Our stories are varied and we have taken many paths to reach our career goals but we've had a great time along the way and made wonderful friends. We enjoy the benefits of working for a large organization which still has the feel of a small company. Please take the time to get to know us better and perhaps you'll take a path that leads to a rewarding career!
Dave's Story - From Driver Guide to Vice President!
I began my career with Princess as a seasonal driver/guide in Skagway, Alaska in 1985, while attending Pacific Lutheran University and finishing my Bachelor of Business Administration degree. Coincidentally, this was the same year Princess, under the Royal Hyway Tours moniker, began motorcoach operations in the state of Alaska. I have great memories of that summer; I met some people that I am still friends with today. I also had the opportunity to hike the Chilkoot Trail, a 33 mile trail that was used during the gold rush of 1898 (http://www.nps.gov/klgo/planyourvisit/chilkoottrail.htm) ...more
Sandra's Story - Around the world on the ships & now enjoys a rewarding career in Seattle
I started working in Alaska tourism while in college working on my bachelor’s degree in Hotel / Restaurant Administration. I went to work for a small cruise line in Seattle. The first season I worked in the accounting office in Seattle and the next year I went to southeast Alaska to work in Bartlett Cove. I worked there for two seasons and the main office in Seattle during the off season....more
