I am so grateful for this incredible opportunity to start my career at sea. The wait for a few months was absolutely worth it. I can’t wait to meet the guests, serve them and help them find the pe... See more
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Looking for the best start to working in the cruise inudstry? Our goal is a simple one... to find, mentor and grow the best talent to step onboard the cruise industry, in the best way possible. To do this, we aim to support our cruise professionals who work onboard with a unique online hub in professional development, recruitment, leadership, sharing success and brand training. As experts in our sector, Cruise Retail Academy and our careers platform Academy Onboard is here to do something really new and exciting for our industry. For the first time, we will build positive direct partnerships between brands, operators and professionals. Have a look through our website to learn how we plan to do this, and how we can support you to grow. Trust us with your journey onboard. Thank you!
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Very exciting opportunities and highly engaging staff, they knew my profile and had some great ideas on ways it could apply to positions

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It's was amazing great experience with cruise retail academy.

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I had an incredible time with the courses, each offering deep insights, and the research is presented exceptionally well.

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My experience was truly amazing,all the courses are very insightful and the research are well articulated

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All the support I received from the CRA team before my scheduled training day was exceptional. The communication was clear, helpful, and made me feel confident and well-prepared for the task ahead.

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The program was very insightful and interesting and I cannot wait t be onboard to have such an amazing experience.

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The course offers a clear, well-structured insight into Swiss watchmaking, brand heritage, movements, materials, and the level of service expected in premium environments. It combines technical knowledge with practical retail understanding, making it especially valuable for those aiming to work in luxury, travel retail, or cruise ships.
I highly recommend this course for anyone serious about developing a career in luxury watch sales.

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There aren't enough words to explain CRA's work. Robi and Adrian are doing an incredible job. Their courses are comprehensive and truly prepare us for what we need. They were the company I entrusted with the most important decision of my life, and they have surprised me very positively.

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The Self Awareness module was incredibly valuable and eye-opening. I appreciated how clearly the content connected personal beliefs, values, motivations, and behaviour to leadership effectiveness. The exercises were practical and helped me reflect deeply on how I come across to others, especially the concepts of the blind spot, the ripple effect, and the importance of the Kaizen feedback cycle.
The DISC assessment was also very insightful and aligned well with the rest of the module. Overall, the course was concise, engaging, and immediately applicable to my professional development.
Thank you for such a well-structured and impactful learning experience.

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I’m truly grateful for all the support and guidance I have received from the Cruise Retail Academy team throughout this entire journey. The training has been clear, encouraging, and extremely helpful in preparing me for my upcoming embarkation. I really appreciate the professionalism and dedication of the whole team. To Adrian and Rob, May God bless you.

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It had a lot of infomatiom for persons seeking to work on a cruise ship, the only thing I would recommend is less reading and more videos.
How the modules are well organized and detailed this was the best part of this Journey.
The module podcasts makes it easy to understand anything I have covered.
I recommend this to anyone

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Thank you for the opportunity to learn something new that I couldn’t have picked up elsewhere. You made it very easy to understand the movement mechanism of high-end Swiss watches in such a straightforward way. I now feel confident in my ability to explain this complex system and even to sell a luxury Swiss watch to discerning clients. I truly appreciate your guidance and look forward to continuing my education in other areas where I can apply my skills and knowledge to achieve better results.

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My experience with the cruise retail academy has been truly life changing. From the beginning, they were open, honest, and supportive through every step of the process. The training helped me understand the cruise retail industry in a clear and practical way, and the team was always available to answer my questions, reassure me, and guide me whenever I felt unsure.
A special thanks to Rob, Adrian, and the team who has been very patient , motivating, and transparent throughout. He kept us updated regularly and made sure we felt supported during the long waiting period, which meant a lot.
This journey has taught me discipline, patience, and professionalism. I'm now about to begin my cruise career, something I've dreamed of for a long time, and I'm grateful to cruise retail academy for helping make this possible.
I would definitely recommend Cruise Retail Academy to anyone who is serious about working in cruise retail and willing to stay committed to the process.

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It was incredibly informative and I learned a lot that will help me sell to my customers.

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Very good app must download every one new joiner to know about your ship about your job profile this type of extensive knowledge you can’t get in any company induction video

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Its been very informative, video recaps really came in handy. Enjoyed every second of this journey. I can't wait to study further, enhance my theoretical knowledge into practical skills onboard. Im excited 😊

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