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On Sunday 15 September, the first of two special Queen Mary 2 ship visits took place, led by members of this year’s Million Makers team,…
We recently had the honour of hosting a delegation from the International Maritime Organization (IMO) on board Iona. The event, arranged in partnership with the…
Great news – you can now submit your request to buy up to five days of extra leave or sell up to two days. The…
Are you looking for an opportunity to develop your skills, be innovative and raise your profile in 2024? Million Makers is back and we’re looking…
Today we launch our new car parking solution, with Wayleadr, to make the most of our available car parking so it benefits all colleagues when…
In recognition of International Human Rights Day, we stand united against modern slavery and human trafficking. These violations of human rights are not just global…
This month we’re focusing on all things mental health and being active and taking part in exercise is a great way to make you feel…
Back in February, we asked you to complete a survey from Southampton City Council about how you travel to work. We wanted to understand your…
This September, we’re focusing on ways we can be active to improve our wellbeing. Regular physical activity is associated with lower rates of depression and…
On 20 August, Queen Victoria will set sail on her 15th Anniversary Voyage around the British Isles, in support of The Prince’s Trust. This voyage…
A spotlight on our CUK Analyst Community Analytics services always work best when we look outward and utilise the experience, knowledge and skills of others…
Our Maritime Summer Away Day Under the sunny skies of Hampshire, Carnival UK Maritime embarked on an extraordinary Summer Away Day at Calshot Activities Centre.…
Work Squads: The Driving Force Behind Unforgettable Holiday Happiness In the vast and dynamic world of maritime operations, a dedicated group of individuals is making…
What do you put onto your scone first? The cream or the jam? This week, 7-13 August, is Afternoon Tea Week, the perfect time to decide…
In March this year, CUK led the way in planning the implementation of OneOcean on board our ships. The goal was to harness the latest…
Sunday 25 June is Day of the Seafarer, a chance for us to recognise the invaluable contribution of seafarers across the globe and say a…
As part of Princess Cruises exciting announcement in the Atrium today, between 11:00-14:00, they’re giving everyone the chance to win some incredible prizes including an…
Our annual benefits window is open until Wednesday 31 May, so you’ll need to review and amend your current benefits selection in myHR Portal before…
The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT) is celebrated every year on 17 May. It is a global campaign aimed at raising awareness…
As a shoreside colleague at Carnival UK, you have access to exclusive employee benefits designed to support your wellbeing, protect your health, and contribute towards…
Today is National Day for Staff Networks and we’re celebrating our employee-led networks with the launch of this ‘Networks & Communities News’ blog. An opportunity…
As the countdown to one of the most eagerly anticipated ships of the century edges closer, we’ll be giving sneak peeks of Queen Anne’s progress……
Sture joins us from Queen Anne’s float out to give us a sneak peak…
With an abundance of celebrations, street parties and volunteering projects taking place all weekend to mark His Majesty King Charles III’s Coronation, we’re getting ready…
Just a day after Arvia’s Naming Ceremony, on the 17th March, Arvia became the first cruise ship to bunker liquified natural gas (or LNG) by…
Donate your delicious sweet and savoury treats for a special Coronation themed bake sale and tombola on Wednesday 10 May in Carnival House. Will your…
Following the technical issues on Queen Mary 2 that resulted in the cancellation of our Transatlantic Crossings due to sail to New York and back,…
Exciting opportunities are all around us and keeping our personal development front of mind is how we can equip ourselves to make the most of…
Sture joins us this week from near Carnival Corporation’s head office in Miami where he and Paul have been presenting to our board of directors.…
Carnival UK supports Deck, Engine and Electro-Technical Cadetships on the HND (High National Diploma), Foundation Degree, Scottish Diploma, Honours Degree and Fast-Track Graduate programmes, supported…
Holland America Line will be celebrating their 150th Anniversary with a grand event hosted in Rotterdam on the 18 April. On the day, the cruise…
Today we’ve launched our Cunard and P&O Cruises upgrade programme – giving all eligible guests the option to upgrade to unsold cabins or staterooms. This…
Don’t miss your opportunity to tell us about what it’s like to work at Carnival UK. Our shoreside Pulse survey closes on Wednesday 29 March,…
Sture certainly enjoyed the Arvia naming ceremony – see what he had to say below…
Our next business update takes place on Thursday 23 March at Carnival House. To make the most of having everyone together, there are some great…
Embark on an extraordinary adventure next year thanks to Cunard’s new programme, featuring Queen Elizabeth’s highly anticipated Alaska 2024 season, Queen Anne’s maiden world voyage…
Are you looking to challenge your thinking while meeting and building connections with other colleagues? Our brilliant, bitesize Power Hours are back for 2023 and…
Simple steps to get started, grow your network and become an industry expert. Bronze Completing bronze takes about 45 minutes and sets you up for…
Sture’s back home enjoying some downtime with his family ,to focus on his wellbeing, in between ship visits and other meetings he has coming up…
January 2023 saw Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria depart for their Centenary World Voyages – two celebratory itineraries to mark the 100th anniversary of…
Check out the video below to see what Sture has to say… Come back next week to hear more!
