Carnival brings back Internship At Sea program

Carnival welcomed 24 students from 24 US universities to join ships as youth staff, Fun Squad, technicians and sports staff members.

Chris Nelson, VP entertainment, called the program an 'incredible learning experience for both college students and our shipboard team members.' He added: 'It’s important for us to create these special opportunities to inspire the next generation and invest in the fun and memorable cruise vacations of the future.'

Hands-on experience while earning college credit

Over the summer, the interns will receive hands-on experience, learning about teamwork, communication, problem-solving and leadership skills — all while earning college credit. Students are mentored by shipboard team members to help them transition to life at sea.

65 studens have participated

Since Internship At Sea started in 2016, 65 students have participated on 20 ships. Several past interns have used the knowledge and experience they gained to start cruise industry careers, taking on a range of roles, from cruise director to shoreside project manager.

In 2019, Carnival’s Internship at Sea program was recognized by WayUp, a US-based job site for college students, as one of the top 100 internship programs in the country. The program was paused in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

More information about the program is here.