Cruise Retail Academy Reviews 

A Journey of Learning, Determination and New Beginnings
My journey with Cruise Retail Academy has been an incredible experience. It all started with learning, followed by applying, receiving positive feedback, progressing to the interview stage and eventually getting the opportunity to pursue my dream of working onboard a cruise ship.
The process wasn't easy. There were challenges, waiting periods, preparations and moments that required patience and determination. But I kept going, believed in myself and made it through every stage.
A very special appreciation goes to Rob, who is truly a people's champion. His dedication, encouragement, patience and willingness to support candidates make him stand out. He genuinely cares about people and their success.
Thank you also to Adrian and the entire Cruise Retail Academy team for their guidance, professionalism and support throughout the journey.
Today, I am excited and grateful to be preparing for my first cruise ship contract with Avolta onboard Norwegian Bliss. This is more than just a job opportunity; it is the beginning of a new chapter in my life and career.
To anyone aspiring to work in the cruise industry, I would highly recommend Cruise Retail Academy. Stay committed, be patient and never give up on your dreams.

Thank you, Cruise Retail Academy, for being part of my journey!

I would like to appreciate Rob and Adrian and the entire Cruise Retail Academy team. From day one, the training was professional, well structured and very practical. They supported me step by step. From the academy, documentation, to now my embarkation. THANK YOU so much. Their transparency, quick responses and genuine care made the whole journey smooth and less stressful. I am truly very grateful and feel fully prepared for the embarkation. I highly recommend Cruise Retail Academy to anyone dreaming of a cruise retail career. Thank you so much Adrian and Rob

It helps get jobs onboard I'm more than happy

I just received my certificate for Level I. The content was way more in depth than I was expecting. Not only was it thorough, but clearly a lot of time and effort went into making the experience as structured and engaging as it was.

The very few grammatical errors and misprints didn’t affect the quality of material covered and presented.

i enjoyed on how the learning was in divided in different category

I've been with Norwegian Pearl for about 2 weeks now and I have an amazing team, amazing management.
I've carried myself so well and it's all thanks to your trainings and more insightful articles and programmes that we do at Cruise Retail Academy

It was wonderful and amazing information regarding all categories including on one platform cruise retail academy. 💐

My experience with Cruise Retail Academy has been truly rewarding. The knowledge and certifications I have gained are already helping me in my current land-based job and preparing me for my dream of working at sea.

I’m especially grateful that the courses were free and accessible. I once thought I lacked the qualifications to pursue a cruise ship career, but this opportunity has given me new knowledge, confidence, and direction. I am now working on my documentation and preparing to apply, with the goal of joining the cruise industry Soon.

My heartfelt thanks to Adrian Pittaway and the entire Cruise Retail Academy team for creating this opportunity and supporting aspiring cruise professionals. I thank Almighty God for leading me to this platform at the right time. I’m excited about the journey ahead and the opportunity to turn my dream into reality!

My experience with the Cruise Retail Academy has been excellent so far. The team is professional, supportive, and well-organized. They guide you step by step through the entire process, from securing the job to completing the onboarding and preparing to start work. Communication is clear, and they make sure you feel supported and informed at every stage.
I would highly recommend CruiseRetail Academy to anyone.
You are guaranteed to have a smooth and positive experience.

It was very useful to get to know about better ways of producing a résumé and a CV. Rob brought important information, and shared the perspective recruiter's get through this first contact.
Those tips helped me to taylor mi resumé an CV in order to make my applications more attractive.
Thanks to everyone on the Retail Academy team.

Cruise Retail Academy has been an amazing learning experience for me. Through the app, I learned so much about the Sales , life onboard a cruise ship, and different luxury brands. The lessons were informative and helped me understand what to expect while working onboard. Most importantly, Cruise Retail Academy played a big part in helping me turn my dream of working on a cruise ship into reality. I’m truly grateful for the knowledge, preparation, and confidence I gained through this platform.

I was helped and guided by Robi and Adrian every step of my journey. Every email they reply and every concern you have they help. I will always appreciate cruiseretail academy. With all the courses that help you through out your journey.Y’all helped change my life and I appreciate it. thank you

Thank you for providing the CV Workshop Webinar course. I found the content informative and useful, and I appreciate the effort your team has put into helping members improve their CVs and career opportunities.

I would be happy to share my feedback and support Cruise Retail Academy.

Thank you once again for this learning opportunity.

My journey with Cruise Retail Academy has been truly valuable and transformative. From the beginning of my learning journey to this important day of embarkation, I have gained more than knowledge,, I have developed a stronger understanding of luxury retail, guest satisfaction, product knowledge, and the importance of creating memorable guest experiences.
Adrian and Robi, thank you for your guidance, encouragement and for believing in my potential. Your support has helped me grow in confidence and strengthened my determination to succeed in cruise retail. I especially appreciate the knowledge I have gained in luxury sales and jewelry, which I am excited to put into practice onboard.
As I begin this new chapter, I carry the lessons from Cruise Retail Academy with pride and a commitment to learning, delivering excellent service, achieving sales goals and representing the academy professionally. Thank you for being part of my journey. Today is not just the beginning of my contract ,it is the beginning of putting everything I have learned into action. I will make you both proud.

People should know the academy has very good courses which are free and you get awarded with a certificate after completion.
My experience was great throughout the whole course,the quiz which I had to pass by 100 percent.The podcast which reminded me the points I had left out.This was the best experience for sure!.
The company is really helping most of us a lot through the academy and jobs offer too .

The GREAT SERVICE AND SELLING IN CRUISE RETAIL course was one of the most useful courses I have completed with the Cruise Retail Academy.
The lessons were well structured, easy to understand, and full of real examples we face in cruise retail.

I particularly valued the sections on turning service into selling, personal branding, and understanding our luxury guests.
It has helped me tell the brand story & close sales naturally.

Content was interesting, interactive and not too long. Thank you for creating such a transparent and trustworthy learning experience.

Learned foundational knowledge about cruise retail
The best platform to learn about cruise and luxury retail

The program was easy to understand, very eye opening and really informative. I learnt so many things and I’m hoping to join the cruising world and apply what I learnt.

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