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At Carnival we understand the significance of building lasting memories. But what if you could also build a career that's just as unforgettable? Embrace the opportunity to create memories for others and to embark on a journey of your own. 

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Ship Operations

From Marine and Technical Operations, to Entertainment and Hotel Operations, these roles keeps our ships safe and our guest experience fun and memorable.

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Commercial Operations

The Revenue Management, Marketing, Trade Partnerships, and Communications teams collaborate to shape strategies that drive the business forward.

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Business Operations

This team is the hub of financial guardianship and strategic navigation. Our HR, Legal, Finance, Accounting, and Supply Chain teams all work together to fuel our journey and power our people.

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Information Technology (IT)

From software, to infrastructure, to mobile and cybersecurity, this team is the driving force behind innovation, working tirelessly to provide top-notch technology for both our guests and employees.

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Sales and Service

Our dynamic Personal Vacation Planners and Casino Sales teams start the fun, while our Guest Service teams ensure the fun never stops. These teams connect with millions of guests each year.

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As the global parent company of our nine unique brands, the Carnival Corporate team contributes essential support and offers strategic guidance to each brand across an array of departments.

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Carnival is inherently a diverse company, and the commitment to creating an inclusive workplace in which all employees have a sense of belonging continues to inspire me in my role and efforts to drive this commitment forward.

Christen Talent Management Manager World Traveler

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In the past few years, Carnival has been an unwavering pillar of support, nurturing my personal and professional growth with equal fervor. Their consistent guidance and opportunities have shaped me from an entry level analyst into the manager I am today.

Abraham Guest Technology Delivery Support Manager Super Dad

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Having the liberty to be trusted helps me be passionate and care about what I do to strive for continuous growth.

Perla HR Technology Analyst Movie Buff

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Carnival's consistent recognition of my contributions and the opportunities for professional growth make me feel truly valued as a team member.

Stefan Fleet Accounting Systems Manager Alpine Adventurer

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How To Apply For Cruise Ship Jobs

We work with a world-wide network of recruiting agencies to select only the most qualified crew, be aware fraudulent cruise employment opportunities.

We have recently been made aware of fraudulent entities around the world claiming to represent Princess Cruises as recruitment partners. We are working closely with our Security department and local police authorities in various countries to prevent individuals from wrongly representing themselves as Princess recruitment partners. We strongly suggest that you only discuss employment opportunities with the agencies/partners listed here. If you have any suspicion about the nature of an ad or website claiming to recruit on behalf of Princess Cruises, please contact the approved Princess agency located nearest your place of residence.

Authorized Recruitment Partners Please contact the recruitment agency that is closest to your permanent residence. The agencies listed below are the only agencies authorized by Princess Cruises to recruit on our behalf, and their activity is monitored by our corporate office.

Princess Cruises is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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Princess Cruises works with a worldwide network of recruitment partners to select and support our crew. The agencies listed here are the only agencies authorized by Princess Cruises to recruit on our behalf.

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I live and work remotely from a cruise ship 300 days a year. It's helped my social life and costs just as much as an apartment — here's how I do it.

  • Ryan Gutridge started working remotely from a Royal Caribbean cruise ship in 2021.
  • Since then, he's spent almost every week on the same cruise ship.
  • Gutridge says 300 nights on a cruise ship is neck-and-neck with what he pays to keep his apartment.

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This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Ryan Gutridge, an IT professional who spends more than 300 days a year on a cruise ship. It has been edited for length and clarity.

I've been told I'm crazy for trying to live full-time on a cruise ship , but it's not just for retired people.

I work in IT as a cloud-solution engineer for a cloud-solution provider and started working from home in 2012. But because of the pandemic, my team was able to work from home and access the data they needed from anywhere.

At that time, cruise lines hadn't announced when or if they were coming back. I thought that if they returned, I'd want to try taking my job with me on a short cruise. I wanted to see how the WiFi would work and if I could access some elements of my job with heavy security.

That summer, in 2021, I booked two four-night cruises on Royal Caribbean's Freedom of the Seas , and went on both in September. Everything worked great, and since then, I've been on a cruise pretty much every week, except for a few weeks due to the holidays.

I've been to CocoCay and Nassau in the Bahamas more than 70 times each over the last two years

The ship does the same route twice a week, and both stops are on the same cruise. I primarily cruise on the same ship, but I've done cruises on larger ships too.

I do meetings in the morning and afternoons, but I can also go to lunch and socialize or meet people at the gym. I've even met people that I stay in contact with and that have come back and cruised on this ship with me multiple times since.

Working from home was isolating. I don't have kids or pets, so it's easy to become somewhat introverted, but cruising has really helped and made me a lot more social.

If you want to cruise full-time, you have to get your financial house in order

Think about your strategy. It's about coming up with a transition plan — it doesn't happen overnight.

