruises Employee Review

3.0
May 9, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great cruise perks if you can get them. benefits ant 401k are good.

Cons

Expectations are that salaried employees must work 24/7 and even when on vacation. Some departments are running too thin on people and trying to cover with temp staff.

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5.0
Apr 22, 2026
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Pros

Enjoyed working there. Good pay.

Cons

Ship life is hard and renewing your contract isn’t always successful

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Princess Cruises Response
1mo
Thank you for your feedback and for your time with Princess Cruises. We’re glad to hear you had a positive experience and appreciated the compensation. We also recognize that life at sea comes with unique challenges. We value the creativity and professionalism our entertainers bring onboard and wish you all the best in your future endeavors.
4.0
Mar 24, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Travel the world, meet interesting people

Cons

Long hours of work, Always on call as you carry a pager

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Princess Cruises Response
1mo
Thank you for sharing your experience and for your many years with Princess Cruises. We’re glad to hear you valued the opportunity to travel and connect with people from around the world. We also appreciate your candid feedback regarding workload and availability expectations, as insights like this are important and help inform ongoing conversations about how we support our teams. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.
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