Browse the world for free with £ 2,000 per week of "learning internship" at Instagram

Fancy has traveled for free worldwide this summer? A cruise line is offering to pay an "apprentice" to do just that – and apps are open today.

Those tempted to play the role of "Shore Explorer" will have to share their best travel story with Royal Caribbean via Instagram. The successful candidate will then be responsible for documenting his trip to the photo sharing application, through images, Instagram stories and videos.

The purpose of this post is to test the cruise ship's shore excursions for three weeks this summer, for which the successful candidate will receive £ 2,000 per week, equivalent to an annual salary of £ 104,000. £ – for his efforts.

Royal Caribbean said that she was looking for "an adrenaline junkie" who "has a unique ability to capture a moment and tell a story in a simple post published on social media."

Ben Bouldin, managing director of Royal Caribbean International UK and Ireland, said: "With Instagram, it's no longer just a content platform, but a space of inspiration and influence, especially for the next generation of travelers. It's a unique role in life. "

Strolling through the glaciers of Alaska, visiting Osaka in Japan, rafting in the Norwegian fjords and traveling the longest zip line in the world in Dubai are some of the many experiences that the successful candidate will try.

They will also be the first to board the new private Caribbean island of Royal Caribbean, scheduled to open in May.

Entries will be judged by Bouldin; James McVey, writer and guitarist of The Vamps, who recently participated in the "I'm a Celebrity" event, get me out of here! Nadia El Ferdaoussi, travel writer, and Russ Francis, "Instagrammer in Chief" of the line, badumed a long-term role within Royal Caribbean following a similar process and subsequent placement of three weeks in 2018.

He said his role was to "change the life," adding, "I spent the night working at night for seven years to travel the world."

Instagram is a way for cruise companies to attract younger, more novice cruise lines. In a survey of 2,000 people aged 18 to 37, commissioned by Royal Caribbean, nearly one-third of those surveyed said they had booked a vacation or experience after seeing someone post information about it on Instagram.

As part of the survey, people were asked to rate the experiences they most wanted to capture on Instagram. At the top of a list of 50 people, there was sighting of the northern lights, and a cruise at number 20, although many of the listed experiences are accessible by cruise, from Aurora Borealis to Mardi Gras from the New Orleans.

While this is an enviable opportunity, Instagram is involved in a checklist approach where tourists flock to the same places to get the perfect photo for their food. Last year, a report showed that a third of millennia considered social media posting as important as vacations.

Cruise ships have also been criticized for exacerbating overpopulation problems in the popular ports. They are perceived as contributing to introductory tourism, with most ships staying in a city for a maximum of one day.

But shore excursions are a way for cruise lines to have a better taste for a destination, be it an appreciation of the wonders of nature or a cultural tour with a local guide – and maybe to be a return for a longer trip.

Those applying for the position of Royal Caribbean must be 21 years of age or older, hold a valid pbadport and be able to travel this year. They will travel from one destination to another and will travel solo, although they may pay extra 1 to join them. A longer term position at Royal Caribbean is not guaranteed at the end of the trip.

The application for the three week post is open until March 1st.

Royal Caribbean has 25 ships, including the largest at sea, the Symphony of the Seas, which can accommodate more than 5,000 people. Spectrum of the Seas, the first ship in the Quantum clbad, is due to launch in April.