I wanted to really look at the cost of cruising full-time before I began. I have a spreadsheet that automatically records all my expenses, which helps. I also set a budget every year. This year, my base fare budget is about $30,000, and last year when I started really looking at the numbers and evaluating how much base fare I paid to be on a ship for 300 nights, I found it was almost neck-and-neck with what I paid for rent and trash service for an apartment in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Now, because I cruise so often with Royal Caribbean, I've moved up in its loyalty program

My drinks and internet are free. If people are going to do something like what I do, I recommend trying different brands because they all offer something different. But once you commit to one, you should stick to it so you reach those loyalty levels .

I found that Royal Caribbean has, by far, the most valuable benefits to me — discounts, free internet, and free drinks. The highest loyalty level for Royal Caribbean is the "Pinnacle" level, which I will reach after exactly two years of cruising on this ship.

Because of the loyalty program, I'll actually spend less money cruising this year than I did last year, even though I cruised more.

If you have a phone that's two or three years old, you're going to struggle on a ship

I read Reddit boards and Facebook groups, and the biggest complaint I see from people is that their phones or device don't work as well as they expect. The two biggest reasons are that people don't update their operating software before getting on a ship or they don't have WiFi calling set up on their device, which is a must.

I understand people don't want to spend the money, but if you have newer equipment, it tends to work a lot better.

To get good WiFi , you also have to explore the ship and find where the WiFi works the best. I often work from the top deck of a lounge that's not open during the day, so it essentially becomes my office space, which is great because it's very quiet.

Keeping up a healthy and productive lifestyle on a ship requires personal discipline

Mondays through Fridays, on the ship, I do the exact same routine I'd do on land. I work, eat healthy, and go to the gym.

On the weekends, anything goes, but during the week, I stay diligent about finding healthy food options that are available on the ship. I stay away from desserts, and I absolutely don't drink sugary drinks. If I drink alcohol at all, I save it for the weekend because come Monday morning, it's back to work and back to being responsible.

When I first went on cruises, I was also testing if I could have a nice work-life balance

I spend about 20% of my time on land to go to the dentist and the doctor and to visit with some friends — but most of the time, I'm cruising. When I'm cruising, I spend about 90% of my time on board and about 10% in port because, during the week, I'm working.

Unless it's a port I haven't been to before, or it's one I really enjoy, I remain on the ship — even on the weekend sailings. When we are at a location I enjoy, I use a day of my PTO from my job and enjoy the day away from work.

I have a strong relationship with the crew on this ship. It's become a big family, and I don't want to rebuild those relationships on another ship — I joke that I have 1,300 roommates.

Eventually, I'd like to get rid of my apartment

I've scaled back my cruising budget for next year because of inflation, but by 2025 I'd like to get rid of my apartment, sell my car, and purchase a scooter that I'll store at a friend's garage. When I'm home, I'll have groceries delivered, and if I need to go somewhere farther away, I'll be happy to just take an Uber or Lyft.

Sometimes I get tired of going to the same port , but it's been an interesting experience, and I'm still loving it. Most of the time, I'm so busy that I don't even notice we're at the same place — I just know I'm not in an apartment staring at the wall. I'm stress-free.

If you live or work on a cruise ship and would like to share your story, please email [email protected].

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Summer Jobs with Cruise Lines

If you're still in college and only looking for a summer or seasonal job rather than a full-time career, then have no fear! The cruise industry does have a seasonal component. There are many types of seasonal jobs, for a variety of cruises. For example, in Alaska cruise ships only visit in the warmer months, so there is a need for summer employees to supplement full-time staff members. All over the world there are seasonal vacation spots, similar to Alaska.

You could work as a server in a restaurant, or as a cook, housekeeper, child care giver, or in land-based support positions. From the large luxury cruises to the more intimate yacht cruises and everything in between, you'll find plenty of summer or seasonal positions.

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Combine Good Pay with Travel: Summer Perks

There are many advantages to getting a summer job. Here are a few of the top reasons to consider seasonal work:

  • The ability to travel.
  • The potential to earn great money, and with some jobs, tips as well.
  • The experience can lead to other jobs in the hospitality industry.
  • You may be able to get the same summer job over the course of the next few summers.
  • Working on a cruise ship is hard work, but also fun.
  • You can meet people from all over the world.

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In addition, CruiseJobFinder's JobCenter has profiles of all the top seasonal cruise operators and the latest job postings, which can save you valuable time and allow you to be among the first to apply to open positions. If you like the idea of working for a cruise line, but not onboard a ship, you can find seasonal land-based jobs as well. Examples include ticket sales agents, baggage handlers, airport shuttle drivers, tour guides, and phone representatives.

Often the cruise lines also operate other tourist businesses located along their cruise line's itinerary or in the home port, and just like their ships, these companies also need seasonal workers to help them get through the peak tourist seasons. Becoming a member of CruiseJobFinder is a great first step in your summer job search.

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