Overview
Introduction
Adventure-seekers may find their internship program match with Carnival Cruise Lines—the company has its interns lead various activities for cruise guests on its journeys through the Caribbean.
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Application Deadline
Applications are open from September to March.
About the Program
Carnival Cruise Lines welcomes college juniors and seniors to join their 12-week summer internship program. Applicants must be 21+, with a strong GPA and an even stronger personality—interns are expected to be able to bring the fun. Interns can participate as Activity Hosts, who run activities like dance contests, karaoke, theme parties, and more, or as Youth Hosts, who coordinate kid-friendly activities for the ship’s under-18 crowd.
Interested students will be required to complete a...
About the Company
Carnival Cruise Lines operates one of the largest fleets in the world, with 25 active ships. Founded in 1972 and with its headquarters in Miami, Florida, the company offers an array of cruise experiences, catering to a diverse range of travelers seeking adventure on the high seas. In fact, it currently carries the most passengers per year compared to competing cruise lines. The current president is Christine Duffy, and the company employs more than 40,000 people.
Known for its fun-fil...
Intern Reviews
- “Everyone I worked with at Carnival was so kind and wanted to help me personally with my career goals. The overall working environment is positive, and everyone felt like family.”
- “Culture at Carnival Cruise Line was amazing; everyone is friendly and helpful and tries to have fun while working. I worked 40-hour weeks and was not expected to just work; I had the opportunity to connect and socialize with my team and ...
Getting Hired Here
- “Everyone in the interview process was friendly, professional, and helpful. It was just the right number of questions, and they provided great information for me to take away about the company as well.”
- “First interview was through Hirevue, which I did not particularly like. Then I had one online interview with my eventual supervisor, and the difficulty of it was normal for the position I applied for; I think it wa...