With Valentine’s love in the air, we’re encouraging everyone to show a little love! From recognising each other in our Culture Essential Awards, to random…
Promoting our employer brand is one of our priorities for 2023 and to do this, we need your help. Hybrid-working is just one of the…
If you’ve been affected by the two devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, remember, there is support available for you. We encourage you to; Talk…
Sture shares a conversation he had with his youngest son about climate change and the importance of sustainability at Carnival UK. Watch below… Come back…
On Tuesday 31 January the REACH network were joined by members of the Southampton City UK Shaolin Centre to welcome in the Lunar New Year…
On 10 January 2023, Mr Tyre Nichols of Memphis, USA sadly passed away after an incident that took place on 7 January involving severe gross…
Sture joins us from Italy where he’s spending time with the Newbuild team, giving us a sneak peek in to Queen Anne! Watch below… Don’t…
Over the last few weeks, you’ve looked towards the future and you’ve set your goals for the year ahead. It’s now time to think about…
Cunard has seen the strongest start to Wave in the last decade, booking more guests in the first week of January than any equivalent period. …
Sture joins us from his home to share a recap on our priorities for 2023 – take a look below… Come back next week to…
Our focus on how we do things is so incredibly important and by living our Culture Essentials every day we’ll reach our long-term goals and…
Each year on December 9, the United Nations promotes ethical business practices and fair competition by marking International Anti-Corruption Day. At Carnival Corporation & plc,…
December has a tendency to creep up on a lot of us which is why we’ve put together a quick guide to the end of…
Sture shares more about his busy week visiting ships with Donnacha to look at various technical aspects as well as the opportunity to see Gary…
On 13 November, the team on P&O Cruises Britannia organised a special cultural food event to celebrate the 44 different nationalities of our colleagues on…
Sture joins us this week to talk about our Contact Centre’s top-ranked service, as well as focusing on Arvia. Plus, speaking of top-ranked and Arvia,…
Sture joins us in the great outdoors which seems fitting while talking about our Sustainability agenda. Watch for yourself below… And don’t forget to come…
Now that Sture’s back from Australia, visiting his family and taking some leave, he brings us his latest video update where he talks about the…
Even after 22 years of service and having sailed thousands of miles around the world and visiting dozens of countries occasionally Aurora and her crew…
This October we’ve been recognising Black History Month – an opportunity for us to share, celebrate and understand the contribution that black people have made…
Thanks to everyone who completed our Pulse and Life on board surveys at the start of September. It’s great to see so many of you…
Captain Arma first started with Princess 23 years ago, working his way up through the ranks, eventually becoming captain in 2016. In this podcast, hear…
As the countdown to Arvia continues, Sture joins us from the shipyard in Papenburg, Germany to give us a quick behind the scenes look at…
Following the news last week of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, we continue to extend our sincere condolences to The Royal Family.…
Don’t miss your opportunity to tell us what it feels like to work at Carnival UK and to share your thoughts on how we can…
Yesterday Buckingham Palace announced the death of Her Majesty The Queen. Carnival UK and colleagues both ashore and at sea extend sincere condolences to The…
Sture joins us from Italy this week as he’s at the shipyard building Queen Anne, for a significant milestone – watch for yourself below… …
Sture covers a few subjects this time including how Aurora recently respected and protected some unlikely additional passengers – watch for yourself below… And be…
Our shoreside Pulse and fleet Life on board surveys are now open. This is your opportunity to tell us what it feels like to work…
Did you know about 30,000 spoofing attacks happen per day? The term “spoof” might not sound scary, but the results can be. To avoid getting…
Sture joins us from Norway this week after being on board Iona – see what he has to say below… Don’t forget to head back…
Did you know even one cyber-security lapse within our global supply chain can put us all at risk? That’s why it is important to make…
Sture joins us from the stunning Arcadia this week where he talks about his first interactions with her 17 years ago, and his first walk…
Sture joins us from one of our new flexible working spaces, in Carnival House, this week to talk about recognition – see for yourself below……
We’ve all had a training email reminder and thought “I must do that later”. With busy workloads and pressures, compliance training can often seem like…
Sture joins us, while on leave with his family, to reflect on Josh Weinstein’s (new President & CEO for Carnival Corporation) recent visit to Carnival…
Sture joins us this week from Sydney airport. As he heads back to the UK he reflects on what’s happening with Diversity, Equity & Inclusion…
This week Sture reflects on our Carnival House event last week and our latest Inclusion and Respect video – take a look for yourself below.…
