Photographer
Shipside
Career
Do you love capturing unforgettable moments as much as
you love being at sea?
Drive success, Live your ambition.
What You Will Do
Guest Experience & Engagement
- Capture the most memorable moments of our guests’ journey.
- Create engaging photo opportunities and meaningful guest interactions.
- Help make every cruise experience unforgettable.
Sales & Business Impact
- Guide guests through their photo journey and purchase experience.
- Promote photo products and maximize sales opportunities.
- Contribute to onboard revenue targets through exceptional service.
Photography Operations
- Set up and manage photo locations across the ship.
- Ensure photography equipment is always ready and operational.
- Support embarkation activities and key onboard events.
Teamwork & Professionalism
- Collaborate with colleagues to deliver outstanding guest experiences.
- Promote a safe, professional and compliant work environment.
- Bring Costa’s values to life through your attitude and commitment.
Who You Are
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
- Customer-focused and relationship-driven, with a natural ability to build trust and create memorable experiences
- Results-oriented and resilient, motivated to achieve ambitious goals
- Curious, positive and collaborative, comfortable working across departments with a proactive attitude
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
Salary range
To that amount shall be added variable items, when applicable.
Location
On Board
Application deadline
31/12/2026
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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
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