Photographer

Shipside

Career

Love capturing unforgettable moments as much as you love being at sea? Welcome aboard.

What You Will Do

No two days at sea are the same. You’ll be at the heart of the guest experience, turning special moments into lasting memories and creating connections through your lens together with an international team.

• Capture key moments throughout the cruise, from embarkation to onboard activities

• Engage Guests and promote photo opportunities to enhance their experience

• Showcase photos in the gallery and guide Guests through the purchase journey

• Set up photo locations and adapt to different operational and guest needs

• Support embarkation activities and contribute to a smooth guest arrival process

• Maintain and manage photography equipment, ensuring operational readiness

• Promote a safe and compliant work environment onboard

Who You Are

We’re not looking for perfection, we’re looking for passion, mindset and the desire to grow in a fast-paced, multicultural environment where every day brings new connections.

Required

• Secondary school diploma

• Previous experience in photography, ideally in dynamic or guest-facing environments

• Basic knowledge of photo equipment and strong motivation to learn and improve your technical skills

• Confidence in interacting with Guests and creating positive, engaging experiences

• English level B1 or higher

• Fluency in an additional language among Italian, German, French, or Spanish

• Team spirit, flexibility and the ability to adapt quickly

• Organized mindset and attention to detail

Nice to Have

• Previous experience in sales

• Previous experience in fast paced environments

What We Offer

Your life onboard

• International experience combining travel, personal development, and independence

• Travel & logistics: transport covered (flights/trains) for embarkation, disembarkation, and transfers

• Meals & consumption: Free daily buffet meals (breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner)

• Discounts on onboard restaurants and bars (with possible daily credit)

• Accommodation & services: assigned cabin (single or double) with bathroom

• Cabin cleaning + free laundry service (crew laundrette and uniforms)

• Package delivery service

• Connectivity & tools: Free internet (250 MB/month) + free WhatsApp text

• Discounts on shops, products, hairdresser, and SPA

• Wellbeing & health: Free medical assistance onboard and ashore

• Welfare and wellbeing programs (sports, events, monthly activities)

• Leisure time: Access to gym, lounge, bar, pool, and solarium for crew

• Crew excursions + discounts on guest tours

• Family & friends: Opportunity to host family/friends (min. 30 days/year after 4 months)

Discover Your Benefits

What We Offer

Your Growth

• Structured onboarding + welcome kit

• Mentorship program with a dedicated mentor

• Clear career path within your department

• Learning Officer for skills development and continuous improvement

• Development model to identify and promote talented individuals

Explore Your Potential

Why Costa

Our community brings together individuals from different parts of the world, fostering connections and collaboration across cultures, enriched by different perspectives and experiences. We are here to bring happiness and provide unforgettable memories and experiences to our guests.

Costa belongs to the Carnival Corporation, the largest cruise company in the world. We are the only Italian cruise company flying the Italian flag, sailing the world’s seas for more than 75 years, offering our guests a unique experience on board and on land.

We are united by a shared passion: to drive success and live their ambition. Whether on board or shoreside, we bring energy, creativity, and a spirit of adventure to everything they do.

Additional Info

Your Contract Fixed-term, full-time

Location On Board

Application deadline 01/09/2026 –

Time required to submit the application Approximately 3 minutes

CV Format PDF, Word or Image format in English or Italian (max 1.5 MB)

E-mail/contact of the recruiting team (Not for submitting applications) getonboard@costa.it

Further information Visit our dedicated section Shipside FAQs – Costa Crociere Careers

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