2026 Internship - Maritime Business Services

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) or in a graduate/Ph.D. program and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

• MUST NOT be a graduating senior in the summer 2026.

Compensation:

• Undergraduate - $25.00/hr, Graduate - $35.00/hr, Ph.D. - $45.00/hr

Intern Project Details: You’ll be responsible for learning and understanding the intent, workflow, and processes of the suite of maritime systems the department manages. From this, you will investigate how we can utilize AI, power apps, and other technologies to improve processes and compliance for the department. You will also conduct feasibility studies of the systems and processes currently in place, to help identify enhancements and/or changes that may need to be made to further streamline the systems.

Responsibilities:

• Train on the suite of maritime systems – their purpose, what they are used for, the differences between each, etc.

• Knowledge of utilizing AI, Microsoft, and other technologies to improve processes.

• Assist with implementing projects related to our incident reporting system.

• Review feedback from fleet and shoreside on implemented projects and identify any further fixes/changes needed.

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:
Business, Information Technology, Maritime, Project/Program Management

Skills Preferred:

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft suite

• Proficient knowledge of AI capabilities and how to utilize this for a team

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.
  
   

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