Is Carnival Corporation a good company to work for?

Carnival Corporation has an overall rating of 3.5 out of 5, based on over 1,674 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months. 60% of employees would recommend working at Carnival Corporation to a friend and 58% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Carnival Corporation have been left by employees working as Director , Photographer and PVP Personal Vacation Planner .

Does Carnival Corporation pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Carnival Corporation employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Carnival Corporation. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Carnival Corporation?

60% of Carnival Corporation employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Carnival Corporation 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Carnival Corporation?

Personal Vacation Planner (50) , Manager (24) , Casino Dealer (22) , Photographer (21) , Director (15) , Analyst (14) , Assistant Waiter (14) , PVP (14) , PVP Personal Vacation Planner (12) , Business Analyst (11) , Personal Cruise Advisor (11) , Bartender (10) , Project Manager (10) , Server/Waiter (10) , Youth Staff (Onboard) (10)

What are the pros of working at Carnival Corporation according to real employee reviews?

"Great benefits and company perks" ((in 92 reviews)); "People are great and honest" ((in 91 reviews)); "Great culture and and the nicest people with stimulating work." ((in 42 reviews)); "great opportunity to see the world and save money" ((in 27 reviews)); "Great Team to be working with" ((in 22 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Carnival Corporation according to real employee reviews?

"Long hours and they don't let you have access to most of the systems so you can do your job well." ((in 68 reviews)); "Salaries are low for the hours you and amount of work you have to do" ((in 66 reviews)); "Low pay and not enough gratitude within the company" ((in 42 reviews)); "Ignore staff opinions when they know the job role as managers have NO experience of the roles at all yet dictate what to do." ((in 24 reviews)); "Poor communication." ((in 9 reviews))

What are employees saying about Carnival Corporation layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Carnival Corporation layoffs and their outlook for job security at Carnival Corporation in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Carnival Corporation locations?

Miami , Doral , Miramar , New York , Los Angeles , Seattle , Fort Lauderdale , Santa Clarita , Colorado Springs , New Orleans , Jacksonville , Houston , Long Beach , Las Vegas , Miami Beach , Orlando , Miami , Galveston , Hollywood , West Palm Beach , Port Canaveral , Chicago , Palatine , La Salle , Brooklyn , Florida , Phoenix , Holland , Cook , Oklahoma City

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Carnival Corporation reviews

3.5

60% would recommend to a friend

(1,231 total reviews)

Josh Weinstein

67% approve of CEO

58% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.4

Culture & values

3.4

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Work/Life balance

3.3

Career opportunities

3.0

Senior management

Carnival Corporation has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 1,231 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Carnival Corporation employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Hotels & Travel Accommodation industry (3.6 stars).

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1K reviews

5.0

Jul 14, 2026

So happy this was my first job in my career

Staff accountant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I enjoyed the management I worked with.

Cons

Some processes are heavily outdated and hard to change

Carnival Corporation Response

Thank you for sharing your experience with Carnival Corporation. We're delighted to hear that your first career opportunity was such a positive one and that you felt supported by your management team. We also appreciate your feedback regarding process improvement opportunities. Insights like yours help us continue evolving and enhancing the employee experience. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors and thank you for being part of the Carnival team.

2.0

Jul 1, 2026

Great people and benefits, but issues with pay and management

Analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

People and holiday benefits, location

Cons

Salary, management, change in direction too frequently

Carnival Corporation Response

Thank you for sharing your feedback and for your contributions over the past three years. We're glad to hear you value our people, benefits, and workplace environment. We also appreciate your comments regarding compensation, management, and organizational changes, and we will continue using feedback to help shape the employee experience. Thank you for being part of the Carnival Corporation team.

3.0

Jun 25, 2026

Generous PTO and flexibility, but limited growth options

Associate i medical staffing

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Generous PTO Flexible Hours Hybrid Setting

Cons

Limited Growth Opportunities Lack of Team-Building Activities

Carnival Corporation Response

Thank you for your feedback and for recognizing our flexible work environment, PTO benefits, and hybrid schedule. We're glad these have contributed positively to your experience. We also appreciate your comments regarding growth opportunities and team engagement. Feedback like yours helps us continue enhancing the employee experience across Carnival Corporation. Thank you for being part of our team.

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