The Fleet People Support Team is introducing a new way of collecting your business travel expense claims, with effect from 1 August 2022. Fleet colleagues…
On 16 March 2020, we made the difficult but necessary decision to stop cruising. Since then it’s been a long journey, and we’ve faced many…
Sture reflects on how far we’ve come in the last year – check it out for yourself below… Don’t forget to come back next week…
Following Sture’s email yesterday, thanks to everyone who took the time to complete our Carnival UK Pulse Survey in March. The response was outstanding with…
Sture joins us this week from somewhere closer to Carnival House, see more below…
Sture shows off his steady hand in this week’s instalment – take a look for yourself below: And be sure to pop back to The…
This week Sture’s in another stunning location talking about all the recruitment activity that’s happening at the moment – see for yourself below… And be…
As you’ll see in Sture’s latest update he has some bouncy friends videobombing in the background – take a look for yourself below: And be…
‘World Oceans Day’ is a way to celebrate our world’s shared ocean and our personal connection to the sea, as well as to raise awareness…
Sture brings you his latest update with a rather spectacular background this week but don’t just take our word for it, take a look for…
Ahead of Queen Victoria returning to service on 5 June Sture brings you his latest update from her dry dock – check it out below……
On 29 April Cunard reached a milestone in the building of Queen Anne, with the successful launch of the forward lower section of the ship,…
Welcome to Sture’s Weekly What’s up – a short and snappy video update from Sture Myrmell, our Carnival UK President. Sture will be sharing what he’s up…
This week we all started using Carnival House for a minimum of two days a week. To celebrate this milestone moment, and the great opportunity…
Last month we asked our shoreside colleagues to complete our Pulse Survey to tell us what it feels like to work at Carnival UK (the…
Remember to complete our Pulse Survey and tell us what it feels like to work at Carnival UK (the good and the not so good)…
On Sunday Arcadia welcomed guests back on board and the full P&O Cruises fleet returned to service. With Queen Mary 2 and Queen Elizabeth also…
It’s the big day! Today Arcadia welcomes guests back on board and sees a full return to service for the P&O Cruises fleet. With Queen…
It’s a full fleet approval as we’re delighted to say Arcadia is officially approved to return to service! During the countdown to each Carnival UK…
Just two more days until Arcadia sets sail and the full P&O Cruises fleet is back together at sea. Today as we continue our countdown…
In just three days Arcadia sets sail. This is a celebratory moment for all colleagues as not only does it mean that the P&O Cruises…
As we continue our countdown to Arcadia’s return to service, and the full P&O Cruises fleet being back together at sea, we’re spotlighting P&O Cruises…
On 27 March Arcadia welcomes guests back on board and sees a full return to service for the P&O Cruises fleet. With Queen Mary 2…
It’s finally here! Today’s the day when Aurora welcomes her first guests on board in almost two years. This is a momentous occasion for all…
Just one day to go! As Aurora prepares to return to service and once again create unforgettable holiday happiness for our guests, we’ve been catching…
As each Carnival UK ship gets ready to return to service, colleagues ashore support by boarding for a test overnight stay. These give the team…
In just three days Aurora sets sail for the first time in over 23 months. A celebratory moment for all P&O Cruises colleagues, we know…
It’s not long now until we get to see Aurora bringing holiday happiness back to our guests but it couldn’t be done with the work…
We’re counting down the days until when we see the long-awaited return of our fifth P&O Cruises ship, Aurora. It’s been a long time since…
Thanks to our incredible teams onboard and everyone supporting shoreside, Carnival UK have six ships sailing, each creating unforgettable holiday happiness for thousands of guests. …
It’s that time of the year when we are setting goals and looking at what we wish to achieve in our personal development over the…
Have you just read the latest Bits & Bytes and find yourself inspired to share an update on what you or your team have been…
The end of the year is almost upon us so we wanted to wish everyone a very happy festive season and new year. 2021 has…
Arnold Donald, President and CEO of Carnival Corporation wanted to share his a festive message with all of us at Carnival UK – take a…
2021 has been another amazing year for everyone within Shared Services! Watch the video to see just some of the work that has been achieved!…
Over the last year or so we’ve seen an increased level of focus on integrity and conduct at senior levels of government, with calls to…
Thank you to everyone who was able to join us for our shoreside CUK festive get together last Friday – we hope you enjoyed it!…
It’s the big day! Final preparations are being made on board Azura as guests arrive in Barbados for her first cruise in almost 20 months.…
It’s almost time! Tomorrow Azura returns to service and it’s thanks to her amazing team on board, with support from an equally amazing team ashore,…
