Carnival Cruise Lines hired me !!

[Megamind]

For someone that loves to Cruise, what an ideal job. It doesn't pay that much, but, what great perks. 2 free cruises a year, discounts on any of the ships under the Carnival umbrella, eating lunch aboard ship. Wow. I have almost finished my training and will do a lot of embarkation work seeing that you get aboard as quick and easy as we can make it.

Suggestions- Everyone sailing should have or get a Passport. That will be the only ID you will need. Please have all your paperwork filled out before you get to the counter. Just because you filled out the fun pass does not mean you have done everything. Fill out the information in your doc's even if we don't need them. Especially the page about sail and sign.

 

Keep all the people in your group together.

If you have questions, I will do what I can to answer them.

 

Art

Carnival Embarkation Specialist (at least that is what my badge says.)

[lilsonicfan]

I have a question !!!

 

A recent Canadian cruiser on the Glory said that Carnival is no longer holding Canadian passports for the duration of the cruise. Can you tell us what's the new policy on this, if there is one? (Or what teh current policy is?)

[DaytonCruiser]

For someone that loves to Cruise, what an ideal job. It doesn't pay that much, but, what great perks. 2 free cruises a year, discounts on any of the ships under the Carnival umbrella, eating lunch aboard ship. Wow. I have almost finished my training and will do a lot of embarkation work seeing that you get aboard as quick and easy as we can make it.

Suggestions- Everyone sailing should have or get a Passport. That will be the only ID you will need. Please have all your paperwork filled out before you get to the counter. Just because you filled out the fun pass does not mean you have done everything. Fill out the information in your doc's even if we don't need them. Especially the page about sail and sign.

 

Keep all the people in your group together.

If you have questions, I will do what I can to answer them.

 

Art

Carnival Embarkation Specialist (at least that is what my badge says.)

 

Art, do you need a new bestfriend?? I think new friends should take each other on free cruises :)

 

Thats great! Im sure you will enjoy it.

[SanFranBayCruiser]

Mega - Congratulations on your new job, I wish you well with it! And you are indeed receiving some great perks!

 

Here's one of your first questions - Will there be a skipper's club on the European cruises?

[SxyEbnyFem]

Do you work behind the counter? When we cruised in Jan. on the Conquest out of NOLA, I asked the lady behind the counter who checked us in if they got any perks & she said, "I wish!" So, I was just wondering. Anyhow, congrats on your job & I hope it works out well for ya!! :D

Happy sailing,

T.

[lilsonicfan]

and also, congratulations! those sound like good perks, esp the two free cruises!

[Megamind]

ALL employees get the same perks.

I will write all your questions down and get the correct answers as quickly as possible. As I said, I am finishing up my training and am still learning. I don't want to give you a wrong answer.

Part of my job is checking you in at the counter as quickly as possible.

 

Art

[beaming90]

WWWHHHHHOOOOHHHHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!! Congrats to you! What a fun job that would be! Lisa in Kansas City

[selucrey]

Do you work behind the counter? When we cruised in Jan. on the Conquest out of NOLA, I asked the lady behind the counter who checked us in if they got any perks & she said, "I wish!" So, I was just wondering. Anyhow, congrats on your job & I hope it works out well for ya!! :D

 

Happy sailing,

T.

For what It's worth, one of the ladies behind the counter in NOLA said she wears a Carnival badge when checking in their pax and a RCL badge when checking in theirs. Contract personnel maybe ?

[mc'smom]

Art, do you need a new bestfriend?? I think new friends should take each other on free cruises :)

 

Thats great! Im sure you will enjoy it.

 

 

 

Art

Forget new best friend, how about a new girlfriend !

LOL :)

[halos]

ART! You lucky DOG, you!!! :D

Congratulations :D and PLEASE log on often!! We could always use someone with knowledge around here!!!!! ;)

[MyImagination]

Congrats Art!

 

Im not sure of Carnival policy, but many cruiselines dont allow their workers to come on the cruise message boards and answer questions. Many do so covertly, without letting people know their identity.

I know there was an issue recently with a Carnival employee giving out sensitive information on this board. I just would hate for you to get in any trouble.

I hope all the passengers that come your way are patient and prepared :)

[Margienj]

Art, you are fulfilling a dream I had after my first cruise in 1978. How many years later and I am still paying to sail....oh well!

 

Maybe you could pass this suggestion on to your trainers for embarkation. We all are given the opportunity to do the Fun Pass on line. Things would go alot quicker and smoother if they also included the sail and sign information on the site as well. For instance, I am sailing with my dh and two dd's. We are all in one cabin. We will all be using the same credit card for our sail and sign accounts. So much time would be saved if we could give that information while doing the fun pass online. Just a thought. See if your higher ups think that is feasible.

 

Enjoy the job and all the perks. If you need a family to adopt, we're willing to be that family. We'll be sailing on the Triumph in March out of Miami. Maybe we'll see you.:cool:

[corina27]

Art,Congrats..Now thats a job with perks!:D :)

[JOANN226]

I have a question about the sign & sail card, we have 2 people each in 2 rooms, but they each will be using there own credit card, why dont they give you extra cards to fill out, can I call carnival and get extra cards before my cruise. Thanks

[jfritz126]

Hmmmm I hope you have it going really smooth when we sail from there in March Art!!!!

[Bsan1221]

For someone that loves to Cruise, what an ideal job.

Thats great!!!

 

If CCL would be located closer to my home I would apply too!

[Gabsabunch42]

Congrats Art, and thanks for the tips!

[Megamind]

An interesting point was brought up above. What information I can and cannot give out. Yes, there are some confidential things that I can not release, but, I am letting you know what I do to be of help to cruisers which is OK. So far, the questions have been OK to answer.

Art

[pholter]

Hi Art and Congrats!!!

 

Can you tell us any good gossip on where all the ships are being placed for the 2007 season?? I've heard lots of rumors and really want to know if Galveston is going to get a Destiny class ship?? I won't tell anyone- it'll be our secret :)

[colette5479]

Congrats Art! The perks alone would be worth it to me!:)

[dms_cruisers04]

Hi Art and Congrats!!!

 

Can you tell us any good gossip on where all the ships are being placed for the 2007 season?? I've heard lots of rumors and really want to know if Galveston is going to get a Destiny class ship?? I won't tell anyone- it'll be our secret :)

Shame on you, you bad girl! :D ;)

 

Art, Congrats! Sounds like fun.

[dms_cruisers04]

I have a question about the sign & sail card, we have 2 people each in 2 rooms, but they each will be using there own credit card, why dont they give you extra cards to fill out, can I call carnival and get extra cards before my cruise. Thanks

Joann, this same topic came up briefly awhile ago. I think the answer was yes, you can call and get extra cards sent, possibly with your docs. I'll see if I can find the thread.

 

edit: Correction:the thread was just about Carnival no longer accepting copies. Joann I think I'd atleast call and ask. Would definitely save you time at embarkation.

[IBRelaxin2]

Art, where did you find this position? I live near PC as well and would love to work there just wondering where you saw it listed and if there is a way to apply online. I work already but overnights and would love something PT w/ perks. What days/times do embarkation specialist work?

[Mark]

Art,

 

Congratulations on your new job and all the best. Just one word of advice, please be prepared to sweat a lot while you work in that Miami building that Carnival uses as a terminal. Your fellow employees told me that the company does not address the lack of air conditioning and they sweat everyday!

 

You won't have to go to the gym with the sweating you will do in that building!:cool: