Cruise Retail Academy Reviews 

Learning about luxury retail through Cruise Retail Academy was such an insightful and joyous experience. The module covered subjects like marketing strategies and even touched on the history of luxury. While being a broad topic, it also was not overwhelming and was easily digestible and I found myself following along quite easily.

I enjoyed the lessons, challenge and achieving the milestone. This was an excellent overview of cruise retail. The lessons were easy to understand, and I found the platform to be user-friendly. Truly grateful for the knowledge gained and to the people that put this together.

My understanding on ‘Luxury Retail’ was pretty vague, but there’s more to what constitutes as luxury items; beyond the price margin. Thanks to the Cruise Retail Academy for the in-depth guide and expanding my interest in luxury retail. Such an invaluable course.

When I enrolled , I wanted to understand what life onboard is really like and how to position myself for success — and this program exceeded every expectation !!
Taking this Cruise Academy has been one of the most valuable steps I’ve taken in preparing for a career at sea.
I appreciated our coursework and conversation that combined real-world experience with practical guidance from ship-life expectations and even story-telling . The “limoncello “ story was my favorite!
The feedback and personal advice I received gave me the confidence to move forward and to learn more about this industry. Thanks to this academy , I’m stepping into the process with knowledge, enthusiasm and more patience.
Thank you very much ,
Lauren Griffith

Cruise Retail Academy delivers real, practical knowledge that prepares you for life and success onboard. The support and structure are exceptional—this course is a true career booster.

It was a great experience to gain more experience and to understand the role

I recently completed the Top 10 Cruise Retail KPI’s for Success course and found it very useful and practical. The content was clear, easy to follow, and directly relevant to real-world cruise retail.

It provided actionable insights that can be applied immediately, and the platform was simple to navigate.

Overall, a valuable course that I would recommend to anyone working in cruise retail.

My experience with the Cruise Retail Academy was excellent. The training was clear, practical, and gave great insight into retail operations and guest service onboard. I especially appreciated learning about ship life, teamwork, and how to build strong connections with guests. Overall, it was a very valuable program that prepared me well for working in cruise retail.

Attention to detail, making me feel seen and heard. Continous support and encouragement. I loved how communicative you guys were, and the timelines of your response.

Great course with clear explanations and useful practical exercises. I learned a lot and would definitely recommend it to others.

This course is chock-full with volumes of information which I must say is impressive as to how it was compiled but I had managed to pull through it. In the end, I thoroughly enjoyed completing this diploma. What impressed me most was how the course goes beyond theory and delivers practical, actionable tools that can be applied immediately in a cruise retail environment.

The structure across seven modules works well—starting with Self-Awareness as the foundation, then building through Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Critical Thinking, Personal Branding, and finally Goal Setting. Each module connects back to real-world scenarios onboard a ship, which makes the learning relevant and easy to relate to.

The inclusion of frameworks like SMART goals, OKRs, DISC, SCAMPER, and the Eisenhower Matrix gives leaders a solid toolkit to work with. I also appreciated the podcast recaps, end-of-module quizzes, and the final goal-setting template—they helped reinforce the key takeaways.

One thing that stood out was the consistent emphasis on behavioural development over technical skills. It's a refreshing reminder that how we lead, communicate, and show up matters more than just knowing the operational side of things.

If I had to highlight one area that might be easily overlooked but is absolutely essential—it's the "No Banana" culture discussed in the Emotional Intelligence module. Creating psychological safety where team members feel safe to speak up, make mistakes, and grow without fear of shame or blame is something every leader should prioritise, yet it's so often forgotten in high-pressure environments.

Overall, a well-structured, insightful, and practical course. I'd recommend it to anyone serious about growing their leadership career in cruise retail.

Just completed The Cruise Retail Diploma and enjoyed the learning experience.The material is structered in a way that is easy to comprehend.Am looking forward to enrolling in more courses so I can be fully equiped for the journey ahead.Thank you Cruise Retail Academy.

Well cruise academy contains valuable information for both on-board and those who are dreaming to work on cruiseship ,the more I dive down doing courses im learning a lot n special thanks to our CEO Addrian and his team.

The material was clear, easy to follow, and gave a good overview of how retail works on cruise ships. It helped me better understand the role and what to expect in this industry. I would recommend it to anyone interested in cruise retail.

Maui Jim has such a great selection of colors and styles.
As well their customer service is exceptional.
10/10 recommend!

It was great and I learned a lot.

It's a pleasure to take part in cruise retails academy 😎

To learn so much about invicta the establishment of 1837 and the impressive amount of models manufactured 4-5000, is mind blowing I'm so impressed with the crystal ,specially flame fusion that scratch resistant wow...
Cruise retail academy you are seriously doing a great job keep up well done and thank you for teaching us helping guest is not just about processing transactions but actively connecting with guests and help guest feel confident in every purchase and so much more....

Very informative course, guiding you through the steps how to build your best CV.

The Cruise Retail Academy's course was enjoyable. Although I have experience in the field, I have learned a few new and unfamiliar things. demonstrating that learning never ends. I appreciate the Cruise Retail Academy sharing these courses.