Holland America Line · 16 hours ago
2026 Internship -Revenue Planning and Analysis - AI Destination Trends
Holland America Line has been exploring the world since 1873, and they are seeking a Data Scientist Intern for their Revenue Science and Analytics team. The intern will work on developing models to optimize revenue and enhance decision-making related to ship deployments.
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Responsibilities
Design and build proof of concept models for using AI to combine past voyage performance data with online trends, reviews etc, to be used by Holland America and Seabourn deployment teams in determining the best deployments for our ships. This variable should consider past deployments, survey results and geopolitical impacts. This should also expand to building appropriate models to determine the best mix of port days versus sea days by itinerary type
Apply and adapt knowledge and experience of theoretical, mathematical concepts to develop advanced modelling and analytics to understand the relationship between the itinerary desirability and the overall port content
Develop suitable analytics visualization to create tools and analyses that accurately reflect the underlying mathematics whilst being visually engaging and easy-to-use for the business teams. Lead the implementation of this with the deployment and Shore Excursion teams
Work closely with senior stakeholders to ensure the relevancy and usability of all models and tools delivered is maintained; Use strategic and tactical thinking to determine how to best manage and configure the models to best reflect current business activity and future
Prove the validity of your models by verifying their predicted outputs against recent sailed cruises
Suggest further opportunities as appropriate to continue to develop and enhance our modelling capability in this space
Qualification
Required
Eligible candidates are enrolled in a Ph.D. program and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
MUST NOT be a graduating in the summer 2026
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
Preferred
Majors Preferred: Data Science, Optimization, Operations Research, AI
A high-class Masters' Degree in a quantitative discipline such as Operations Research, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Applied Statistics, AI or related field
Experience in at least one coding language such as R, Python, C++ etc…
Strong analytical capabilities with a high level of attention to detail
Creative and innovative problem-solver
Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Benefits
10-week paid summer internship opportunity
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.
Company
Holland America Line
Originally founded over 140 years ago, Holland America is a long estanblished name in the cruise industry.
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Funding
Current Stage
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$70M2025-01-07Undisclosed· $70M
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