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Holland America Line

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Hamster in a wheel as Reservation Sales Agent 1 - Reservation Sales Agent Holland America Line Employee Review

1.0
27 July 2017
Recommend
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Pros

Work from home, reward cruise after 1 year

Cons

The HAL web site is down all the time so irate "guests" and travel agents calling in all the time to complain. Constant phone calls with unfriendly and stuck-up travel agents. Very little commission ($1 per booking if deposit made). Minimum wage, long hours on phone with very restrictive lunch and break time. Micro-mgmt. from supervisors. Lots of information given during interview and training as far as potential for moving to another dept after one year but that doesn't happen. Also, so-called employee free cruise after 1 year but if your cabin is needed on the ship, you get bumped for paying guests.

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5.0
19 Apr 2026
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Pros

Remote flexibility, friendly team, travel opportunities.

Cons

Limited growth unless you relocate to Seattle or Miami.

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Holland America Line Response
2mo
Thank you for sharing your experience and your time with Holland America Line. We’re glad to hear you value the remote flexibility, team environment, and travel opportunities. We also appreciate your perspective on career growth, as feedback like this helps inform ongoing conversations around development and advancement opportunities. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.
4.0
22 June 2026
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Pros

Great position if they still offer a base salary for your first year.

Cons

Working west coast hours from the east coast.

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Holland America Line Response
5d
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are glad to hear you see value in the role. We also appreciate your comments regarding scheduling and compensation, and we continue to review how we support our teams and enhance the overall employee experience. Thank you again for your insights.
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