P&O Cruises SHINE service promise focuses on delivering exceptional service to our guests, and as Azura returns to service, our colleagues on board have the…
The wait is finally over! The Shared Services VIRTUAL CHRISTMAS MARKET schedule has arrived! Detailed below is the full schedule for all the internal and…
As the countdown to Azura’s return to service continues, we’re catching up with some of her incredible on-board team to find out a bit more…
As each Carnival UK ship gets ready to return to service, colleagues ashore support by boarding for a test overnight stay. These give the team…
To celebrate the festive season, we’re giving you the chance to win a signed copy of P&O Cruises Food Hero Olly Smith’s new book, Home…
Queen Mary 2 has returned to service in sensational style, as Cunard’s flagship officially switched her lights back on, illuminating the skies with her iconic…
Today is the day! In just a few hours we’re welcoming guests on board and for the very first time in over 19 months, Queen…
It’s almost time! Tomorrow Queen Mary 2 returns to service, once again creating unforgettable holiday happiness for our guests. As she prepares for the big…
In just two days, on Sunday 28 November, it’s the long-awaited return to service for Queen Mary 2. It’s been over 19 months since she…
On Tuesday this week, Queen Mary 2 welcomed Carnival UK colleagues on board for her long awaited test voyage. As well as testing all operational…
In just four days Queen Mary 2 sets sail from Southampton. A celebratory moment for all Cunard colleagues, we know that many of you will…
As Queen Mary 2 prepares to return to service and once again create unforgettable holiday happiness for our guests, we’ve been catching up with a…
When we began UK coastal cruising (Profile 1) with no port stops, it was as new for us as it was our guests, but consistently…
Keeping you up to date with where we are at so far in the Microsoft Office 365 deployment for ship and shore… What’s been happening…
Keeping you up to date with where we are at so far in the Microsoft Office 365 deployment for ship and shore… What’s been happening…
SSO EEG – Meet the team Fleet People Operations Cara Ayres – Fleet People Operations I re-joined Carnival in February 2022 after a 3 year…
Keeping you up to date with where we are at so far in the Microsoft Office 365 deployment for ship and shore… What’s been happening…
The past few weeks have seen us reach another fantastic milestone: the return of our international cruises. Britannia and Iona have both embarked with delighted…
Today is a truly milestone moment. In just a few hours Ventura is welcoming guests on board. For the very first time in over 18…
On Wednesday this week, Ventura welcomed special guests and Carnival UK colleagues on board for her long awaited test cruise. As well as testing all…
Just two days to go! As Ventura prepares to return to service and once again create unforgettable holiday happiness for our guests, we’ve been catching…
This week, RnB singer R. Kelly was convicted of racketeering and sex trafficking crimes which should condemn him to spending the rest of his life…
In just three days Ventura sets sail for the first time on over 18 months. A celebratory moment for all P&O Cruises colleagues, we know…
The countdown has begun! As Ventura prepares to return to service and once again create unforgettable holiday happiness for our guests, we’ve been catching up…
Keeping you up to date with where we are at so far in the Microsoft Office 365 deployment for ship and shore… What’s been happening…
To keep everyone on board fit and well, we’ve enhanced our boarding procedures working with our partners in the ports, including our new partner Prenetics;…
At 08:30 this morning P&O Cruises new UK “Ultimate Escape” holidays went on sale. For all Carnival UK colleagues this is a moment to be…
Following the recent lift in restrictions, Arnold Donald, President & CEO, Carnival Corporation, took the opportunity to join us in Southampton to see our successful…
For anyone who’s travelled on board, you’ll know that Shore Experiences are a fantastic way to explore the destinations we visit. When we started to…
We frequently talk about our commitment to health, safety, environmental protection, compliance, and building a company culture of diversity and inclusion. That’s why, to reinforce…
On Friday 6 August we were delighted to welcome Maritime Minister, Robert Courts MP, to Southampton for a tour of our new ship Iona before…
Today is the day! Iona finally sets sail on her maiden voyage creating unforgettable holiday happiness for the very first time. And what a voyage…
This week saw Iona go through her much anticipated shakedown test cruise ahead of the maiden voyage on Saturday 7 August. We hosted over 3,000…
Tomorrow Iona sets sail on her maiden cruise. Ahead of this momentous occasion, we’ve been catching up with a few of our colleagues on board…
The countdown is on! As Iona prepares to set sail on her maiden cruise, we’ve been catching up with a few of our colleagues on…
As Iona’s maiden voyage sets sail on 7 August, we thought we’d share seven facts about P&O Cruises newest ship. And as she sails by…
In just three days Iona sets sail on her maiden voyage, creating unforgettable holiday happiness for the very first time. We know that many of…
The countdown is on! As Iona prepares to set sail on her maiden cruise, we’ve been catching up with a few of our colleagues on…
