Carnival UK - Musician
- Recruiter:
- Carnival UK
- Category:
- Entertainment & Activities Jobs
- Positions:
- Musician, Singer
- Updated:
- December 2, 2025
Carnival UK – Musicians (P&O Cruises & Cunard)
Carnival UK is recruiting talented and experienced “reading” musicians to join our onboard House Orchestras.
As part of our entertainment team, you’ll deliver a diverse line-up of performances while sailing to incredible destinations around the world. Many of today’s leading UK musicians began their careers at sea—could you be next?
Please note, we are only auditioning the following:
- Piano/keys
- Electric Guitar
- Tenor saxophonists (with the ability to double on alto sax, clarinet and flute)
- Trumpet
- Trombone
- Male Vocalists
To be successful, you should hold a Musical Performance degree or have at least Grade 8 Royal College of Music certification, or equivalent industry experience. Strong sight-reading skills, improvisation ability, and a broad knowledge of musical styles are essential, along with proven professional experience. Familiarity with digital sheet music technology and software would be an advantage.
Applications should be submitted online and include an up-to-date CV. If you have a showreel, please include it as part of your application. Auditions are conducted online, and if shortlisted, you will receive full details from our team.
Joining Carnival UK means becoming part of a company that values passion, dedication, and excellence. We offer attractive benefits, and a supportive environment to help you reach your potential. We are committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
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.
Please note that exact start dates may vary, but we will provide plenty of notice and support to prepare you for your adventure with us.
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.