2026 Internship - Maritime Information Systems & Data Analytics

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 (remote) 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

Reporting to Holland America Line's Senior Maritime Business Intelligence Analyst, you'll be responsible for supporting the Maritime Information Systems & Data Analytics team through various reporting and data request needs. You'll work on data validation, preparation, analysis, and reporting. During the internship, you will contribute to a high-impact project that supports business goals for the larger organization. You will gain experience in learning how to connect multiple systems and data sources, as well as invaluable skills in interacting with different levels of management.

Responsibilities

• Learn Maritime Analytics systems and data (what each system does, what data it contains, the purpose of the data, etc.)

• Develop and maintain reports through Power BI for Maritime Business Services team, and cross department if required.

• Deep dive analysis and ad hoc reporting. 

• Follow Data Management best practices to create trustworthy data.

• Identify opportunities and provide solutions to improve data quality for key data attributes and document solutions.

• Present findings/reports to stakeholders, management, and ships as required.

• Explore and present options for new analytical tools, including but not limited to Machine Learning programs, Power Platform, AI, to expand the skillset for the team.

• Join multiple datasets from different sources together.

Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of MS office Suite including Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook & MS Teams.

• Familiarity/basic knowledge of programming languages such as SQL.

• Proficiency with reporting tools such as Power BI or Tableau.

• Familiarity with Power Apps.

• Ability to work independently and in a group environment with excellent communication skills, strong interpersonal and team working skills.

• Ability to prioritize and maximize efficiency.

• 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 Analytics/Intelligence, Business or Information Technology.

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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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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