Carnival Cruise Line 's entertainment team is helping students navigate to success by reintroducing the Internship at Sea program, according to the company.
The cruise line welcomed 24 students from 24 different U.S. universities to join the ships as members of the Junior Staff, Fun Squad, Technicians, and Sports Staff.
“We are thrilled to bring back this unique entertainment internship program, which is an incredible learning experience for both university students and our onboard team members,” said Chris Nelson, Vice President of Entertainment. “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.”
During the summer, participants in this program will gain hands-on experience, learning about teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills, while earning college credits. Students are mentored by crew members to help them transition to life on board.
Since the at-sea internships began in 2016, 65 students have participated on 20 ships. Several previous interns have used the knowledge and experience gained in the program to launch careers in the cruise industry, taking on a variety of roles, from cruise director to shore-based project manager.
In 2019, Carnival's Internship at Sea program was recognized by WayUp, a US-based college student job site, as one of the top 100 internship programs in the country, but it had to be stopped in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
