Internship - Maritime Business Services ADA Projects

Description

Holland America Line has been exploring the world since 1873. Our ships offer innovative features and enriching experiences focused on destination exploration and personalized travel, inviting guests to savor the journey.

The Holland America Summer Internship Program is a 10-week paid summer internship opportunity designed to provide exposure and insight to professional careers in the amazing leisure travel, cruise industry. The selected interns will work on departmental projects as well as participate in professional development and enrichment activities.

2026 Program Dates:

Program runs 10 weeks from June 15th - August 21st.

Eligibility:

Eligible candidates are enrolled in a four-year accredited undergraduate program (where they are at least a rising junior) and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

MUST NOT be a graduating senior in the summer 2026.

Compensation:

Undergraduate - $25.00/hr,

Intern Project Details:

The Hotel Refurbishment and ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Intern assists with compliance initiatives across the Holland America Line (HAL) and Princess Cruises (PCL) fleets. Responsibilities include exposure to key phases of refurbishment projects—from planning and logistics to execution—as well as an introduction to onboard accessibility standards. The position also involves contributing to data analysis efforts that inform project decisions. Additionally, candidates will have the opportunity to conduct day visits aboard vessels departing from Seattle to gain firsthand insight into shipboard operations.

Responsibilities:

Oversee the organization, maintenance, and version control of project-related

documents.

Collaborate with the project team to facilitate planning processes, including

developing timelines, coordinating resources, identifying project

dependencies, and establishing key deliverables.

Creating visual materials for presentations to business sponsors, operations

and executive teams including project introduction and status updates.

Support the documentation and reporting of ADA-related shipboard

modifications, including tracking compliance status and documentation of

DOJ communications.

Assist in the preparation of drawing packages and scope of work documents

for projects.

Prepare reports summarizing refurbishment progress and ADA compliance

metrics.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including shipboard operations, design, and technical.

Participate in day visits to ships sailing out of Seattle to observe refurbishment work and

accessibility features.

Requirements:

Proficiency using MS office Suite including Outlook & MS Teams

Ability to work independently, remotely and self-manage

Well organized and able to communicate effectively with colleagues and managers.

The types of duties the students will perform will vary and may require some technical tasks, projects and/or work that may require specific proficiencies, technical abilities and/or computer skills.

Majors Preferred:

Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Project/Business Management

Skills Preferred:

Superior knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint

Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat

Proficiency in CAD

What You Can Expect:

Gain valuable experience. Gain confidence.

Explore a new career path.

Opens the opportunity to a future full-time job after graduation.

Develop and refine skills.

Network with professionals in the field.

Develop an understanding of the type of working environment, field and industry that align with your career goals.

Obtain job-related skills and experiences that will enhance your qualifications for future opportunities.

Deadlines

Our 2026 application period will close on November 30, 2025.

Our Culture… Stronger Together

Our highest responsibility and top priority is compliance, environmental protection and the health, safety and well-being of our guests, the people in the communities we touch and serve, and our shipboard and shoreside employees. Please visit our site to learn more about our Culture Essentials, Corporate Vision Statement and our Core Values at:

Holland America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Holland America will provide reasonable accommodations with the application process, upon your request, as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please contact

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