The countdown is on! As Iona prepares to set sail on her maiden cruise, we’ve been catching up with a few of our colleagues on…
While many of our ships continue to prepare to return to service, Iona’s one of a handful of Carnival Corporation ships that is entering into…
Remember when checking in online was the first moment you could kick off your shoes and relax, knowing that you were on your way to…
On 27 June we began creating unforgettable holiday happiness once more as Britannia set sail with Guests on board for the first time in 15…
There’s been lots of milestone moments as we prepared to return to service, but we wanted to share photos of two that were particularly momentous…
Today is the day we’ve been waiting for… Britannia sets sail, the first Carnival UK ship to return to service! Watch the video and join…
Only one day to go! Tomorrow Britannia sets sail, the first Carnival UK ship to return to service. To celebrate this momentous occasion, we’ve been…
On Sunday evening Britannia will set sail from Southampton with 1,000 Guests and 1,300 colleagues on board. She’s the first Carnival UK ship to return…
We’re pleased to announce that Britannia’s operational test cruise was a resounding success and she passed her return to service audit with flying colours. To…
The moment we’ve been waiting for is almost here! Britannia sets sail this Sunday 27 June, marking our return to service and once again creating…
With just four days to go until Britannia sets sail, we’ve been catching up with a few of our colleagues on board to hear their…
As Britannia prepares to set sail this Sunday, our return to service is now just days away! With this exciting moment fast approaching, we’ve been…
As we look to return to service we need to be mindful of data usage on company mobiles and the associated costs. There are two…
Once we return to service and are fully operational again, our future (ever expanding) list of cross functional programmes and projects need to be completed…
Can you believe it? There’s only four weeks to go until we return to service and will be creating unforgettable holiday happiness for our Guests…
On 27 June Britannia sets sail with Guests on board; the first Carnival UK ship to return to service. To mark this moment, we’re creating…
With only five weeks left until we return to service we’re looking forward to welcoming Guests back on board once more and to offer them…
With only six weeks to go until we Return to Service Emily Huelin, Senior Manager, Hotel Standards, shares with us how we’re making sure our…
Well, we have all waited a year for Iona’s arrival into her home port and her naming ceremony – but at 9.30pm last night the…
With only seven weeks to go until our first ship, Britannia, welcomes Guests back on board as part of our Return to Service programme, we…
Not only do we have a passion for delivering unforgettable holiday happiness at Carnival UK but we also do for acronyms as well – that’s…
We’re excited to announce the rest of the line-up for our special livestreamed naming ceremony for Iona… Gary Barlow Gary Barlow will treat us to…
Dame Irene Hays DBE DL, owner and chair of Hays Travel Group, is to name P&O Cruises new ship Iona in a landmark ceremony in…
As we edge ever-closer to welcoming Guests and even more of our ships’ company back on board, our most important priority is the health and…
Last week marked a year since we had to make the difficult decision to stop cruising. Next week marks a year since the closure of…
Throughout operational pause, our ships’ company have been in minimum safe manning mode – this means we’ve only had essential colleagues on board who are…
This week the Government acknowledged UK domestic cruise holidays can begin from 17 May, in line with the roadmap out of lockdown for England’s hospitality…
To ensure that all the questions answered by Chris and the SSO Senior Leadership Team are available to all, we have put together a Q&A…
You may have seen our email a few weeks ago about a new chance we’re introducing to keep us all connected and give us an…
Our 2021 Environmental Compliance Plan (ECP) video, starring Arnold Donald has been released across the corporation. Hopefully much of what you’ll see resonates with we…
Iona ended 2020 with a new focus for 2021 – recognition for the contributions made to promoting environmental culture throughout the ship and they’ve done…
The Shared Services VIRTUAL CHRISTMAS MARKET schedule has arrived! On Friday 4 December, we held our first ever Shared Services Virtual Christmas Market!…
The wait is finally over! The Shared Services VIRTUAL CHRISTMAS MARKET schedule has arrived! Detailed below is the full schedule for all the internal and…
The SSO EEG bring to you a Virtual Christmas Market on Friday 4th December Our aim is to support our colleagues and small or local…
As Iona is now proudly part of our P&O Cruises fleet you may be wondering what’s been happening on board – well, here’s a little…
As you’ll have hopefully seen we welcomed Iona to our fleet last month and now, as we continue to prepare for our return to sailing,…
As you’ll have seen in Pete Anderson’s message, we’ve created an Ethics & Compliance (E&C) Department in each Carnival operating company, with responsibility for supporting…
With Halloween just gone and with out being in the office we thought it may be good to have some Halloween themed fun! We asked…
