Posts Tagged ‘Anchorage’

Christine – Guest Services Assistant Manager

by admin Posted in Alaska Job Stories, I ♥ Alaska, Only in Alaska |

I started my ‘Alaska Summer Job’ with Princess and Holland America. I was the receptionist for the Anchorage Transportation Division. A few seasons later I became one of the logistics coordinators. One summer led to another, and another, and another. I enjoyed every position I held and the environment I... Read More

Ron – Driver Guide

by admin Posted in Alaska Job Stories, Goin' Cruisin' |

My first year with Princess and Holland America. I became involved in the cruise industry specifically as a driver-guide during the summer of 2008. Several couples and individuals who have worked for the company for many years as Outfitters/Passenger Service Representatives, had been encouraging me to give it a try. Some... Read More

Jo – Driver Guide

Comments Offby admin Posted in Alaska Job Stories, I ♥ Alaska |

The reason I applied for a job with Princess and Holland America is because after driving school buses for 25 years, I was ready for a change. I wanted to be with people who were happy to see you sitting in the drivers’ seat – not grumpy people. I also thought... Read More

Wanda – Outfitter

Comments Offby admin Posted in Alaska Job Stories |

For the past five summers, I have enjoyed being part of a dedicated team of people who work for Princess and Holland America in Anchorage, Alaska. My job title is “Outfitter.” This means I do several different things at work such as: meeting and greeting our guests, answering questions, doing check-in for... Read More

Steve – Driver Guide

Comments Offby admin Posted in Alaska Job Stories |

My wife Linda had been working for Princess and Holland America for about eight years when she suggested I might enjoy driving a motor coach on Saturdays. At that point, the largest vehicle I had ever driven was probably a Ford F250. So, I agreed and for almost two and a half... Read More

Linda – Outfitter

Comments Offby admin Posted in Alaska Job Stories, Goin' Cruisin' |

I started working for Princess in May of 1998. I was a newly retired elementary school teacher. I knew Princess was a very organized business because my husband and I several years prior to retirement took a Caribbean cruise with them. I remember how everything was all prepared for us. We... Read More

Alicia – Outfitter

Comments Offby admin Posted in Alaska Job Stories, I ♥ Alaska, Only in Alaska |

This summer marks my fourth season with the company. I started working with my sister when I was 16 years old. I decided to join the company because I have always been interested in the tourism industry and I wanted to find out whether or not I was interested in pursuing a career... Read More