Employment Opportunities

“I have enjoyed my trips aboard the Princess for years. My hope is that all of our customers come away with the same love of Erie, the Peninsula, and Presque Isle Bay that I have experienced while embarking the Victorian Princess.”

Duryea was born and raised in Erie. She is married and a mother of four children. An Erie School District teacher for 25 years, Duryea has also worked with the Princess for two years as Owner & Cruise Director. She also recently received her Captain’s License!

Erie Native | Licensed U.S.C.G. Captain since 1984 | Current 100 Ton Master Captain | Former P.I.S.P Lifeguard | Local Lecturer (Fish Cutter) | Cooking Class Instructor at Presque Isle Fish & Farm

“I share my years of knowledge promoting our great backyard resource. For a great time in Erie… just add water! Welcome Aboard!” – Captain Mark

Born and raised in Erie. Father of 7 and engaged. “I have loved the water ever since I was younger out on my Father’s boat”. “Currently have my own boat and enjoy that just as much”. I enjoy the water so much I became a scuba diver and currently working on my Master Diver”. Becoming one of the Captains of the Victorian Princess had made my love of the water even more.

Captain Dave has been on the water all of his life and has owned some type on vessel since he was 12. He has owned power boats and cabin cruisers but his true love is sailing. Dave thought it would be an interesting and fun adventure to pilot a larger vessel so he earned his Merchant Marine Captain’s license and when the opportunity to pilot the Victorian Princess came he welcomed the new adventure!

Boating on the Chesapeake Bay and Susquehanna River since age 6. Boating experience in Scandinavia. Licensed in the USA since 2010. Professional working member of International Shipmasters Association.

My name is Kyle Cessna, and I’ve always had a passion for the water and everything that comes with it. Being part of the Victorian Princess team allows me to turn that passion into creating memorable experiences for every guest who steps aboard!

Linda was born and raised in the Pittsburgh area and made Erie her home 38 years ago, when when she started a a job as a Reading Specialist in Harborcreek School District for 35 years. She has been enjoying retirement since 2017. Linda is married and the Mother of one daughter. Linda loves the outdoors and spending time on or near the water.

“As someone who always had a great time on cruises aboard the Victorian Princess, I enjoy being a part of the team to help customers find and experience an outstanding cruise with us”.

Titusville native, Betty Kelley is currently the office manager for the Victorian Princess.  She enjoys meeting and socializing with our guests and helping them select the best cruise for their enjoyment.

Janet and Bill Miller, owners, established Sabella’s Catering in 1983 as a small family run business.  Our company has grown and has become a well-known and respected catering company, still run and managed by family members. Over the years we have built a fine reputation based on our dedication, customer satisfaction, reliability and trust.  Our philosophy is that every event is special and every aspect of our service is integral to producing a quality event.  Each event is treated as if we were hosting the event, whether it is a wedding, graduation party or small gathering. Sabella’s Catering is always on the cutting edge of today’s trends in the food industry.