The cadetship

A cadetship with Carnival UK offers the unique opportunity to study for a recognised professional qualification, travel the world and get paid for it!

Whether you're still at school, thinking about university or currently studying for a degree, we've got a range of training programmes on offer that will enable you to develop new skills, gain practical on the job experience and enjoy all kinds of international travel opportunities.

What's more, at the end of your training, not only will you come out with a strong qualification, you'll also be able to look forward to outstanding career prospects with Carnival UK and beyond.

There are three cadetship programmes available to you - Deck, Engineering and Electro-Technical. As a Deck Cadet, you will be learning how to navigate the ship and ensure its safe, efficient operation. As an Engineering Cadet, you will be developing the range of expertise needed to ensure the technical wellbeing of a modern, high-tech cruise ship. And as an Electro-Technical Cadet, you will become qualified to take responsibility for the running and maintenance of the ship's electro-technical equipment. We also run a one-year Graduate scheme for engineers for which you will have already gained a degree or HND in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering.

All cadetship programmes last for three years and comprise periods of theoretical study at a shore-based nautical college, interspersed with periods of practical work experience onboard one of our many cruise ships in the fleet. You can study at one of three colleges across the country - Glasgow, Newcastle or Southampton. When working onboard, you will be able to enjoy the benefits and lifestyle that working on a cruise ship has to offer. Access to the exquisite dining, the dazzling entertainment and on-shore organised activities will all be available.

Although we want you to have fun onboard, enjoy the social events and visiting exotic destinations, whatever cadetship programme you choose will require a high level of hard work, commitment, resourcefulness and initiative as the decisions you and your team make will ultimately impact the successful running of the ship and the safety of all onboard.

For more information on the cadetship programmes available, visit the studying section of this site.