Argosy Cruises Reviews

The office seems dysfunctional and there is high turnover. There are women in senior leadership but they don't seem to stay long and quit after a year or two. That's not an exaggeration, the only ones that stick around are guys and it feels like a 1980s style boy club. Its patheic because it could be a cool company. There are opportunities to advance but only if you're in the "club" especially on the boats. Management could care less and stop short of telling you to either put with it or leave. Most good people chose to leave.

Some of the cons to this job is the salty crew. I don't mean that in the punny boat way, but if you show any sort of incompetence it is a common impression of mine that the senior staff will treat you coldly. A lot of the personality types in this company are abrasive but kind if you give them time to warm up. Currently (end of 2017) the company is expanding and changing, so there is no stability. Unfortunately favoritism is a dramatic and growing problem in the company. The amount of hours you get is based mainly on how much the overseeing managers like you. I have witnessed/been affected countless times by this scheduling fault multiple times. If you step on the wrong people's toes you won't see your name on the schedule for weeks. I suggest if you live anywhere past Kent, need stable income, need reliable/consistent hours don't bother applying. I went from working 50-60 hours a week to working only 4 hours a week (the summer to winter transition) My advice is do not try to make this a career unless by some stroke of luck you are the company favorite. There isn't much room for growth and jumping between boats, island and guest service isn't favored by management. This is not a "one size fits all" job.