Internship at Sea- Teen Leader

INTERNSHIP AT SEA SUMMER 2026- Teen Leader

Program Overview:

At Carnival Entertainment, our Summer Internship Program offers students the unique opportunity to work on board one of Carnival Cruise Line’s 29 ships. This program provides students with an exciting insider’s view of the entertainment department of the world’s most popular cruise line. The internship program is designed to give students a hands-on learning experience within the entertainment department while developing teamwork, communication, problem-solving and leadership skills. Students will work directly with the Youth Programs Director, Youth Programs Supervisor and the youth staff to provide safe, fun-filled onboard activities for all for teens ages between 12 - 17. Teen Leaders are responsible for providing the most FUN and memorable vacations to our younger guests. To intern aboard a Carnival cruise ship is to enter a world of self-discovery, excitement and fun, where every day is a different adventure.

Program Requirements:

• Be currently enrolled and attending an accredited college/university.
• Have a minimum cumulative 3.0 cumulative GPA out of a 4.0 scale.
• Be at least a second semester junior returning to school or a graduating senior earning academic credit. 
• At least 1 ½ years of previous experience working with teens in a camp, school, recreation, or youth program setting.
• Be at least 21 years of age or older by the start of the internship program.
• Be able to obtain a valid USA passport by the internship offer date.
• Be able to commit to the full-term dates of the internship program. 
• Pass all of Carnival Cruise Line’s pre-employment background and medical and dental requirements. 
• Be able to submit CPR and First Aid Certificate upon offer of internship.

Program Benefits:

• Paid internship, fixed monthly salary, paid bi-weekly
• Room and board included at no additional cost to the student
• All travel expenses from and to your nearest major airport are covered by Carnival Cruise Line (CCL)
• Cost of the Seafarer's Fitness Medical Examination (SFME), CPR and First Aid certification and background screening will be covered by Carnival Cruise Line with completion of the internship program
• Professional and personal development opportunities offered through the Learning Resource Center (LRC) on ship

Program Responsibilities:

As part of "The Most Popular Cruise Line in the World," there are certain responsibilities that must be upheld to allow our team members to live and work in a safe, healthy and enjoyable environment.

• Safety: Maintaining a safe environment shipboard is every team member's number one responsibility. Including safety courses taught on-board such as life boat drills, vessel familiarization, crowd and crisis management.
• Ship-life: While on the ship, you live where you work. You have to be willing to work long hours of varying shifts, 7 days a week, for the duration of the internship.
• Personal Responsibility: To live by the highest of personal standards of courtesy and self-discipline while maintaining a strong work ethic.