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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International Students Eligible
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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.
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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.
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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 meet new people.”
- “The overall environment is great. Everyone is so friendly and helpful. Even though the company is huge, and you may not know everyone, everyone always says hi and greets you with a smile. Although it is a professional environment, you are made to feel at home, and it really helps with how you feel going to work every day. I think Carnival does a great job at promoting a healthy work-life balance.”
- “My internship was undeniably demanding, but the rewards were equally substantial. The fast-paced environment fostered a sense of accomplishment as I tackled challenging projects. The firm culture was surprisingly collaborative and supportive, creating a welcoming atmosphere where I felt encouraged to learn and grow. The standard workweek was 40 hours. Overall, the company promoted a healthy work-life balance, emphasizing the importance of recharging to maintain productivity and job satisfaction.”
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 was a fair interview for what they could expect from an intern.”
- “The internship hiring process was remarkably smooth. The recruiter was incredibly friendly and made me feel at ease throughout the entire process. The interview itself was more of a conversation than an interrogation, focusing on my personality, interests, and how I envisioned myself contributing to the team. Given the positive experience and the fact that I received an offer, I believe the company's selection process was more about finding candidates who would be a good cultural fit rather than solely relying on academic achievements or technical skills.”
- “Very smooth interview process and engaged recruiters who met with you before your interview to answer any questions you had.”