Princess Cruise Lines is one of the most recognized brands in the industry. The company started in 1965 with a single vessel sailing to Mexico. Princess is now the third-largest cruise line in the world. The company is known for the quality of its onboard facilities, variety of onboard activities and exceptional customer service. This cruise line serves approximately 1.3 million passengers annually on its fleet of 17 ships.
The line became a household name in 1977 with its vessel, the Pacific Princess, being featured on the popular TV series, The Love Boat. The show appealed to viewers immediately and gave them an idea of what spending time on board a cruise ship would be like.
The fleet of Princess Cruises includes the following vessels:
Ruby Princess
Emerald Princess
Crown Princess
Caribbean Princess
Diamond Princess
Sapphire Princess
Island Princess
Coral Princess
Star Princess
Golden Princess
Royal Princess
Pacific Princess
Ocean Princess
Sea Princess
Grand Princess
Dawn Princess
Sun Princess
Princess Destinations
Princess Cruises customers can choose from cruises going to ports of call on all the continents on the globe. The company currently serves 350 different destinations, including those located in:
Africa
Alaska
Antarctica
Asia
Australia/New Zealand
Canada/New England
Caribbean
Europe
Hawaii
India
Mexican Riviera
Panama Canal
South America
South Pacific
Tahiti/French Polynesia
On Board Activities
Guests on board a Princess cruise have a number of activities to choose from to enhance their experience, including Scholarship at Sea, which provides guests with the opportunity to take classes in a number of topics, including the following:
Ceramics
Computer skills
Culinary arts
Digital photography
Navigation
Scrapbooking
Wine tasting
Princess Cruises also offers an onboard spa, casino, boutiques and shows for guests to enjoy. Special programs are available for children and teens. Young people can enjoy arts and crafts, games, a splash pool and movies while on the ship.
This video show what a Princess cruise experience is like for guests:
Working for Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises is a major player in the cruise line business. The company has a large roster of people who are hired to perform a number of employment functions. Some positions are aboard ships, while others are land-based, corporate opportunities. The following are examples of the types of jobs available:
Land-based Positions
Accounting/Finance
Administration
Advertising/Marketing
Air Services
Customer Service/Call Center
Entertainment
Facilities
Fleet Operations
Food and Beverage
Hotel Operations
Human Resources
Information Technology
Legal
Marine Operations
Medical/Public Health Administration
Onboard Revenue
Public Relations
Purchasing
Sales
Security
Strategic Business Development
Training
Yield Management
Onboard Positions
Casino Workers
Computer Officers
Pursers
Sales Associates
Spa, Fitness, Salon Workers
Staff Photographers
Videographers
Those are just a sampling of job titles for which Princess and other cruise lines may be hiring at any point in time. The trick is knowing when the jobs are open and how to apply.
