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Pride of America

You work every day with no days off working over 8 hours for five months.  The hours can be tough but it is well worth it.  You make a good amount of money, you get to work with people of all sorts of ages and backgrounds, and you get to cruise around all the islands of Hawaii.  Management could use a good amount of improvements but there are some managers that do their job very well.  My co-workers became some of my closest friends.  I was always learning something new everyday mainly fine dining depending on what position you go for.  It is very easy to move up with this company.  I was able to move from one position to the next within two months.  The best part about working with this company was the opportunity I had to explore each of the Hawaiian islands and I enjoyed the challenge of working there.  It would challenge me everyday. The hardest thing for me was adjusting to the work hours and being away from my family and friends for five months.  Ship life is very different from living a normal life at home.  You room with two sometimes three other people and the rooms are small.  Although the rooms may be small, you get to room there for free and food/laundry is provided to you for free as well.  How many people can say they got to cruise around Hawaii for five months for free?  It is a great opportunity despite the hours and lifestyle.

where do I begin. ship life is not for everyone. the day starts at 4am in the morning. you have your breakfast shift. then, if your lucky, you have the lunch shift off. if we are having a sea day(a day out at sea) everyone, a staff of over 980 people, would be working triples(breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

I learned a lot about the service industry. i learned how to treat one another with respect and dignity. the core foundations of being a decent human being.

my managers are amazing. really hands on and willing to help at a moments notice. they share in your desire to grow in the company. weather it was working on the Main Dining Room floor or at a specialty dining restaurant. 

the hardest part of my job was waking up in the mornings for my breakfast shift, besides that, it was a fun environment to work in. 

the most enjoyable part of my job was when we are ported, in various ports around the hawaaian islands, we can go, venture out, and enjoy the day. also the islands as well.

I was extremely excited for the opportunity to work on a cruise ship. With all my research beforehand I was ready for the long hours and minimal but enough sleep to function. I was not prepared for the incompetence, disrespect and unprofessionalism of the management on board. I have never in my short 15 years in the service industry as well as luxury retail been treated the way I was onboard the POA… I was so mind blown that such a company has allowed that to happen, and it wasn’t just me it was happening to maybe people. I’m truly disappointed in my short time there I was hoping for the management team to bring up beat moral support to their team but it was far from that. I would love to try another company in the future but Norwegian!!! The pride of America is not the Pride of America and should not be the Pride of your fleet! It needs help from corporate! 

If evil had a physical form it would be in the form of the  management and the CEO of this company. You are overworked and underpaid. They are willing to fire you over anything, thus why they have a 85%-90% turnover rate. I was written up for being sick and was threatened to be written up again if I didn't work, even after puking in front of my supervisor. The work culture isn't much better, a lot of gossip goes around and many of the crew members are unprofessional and rude. The pros about this job is that you make OT while saving up money since food and boarding is paid for. If you are looking for a steeping stone to get in the maritime business, this will help. Another pro is you get to see Hawaii and experiencing its beauty and culture.

Only cruise ship that sails round trip from Honolulu year-round. As the journey from one exotic island to the next, learn about the Hawaiian culture through the eyes of native ambassadors on board the ship. Island hop Hawaii in style, with more than 15 restaurants and 12 bars and lounges, excellent family accommodation, spacious suites and balconies - perfect for whale watching, witnessing Kilauea Volcano or taking in the dramatic views of the NAPALI COAST-is a sacred place defined by extraordinary natural beauty. These emerald-hued cliffs with razor-sharp ridges tower above the Pacific Ocean.Scenic areas that are largely inaccessible by land or water, like majestic Manawaiopuna Falls, a backdrop in the film "Jurassic Park."

A typical day on the ship consisted of opening the spa, checking the schedule for clients, preparing room for treatments, customizing each treatment to the client, training new therapists and running end of day reports. I learned a lot about being a team player, how to handle stress and conflict with other therapists in a professional demeanor, and how to be a leader. Workplace culture is fast paced, client and staff was diverse, and everyone was upbeat and full of excitement. The most enjoyable part about this position was being able to meet people all over the world and helping the clients with specific ailments or just helping them to relax on their vacation.

Pride Of America is a Norwegian Cruise Line ship that sails around the Hawaiian islands. Normally I would work between 50-70 hours a week depending on the amount of guests and crew on board.  As a waitress, I would normally have a four hour morning shift, a five to six hour dinner shift and a couple three to four hour lunch shifts thrown in about twice a week. We would work for 20 weeks straight with only a few hours off in between shifts. Working on the Pride Of America definitely taught me how to use my time wisely, excellent customer service, and also how to react in extremely unique situations.

The managers seriously need to grow up or seek professional help. The culture onboard is built on fear and favoritism. It does not matter how well you do your job, unless you are willing to sacrifice any dignity you have left for the sake of your managers bottomless ego, you will never make it here. This is by far the most immoral company I have ever worked for and it's business model is based on nothing but exploitation and cruelty. Simply put, there are far better ways to see Hawaii than dealing with these people. 

A typical day would be 6am til 11:30 pm with a couple of 1 hour breaks. I became better at my skills because we were managed well and there were so many different cultures to encounter giving me a broader sense of the world, and not just the food and beverage industry. It becomes hard at times because we work long shifts and hardly get days-off but it is worth it because the pay is good and it was a fun experience, the most enjoyable of which was getting to travel to the different island of Hawaii.

There is nothing less than very good akout all aspects of working a board the. beautiful POA.

Senior management is all US Nationals so fhere is never a barrier to understanding rules, requests, directions. or commands. 

As with all ships safety is first and you must be adaptable to fast pace environment.

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