Can you tell us how long you have been working for Carnival Cruise Lines? What year did you start and what is your current position?
I started with Carnival Cruise Line 13 years ago I can remember the day I signed on the ship it was the 14th June 1994 at 11:34 am on the Sensation. My current position is Chief Security.
Where are you from and what is the best thing about living there.
I am from the Philippines from a place called Darlac
Are you married and tell us about your family
Yes I am married and I have three children. I have one girl who is 14 years old and 2 boys, ages 10 and 6 years old
What does your job involve? Describe what you do each day.
I get up around 6:30 am I make sure that the security guards are doing the job on the gangway and ensure that all the security measures are met when entering port. I also have paperwork to do everyday and follow the security plans of the vessel. The job also means I have to make sure the ship is secure for all the guests and I am very privileged to be able to do it.
What is the best thing about working on a cruise ship?
The best thing is meeting new people on the cruise and talking to them.
What is the hardest thing about working on a cruise ship?
I find that the hardest thing working on a cruise ship is not being able to seeing my family.
Please tell us your favourtie things.
Food A doubo – A SPICY PORK DISH
Movie I like comedy and Action
Music Folk Songs
Favourite way to relax
My favourite way to relax is by going the gym
If you could have any job on the ship for a day what would you like to do and why.
The job I would love to do for the day is to be a casino dealer because you are dealing with one table and only dealing with small amount of people.
Favourite Port
My favourite port is Rome
If you could meet one famous person in the world who would it be and why.
I would love to meet the Pope
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Now this is a problem.
This is one of the people without whom none of us could board our vacation home and nobody bothered to drap a line here.
I most sincerely hope it is purely unintentional. Elstwise gangplanks could become quite an adventure.
It must be a tribute to quiet efficiency that there are no testimonials to daily interaction with the local peacekeepers.
Whether it was my 2 am laundry meditations or waiting in 45 minute lines returning from a 20 bus convoy to Tulum or being assisted on and off tenders, the security staff of the Smoke Free Paradise and the Carnival Liberty were welcoming and considerate.
Thank you for a job well done. I for one appreciate your presence.
I think this post is low on comments because john posted it before his main blog so it kinda get’s lost in the last one, I diden’t notice it till today, sorry . Anyway I think the security personal are very important and they work hard to not be noticed while keeping the ship secure. I always try to say good morning to them on the gangplank or hi how are you when returning. Seems to help I’m sure they appreciate it after standing there all day in the sun.
Kevin
Well done Arnold. Without you and your staff (and on each ship) we wouldn’t feel so safe and secure.
Thank you,
Carol
Thank you for making our journeys safe…
Aduobo…Man that sounds good. I miss having that.
Great interview!
Job well done Chief, are you still working in carnival?