Please watch the video below which builds on the messages received on Wednesday 28 October from Arnold Donald, President & CEO, and Pete Anderson, Chief…
As you’ll have hopefully seen we officially welcomed our magnificent new ship, Iona, to the P&O Cruises family recently, so we thought we’d look back…
It’s almost the end of October, and you know what that means…whether you’re a bit of a scaredy cat or you think Halloween’s fangtastic, did…
In light of the continued and evolving restrictions for the UK, coupled with the current challenges of flights to the region, we have taken the…
While our ships remain paused in operations it’s important we continue to recognise the hard work and service of our people on board. Here are…
Watching and being part of the construction of a ship over so many months, it’s easy to see how you might get attached and just…
At an official handover ceremony with the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany on Friday, P&O Cruises marked a positive signal for the future by taking…
Every year the World Health Organisation recognises World Mental Health Day. This year’s theme set by the World Federation for Mental Health is Mental Health for…
Last week the EuroMillions jackpot was £118,729,000. I bought five tickets. I didn’t win. I may not have won but I certainly felt as though…
Saturday 19 September marks International Coastal Cleanup Day, a day where communities around the world come together to clean up their local coastlines. Over the…
EEG are back! After a couple months away EEG have reformed and are here to focus on engagement. We have had some new members join…
Our 2020 Environmental Compliance Plan (ECP) video starring Simon Palethorpe, Paul Ludlow, and a few other familiar faces from ship and shore, is now live.…
As we are all too aware, the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted absolutely every part of our business. When faced with such unprecedented operational challenges it’s…
We’re looking for additional members to join our Shared Services Employee Experience Group, to represent your teams and provide a voice for our people. This…
Believe in yourself…. “Believe in yourself. You are braver than you think, more talented than you know and capable of much more than you imagine.”…
On Friday 12 June colleagues celebrated Philippines Independence Day, an event recognised every year. In 1898, the Philippines, named after Spanish King Philip II, declared…
Carnival Corporation’s Chairman and owner of Miami Heat, Micky Arison, has asked Erik Spoelstra, Miami Heat’s head coach, to record a special video message for…
This week we have gone for a more creative approach, baking! It seems as though lots of you have been picking up baking in your…
If you or anyone in your household has symptoms of COVID-19 (a cough, fever, shortness of breath or a loss or change to your sense…
Over the past few weeks we’ve adjusted well to remote working as Carnival House and The Academy remain closed to all colleagues. You are no…
Here we are, another week and another challenge for you all! This week we have made a picture round quiz called Guess the Biscuit! Open…
Good morning, afternoon, evening A slightly more sombre weekly update I’m afraid. On Wednesday we communicated to everyone in the UK office that on May…
Our industry has seen a huge rise in cyber attacks looking to exploit COVID-19 through phishing emails posing to be from government health organisations, as…
We are inviting you to take some time to complete a survey following on from our eNPS, so we can understand some more about one…
We thought we would try something slightly different this week and challenge you to a wordsearch kindly created by Kevin Cheung and a 1980’s film…
This weeks challenge is to share with us a skill or hobby you have picked up (or continued) whilst being at home. I have already…
You should have seen now that we have been holding a weekly challenge – and we’d love to get as many participants as possible from around…
We’ll be holding a weekly challenge – and we’d love to get as many participants as possible from around SSO. Last week’s we were challenging…
We’ve created this page to help you keep up-to-date with everything whilst you’re on board Azura. Network 3 Sim Cards Please read John’s comments below…
We’ll be holding a weekly WFH challenge – and we’d love to get as many participants as possible from around SSO. Last week’s we were…
With many of us now working from home indefinitely, we’re all learning new and creative ways of working to ensure that we collaborate and connect…
The results are in! The quarterly Values Awards winners have been decided! Well done to everyone who was nominated we had over 38 nominations which…
On Monday the UK Government announced new restrictions to control the impact of COVID-19 and for the next three weeks, we must only go outside…
The SSO EEG are now meeting weekly over Zoom (check out the image above!) to ensure that we maintain engagement during this difficult time. We…
Over the course of 2020, the global coronavirus pandemic has seen increased activity with scammers using the current pandemic as a means to try and…
At a time when the majority of us are now working remotely, adapting to a different way of working as well as managing workloads and…
As heroes of ’safe and well’ the health and wellbeing of everyone during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation is a top priority for Carnival UK. Feeling…
