Alaska Employment Facts
Wages
Princess offers competitive wages for summer jobs in Alaska and Seattle. Wages vary depending on your position, level of experience, and additional qualifications. In Alaska, the minimum wage is $7.25 per hour and overtime is paid for hours worked over 8 hours per day or over 40 hours per week. Additionally, an Incentive Program may be available depending on your work location, the type of work you do and your commitment to work a specified period.
Shifts/Time Off
Some positions require overtime and may involve split shifts. Depending on the job, the scheduled work week is normally 40 to 60 hours. For some positions, part-time employment is available. In Seattle and Vancouver, all seasonal employment is part-time involving work on weekends. Princess attempts to honor requests for time off as long as they are submitted well in advance and your supervisor has the necessary staff to cover your shift. If you already know a span of time that you need off, please let your hiring manager know during your interview.
Our Season
The Alaska, Seattle, and Vancouver seasons run from early May through late September. Training programs may be scheduled prior to May. The preferred applicant would be one who can commit to work the entire season. To learn about the Alaska cruise season, click here.
Princess Cruises introduced the C.R.U.I.S.E. program, the foundation of the company’s customer service ethic, to its shipboard employees in 1996 and it was adapted for the Alaska personnel in 1997. The acronym C.R.U.I.S.E. stands for Courtesy, Respect, Unfailing In Service Excellence. Throughout Alaska, the C.R.U.I.S.E. spirit is alive and well.
Princess is known for providing the finest possible experience for our guests, in every aspect of their tour, during every moment of their day. Because of our reputation, our guests have high expectations of us, which translates into high expectations of our employees. By joining the Princess team you’ll gain professional experience with a world-class customer service organization.
Within the C.R.U.I.S.E. program, employees are rewarded for outstanding customer service by the following methods:
- Service recognition pins and prizes
- Star of the Moment
- Employee of the Month
- Circle of Excellence
- Division of the Month
Uniforms/Grooming
Most positions are uniformed positions. Information on uniform requirements will be provided prior to your arrival. Employees may be required to provide portions of their uniform. In addition, all employees must maintain a neat and clean appearance and adhere to the Princess grooming policy. This policy will be explained during the interview process.
Leisure Travel Discounts
Upon successful completion of the terms of the employment agreement, an attractive discounted travel program may be available including cruises with Princess.
Reward for Referral
New and returning employees have an opportunity to earn a cash bonus for recruiting potential employees to Princess Tours. Both the referring employee and the prospective referral need to complete their entire contract for the bonus to be paid out after the end of the season. Furthermore, the prospective (referred) employee MUST put the name of the person that referred them on their application and employment agreement for that person to be eligible.
Air Transportation
If needed, air transportation arrangements to your point of hire may be arranged through Princess Tours. Princess offers a repayment program that will allow you to repay the cost of your ticket with your earned wages, once on site. Speak with your hiring manager for more information.
Housing
Limited dormitory style employee housing is available at a reasonable cost at the following locations:
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Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge (Denali Transportation)
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Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge (Mt. McKinley Transportation)
Room charges are based on double occupancy. Discount meal programs and laundry facilities are available on-site at most locations. Other locations may be able to assist in locating accommodations.
R.V. Sites
Several locations offer full hook-ups for recreational vehicles including:
Check with the hiring manager of your desired location for more details.
* R.V. Sites near Denali are located nearby the lodge and not on the Princess property.*
Activities
During your leisure time, a multitude of outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, fishing, wildlife viewing, river rafting, horseback riding and more are easily accessible. Local sightseeing excursions are often offered at a discounted price to Princess Tours employees. Locations such as Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Ketchikan, Seattle, Seward, and Vancouver offer typical city amenities such as movie theaters, shopping centers, and other urban venues.
Locations
Many of our facilities are remote and located several miles from the nearest urban town center. Without your own car, you may be restricted to remaining on the property or relying on scheduled transportation.
Documentation
All employees must provide documentation that proves their identity and eligibility to work in the United States or Canada. Documentation must be provided at the time the employee commences work (including training).
Rules & Regulations
Princess provides a drug free, violence free, hostile free, and discrimination free work environment. Many forms of misconduct, including but not limited to, drunkenness, possession or use of illegal drugs, possession of firearms, acts or threats of violence are against company policy and may result in immediate termination, law enforcement notification, or both. Some positions will require pre-employment, and random drug testing.
