Carnival Cruise Lines offers summer internships to Tampa high schoolers

For high school students looking to stretch their sea legs this summer, Miami-based Carnival Cruise Lines is offering an internship the company has dubbed a “fun-ternship.”

Students will work alongside Carnival’s port services team members who operate the cruise terminals where guests embark, according to a statement. Interns will get a behind-the-scenes look at homeport operations and receive training and mentorship from Carnival team members. 

“This will be more than just a unique, fun summer job. It will be an opportunity for young people to develop professional skills, build confidence and leadership abilities and gain experience in a part of the travel industry that directly impacts their community’s economy,” says David Candib, vice president of port operations for Carnival Cruise Line in a the statement. “We believe this is another great way to invest in the communities we call home, as well as the future of our dynamic and growing cruise industry.”