As I’m sure you’ve heard many times already, these are truly unprecedented times for all of us both personally and professionally. The current global health…
You may have heard the term ‘Social Distancing’ being used a lot in the media, but what does it actually mean for us at Carnival…
Things have really picked up pace in the yard and with the first 100 crew joining last weekend, things are becoming very real. Keren Taylor,…
As part of P&O Cruises vision to create extraordinary travel experiences, designed in a distinctively British way, we’re collaborating with the experts at Creativiva, an…
Welcome to Shared Services’ Spotlight on! Each month a colleague from Shared Services will have the spotlight put on them to share a little bit…
At Carnival UK we celebrate the diversity of colleagues, encouraging everyone to bring their whole selves to work. Being free to be yourself means being…
Valentine’s Day has been a time for showing love and affection for over 400 years which is why we’re showing affection for our oceans with…
Over the last month or so I have spent a lot of my time learning as much as I can about our Contact Centre Operations…
With less than 100 days to go, Stuart Smart, Human Resources Manager on Iona, is in the shipyard in Papenburg getting ready to give Iona’s…
As you may remember, back in December we announced that Guests on Iona’s 4 July 2020 cruise will be on board for her official naming celebrations…
The Contact Centre Operations team are holding a recruitment event on Wednesday 4th March 2020 to attract potential candidates to join our department. We are…
As part of P&O Cruises vision to deliver ‘Extraordinary travel experiences, designed in a distinctively British way’, Iona’s maiden cruise, on 14-23 May, is shaping…
When I was asked to write this blog, there was an immediate wave of fear. What if people don’t find this interesting, what if the…
CSSI (Carnival Support Services India), who support us to recruit exceptional people for our ships in India, is excited to announce the release of the…
Welcome to Shared Services’ Spotlight on! Each month a colleague from Shared Services will have the spotlight put on them to share a little bit…
Happy New Year to all in Shared Services! A new year has brought us some new colleagues too! Each month Chris Lees and his leadership…
2019 saw so many successes for Shared Services! We have wrapped up as many as possible and put them into a short film for you…
Welcome to Shared Services’ Spotlight on! Each month a colleague from Shared Services will have the spotlight put on them to share a little bit…
Eithne is the VP of Planning and Facilties and CEO of CSSI, read leadership update here Last month I had my third trip to visit…
Shared Services are looking for new members to join the Employee Experience Group. We are looking for members across all areas of Shared Services to…
We recently shared that our Guests on Iona’s 4 July 2020 cruise will be on board for her official naming celebrations – well things just…
As we Step Into Christmas, the goal setting window has opened, and whilst it may seem like 2000 miles away it’s the ideal opportunity to…
You may remember back in September there was a post about the Contact Centre’s Snug area. Well, it has had a complete makeover and is…
Read all about our SSO Colleague Emma, who is the Group and Concierge Executive in the Shore Experience team within Onboard Revenue and how her…
Whether they work on ship or shore, whether they work in a kitchen, an engine room or an office, we rely on brilliant people to…
Each month Chris Lees and his leadership team host a welcome meeting for new Shared Services team members. This includes new starters and those who…
Welcome to Shared Services’ Spotlight on! Each month a colleague from Shared Services will have the spotlight put on them to share a little bit…
Whilst The Great British Bake Off was shown on our TVs, the Planning and Facilities team members were busy baking at home. Every week we…
This Monday 11 November we’re holding the Great British Pudsey Bake Off to help raise funds for this year’s Children In Need and we need…
P&O Cruises Double Launch Event In October the Contact Centre hosted their first ever exclusive P&O Cruises double launch event which saw many Carnival UK departments…
Whether they work on ship or shore, whether they work in a kitchen, an engine room or an office, we rely on brilliant people to…
On Monday 23rd September Thomas Cook entered compulsory liquidation meaning thousands of our Guests faced potential disruptions with their flights to and from our ships.…
Hi everyone! As I sit here in the ‘peace’ (that rarely exists within my household with two little monkeys of 4 and 7), and think…
On 31 October we’re encouraging everyone to take time out of their day to enjoy 15 minutes of fun with some Halloween activities. Working in…
We’re hugely proud to announce the launch of our biggest P&O Cruises collection yet with Summer 21 and Winter 21/22 holidays to choose from. This…
Welcome to Shared Services’ Spotlight on! Each month a colleague from Shared Services will have the spotlight put on them to share a little bit…
Well hello there – I’m your friendly neighbourhood hacker! I can introduce myself to your information online whenever I want – probably. I’m that cocky…
P&O Cruises is collaborating with award-winning gin distiller, Salcombe Gin, to develop and install the first distillery at sea on board Iona, producing exclusive gins…
