Cruise Retail Academy is seeing Academy candidates who joined ships months ago growing in confidence, developing onboard, and thinking about where their careers could take them next.

Cruise Retail Academy is the only dedicated recruitment and training hub for cruise retail and onboard professionals — mentoring and guiding talent from the high street to the high seas. With over 35 years of industry expertise and full MLC accreditation, we understand the specific challenges of the maritime retail environment. Our free membership gives professionals the skills, product knowledge, and cultural adaptability needed to excel in duty-free and luxury cruise retail — backed by 50+ free training courses and access to more than 20 job roles. To support our graduates and the wider industry, our Academy Onboard careers platform is the ultimate digital port of call: connecting top-tier talent with prestigious global cruise operators, and streamlining recruitment for candidates and employers alike. Our mission: - Empower — giving retail professionals the tools to succeed in a global market - Educate — delivering a bespoke curriculum tailored to the cruise sector - Employ — bridging the gap through our Academy Onboard recruitment ecosystem Ready to set sail? Follow us for industry insights, career advice, and the latest vacancies from across the globe.