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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As with all CRA's courses , theres never a dull moment in the learning experience. I found this course interesting,enlightening and a DEFINITE MUST for any newbie who wants to work onboard . Thank you Adrian for yet another brilliant course offering .

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Looking to apply for a position on board this course gave me an overview of the retail world, as well as opportunities for professional growth and career advancement. The information is up-to-date and provides ideas for improvement as well as suggestions for new courses that enhance knowledge. I feel satisfied and very happy to have completed this first step, so I will continue the learning process.

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As I'm searching for job for being a sales associate on cruise ship. CRA training is a game changer. Now I know what is expected of me, and is going to happen. SO it will be easy for me to pass interview and go a new adventure. It's going to be my first contract.

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From the bottom of my heart I would like to give thanks and appreciation to ROB and ADRIAN PITTAWAY for their mentorship, I'm highly honoured to embark on a ship on the 5th of Feb 2026 from South Africa as a proud Cruise Retail Academy graduate all thanks to the entire team..
This would not have been possible without the help and guidance from Rob and Adrian and everyone else working from behind the scenes of the Cruise Retail Academy...
To everyone else still waiting for their joining dates , TRUST ME when I say it's really worth the wait , your email is on the way and you'll jubilate soon ...
THANK YOU SO MUCH CRUISE RETAIL ACADEMY.🫂🙏🏾

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Simplified learning making it interesting and the podcast helps in breaking down what you just read

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Great experience..mi learnt more on retail sales field

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Easy to understand the content.
Clearly advice on expectations
This has been practical.

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What made this experience amazing is that I didn’t have to feel like I’m doing anything alone. Thanks to Rob, Adrian along with Yalivette, they helped me every step of the way, and for that I am forever grateful and thankful. 🙏

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The e learning is making preparations easy before embarking
Prompt emails notifying me of my progress
Availability of websites to make refferences to

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Really interested guide that helps you to navigate through your journey

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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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