On Tuesday 1st October Ali and her team (People Services, Employee Relations) hosted the Great People Team Bake Off in aid of Down to Earth…
Did you know that the most popular form of cyber attack is through phishing emails? So, what is a phishing email? It’s an email that…
Whether they work on ship or shore, whether they work in a kitchen, an engine room or an office, we rely on brilliant people to…
With Iona less than a year away from setting sail on her maiden voyage, we have a few different ways you can keep up to…
The results are in and we have our winners of the Quarter 3 Values Awards for Shared Services! Shared Services: SSO winner & overall Carnival…
Welcome to Shared Services’ Spotlight on! Each month a colleague from Shared Services will have the spotlight put on them to share a little bit…
The second quarter of the year proved to be very successful for Shared Services in our Value Awards, with all three of the overall winners…
SSO Planning have developed a Rhythm Cycle document to enable everyone in Shared Services to effectively manage the business requirements and know the key dates…
Contact Centre Operations have just launched two fantastic wellbeing initiatives for the teams, Wellness 366 and the ‘Chill Out Zone’. Read on to find out…
Each month Chris Lees and his leadership team host a welcome meeting for new Shared Services team members. This includes new starters and those who…
Whether they work on ship or shore, whether they work in a kitchen, an engine room or an office, we rely on brilliant people to…
Carnival Support Services India (CSSI) have had fantastic success recruiting for Iona so far. In preparation for the launch of P&O Cruises’ Iona in 2020,…
In July Shared Servicecs’ hosted an event for the whole department to come together! Here we share two of the stories from the day: Sheldon…
Pride is a key event in our Summer of Happiness which is focused on encouraging and supporting each and every one of us to be…
Each month Chris Lees and his leadership team host a welcome meeting for new Shared Services team members. This includes new starters and those who…
Hello everyone and a warm welcome to our new Shared Services page on the Insider. It’s already been seven weeks since the coming together of…
Exciting global street food experiences, a fun gelateria serving award-winning gelato, a four-screen cinema complex and extraordinary pop-up performances are just some of the new…
Hi all, sorry for the gap since my last blog, lots going on and time is flying by. August already…really!? As a result this blog is a little longer than normal.…
We’re delighted to welcome our new starters for August, both will be based in Southampton. John Waters joined today (5th August) in the role of…
We’re thrilled to announce Iona’s exciting new partnership with Snowflake Luxury Gelato, available in Ripples, Iona’s family-friendly gelateria on Promenade Deck, and in Sundaes in…
Whether they work on ship or shore, whether they work in a kitchen, an engine room or an office, we rely on brilliant people to…
CSSI (Carnival Support Services India), who support us to recruit exceptional people for our ships in India, is excited to announce the release of the…
Whether they work on ship or shore, whether they work in a kitchen, an engine room or an office, we rely on brilliant people to…
As we look to get P&O Cruises future ready we’re delighted to announce a major milestone took place on 29 May with Iona’s keel-laying ceremony…
Whether they work on ship or shore, whether they work in a kitchen, an engine room or an office, we rely on brilliant people to…
We know the power food can have to turn a good day into a great one. One of the best ways to explore a destination…
If your Wi-Fi signal is poor you may experience some buffering when viewing these films via this link. Please view the films when you have…
Whether they work on ship or shore, whether they work in a kitchen, an engine room or an office, we rely on brilliant people to…
Whether they work on ship or shore, whether they work in a kitchen, an engine room or an office, we rely on brilliant people to…
Work on Iona is now well underway at Meyer Werft’s Papenburg yard in Germany. Hundreds of engineers are building the steel blocks in two giant…
Last week during the floor walks, ‘Who inspires you?’ was submitted as a question. That could be a difficult question since there are so many…
In May 2020 P&O Cruises will launch the first XL, Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) powered ship into the British holiday market. Iona’s Senior Management Team…
Whether they work on ship or shore, whether they work in a kitchen, an engine room or an office, we rely on brilliant people to…
In November last year, Ocean Cruise Terminal temporarily shut its doors so work could begin on the first phase of the XL-ready programme, which will…
P&O Cruises is excited to announce to the media that Glasgow born Captain Wesley Dunlop will command the new P&O Cruises flagship Iona, which will…
Happy ‘not so new’ year! I hope that everyone managed to get some well-deserved rest and head space over the holidays in preparation for what’s…
Wherever you are in the world pick up your camera and capture the sea and sky. We are delighted to be starting the new year…
As Iona continues to prepare herself for her debut in 2020, the P&O Cruises team are asking for your assistance with naming her Gelateria. Holding…