At any given time, Carnival Cruise Lines has a number of jobs available. Carnival Cruise Lines jobs can be found in a number of different departments specific to cruise lines. These include:
·Activity and Entertainment Department
·Deck and Engineering Department
·Service and Hospitality Department
·Personal Care Department
·Office Positions
Cruise line jobs in the Activity and Entertainment department are considered some of the most glamorous jobs aboard the ship. These positions deal with anything relating to passenger entertainment and are often synonymous with cruise staff. This department includes: DJ’s, Production Managers, Photographers, Managers, Casino Staff, Host/Hostess, and Cruise Consultants, to name a few. Those best suited for jobs in this department are typically enthusiastic and extroverted.
The Deck and Engineering Department is one of the most important departments on any given vessel. Without it the ship would never set sail. This department is responsible for maintaining and running the vessel. Please note that the jobs in this department are not typically entry-level cruise line jobs, especially on larger ships. The department consists of deckhands, maintenance workers, engineers, and officers. These positions help to motor or sail the ship, attend to the physical maintenance needs of the ship, and keep it in accordance with fleet regulations and international maritime laws. Officers are in charge of passenger safety as well.
Considered the “Hotel Management” Department, staff members in the Service and Hospitality department have the responsibility of managing the bars & restaurants and passenger cabins, as well as shipboard retail concessions like gift shops. Just a few Service/Hospitality jobs on cruise lines include: Hotel Manager, Cabin Steward/ess, Accountant, Executive Chef, Wine Steward, Purser Staff, Chief Purser, Bellman, Pastry Chef and the list goes on and on. Most service positions such as bartenders, waiters and cocktail servers can earn a good amount of extra money from tips.
No cruise would be complete without a department devoted to pampering passengers. The Personal Care Department includes spa, fitness, beauty and medical services. It helps manage hair stylists, manicurists, massage therapists, fitness instructors, beauty therapists, spa attendants, nurses and physicians all dedicated to the well-being of passengers.
If you want to be a part of the cruise travel industry, but you don’t want to spend any time at sea, Carnival Cruise Lines jobs are plentiful on dry land. Onshore employees typically work in the main office performing administrative tasks, arranging cruises or performing general office tasks. Office Positions are available in the following onshore departments: Accounting, Administrative/Clerical, Air Operations, Marketing/PR, and Reservations/Sales.
There are several ways to find out which Carnival Cruise Lines jobs are available and to apply. You can visit the official Carnival Cruise Lines website and access the “Fun Jobs” page or simply click here. The Fun Jobs page lists employment opportunities in all areas including but not limited to:
Destination Shopping Specialist
Shipboard Golf
Shipboard A/V Media
Shipboard Information Systems
Shipboard Casino
Shipboard Medical
Shipboard Entertainment
Shipboard Spa/Beauty/Fitness
Shipboard Gift Shop
Corporate (via search)
To contact Carnival Cruise Lines directly call or write to:
Carnival Cruise Lines
3655 NW 87th Avenue
Miami, FL 33178
Attention: Human Resources
Tel: 305-599-2600
Website: http://www.carnival.com
Gift Shop Positions:
Starboard Cruise Services
8052 N.W. 14th Street
Miami, FL 33126
Attention: Human Resources
Tel: (786) 845-7536
Website: http://www.starboardcruise.com/
About Carnival Cruise Lines
Besides Disney Cruise Line, no other cruise line in the world attracts more families with kids of all ages and cruisers of all kinds (especially those on a budget) than Carnival Cruise Line. In fact, Carnival Cruise Line carries more passengers that any other cruise line in service today making it the “Most Popular Cruise Line in the World.”
Not only does Carnival Cruise Lines offer some of the most affordable cruises on the market today, it also features a wide variety of exciting destinations, an excellent selection of theme cruises, exciting excursions, and flexible schedules that will appeal to the couple interested in a European vacation to the family interested in a fun-filled Caribbean cruise. Carnival Cruise Lines’ destinations include: Alaska (Glacier, Northbound Alaska, Southbound Alaska), Bahamas, Canada/New England, the Eastern, Southern, and Western, Europe, Hawaii, Mexico (Baja Mexico, Mexican Riviera), Panama Canal, and South America. Carnival Cruise Lines also offers special voyages to Bermuda and Transatlantic sailings.
Carnival Cruise Lines Fun Ship Fleet includes: Carnival Conquest, Carnival Destiny, Carnival Ecstasy, Carnival Elation, Carnival Fantasy, Carnival Fascination, Carnival Freedom, Carnival Glory, Carnival Imagination, Carnival Inspiration, Carnival Legend, Carnival Liberty, Carnival Miracle, Carnival Paradise, Carnival Pride, Carnival Sensation, Carnival Spirit, Carnival Splendor, Carnival Triumph, Carnival Valor, Carnival Celebration, Carnival Victory, Carnival Holiday, and Carnival Dream.
Carnival Cruises offers itineraries ranging from a two-day cruise to nowhere from Norfolk, VA up to itineraries consisting of 10 days or more to Europe, Alaska, Mexico, and more. Depending on the type of cruise, whether it’s an Alaskan cruise or a Mexican Cruise, shore excursions run the gamut from glacier adventure cruises and historic horseback riding tours to swimming with the dolphins, snorkeling, jeep tours, motor coach journey’s and rain forest exploration, to name a few.
Depending on the length of the cruise, passengers may spend a day or two at sea or even more. Luckily, Carnival Cruise Lines’ onboard experience is just as exciting as its destinations. Onboard, passengers will enjoy one of Carnival Cruise Lines many restaurants ranging from casual to posh, nightlife such as gambling at casinos (all Carnival Cruise Lines casinos feature slot machines, black jack, poker, and roulette), nightclubs, bars, lounges, live music shows and other live performances. Passengers can also take golf lessons, swim, shop, or spend the day at Carnival Cruises ‘Spa Carnival.’ Spa Carnival features a health club with state-of-the-art exercise equipment, a jogging track, and aerobics classes. It also features a steam room and sauna, full-body massage services, facials, loofah treatments, manicures, pedicures, and hairstyling.
Depending on a number of factors ranging from accommodations (interior, ocean view, balcony, suite, and penthouse suite) destination, when you book, and how you book (online, through an agent, in-person) Carnival Cruise Lines rates may start at around $299 up to $700 or more. If you book on the Carnival Cruise Lines website, there are plenty of opportunities to score a discount. Carnival cruises offers Alaska specials, Caribbean cruise specials, family deals, special rates on new itineraries, specials on European sailings, New York specials, specials on theme cruises, and fun from Florida deals. A good example is Carnival Cruises 5-day Eastern Caribbean cruise aboard Carnival Destiny. Starting at $349, this cruise departs from Miami, Florida with stops in Grand Turk, Half Moon Cay, Bahamas, and Nassau, Bahamas.
For more information about Carnival Cruise Lines or to book your Carnival Cruise vacation, visit the official Carnival Cruise Lines website at www.carnival.com. You can also book a Carnival Cruise (for some of the lowest prices available) through just about any booking search engine such as Expedia.com or Orbitz.com.