
Entertainment Host
- Recruiter:
- Carnival UK
- Category:
- Entertainment Jobs
- Position:
- Host / Hostess
- Updated:
- August 29, 2025
As an Entertainment Host you would be responsible for delivering a diverse range of entertainment and leisure opportunities, during both the day and evening for our passengers, where the emphasis is always to enhance their cruise experience. This includes quizzes, bingo, cabaret, musical programmes, karaoke, sporting events and deck activities.
We are seeking Hosts that can pick up a mic, upon request, eager to take part in any of the Entertainment activities we deliver onboard.
To succeed in this role you must have previous experience within a hosting capacity, or similar. You must have experience in high profile entertainment preferably within the leisure and hospitality industries, possess excellent customer service skills and be committed to delivering outstanding entertainment.
We will be running casting day in Southampton on Saturday 20th September. Our selection process - Applicants who meet our CV screening requirements will be invited to submit a short video interview. All applicants who pass the video interview, will be invited to attend the casting day on Saturday 20th September in Southampton. Alternative / online interview arrangements will be made directly with shortlisted candidates based outside of the UK.
If you would like to join our talented entertainment team, please submit your application below.
Life on board involves working 10 hours a day, 7 days a week for the 4 - 6 months that you are onboard. Your ten hours will be split between morning, afternoon and evening activities.
What makes P&O Cruises an employer of choice for the Entertainment team
At P&O Cruises every day is a high impact day, there is no better feeling then bringing holiday happiness to a range of customers and with the resources we have coupled with the teams we create it’s an environment where people are set up to thrive.
The Entertainment Programme we have is world class, no two days are the same and you can expect to be involved with high profile acts that are a household name whilst also nurturing our own in- house entertainment and production teams.
We actively recruit diverse and inclusive teams where all cultures and backgrounds are celebrated, nurtured and everyone is made to feel like family, and you can expect to have fun in and outside the job.
We are more than colleagues here; we are family, and we create life-long connections within our teams but also with the guests who often come year on year.
It takes great passion and real dedication to maintain our position at the top. That’s why people are at the heart of our journey delivering the highest standards to our valued customers. With support to help you reach your potential, attractive company benefits and incredible employee offers on discounted cruises we want your career with us to be successful and fun.
We are working hard to build a flexible and inclusive culture. As part of our culture difference is valued and our people can be themselves. We welcome applications from everyone because inclusivity is at the heart of everything we do. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage & civil partnership and pregnancy & maternity.

Carnival UK
Carnival UK is a market leader in the cruise industry, widely recognised by our famous brands P&O Cruises and Cunard. We operate ships all over the world and provide unforgettable holiday experiences to our guests.
P&O Cruises
One of the most recognizable and respected names in travel, market-leading P&O Cruises has been operating for more than 170 years. With seven ships in the fleet, from our family friendly flagship Britannia, to Arvia, our newest cruise ship which is the largest ever built for the British market, P&O Cruises creates extraordinary travel experiences.
P&O Cruises offers the most stylish and contemporary destinations including the Caribbean, South America, Scandinavia, Mediterranean, Atlantic Islands and Round the World cruises.
Cunard
Cunard is an international luxury travel brand offering unparalleled experiences on board the most iconic Ocean Liners in the world; Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria, Queen Elizabeth and Queen Anne. Cunard celebrates the freedom to travel and with an incomparable heritage of over 185 years and outstanding White Star Service, Cunard continues to set new standards in ocean travel. Queen Mary 2 provides the only regularly scheduled transatlantic service between New York and Southampton, England.
At Carnival UK as part of Carnival Corporation, our highest responsibility and top priorities are to operate safely, to protect the environment, and to be in compliance everywhere we operate in the world. On this foundation, we aspire to deliver unmatched joyful vacations for our Guests, always exceeding their expectations. We are committed to a positive and just corporate culture, based on inclusion and the power of diversity. We operate with integrity, trust and respect for each other - seeking collaboration, candour, openness and transparency at all times. And we intend to be an exemplary corporate citizen leaving the people and the places we touch even better.
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