Carnival UK - Musician

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
• Trombone
• Trumpet
• Male Vocalists
• Bass
• Drums

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.

The next set of auditions are scheduled for 17th - 19th November 2026. Shortlisted Musicians will be contacted via email and invited to a online audition.

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.