Royal Caribbean will pay you €2,000+ per week to travel the world

Dream job? Cruise line seeks 'Shore Explorer' to travel the world for over €2,000 a week

Royal Caribbean is offering the ultimate 'apprentice-ship' for the Instagram generation, says Pól Ó Conghaile.

Wanna get paid over €2k per week to visit glaciers in Alaska, go white water rafting in Norway or ride an urban zip wire in Dubai?

Of course you do... and of course there's a catch. You enter via competition, and the dream job lasts just a couple of weeks.

Royal Caribbean International has launched a search for a "Global Experience Hunter" - an "apprentice" it says it will pay £6,000/€6,850 over at least three weeks spent cruising around Japan, Alaska, Europe and the Middle East.

The "Shore Explorer" will seek out and test "extraordinary shore experiences" in jaw-dropping locations including CocoCay, a private island in the Caribbean, sharing their footage and photos on Instagram, Insta Stories and IGTV.

Oh, and you'll also get £50/€57 a day for expenses.

It follows a similar "intern-ship" offered two years ago, which saw Russ Francis appointed Royal Caribbean's 'Instagrammer in Chief'. Indeed, the successful candidate will work together with Francis on the dream job assignment.

How does it work? In a sign of the times, candidates are being invited to apply by sharing their best travel experience on Instagram, tagging @RoyalCaribbeanUK and #ShoreExplorer. Entries close on March 1, and the winner will be chosen by a judging panel including Francis, James McVey of The Vamps, Ben Bouldin of Royal Caribbean and influencer and travel writer Nadia El Ferdaoussi.

So, what does the perfect candidate need to apply?

T&Cs stipulate that applicants should be 21 or older, live in the UK or Ireland, hold a valid passport and be able to drop everything to travel between May and August for at least three, and up to four, consecutive weeks if required.

Royal Caribbean is seeking "someone who has a passion for travel, exploration and seeking out new and extraordinary experiences around the world," McVey says. "And, of course, they have to be brilliant at sharing their adventure online too!”

Royal Caribbean was voted Ireland's Favourite Cruise Line in the Irish Independent's Reader Travel Awards 2019, and its fleet includes the largest cruise ship in the world - Symphony of the Seas, which launched last year.

The search for a 'Shore Explorer' follows new research commissioned by the cruise line, which reveals Irish millennials are adopting a ‘do it’ rather than ‘own it’ attitude on holidays. Over half (56pc) claim they would rather spend their money on memorable experiences over material possessions (27pc), it says.

The survey also provides a clue as to why Royal Caribbean is immersing itself in Instagram... 30pc of those surveyed have booked a holiday or experience after seeing someone posting about it on the social platform, it found.

Source: Independent.ie

Competition Details:

THE SHORE EXPLORER APPRENTICE-SHIP

Here at Royal Caribbean we have a flair for the extraordinary, especially when it comes to awe-inducing travel and adventure.

So much so that last year, we appointed photographer extraordinaire, Russ Francis (@russ_francis) to capture epic content from around the world as our official Instagrammer-in-Chief. But with 25 of the world’s most innovative ships (soon to be 26 with Spectrum of the Seas joining our fleet in 2019!) visiting over 250 remarkable destinations worldwide, we know that finding and capturing all of this is a job bigger than just one man.

And that’s where you come in! We are now expanding the team as applications open for the first ever Shore Explorer Apprentice-Ship.

Our Instagrammer-in-Chief is hunting for a bold traveller to act as his new apprentice for three weeks. Applicants can leave their tea making and photocopying skills at the door. They’ll instead be charged with exploring the world to test and capture the extraordinary on-land experiences that guests can enjoy on a Royal Caribbean holiday – and if that wasn’t enough, they’ll be paid the equivalent of a six-figure salary for their troubles!

Recruited via Instagram, our Shore Explorer Apprentice-Ship is the job of a lifetime and will see the successful candidate heading to…

HOW TO APPLY?

Applicants can apply for the position by posting their most extraordinary travel story on Instagram (including Instagram Stories and IGTV), tagging @RoyalCaribbeanUK and #ShoreExplorer. Must be aged 21 years or over. The successful candidate will meet the following criteria:

1. User of Instagram on a daily basis (with extensive knowledge of all 40 filters, editing, video content/Stories and IGTV)

2. Ability to take stunning photos and videos (Instagram stories) that capture the essence of an extraordinary experience for others

3. Willingness to travel

4. Unyielding hunger for amazing experiences and daredevil nature – must be willing to try new things

5. Must be proficient on social media

6. Must be available to travel for three consecutive weeks from May-August 2019

What is the Shore Explorer Apprentice-Ship?

The successful candidate will be responsible for capturing and sharing the incredible destinations and extraordinary adventures Royal Caribbean guests can enjoy on their holiday on social media. You’ll also be tasked with trialling and providing feedback on the shore excursions in each destination.

As part of the experience, you will receive:

A number of different shore excursions across the full itinerary, as determined by Royal Caribbean. The successful candidate will be given various options to choose from in each destination

A cheque for £6,000 upon completion of the three-week trip, based on an annual salary of £104,000 p/a

Free roam of all destinations visited

All hotel stays, all transfers and all necessary economy flights. It also includes hotel gratuities, standard meals, non-alcoholic drinks, a Wi-Fi allowance, plus daily expenses to the value £50 GBP per day

Uniform: BYO swimmers, sandals & shades. Hiking boots/running shoes also recommended

Apply now:

Apply for the position on Instagram now to be in with a chance of securing the best job the world has to offer! Tag @RoyalCaribbeanUK and #ShoreExplorer in your travel story, via an Instagram Post, Story or IGTV.

Applications close 23:59 on 1st March 2019

Judges decision is final. Judging criteria and entry T&C’s can be found here https://www.royalcaribbean.co.uk/shore-explorer/terms-and-conditions/

More info here: https://www.royalcaribbean.co.uk/shore-explorer